LECTURES
1979 1. Structuralism in Arabic Literature. Bethlehem University, November. 1979
1980 2. Reading. Pontifical Mission Library, April, 1980.
1981 3. Private Libraries. Arab Orthodox Club, Beit-Sahour,1981
1983

4. Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language. Georgetown University, 1983

5. Ishaq Musa Hussieni and Linguistic Studies, Jerusalem University, 1983
1984 6. The Art of Arabic Calligraphy, St. George's Cathedral, January 18,1984
1987 7. Modern Cultural Revival in Arabic Literature, John Hopkins University,      Baltimore, April 29, 1987. see picture
1989 8. Structuralism and Linguistics, Jerusalem University, January 16, 1989.
1990
9. Bethlehem University: Programs & Development, St. Metri Secondary School in     Jerusalem, April 1990.
1991 10. The Multilingual Scholar, Bethlehem University Computer Society, May 21, 1991
1994 11. Palestinian Christians: Politics, Press and Religious Identity 1900-1948. The       First International Conference on the Christian Heritage of the Holy Land, 5-9       July,1994.
  13. Literature & the Peace Process. Bethlehem, Creative Cultural Forum, 15 May      1995. see picture
  14. Jerusalem in Modern Palestinian Literature. Bethlehem, Creative Cultural      Forum, 11 September 1994. see picture
1995 15. Palestine: State and Nation. Centre d'Etude des Relations Internationales".      University of Reims, France. 24 February 1995. see picture
  16. Palestina: Stato, Nazione, Cultura. Facolta de Giurisprudenza, University of       Ferrara, March 1995.
  17. Palestine during the Ottoman Period. Facolta de Lettere e Filosofia. University of       Ferrara. Italy. 8 March 1995. see picture
  18. Palestine-Israel: The Oslo Accords. Faculty of Law and Political Science .      University of Reims, 20 March 1995 see picture
  19. Culture and Palestinian Identity. Centre d'Etudes des Relations Internationales.       University of Reims, France, 28 March 1995.
  20. Palestine: Cultural Revival and Nationalist Movement. Raoul Wallenberg       Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. Lund University, Sweden. 4 April      1995
  21. Press, Politics and Religious Identity. Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human       Rights. Lund University, Sweden, 5 April 1995.
  22. Palestine: Culture, Nation and State. Le Centre de Recherche et d'Intervention.       University of Paris X-Nantere, 10 April 1995. see picture
 

23. Palestine: Cultural Revival 1990-1948, UNESCO Club. Lycee Flaubert,       Chartres, France, February 1995
24. Culture et Identité Palestiniennes. Hôtel de Ville, Chartres, 6 April 1995. See Invitations
  25. Les courants littéraires et critiques dans la littérature palestinienne moderne,      Collège de France, 8,14, 21, 28 November 1995.
  26. Le processus de paix en Palestine. Université Paris 7, 22 November 1995.
  27. Le projet Bethleem 2000. Réseau d'étude des migrations et des relations euro-      méditerranéennes, University Paris-Jussieu. 22 November 1995.
1996 28.Cultural Tourism in Palestine. 18 September 1996, Sana', Yemen.
1997

29.Historical, Religious and Cultural Importance of Bethlehem, Bethlehem 2000      Past & Present" A workshop organized by UNESCO in Rome, 20 February 1997.
 see cover
  30. The Translation Movement in Palestine: The Pioneers. Arab World Institute,      Paris, May 26, 1997.
1998 31. Cultural Tourism. Bethlehem Bible College, 1 July 1998
  32. The Oslo Accords and the Peace Process. Arab Orthodox Club, 8 August 1998
  33. The Arab Press in Palestine in the 19th Century. Colloque "France Western       Europe and Palestine Centre de recherche français de Jérusalem", 9-11 November,       1998
  34. The Image of the Holy Land in the Pilgrimages of Jews, Muslims and       Christians. The Theology of the Land Conference, Bethlehem Bible College, 10       July 1998..
  35. The Practice and Perspective of Literary Translation. The first International       Conference on Literature, Linguistics and Translation, Irbid National University       (Jordan)14-16 July 1998 see picture
  36.Touristic Sites in Bethlehem Area. Workshop organized for the Bethlehem 2000       Project, 16-12-1998
1999 37. Etat Palestinien: l'aspect juridique et la dimension politique. University of       Reims, 1 June 1999 see picture
  38. Palestine : la proclamation de l'état. Univeristy of Reims, 7 June 1999.
  39. Palestine : les accords de Wye River. Reims University.10 June 1999
  40. Jérusalem et le droit International. Reims University. 18 June, 1999
2000

