About Dr. Abdullah Ayyash
Dr. Abdullah Ayyash teaches Elementary Arabic (ARBC 1010), Intermediate Arabic (ARBC 1020), and Intermediate Arabic II (ARBC 2010) at the University of Memphis. With over two decades of experience in Arabic language instruction, he has taught at notable institutions, including the University of New Hampshire, the University of Montana, and universities in Dubai and Jordan. Dr. Ayyash’s scholarly interests include Arabic pedagogy, cultural studies, and literature, fostering an engaging and enriching learning environment for his students.
Education
- Ph.D. in Arabic Language and Literature
Yarmouk University, Jordan - M.A. in Arabic Language and Literature
Hashemite University, Jordan - B.A. in Arabic Language and Literature
Mutah University, Jordan
Professional Experience
Arabic Language and Culture Instructor, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH.
Lead Arabic Language and Culture Instructor, University of Montana , Defense Critical Language and Culture Program;
Assistant Professor of Arabic, Jumeira University, Dubai, UAE;
Arabic language lecturer, Hashemite University, Jordan;
Arabic language Lecturer, Cordova College, Jordan
Research Interests
Dr. Abdullah Ayyash's research interests span various aspects of Arabic language and cultural studies. His work emphasizes curriculum development and innovative teaching methodologies, with a particular focus on enhancing Arabic language education for non-native speakers. Additionally, his scholarly pursuits extend to comparative literature, religious studies, and Middle Eastern studies.
Publications
Selected Publications
-
The Precision of Comparative Study: Oriental Influences in Andalusian Literature
Jordan, 2018 -
Quran: Sacred Text and Cultural Yardstick in Arabic
AFKAR, 2014 -
Walt Whitman’s Influence on Ameen Alrayhani’s Poetry
Hashemite University, 2007 -
جدّ وهزل في صدر الإسلام (Seriousness and Humor in Early Islam)
– Translated by Dr. Abdullah Ayyash -
القرآن الكريم: نص مقدس وضابط ثقافي (The Qur’an: A Sacred Text and Cultural Regulator)
– Translation and introduction by Dr. Abdullah Ayyash -
أثر إرنست همنجواي في الرواية العربية (The Influence of Ernest Hemingway on the Arabic Novel)