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Rami Abu Shehab رامي أبو شهاب is a distinguished academic writer and critic specializing in literary criticism, cultural studies, and postcolonial discourse. He earned his Doctorate degree with first-class honors from the Institute of Arab Research and Studies in Cairo in 2012. He also holds a Master's degree with honors from the Hashemite University in Jordan and a Bachelor's degree in Arabic Language and Literature from Mutah University in Jordan.

Dr. Abu Shehab's research and studies span multiple knowledge fields and critical methodologies including Structuralism. He has made significant contributions to postcolonial discourse, diaspora studies, cultural criticism, and has conducted reviews in global cinema, folklore, and heritage. Additionally, he has written intellectual and critical reviews for many books and studies. In 2019, he served as a jury member for the Al Multaqa Prize for the Arabic Short Story in Kuwait.

Awards

- **Sheikh Zayed Book Award (2014)**: Rami Abu Shehab was awarded the Sheikh Zayed Book Award for his book "The Subtlety and Deception: Postcolonial Discourse in Contemporary Arab Criticism - Theory and Application." This prestigious award recognizes his contribution to the field of postcolonial studies within the context of Arab literary criticism.

- **Research Grant (2015)**: He received a research grant from the Ministry of Culture and Arts in Qatar. This grant was awarded as part of a competitive research competition, supporting his ongoing contributions to academic research and cultural studies.

Publications and Books by Rami Abu Shehab

Academic and Critical Works:

1. **"The Discourse of Oppressed Consciousness in the Arab Novel: Approaches in Cultural Criticism, Postcolonialism, Feminist Criticism, and New Historicism"** - Arab Institute for Studies and Publishing, Beirut, 2021.

2. **"The Deformed Selves: Approaches in Enlightenment, Knowledge, and Language"** - Arab Institute for Studies and Publishing, Beirut, 2019.

3. **"In the Final Passage: Narratives of Palestinian Diaspora; A Postcolonial Perspective"** - Arab Institute for Studies and Publishing, Beirut, 2017.

4. **"The Subtlety and Deception: Postcolonial Discourse in Contemporary Arab Criticism - Theory and Application"** - Arab Institute for Studies and Publishing, Beirut, First Edition 2013, Second Edition 2014.

5. **"Building the Symbolic Character in the Arab Novel in Jordan 1967-2003"** - Cultural Circle, Amman, 2008.

6. **"Structure of Folk Tales: The Model and the Reception"** - Attached to the Qatari Folklore Magazine, Heritage Department, Ministry of Culture, Doha, 2015.

7. **"Cultural Patterns in Contemporary Qatari Stories"** - Research and Studies Center, Doha, 2016.

8. **"The Book of the Victim: Literatures of Trauma"** - Arab Institute for Studies and Publishing, 2024.


 * 1) Poetic Works:

1. **"I Have Returned, My Lords, After a Brief Death"** - A poetry collection, Fada'at Publishing and Distribution, Amman, 2007.

2. **"And I Am Not of Clay"** - Arab Institute for Studies and Publishing, Beirut, 2019.

Collaborative Works by Rami Abu Shehab

1. **"The Discourse and the Other Discourse"** within the book "Guardian of the Tales: Studies Dedicated to Faisal Darraj," Al-Ahliyyah for Publishing, Amman, 2021. This study is part of a compilation honoring the contributions of Faisal Darraj, exploring themes of narrative and counter-narrative in literary discourse.

2. **"The Dialectic of Uprooting and Shock"** in the book "Palestine in the Mirrors of Thought and Creativity - The Eleventh Arab Report for Cultural Development," Arab Thought Foundation, Beirut, 2020. This study addresses the traumatic impacts and enduring consequences of displacement in Palestinian society, reflecting on cultural resilience.

3. **"Towards a Palestinian Discourse of the Diaspora: Writing in Times of Transience"** in the book "The Palestinian Cause and the Future of the National Project: Identity, Resistance, and International Law," which includes contributions from scholars such as Ijaz Ahmad, Azmi Bishara, and Richard Falk. Published by the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies, Doha, 2015. This work discusses the narratives of displacement and identity in the context of Palestinian diaspora and their implications for the national project.