41. “Modern Palestinian Literature”. To students from Eastern Mennonite
      University. Bethlehem University. September, 1999                                                  42. Bethlehem 2000: Une ville a rehabiliter. "Permanent Conference of Historic       Cities of the Mediterranean". Bethlehem, March, 1st,2000,

  43.Les accords israelo-palestiniens. Reims University. 6 June 2000 see picture
  44. Jérusalem: l'aspect juridiques et la dimension politiques. Reims University. 29 May 2000
  45.Les processus de Paix, les questions prioritaires. Reims University. 8 June 2000     see picture
  46. Les réfugies palestiniens. University of Reims. 15 June 2000
2001 47."Introduction to Palestinian Literature". A series of four lectures given to students      from Eastern Mennonite University. ATG, Beit Sahour. January 2001.  see picture  
48. “Editing & Design: The Magazine”. Latin Seminary, Beit Jala, February 15,2002.
2002 49. “Palestinian Literature”. A Series of lecture to the Students of Eastern
Mennonite University. ATJ. Beit Sahour. 18, 23, 25, 27 September 2002.see picture.

 

2003

 50. “Nativity Square: History & Development”. Workshop organized by Bethlehem Municipality and Bethlehem Cultural Heritage Center. Peace Center, 20 August 2003.
51. “The Religious Dimension in the First Well by Jabra Ibrahim Jabra” . Seminar Organized by the Arab Women Union, Bethlehem. 28 August 2003.
52. “The Palestinian Literature of Invasion”. Seminar Organized by the Literary Forum and Dar-an-Nadwa. International Center of Bethlehem, 19 September 2003.
53. “Translation: A Key to Development”. Seminar Organized by the Arabic Department at Bethlehem University. 30 September 2003.

 

2004

54.“Life in Palestine 1900-2003”. St. Edmund of Canterbury Church, Beaconsfield. Montreal, Canada. 9 January 2004. see picture

56.“Palestinian Literature”. A Series of lecture to the Students of Eastern Mennonite University. ATJ. Beit Sahour. 27, 29, 31 January and 2 February 2004.

57.For six weeks during the spring semester I was hosted as a visiting Fulbright Scholar at the International Institute, California State University San Bernardino. The following are the most important activities during this visit.

1. The Arabic Press in Palestine. Southern California Consortium on International Studies.California State University San Bernardino, University Commons, Pine Room. Friday, April 16th, 1:00 -2:00.

2. Palestine: Prospective on Politics, History and Culture. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Palm Desert Campus, CSUSB. Palm Desert Campus Olliphant Auditorium.
Thursday, April 22nd, 10:00-12:00.

3. Prospects for Peace in the Holy Land. Venue: Community Hall, Redlands. Friday, April 23, 2004, 6.00-8:00.

4. Palestine: Cultural Revival and Nationalist Movement. Postcolonial Theatre Class/Lecture Open to Public. Black Box Theatre, Performing Arts Building.
Wednesday, April 28th, 4:00-5:45

5. History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict. Democratic Club of San Bernardino,
Downtown San Bernardino. Friday, April 30th, 12:00-2:00.

6. The Intifada of al-Aqsa: Perspectives on the Conflict in the Holy Land.
International Faculty and Arabic Studies Professors. International Institute, Cal Poly Pomona. Tuesday, May 4th 11:00-1:00

7. Life in Palestine: Prospects for Peace in the Holy Land
Spring 2004 International Lecture. California State University. San Bernardino. Panorama Room, Lower Commons, Thursday, May 6th, 4:00-6:00

8. Culture and Palestinian Identity. Peace and Justice Committee. Sacred Heart: Roman Catholic Church, Community Hall, Redlands, Thursday, May 6th, 7:00-9:00.

