Faculty Publications

Address:

P.O.Box 9, Bethlehem University, West Bank. PA
Tel 970 02 2741243 extension 2252 Fax 970 02 2744440
e-mail: qshomali@bethlehem.edu
Home: 6 al-Madris Street, Beit-Sahour, P.O.Box. 100, West Bank. PA
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Web Pages: http://qshomali.bethlehem.edu

BOOKS:

1. The Arabic Typewriter. The Administrative Formation Center, Oran. 1970
2. Work Opportunities for the Graduates in the West Bank Universities, Jerusalem:Arab Thought Forum, 1981.
3. Introduction into Modern Linguistics, Jerusalem: Arab Studies Society, 1982, Second Edition, 1986, Third Edition, 1993.
4. History of the 'La Sallian Institutions' in the Middle East, Bethlehem University, 1984.
5. The Arabic Press in Palestine: Bibliography of Literary & Cultural Texts. "Falastin" Newspaper (1911-1967). Volume I: Alphabetical Bibliography. Jerusalem: Arab Studies Society,1990
6. The Arabic Press in Palestine: Bibliography of Literary & Cultural Texts."Falastin" Newspaper (1911-1967). Volume II: Literary Genres. Jerusalem: Arab Studies Society, 1990.
7. Literary and Critical Trends in Modern Palestinian Literature. Jerusalem: Dar al-Awdah for Studies and Publication, 1990.
8. A Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. Jerusalem: Arab Studies Society, 1990, Second Edition 1996.
9. The Arabic Press in Palestine:"Falastin" Newspaper (1911- 1967). Volume III, Chronological Bibliography. Jerusalem: Jerusalem Research Center, 1992.
10.The Arabic Press in Palestine: Mir'at al-Sharq (Mirror of the East) 1919- 939. A Critical Study & Chronological Bibliography. Jerusalem: Arab Studies Society, 1992.
11.Introduction to Translation. Jerusalem: Arab Studies Society, 1996
12.The Arab Press in Palestine: al-Akhbar Newspaper 1909-1947. Jerusalem:Arab Studies Society,1996.
13.The Arab Press in Palestine: al-Carmel Newspaper 1908-1942. Jerusalem: al-Lika’Center, 1996.
14.Tourism, Development and Culture. The Case of Palestine. World Decade for Cultural Development. UNESCO, 1995.
15.Dialectics of Life & Death in the Poetry of Rashid Hussien. Taibeh: Arab Heritage Center, 1996. 120 pages.
16.Bethlehem 2000, A Guide to Bethlehem and its Surroundings. Waldbroel, Flamm Druck, 1997
Bethlehem 2000, Ein Reisefurer for Bethlehem und Umgebung, (German) Waldbroel, Flamm Druck, 1997
Bethleem 2000, Un guide pour Bethleem et ses environs, (French) Waldbroel, Flamm Druck, 1998
Belen 2000, Guia de Belen y sus alrededores. (Spanish) Waldbroel, Flamm Druck, 1999
Bethlemme 2000, Guida alla citta et ai suoi dintorni, (Italian)Touring Club Italiano, Milano,1999.
17. Cultural Tourism in the West Bank & Gaza. Ramallah: MAS, 1999.
18. The Nativity in Bethlehem & Umbria. et al. AP& S, Perugia, 2000, (Arabic, English, Italian)
19. Beit Sahour, the Shepherds Field, the Field of Ruth & Bir as-Syydah.Biet Sahour: al-Andalus Press, 2001
20. “Bibliography of Bethlehem”. Center for Cultural Heritage Preservation. EuroMed Heritage II. Bethlehem, 2004. Published electronicaly on the website of Mediterranean voices.

BOOK EDITOR:

1. Studies in Language & Literature. Jerusalem: Arab Studies Society, 1982
2. The Art of Arabic Writing, Jerusalem: Arab Studies Society, 1984
3. Third Arabic Calligraphy Exposition, Bethlehem University, 1984.
4. Women's Rights, Jerusalem: Family Planning Society, 1984.
5. Family & Vocation, Jerusalem: Latin Seminary, 1992.
6. Canadian Studies. Jerusalem: Canadian Palestinian Studies Association, 1994.
7. Pope John Paul II in the Holy Land. Jerusalem: Imprimerie du Patriarcat Latin,2001. Editing the Arabic Translation.
8. The International IDEA Handbook of Electoral System Design. Stockholm:IDEA. Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, 1997. 168 pp.
Editing the Arabic Translation.
9. Guide for Training Skills. Ed. Bethlehem, Holy Land Trust, 2007, 182

