“The Cyborg and its Performative Approach to the Postmodern Actor”

The defense was held in the presence of the Dean of the College, along with several faculty members and postgraduate students.

Thesis Overview: The study, submitted by candidate Khaled Majeed Toubia from the Department of Theater Arts, provides an in-depth analysis of the actor’s body in its union with modern technologies. It aims to define the concept of the “Cyborg” and explore its performative applications within selected theatrical models of the postmodern era.

The Defense Committee: The discussion committee comprised the following distinguished members:

• Professor Dr. Abboud Hassan Al-Muhanna (University of Babylon / College of Fine Arts) – Chairperson

• Assistant Professor Dr. Musab Ibrahim Mohammed (University of Mosul / College of Fine Arts) – Member

• Assistant Professor Dr. Omar Mohammed Jundari (University of Mosul / College of Fine Arts) – Member

• Professor Dr. Nashat Mubarak Saliwa (President of Al-Hamdaniya University) – Member and Supervisor

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