The English Department at the College of Arts discussed a master’s thesis entitled “In Search of Home in Diaspora: A Study of Diana Abu Jaber’s Crescent, The Language of Baklava, and Arabian Jazz.”
Delivered on May 30, 2024, at the Ibn Al-Atheer Hall in the esteemed College of Arts, this scholarly endeavor was graced by a distinguished cohort of educators and scholars.
Khudair’s thesis embarks on a profound exploration of contemporary Arab-American literature, shedding light on the intricate interplay between cultural identity and diasporic experience. By analyzing the notion of the “third space,” the study unveils the distinctive portrayal of Arab-American personas, navigating the realms of race, gender, and cultural affiliation. At its core, the thesis seeks to discern the defining characteristics of Arab-American identity, navigating the complexities of “hybridity” and the transformative influence of the “third space” on their lived experiences.
In a thought-provoking conclusion, the study unveils the multifaceted political, social, and psychological dynamics shaping the negotiation of Arab expatriates’ identities through the lens of Diana Abu Jaber’s literary perspective.
Leading the discussion committee was Prof. Dr. Wafa Abdullatif Abdulali from the College of Arts, University of Mosul, alongside esteemed members Assistant Professor Akram Ahmed Sharif from Al-Hadbaa University College, Assistant Professor Dr. Hassan Muayyad Hamed from the College of Education for Human Sciences, University of Mosul, and Assistant Professor Dr. Saleh Abdullah Abdul Rahman, who served as both member and supervisor from the College of Arts, University of Mosul.