Lectures in Classes:
1. International Business Finance. Jack Brown Hall 285. Monday, April 5, 2004. 3:55-6:00. Contact: Mo Vaziri at movaziri@csusb.edu. Topic: The Arab Israeli Conflict.

2. Oral Communication. University Hall 057, Tuesday, April 6th, 10:00-11:50. Contact: Ahlam Muhtaseb at amuhtase@csusb.edu. Topic: Palestine: Media, Politics and Cultural Identity.
3. Oral Communication. University Hall 058. Tuesday, April 6th, 2:00-3:50. Contact: Ahlam Muhtaseb at amuhtase@csusb.edu. Topic: Palestinian Media: History and Development.
4. Regional Security of the Middle East. Social & Behavioral Bldg 214. Wednesday, April 7th, 6:00-9:50. Contact Ralph Salmi at rsalmi@csusb.edu . Topic: Palestine: Culture, Nation and State.
5. Public Relations Campaigns. Pfau Library 266. Thursday, April 8th, 2:00-3:45
Contact Donna Simmons at dsimmons@csusb.edu. Topic: Media and the Arab Israeli Conflict.
6. Social Work Advanced Macro Practice. Venue: SB 365. Tuesday, April 13th6:00-8:00
Professor Tom Davis. Email: tomdavis@csusb.edu. Topic: The Oslo Accord.
7. Colonial and Post Colonial Anthropology.Professor Kathleen Nadeau, Email: knadeau@csusb.edu . Venue: SB 364, Wednesday, April 14th. 6:00-7:00. Topic: Daily life and conditions of Palestinians living in the West Bank.
8. International Finance.Venue: JB 143. Wednesday, April 14th. 8:00-10:00
Professor Mo Vaziri. Topic: Jerusalem and the International Law.
9. Introduction to Anthropology Class. Professor Anne Bennett. Email: abennett@csusb.edu . Venue: VA 101, Monday, April 19th, 12:00-1:10. Topic: Life in Palestine in the Othman Period.
10. Colonial and Postcolonial Anthropology Class. Professor Kathleen Nadeau, Email: knadeau@csusb.edu . Venue: SB 364, April 19th, 6:00-7:50 PM. Topic: Edward Said.
11. Oral Communication Class. Professor Ahlam Muhtaseb, Email: amuhtase@csusb.edu. Venue: UH 058, Tuesday, April 20th, 2:00-3:50. Topic: Palestinian Mass Media: Achievements and Challenges.
12. International Communication Class. Professor Richard Pineda, Email: rpineda@csusb.edu . Venue: UH 042 Wednesday, April 21st, 10:40-11:50.Topic: Development of Arabic Press in Palestine.
13. Regional Security of the Middle East Class. Professor Ralph Salmi, Email: rsalmi@csusb.edu . Venue: SB 214. Wednesday, April 21st, 6:00-9:50 PM. Topic: Prospects of Peace in the Holy Land.
14. International Communication Class.Professor Richard Pineda. Email: rpineda@csusb.edu .Venue: UH 042 Friday, April 23rd 10:40-11:50.Topic: Palestinian Electronic Media.
15. Social Work Advanced Macro Practice .Professor Tom Davis, Email: tomdavis@csusb.edu. Venue: TC 022. Monday, April 26th, 12:30-1:30.
Topic: The Oslo Accords: Negative and Positive Aspects.
16. Managerial Economics. Professor Kazim Konyar, Email: kkonyar@csusb.edu
Venue: SB 105. Tuesday, April 27th, 11:00-12:00.
Topic: A Middle East without Wars and Oppression is Possible.
17. Intercultural Communication. Professor Mary Fong, Email: mfong@csusb.edu
Venue: PL-266. Tuesday, April 27th, 12:40-1:40. Topic: Culture and Identity in Palestine.
18. Terrorism in the 21st Century. Professor Brian Levin, Email: BLevin8@aol.com
Venue: SB 213. Tuesday, April 27th 4:00-6:00.
Topic: Life in Palestine, Arab-Israeli Conflict.
19. The Arab-Israeli Conflict. Professor David Yaghoubian, Email: dny@csusb.edu
Venue: PL-269. Thursday, April 29th, 10:00-11:50. Topic: The Arab Israeli Conflict 1900-1948.
20. Postcolonial Theatre. Professor William Peterson, Email: william@csusb.edu, Venue: PA 225. Monday, May 3rd 4:00-5:50.Topic: Theatre in the West Bank, Kanafani and Men in the Sun.
21. Middle East History. Professor Mahmood Ibrahim, Chair of History Department. Email: mibrahim@csupomona.edu, Cal Poly Pomona, Tuesday, May 4th 3:00-5:00, Topic: The Current Situation in the West Bank and Gaza.
22. Indian Nations & Native America. Professor James Fenelon, Email: jfenelon@csusb.edu .Venue: SB-129, Wednesday, May 5th, 10:40-11:50. Topic: The Palestine Question