TEXTBOOKS FOR TEACHING:

1. Andalusian Literature, Bethlehem University, 1982.
2. Contrastive Study of Arabic & English, Bethlehem University, 1983.
3. Novel & Drama in Modern Arabic Literature, Bethlehem University, 1983.
4. Glossary of Comparative Terminology, Bethlehem University, 1984.
5. Modern Criticism in Arabic Literature, Bethlehem University, 1985.
6. Selected Essays from Arabic Literature, Bethlehem University, 1986.
7. Palestinian Media: History, Law, and Contemporary Issues. 1998
8. Editing & Design in the Palestinian Media. 2000
9. Cultural Heritage and Tourism. 2004

MULTIMEDIA:

1. Bethlehem… Past & Present. A 40-minute documentary prepared in cooperation with ar-Ruaat TV in Bethlehem.
2. “The Star of Bethlehem”. A Web Site for the Municipality of Bethlehem. 2001. (www.bethlehem-city.org).
3. “Editing & Design”. Online Course in the Editing and Design of Palestinian Newspapers, Course JMCO 332, June 2002.
4. “A Journey of 50 years in the Holy Land”. A powerpoint presentation. 19October 2002
5. “Manger Square: History & development”. A powerpoint presentation. 21 August 2003. (Arabic and English)
6. Arab Israeli Conflict. A PowerPoint Presentation. 12 April 2004
7. Edward Said: His life and works. PowerPoint Presentation. A Tribute to Professor Edward Said. Bethlehem University.Cardinal Furno Hall, 7th of November 2003.
8. Arabic Press in Palestine. PowerPoint Presentation. April 2004
9. Arab Cultural Revival in Palestin. PowerPoint Presentation, April 2004.
10. Fr. Ibrahim Ayyad: His Life and Works. Power Point Presentation. Fourth Jeruslalem Festival for Arabic Poetry. International Center, Bethlehem, .8 July 2004.
11. Fadwa Tuqan: Her life and works. Power Point Presentation. International Center, Bethlehem, 6 February 2004.
12. Alternative Tourism. Power Point Presentation. ATJ. Beit-Sahour, September 2004.
13. Palestinian Women: Education, Training and Employment. Power Point Presentation, Institute of Fashion & Desgin, Beit Sahour, 12 October 2004.
14. The Star of Bethlehem. A bi-Weekly Electronic Newspaper, 2005-2008
15. Bethlehem: A Universal Cultural Heritage Site. Video Presentation, Peace Center, Bethlehem, April 2006.
16. Najib Mahfouz: His Life and Works. Study Day on Najib Mahfouz, Bethlehem Universiy, 21 October 2006.
17. Beit-Sahour. Beit-Sahour Municipality. 15 March 2007. PowerPoint Presentation
18. Issues and Stories from the Middle East: Voices from Bethlehem. Three Radio Programs: The Separation Wall and its influence on the life of Palestinian Students in the Occupies Territories. The Wall and the Land Grab, The Wall and Jerusalem. 16-17-18 July 2007, Milleunavoce, Italy. www.milleunavoce.org
19. Jubraiel Abu Sada: His Life and Works. Cultural Divan, Beit Sahour, 29 October 2007. PowerPoint Presentation
20. Yacub al-Atrash: His Life and Works, The Ministry of Culture and the Cultural Divan, Beit Sahour, 21 February 2008. PowerPoint Presentation.

TRANSLATIONS INTO ARABIC:

