Honor Society® member
Ali Alhajji
Teaching Assistant in the English Department at King Saud University
- Ohio State University
- English Literature and Criticism
- Class of 2017
- Columbus, OHIO
Member since December 2015
About
Ali Alhajji is a Ph.D. Candidate in the English Department at The Ohio State University and a Lecturer in the Department of English Language and Literature at King Saud University. He is currently working on a dissertation project exploring the relationship between cross-cultural communication and reliability in contemporary Anglophone Arab writing. His research and teaching also encompass postcolonial, translation, and ethnic studies as well as Southwest Asian and North African studies.
Education
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The Ohio State University--Ph.D. Candidate
English Literature and Criticism
2013 – 2017
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The Ohio State University, MA
English Literature and Criticism
2011 – 2013
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King Saud University, BA
English and Linguistics
2005 – 2009
Honors and awards
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2015 Award for participating in the 24th British Commonwealth and Postcolonial Studies Conference, SACM
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2014 Induction into Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society, Ohio State University
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2013 Graduate Fellowship upgraded to pursue Ph.D. at Ohio State, KSU
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2013 Distinction for successful completion of M.A., Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission to the US
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2011 Distinguished University Fellowship for graduate studies at Ohio State, KSU
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2011 Special Certificate for academic distinction, American Language Program at OSU
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2010 Award for academic achievement, Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission to the U.S.
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2010 Scholarship to pursue English language training at Ohio State, KSU
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2009 B.A. magna cum laude with honors in English and Linguistics, KSU
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2009 Special Award for academic excellence, KSU
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2008 Special Award for academic excellence, KSU
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2005 Scholarship from the Saudi Ministry of Higher Education to study in the United States
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Ali is planning to be appointed as an Assistant Professor at an esteemed research institute.
- Graduate school interests
Ali's interests include:
20th- & 21st-Century British & American Literature, Postcolonial and Transnational Studies, Anglophone Arab Studies in the Diaspora, World Anglophone Literature, and Arab American Studies.
- Outside the classroom
Ali enjoys spending time with friends and family members. In his free time, he also enjoys fishing. Any sort of physical activity is pleasurable for him.
Experience
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Teaching Assistant in the English Department
King Saud University
Feb 2010 – Dec 2015
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English Language Trainer for Diploma students
Alamiah Institute of Technology
Oct 2009 – Jan 2010
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Branch Director
Alamiah Institute of Technology
Oct 2009 – Jan 2010
Volunteering
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Member
Saudis for Academic Mentorship
May 2013 – May 2014
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Global Ambassador
Office of International Affairs, Ohio State University
Apr 2013 – Mar 2014
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English Conversation Partner
Office of International Affairs, Ohio State University
Sep 2011 – Dec 2011
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Student Organization Officer
Ohio State University
Sep 2010 – Apr 2011
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Treasurer
American Language Program Student Association, Ohio State University
Sep 2010 – Apr 2011
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Member
Allies for Diversity, Ohio State University
Sep 2010 – Apr 2011
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Member
Students’ Annual Council with the university president, King Saud University
Sep 2008 – Jul 2009
Languages
- Arabic Advanced
- English (US) Advanced
- French (France) Beginner
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