58. Jabra Ibrahim Jabra as a Translator. Jabra Ibrahim Jabra Conference,

Bethlehem University , 29 August 2004. see picture

59. “Media Instruction in Palestinian Universities ”. Pyalara. Media for the Future Conference, Ramallah, October 10, 2004. see picture

60. The Arabi-Israeli Conflict: The Effects of Occupation On Palestinian Daily Life . Prepared for a group of the Congregational Church , Old Lyme , CT , US A . Bethlehem University . 21 October 2004.


2005

61. Ihsan Abbas as a Translator . Ihsan Abbas Seminar. Birziet University , 14 December 2005 .

62. The Dialectics of Life and Death in the Works of Jamal Bannourah . Arab Orthodox Club, Beit Sahour, 16 December 2005

2006

 

70. Literary Cultural Heritage in Palestine. ICP, Bethlehem University, February, 2006.

71. The Art of Reading: An Introduction. Iskandar al-Khuri Center, Beit, Jala, 9 March 2006.

72. Palestinian Theatre: The Works of Jamal Bannoura. Peace Center, Bethlehem, 20 March 2006.

73. An Introduction to Palestinian Literature. A series of lectures to the students of Eastern Manonite University, ATJ, Beit Sahour, February 2006.

74. An Introduction to Palestinian Literature Inside Israel. Palestinian Literature Conference, Bethlehem Universwity, 27-28 May 2006.

75. The Management of Cultural Heritage. al-Devin Cultural Center. Beit-Sahour. 20 August 2006

76. Nagib Mahfuz: The Triology. al-Devin Cultural Center. Beit-Sahour, November 2006

77. The Place in the Palestinian Theatre.Creative Cultural Forum, Peace Center, 13 December 2006

78. The Trialogy of Nagib Mahfouz and the Buddenbruk of Thomas Mann. A Comparative Study. A Study Day on Najib Mahfouz, Bethlehem University, 21 November 2006.

 
2007

 

79. “Blended Learning”, in the 6th Conference of the Faculties of Arts in the Association of Arab Universities on “Quality and Accreditation in Higher Education in Arab Universities”, Jinan University. April 21-22, 2007.  Tripoli, Lebanon.

 
2008

 

80. The Writing and Publishing in Social Sciences in a workshop organized by the
      Palestinian Faculty Development Program (Amideast) on the The Why’s and How’s of
      Publishing and Academic Career Advancement at Hebron University on March 15, 2008
81.A Political Blogger: “A different Man: Marwan Barghouti” in a Panel Discussion,
       organized by the Ministry of Culture and the Bethlehem Students’ Forum, Peace Center,
       27 March 2008.
82. The Use of Educational Technology in the Classroom at Bethlehem University. Reading
      and Technology at the Service of Everyone, Bethlehem University, 10 Avril 2008.
      PowerPoint Presentation.

83. Palestinian Women Literature: Kulthum Odeh and Sadje Nassar. Third Palestinian Literature Concerence, Bethlehem University, 6-7 June 2008.

84. Translation Theory: The Role of the Translator. Palestinian Center for Israeli Studies-Madar, Ramallah, 14 June 2008.