1. Bethlehem Museum of Folklore. Arab Women Union. Franciscan Printing Press, Jerusalem, 1985
2. Prix Gitelson Pour La Paix. Intervention de Mme Simone Veil. Jerusalem. May,1991.
3. Open your Hearts to Mary Queen of Peace by Tomislave Vlasic,Rome, 1994. 230 pp.
4. Bethlehem 2000 (Catalogue), 43 pp. 1995
5. Frere Bernard-Edmond (A. Rock),19 pp. 1996
6. The Master. A Life of Jesus. By John Pollock. Beirut: Dar-al-Jil, 1999,200 pp.
7. The Gospel in Dostoyevsky. By Ernest Gordon. Beirut: Dar-al-Jil, 1999, 320 pp
8. Krupp Bautechnik Operating Instruction. 1998, 60 pp..
9. Drained. Stories of People who wanted more. By Johann Christoph Arnold.Farmington: The Plough Publishing House, 1999. 160 pp.
10."Ne a Bethléem" par Charles Singer. 1999.
11. Stranger on the Road. By John Russell C. GoodSeed International, Durham,Canada, 2000, 370 pp.
12.Journy of the Magi: A Pilgrimage for Peace. Holy Land Trust. Dec. 2000 
13.Justice and only Justice. A Palestinian Theology of Liberation. By Naim Stifan Ateek, 2002. 220 pp.
14. Bethlehem University: Standing on Tradition..Reaching for the Future.Powerpoint presentation translated into French. May 2002.
15. Theology of Land and Covenant. By Robert Davidosn and David Sinclair.The Committee on Church & Nation.The Church of Scotland.Edinburgh, 2003
16. Guide pour la conservation de la vieille ville de Naplouse. Eude de Faisabilite,par Ferial Fahoum, Unesco. Decembre 2003.

Translation Into English:

1. The Arab Women in Israel: Reality and Challenges.2005
2. Palestine: A Thirsty Land. Video Presentation.2005
3. Pioneer Women in My Country. Women Affairs Task Force. Ramallah, Eyes Media, 2005

RESEARCH PAPERS:

