Nuha Al-Shaar
- Arabic & Islamic Studies
Areas of Expertise:
Political Islamic thought and ethics; Adab literary traditions; Storytelling, narrative and ethics; Hadith, performance, and ethics
Membership:
2014
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2019
Contact
American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Department of Arabic & Translation Studies
College of Arts & Sciences
P.O. Box 26666
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
+971 567 601 150
nalshaar(at)aus.edu
About me
AGYA has provided me with an intellectual family and friendships with talented individuals. It is a wonderful platform for exploring ideas and innovative interdisciplinary projects.
- AGYA Publications
- Storytelling, Seafaring, and Travel Writing. The Arabian Gulf and the Indian Ocean
- Müslüman Sicilya
- Sicily's Islamic Heritage: A Pervasive Culture
- Muslim Sicily: Encounters and Legacy
- The Humanities in the 21st Century: Perspectives from the Arab World and Germany
- الإنسانيات في القرن الحادي والعشرين : وجهات نظر من العالم العربي وألمانيا
- The Humanities in the 21st Century: Perspectives from the Arab World and Germany – An Introduction
My advice to future AGYA members
Make the most of the wonderful opportunity to be a member of AGYA. Embrace every moment and get actively involved!
On a personal note
Must read in my discipline:
Recognition in the Arabic Narrative Tradition by Philip Kennedy
Favourite novel:
Al-Shira’ wa al-‘Asifa by Hanna Mina
Best thinker/scientist from my country:
Aziz al-Azmeh