4. **"In the Fever of the Text: Research and Studies Dedicated to Professor Dr. Mustafa Aliyan,"** edited by Issa Odeh and Raeda Akhawazeh, Dar Al-Mamoun, Amman, 2018. This compilation includes various studies dedicated to Dr. Mustafa Aliyan, reflecting on diverse literary and cultural themes.

Published Academic Research by Rami Abu Shehab

1. **"The Discourse of Shock: The Form and Transformation - 'The Butterfly's Burden' by Mahmoud Darwish as a Model,"** Yarmouk University Research Journal, Vol. 29, No. 3, 2020. This paper explores the concept of trauma within the poetic framework of Mahmoud Darwish.

2. **"The Nakba in 'Time of White Horses' by Ibrahim Nasrallah - Consciousness and the Historical Imagination,"** Arab Journal of Human Sciences, Kuwait University, Issue 151, Summer 2020. The study examines the historical and narrative consciousness in Ibrahim Nasrallah's novel.

3. **"Postcolonialism: Critical Approaches and Methodological Perspectives,"** Apuleius Journal of Languages and Literature, Issue 6, Vol. 2, June 2019, Mohamed Cherif Messaadia University, Algeria. This article discusses the critical and methodological aspects of postcolonial studies.

4. **"Jerusalem... Discourse of Affirmation and Displacement: From the Discourse of Western Travelers to Digital Discourse,"** Intellectual Visions Magazine, Issue 9, April 2019, Souk Ahras University, Algeria. The paper analyzes the shift from traditional to digital narratives about Jerusalem.

5. **"The Identity of Loss in the Gateway of Memories by Assia Djebar,"** Language and Literature Journal, Issue 29, December 2019, University of Algiers (2), pp. 118-145. The study delves into the themes of memory and identity in Assia Djebar's works.

6. **"The Rhetoric of the Audience: Concepts, Applications, and the Problems of Methodology and Knowledge... Limits of Rooting,"** Al-Umda Journal in Linguistics and Discourse Analysis, Issue 6, January 2019, Mohamed Boudiaf University, M'sila, Algeria, pp. 152-169.

7. **"Value Discourse in Contemporary Qatari Stories,"** Ansaq Journal, Qatar University, October 2017, Issue 2. This research explores the value systems represented in modern Qatari narratives.

8. **"Towards a Palestinian Discourse for the Diaspora: Writing in Times of Displacement,"** published in "The Palestinian Cause and the Future of the National Project," Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies, Doha, 2016. The paper focuses on Palestinian identity and narrative in the context of diaspora.

9. **"Language and History: Which Betrays the Other? Analysis and Criticism of 'Empires of the Word' by Nicholas Ostler,"** Tabayyun Journal for Cultural Studies and Philosophy, Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies, Issue 7, March 2014. This article critiques Nicholas Ostler’s perspectives on the relationship between language and history.


 * 1) Sheikh Zayed Book Award (2014): Dr. Rami Abu Shehab won for his work on postcolonial discourse in Arab literary criticism. It was archived in 2023 and accessed on the same day.
 * 2) Postcolonial Discourse Analysis: Masoud Daher critiqued postcolonial discourse in the Arab world in "Al Hayat" newspaper, archived in 2016.
 * 3) Al Multaqa Prize for the Arabic Short Story: Dr. Abu Shehab’s involvement was archived in 2018 and accessed in 2019.
 * 4) Studies on Palestinian Diaspora and Other Topics: These were featured in multiple academic journals and books, reflecting on subjects like trauma, displacement, and the Arabic narrative form.
 * 5) Cultural and Philosophical Analyses: Publications include a study on Mahmoud Darwish's work in 2020, archived in 2024, and discussions on the Nakba in Ibrahim Nasrallah's literature, archived in 2023.
 * 6) Publications and Honors: Dr. Abu Shehab's poetic and scholarly works are stored and accessed through various academic and news platforms, highlighting his influence in both literary and cultural studies.