1. "A New Design for the Arabic Typewriter Key Board" al-Bahith, December,1979.
2. "Origines et Compositions des voyages de Sindbad le marin" Bethlehem University Journal, September, 1980. (In French).
3. "Science Fiction", al-Bahith, no. 10. January, 1980.
4. "The Fantastic Literature", al-Bahith, no.16. April 1981.
5. "A New Reading of the Voyages of Sindbad the Sailor", 1st Symposium of Palestinian Literature, Arab Thought Forum, August 1981.
6. "A Contrastive Study of the two Sound Systems of English and Arabic" BUJ, 1983. ( in English).
7. "An Introduction to Palestinian Poetry" 1908-1984", BUJ, 1983.
8. "The Arabic Press in Palestine 1876-1976". BUJ, 1985.
9. "An Arabic Phonetic Alphabet". Journal of the Jordanian Academy,No.19- 20, 1983.
10. "Surat Yusuf: A Structural Study". Huda al-Islam. February, 1984.
11."Methods of Establishing Equivalencies between Arab & Foreign Degrees and Diplomas". BUJ, 1986, p.7-19.
12. "Literary and Critical Trends in Modern Palestinian Literature", BUJ, 1991.
13. "Mira'at al-Sharq 1919-1939". Shu'un Filistiniah, July-August 1991.
14. "The Palestinian Literature of al-Mahjar", in Immigration, al-Lika' Center,Jerusalem, 1991.
15. "Between Arabic and European Literatures". Fikr-wa-Fan, no 52, 1991.
16. Language and Communication between Man and Animals. Al-Faisal, no. 189, September 1992.
16. "The Problems of Poetry Translation: The Translations of "To a Skylark" of P.B. Shelly and "Le Lac" of A. de Lamartine into Arabic". Mawakef, no.71,
London- Paris, 1993.
17. "The Translation of Poetry from English to Arabic & Vice Versa".Proceedings of the XIII FIT World Congress, Translation the Vital-Link,
6-13 August, Brighton, 1993.
18. "Translation and Universality of the Palestinian Culture". Shu'un Filistiniyyah, No. 245, Nicosia, July-August, 1993.
19. " The Literary Criticism Movement in the British Mandate period in Palestine" al-Ghirbal, April 1994.
20. "Literary Translation". Hawliat, Journal of the School of Translation in Beirut, No 2, 1995-1996.
21. "Nagib Nassar l'Intransigeant". Revue d'Eudes Palestiniennes. Winter 1995.
22. "The Arabic Translations of the Bible". Journal of Translation Studies Turjuman Volume 4, 1995
23. "The Development of Modern Theater in Palestine 1900-1990". Kanan. Journal of the Arab Heritage Center, August, 1995.
24. "Najib Nassar Dean of the Arabic Press in Palestine". al-Machriq. No. 69. July 1995.
25. Palestinian Christians: Politics, Press and Religious Identity 1900-1948, in The Christian Heritage in the Holy Land, Ed. by Anthony O’Mahony. Scorpion Cavendish, Essex, 1995.
26. “The Image of Jerusalem in Modern Arabic Literature”. al-Lika’, January 1996
27. “Competence & Performance in Literary Translation”. Journal of Translation Studies Turjuman. Volume 5, No.2, pp.53-62, 1996.
28. “L’accord et le désaccord dans les textes d’Oslo”. Mots/ Le langage du politique, No 50, March 1997.
29. "Cultural Tourism and Sustainable Development" in Cultural Tourism. Tunis:Ministry of Culture, 1997
30. "The Translation Movement in Palestine: The Pioneers". Al-Lika', 1997.
31. "The Arab Press in Palestine". Encyclopedia of Arabic Press, Tunis: Alesco,1998.
32. "Arab Cultural Revival in Palestine". In Patterns of the Past Prospects for the Future. London: Melisende, 1999.
