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Amjad Alsyouf

English Literature programme

Phone: 2311

Office: 347

Alsyouf is an associate professor of English literature at Arab Open University, Jordan. He has research interests in poetics, comparative literature, Frye's critical theory, Seamus Heaney, Postcolonialism, Medievalism, Romanticism, modernism and creative writing.

Theories in Criticism

Studies in Poetry

Dramatic Dialogues

Postcolonial Studies

Comparative Literature

17th Century English English

18th Century English English

19th Century English English

20th Century English English

Medieval Literature

Classical Literature

Coordinator of MA in English Literature Programme / Associate Professor of English Literature @ Arab Open University - Jordan

Sep 2023 - Present

- Teach a broad array of graduate and undergraduate courses in English literature, including Theories in Criticism, Studies in Poetry, Postcolonial Studies, Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies, Dramatic Dialogues, Studies in Renaissance Literature, and 18th & 19th Century Literature.
- Supervise master's thesis students, guiding them through the research and writing process, and oversee both undergraduate and graduate students in their academic and research work.
- Conduct and evaluate assessments for both undergraduate and graduate courses, ensuring that evaluations are rigorous and aligned with academic standards.
- Engage in regular communication with the Deanship at the University headquarters, managing all correspondence and liaising on program matters and administrative needs.
- Serve as a key member of the revalidation committee for the MA in English Literature program at Arab Open University, contributing to curriculum review, module revalidation, and program updates in compliance with British Open University standards.
- Actively participate in university meetings and serve on various committees, contributing to institutional planning and decision-making.
- Design, develop, and update literature modules to reflect current academic and research advancements, adapting the curriculum to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Conduct research in English literature, with a focus on themes pertinent to Arab and global literatures, and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.