Maha Houssami, Senior Lecturer of Arabic Language in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and Coordinator of the Arabic Language in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Department

Accomplished Arabic language educator and program leader with experience teaching Arabic across different levels of proficiency. Demonstrated excellence in designing and delivering learner-centered curricula for diverse student populations, including heritage learners. Experienced leader in co-curricular and experiential learning through debate coaching, volunteer abroad opportunities, and community-engaged projects. Recognized for teaching excellence and innovative pedagogy.

Contact Info:

Office Location:	222 Franklin Center, Box 90414, John Hope Franklin Center, Durham, NC 27708
Email Address:
Web Page:	https://duke.box.com/s/gyu4yf9obulmjevtjya4aupsasv4ekse

Teaching (Fall 2026):

• ARABIC 101.01, ELEMENTARY ARABIC Synopsis

  Class Bldg 135, MWF 08:30 AM-09:45 AM

• ARABIC 101.02, ELEMENTARY ARABIC Synopsis

  Class Bldg 103, MWF 10:05 AM-11:20 AM

Office Hours:

Fall 2016: Tuesdays& Thursdays 1:00-2:00

Education:

M.A.

American University of Beirut (Lebanon)

2005

Recent Publications

1. Houssami, M, To Miriam, Journal of Middle East Women S Studies, vol. 14 no. 1 (March, 2018), pp. 141-142 [doi]
2. Orfali, B; Siblini, R; Houssami, M, An Uprising in Teaching Arabic Language, in ACADEMIA IN TRANSFORMATION: SCHOLARS FACING THE ARAB UPRISINGS (2018), pp. 93-+, ISBN 978-3-8487-2829-9
3. Houssami, M; Orfali, B; Siblini, R, An Uprising in Teaching Arabic Language (July, 2016), pp. 1-12, Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities  [abs]