33. Guide to Palestien: West Bank & Gaza. Internal Research Grant. Bethlehem University, 1999. 107 pp.
34. "Le Développement culturel en Palestine pendant la période mandataire" in Proceedings of the Conference "France, Western Europe and Palestine
1917-1948", Centre de recherche français de Jérusalem, 2000.
35. « Church of the Nativity: History & Structure ». Proceedings of the International Congress “More than Two Thousand Years in the History of
Architecture”.UNESCO, Paris, 2003. http://www.unesco.org/archi2000
36. Visitors’ Guide. Millennium Special Edition (the text). Ministry of Tourism. Bethlehem. 2000, 36 pp.
37. "La press arabe en Palestine dans la periode ottomane" in "De Banaparte a Balfour.La France, L'Europe occidentale et la Palestine 1799-1917, sous la
direction de Dominique Trimbur. CNRS Editions, Paris, 2001
38. “Miehyitys pysayti normaalin elaman- Al-Aqsan Intifad” (The Intifad of al-Aqsa). In: Pommeja Ja Puskutraktoreita Palestiinalaisetrauhan vankeina. By
Tapio Kujala. Like: Helsinki, 2002
39. “Tradition et novation dans la litterature palestinienne:1900-1948”. Babel.Langages-Imaginaires-Civilisations. No. 7-2003. pp. 180-211.
40. «Cultural Tourism inPalestine : Policy, Resources & Products ». West Bank& Gaza. Unesco. March 2004.
41. “Canadian-Palestinian Associations: Use of the Internet for News Dissemination”A Descriptive Study. Canadian Studies Program. February, 2004.
42. Jabra Ibrahim Jabra: The Religious Dimension in the “First Well”. Al-Shu’ara’,Issue 24, August 2004.
43. Jabra Ibrahim Jabra: The Translator. Proceeding of the Conference on Jabra
Ibrahim Jabra. Bethlehem University. Bethlehem University, 2005.
44. Tools and Methods of Using Information Technology in Teaching. (With Muna Mattar). Association of Arab Universities. Palestinian Universities Fund
Bethlehem Univeristy, June 2006.
45. A Semiotic Analysis of the 9/11 Attacks in the Palestinian Press. In Pludowski,Tomasz. (2007). (Ed.). Global Media Reactions to September 11. Media Coverage
of the Attack and its Aftermath in Europe, Asia, Australia, and the US. Spokane,
WA: Marquette Books.
46. “Development of Pedagogical Multimedia-Based Materials for Teaching”, in the Proceedings of the 3rd Conference of the Federation of Unions of Palestinian
Universities’ Professors and Employees on Quality, Excellence, and Accreditation
in Higher Education Institutions. al-Quds University 25-26 March 2007.
47. Introduction to the Palestinian Literature in the Triangle and Galilee. Proceeding of the Conference on Palestinian Literature, Bethlehem University, June, 2007.
48. Literary Translation in Palestine. The Role of Translation in the Cultural Dialogue. Najah University, 15 October 2007.
49. The Translation Mouvement in Palestinin. In the Proceding of the Translation
Conference organized by Ogarit Cultural Center, Ramallah, 23-24 October 2007.
50. La Vie Culturelle Arabe en Palestine Pendant la Periode du Mandat Britanique. In Dominique Trimbur. De Balfour a Ben Gourion, Les puissances europeeennes et la
Palestine, 1917-1948. CNRS-Éditions,Paris, 2008.
To be published :
51. Literary Pioneers in Palestine: Najib Nassar. Palestinian Center for Studies,publications and Media. 2008.
52. Literary Pioneers in Palestine: Issa al-Issa. Center for Studies, publications and Media. 2008

ARTICLES:

1980
1. "Structuralism and Modern Linguistics", al-Biader, January.
2. "Imitation in Arabic & European Literatures", al-Fajr, February
3. "The Science of Communication between Theory and Application ",al-Biader, November.
4. "Literary Genres", al-Biader, November.
1981
5. "Development, Language and Society", al-Biader, April, .
6. "The Art of Essay in Arabic & European Literature". Huna London, Nov.
7. "The Poet and Delineation in Words". al-Biader, July .
8. "Linguistics and other Sciences". Literary al-Fajr, June.
9. "Remarks on the Poetical Works of the Ist Symposium of Palestinian
Literature". Arab Thought Forum, August.
10. "The Art of Essay in Classical Literature", Huna London, October.
11. "The Meaning of Meaning", al-Biader, November.
1982
12. "Generative Transformational Grammar", al-Biader, February.
13. "The Poetic Vision and the Linguistic Structure in Poetry", al-Shira',March.
14. "A Critical Study of two Palestinian Poems". al-Shira', February.
15. "The Socio-Literary Studies in Modern Arabic Literature", al-Fajr al-Adabi,March.
16. "The Meaning of Arabic Sounds", al-Biader, March .
17. "Structural Methods in Literary Studies", al-Biader al-Adabi, November.
18. "The Crises in the Critical Movement", al-Biader al-Adabi, September.
19. "Local Poetry and Ambiguity", al-Shira', April,
1983
20. "Critical Trends in Modern Arabic Literature", Al-Fajr al-Adabi, Jan.
21. "Language and Communication between Man and Animal", Al- Fajr.
1984
22. "Literary and Cultural Life in Palestine", al-Fajr al-Adabi, March
23. "Arabic Literature and Universality", al-Fajr al-Adabi, June
24. "Arabic Phonetic Alphabets", al-Fajr al-Adabi, July
25. "The Third Arabic Calligraphy Exhibit", al-Fajr al-Adabi, April.
26. "Arabic Dictionaries Past and Present", al-Fajr Al-Adabi, December.
1985
27. "Andalusian Love Poetry", al-Fajr al-Adabi, February.
28. "The Theory of Literary Genres in Critical Studies", al-Fajr al-Adabi,September.
29. "Arabic Literature and Comparative Literature", al-Fajr al-Adabi. July
30. "A Critical Review: the Poetic Image", al-Fajr al-Adabi, October.
1986
31. "Translation in Palestinian Literature", al-Fajr al-Adabi,
32. "Diwan School and the English Influence", al-Fajr al-Adabi,
1989
33. "Palestinian Literary Trends under Occupation", al-Karmil, no. 33.
1991
34. "Semiotics: A New Critical Philosophy", an-Naqed, March.
35. "Theology of Marriage", al-Liqa, no. 1
36. "The Christmas Tree", al-Liqa', no. 4, 1994
37. "Education, Society, Family and the Church". al-Liqa. no.2.
38. "Beit-Sahour: Past and Present". Sawt an-Nadi, no.1.
1995
39. “History of Translation in the Arab World”, al-Mawakeb, Dec.
1996
40.”The Translation of Literature”, al-Mawakeb, June.
1999
41. "The Church of the Nativity". Corner Stone, Issue 17, Winter
2005
42. “Cultural Tourism in Palestine”. Pillars. Winter 2005.
2007
43. Introduction on Literary Translation. In “The Last Lesson” a collection of short stories translated by Yacub al-Atrash. Bethlehem, Dar al-Bayan.
2008
44. The Roleof the Annual Conference on Theology and the Local Church in the Holy Land. In:The Silver Jubilee, Al-Lika Center for Religious and Heritage Studies, Jerusalem.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLES:
1979
1. "Linguistics and Language Problems", al-Fajr, September.
2. "Criticism Movement in the West Bank", al-Fajr, September
3. "Henrich Von Kliest: Between Romanticism and Realism", al-Fajr, June
1981
4. "Forms of Arabic Writing", al-Biader, March
5. "Palestinian Literature in University Studies", al-Fajr, May
6. "Orientalism in France", al-Quds, December
1982
7. "Modern Criticism" , al-Methaq, March .
8. "Learning Locally instead of Emigrating". The Dawn, October
1983
9. "The University and the Society", al-Mithaq, March
10. "Work Opportunities for University Graduates", al-Mithaq, July.
11. "A Critical Review: Ibn el-Balad...",al-Fajr,April.
1990
12. "The Arabic Press in the Ottoman Period", al-Hayat, 3 Aug.
13. "The Arabic Press in Palestine", al-Arab , 21 February.
14. "Bibliography of Literary Texts in Falastin Newspaper", al-Biader 17 Feb.
15. "Graduates, the University and the Society", al-Raid al- Iqtisadi,
13. "A Reading in 'Literary and Critical Trends in Palestine'", al-Sh'ab, 16 December
1991
18. "Critical and Literary Trends in Palestine", al-Nahar al-Adabi, 23 May
19. "Development of Arabic Theater in Palestine", al-Manar, 27 May
1993
20. "Palestinian Literature & Modern Comparative Studies". al-Nahar al- Adabi,1 & 7 July .2 pages.
1994
21. "The Arab Press in Palestine."(in English). Jerusalem Times. November 4,1page.
1995
22. « Local Literary & Critical Movement ». al-Sunara, January 1995.
23. « The Literary & Critical Movement under Occupation ». al-Umma, 22-1-1995.
24. « The Importance of Comparative Literature ». al-Umma, 7-4-1995.
1996
25. “Bethlehem 2000 Project”, al-Quds, March 4.
26. “ A Town to be Rehabilitated Together”, al-Quds, March 16.
27. “ Bethlehem 2000”. (in English), The Jerusalem Times, April 19.
28. "The Competence & Performance of Palestinian Universities". Al-Hayat Newspaper, 12 Dec. 1996.
1997
29. "Arab Palestinian Press during the Mandate Period". al-Hayat Newspaper. 5 January.
30. "Literary Criticism in Palestinian Studies". al-Hayat, March 3rd.
2000
31. “Palestinian Press before 1948”. al-Sunara, 12 September 2000
32. “Education: A Resource for Peace, Justice and Human Rights.” Confronti,September, 2000. Italy.
2001
33. "Introduction" in "as-Silsilah at-Thahbiyah fi al-Ahadith al-Yawmyyah" by Hanna Shomali. Beit-Sahour, al-Andalus, 2001. see cover.
2002
34. “A Little Town under the Mercy of a Curfew”. Newsday. New York. 23 December.
2003
35. “ Growing Hopless”. Newsday, New York, 23 March
2004
36. After Yassin, Hamas will live on. Newsday, Washington Post, Los Angles Times. New York, 24 March 2004.
37. The Handoff in Iraq: The View from Bethlehem. Newsday. New York, 27 June 2004.
38. "Arafat acts as “the glue of the Palestinian People". Newsday. New York, 3 November 2004.
39. Cultural Tourism in Palestine.Pillars. Winter 2005 V1. N. 4
2007
40. Un Muro que duele. Adamir, March, Chile.
41. The International Day of Translators: Saint Jeroume Patrom of Translators. WATA. www.arabswata.org. September 30.

LECTURES:
1. Structuralism in Arabic Literature, Bethlehem University, November. 1979
2. Reading, Pontifical Mission Library, April, 1980.
3. The Private Libraries, Arab Orthodox Club, Beit-Sahour,1981
4. Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language, Georgetown University, 1983
5. The Art of Arabic Calligraphy, St. George's Cathedral, January 18,1984
6. Modern Cultural Revival in Arabic Literature, John Hopkins University,Baltimore, April 29, 1987.
7. Structuralism and Linguistics, Jerusalem University, January 16, 1989.
8. Bethlehem University, St. Metri Secondary School in Jerusalem, April 1990.
9. The Multilingual Scholar, Bethlehem University Computer Society, May 21,1991
10. Ishaq Musa Hussieni and Linguistic Studies, Jerusalem University, 1983
12.Palestinian Christians: Politics, Press and Religious Identity 1900-1948. The First International Conference on the Christian Heritage of the Holy
Land, 5-9 July,1994.
13. Literature & the Peace Process. Bethlehem, Creative Cultural Forum, 15 May 1994.
14. Jerusalem in Modern Palestinian Literature. Bethlehem, Creative Cultural Forum, 11 September 1994.
15. Palestine: State and Nation. Centre d'Etude des Relations Internationales".
University of Reims, France. 24 February 1995.
16. Palestina: Stato, Nazione, Cultura. Facolta de Giurisprudenza, University of Ferrara, March 1995.
17. Palestine during the Ottoman Period. Facolta de Lettere e Filosofia. University of Ferrara. Italy. 8 March 1995.
18. Palestine-Israel: The Oslo Accords. Faculty of Law and Political Science University of Reims, 20 March 1995
19. Culture and Palestinian Identity. Centre d'Etudes des Relations Internationales.University of Reims, France, 4 April 1995.
20. Palestine: Cultural Revival and Nationalist Movement. Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. Lund University,
Sweden. 4 April 1995
21.Press, Politics and Religious Identity. Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights. Lund University, Sweden, 5 April 1995.
22.Palestine: Culture, Nation and State. Le Centre de Recherche et d'Intervention. University of Paris X-Nantere, 10 April 1995.
23. Palestine: Cultural Revival 1990-1948, UNESCO Club. Lycee Flaubert,Chartres,France, 17 February 1995
24. Culture et Identité Palestiniennes. Hôtel de Ville, Chartres, 6 April 1995.
25. Les courants littéraires et critiques dans la littérature palestinienne moderne, Collège de France, 8,14, 21, 28 November 1995.
26. Le processus de paix en Palestine”. Université Paris 7, 22 November 1995.
27. Le projet Bethleem 2000. Réseau d’étude des migrations et des relations euro- méditerranéennes, University Paris-Jussieu. 22 November 1995.
28. Cultural Tourism in Palestine. 18 September 1996, Sana’, Yemen.
29.“Historical, Religious and Cultural Importance of Bethlehem”, Bethlehem 2000 Past & Present” A workshop organized by UNESCO in Rome, 20 February 1997.
30. The Translation Movement in Palestine: The Pioneers”. Arab World Institute, Paris, May 26, 1997.
31. Cultural Tourism. Bethlehem Bible College, 1 July 1998
32. The Oslo Accords and the Peace Process. Arab Orthodox Club, 8 August 1998
33. The Arab Press in Palestine in the 19th Century. Colloque "France Western Europe and Palestine Centre de recherche français de Jérusalem", 9-11
November, 1998
34. The Image of the Holy Land in the Pilgrimages of Jews, Muslims and Christians.The Theology of the Land Conference, Bethlehem Bible College,
10 July 1998.
35. The Practice and Perspective of Literary Translation. The first International Conference on Literature, Linguistics and Translation, Irbid National
University (Jordan)14-16 July 1998.
36. “Touristic Sites in Bethlehem Area”. Workshop organized by Bethlehem 2000 project, 16-12-1998
37. « Etat Palestinien: l’aspect juridique et la dimension politique” University of Reims, 1 June 1999
38. « Palestine : la proclamation de l’état » Univeristy of Reims, 9 June 1999.
39. « Palestine : les accords de Wye River », University of Reims, 10 June 1999
40. « Jérusalem et le droit International”. University of Reims, 18 June, 1999
41. “Modern Palestinian Literature”. To students from Eastern Mennonite
University. Bethlehem University. September, 1999
42. “Bethlehem 2000: Une ville a rehabiliter” “Permanent Conference of Historic
Cities of the Mediterranean”. Bethlehem, March, 1st,2000.
43.”Les accords israélo-palestiniens”. Reims University. 6 June 2000
44. “Jérusalem: l’aspect juridiques et la dimension politiques.” Reims University, 29 May 2000
45. “Les processus de Paix, les questions prioritaires” Reims University, 8 June 2000
46. “Les réfugies palestiniens” University of Reims, Reims University, 15 June 2000
47. “Introduction to Palestinian Literature”. A series of four lectures given to students from Eastern Mennonite University. ATG, Beit Sahour. January 2001.
48. “Editing & Design: The Magazine”. Latin Seminary, Beit Jala, February15, 2002.
49. “Palestinian Literature”. A Series of lecture to the Students of Eastern Mennonite University. ATJ. Beit Sahour. 18, 23, 25, 27 September 2002.
50. “Nativity Square: History & Development”. Workshop organized by Bethlehem Municipality and Bethlehem Cultural Heritage Center. Peace Center, 20 August 2003.
51. “The Religious Dimension in the First Well by Jabra Ibrahim Jabra” . Seminar Organized by the Arab Women Union, Bethlehem. 28 August 2003.
52. “The Palestinian Literature of Invasion”. Seminar Organized by the Literary Forum. International Center of Bethlehem, 19 September 2003.
53. “Translation: A Key to Development”. Seminar Organized by the Arabic Department at Bethlehem University. 30 September 2003.
54. “Palestinian Literature”. A Series of lecture to Students from Eastern Mennonite University. ATJ. Beit Sahour. 27, 29, 31 January et 2 Febrauary 2004
55. “Life in Palestine 1900-2003”. St. Edmund of Canterbury Church, Beaconsfield. Montreal, Canada. 9 January 2004.
56. “Palestinian Literature”. A Series of lecture to the Students of Eastern Mennonite University. ATJ. Beit Sahour. 27, 29, 31 January and 2 February. 2004.
57. “The Arabic Press in Palestine”. Southern California Consortium on International Studies. California State University San Bernardino, University
Commons, Pine Room. Friday, April 16th, 2004
58. “Palestine: Prospective on Politics, History and Culture”. Osher Lifelong
Learning Institute, Palm Desert Campus, CSUSB. Palm Desert Campus Olliphant Auditorium. Thursday, April 22nd, 10:00-12:00.
59. “Prospects for Peace in the Holy Land”. Venue: Community Hall, Redlands. Friday, April 23, 2004, 6.00-8:00.
60. “Palestine: Cultural Revival and Nationalist Movement”. Postcolonial Theatre Class/Lecture Open to Public. Black Box Theatre, Performing Arts Building. Wednesday, April 28th, 4:00-5:45
61. “History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict”. Democratic Club of San Bernardino,Downtown San Bernardino. Friday, April 30th, 2004
62. “The Intifada of al-Aqsa: Perspectives on the Conflict in the Holy Land”. International Faculty and Arabic Studies Professors. International Institute,
Cal Poly Pomona. Tuesday, May 4th 2004
63. “Life in Palestine: Prospects for Peace in the Holy Land”. International Lecture. California State University. San Bernardino. Panorama
Room, Lower Commons, Thursday, May 6th,2004
64. “Culture and Palestinian Identity”. Peace and Justice Committee. Sacred Heart: Roman Catholic Church, Community Hall, Redlands, Thursday, May
6th, 2004
65. Jabra Ibrahim Jabra as a Translator. Jabra Ibrahim Jabra Conference,Bethlehem University, 29 August 2004.
66. “Media Instruction in Palestinian Universities”. Pyalara. Media for the Future Conference, Ramallah, October 10, 2004.
67. The Arabi-Israeli Conflict: The Effects of Occupation On Palestinian Daily Life.Prepared for a group of the Congregational Church , Old Lyme, CT, USA.
Bethlehem University. 21 October 2004.
68. Ihsan Abbas as a Translator. Ihsan Abbas Seminar. Birziet University, 14 December 2005.
69. The Dialectics of Life and Death in the Works of Jamal Bannourah. Arab Orthodox Club, Beit Sahour, 16 December 2005.
70. Literary Cultural Heritage in Palestine. ICP, Bethelhem University, February, 2006.
71. The Art of Reading: An Introduction. Iskandar al-Khuri Center, Beit, Jala, 9 March 2006.
72. Palestinian Theatre: The Works of Jamal Bannoura. Peace Center, Bethlehem, 20 March 2006.
73. An Introduction to Palestinian Literature. A series of lectures to the students of Eastern Manonite University, ATJ, Beit Sahour, February 2006.
74. An Introduction to Palestinian Literature Inside Israel. Palestinian Literature Conference, Bethlehem Universwity, 27-28 May 2006.
75. The Management of Cultural Heritage. al-Devin Cultural Center. Beit-Sahour. 20 August 2006
76. Nagib Mahfuz: The Triology. al-Devin Cultural Center. Beit-Sahour, November 2006
77. The Place in the Palestinian Theatre.Creative Cultural Forum, Peace Center, 13 December 2006
78. The Trialogy of Nagib Mahfouz and the Buddenbruk of Thomas Mann. A Comparative Study. A Study Day on Najib Mahfouz, Bethlehem University, 21 November 2006.
79. “Blended Learning”, in the 6th Conference of the Faculties of Arts in the Association of Arab Universities on “Quality and Accreditation in Higher Education in Arab Universities”, Jinan University. April 21-22, 2007. Tripoli, Lebanon.
80. The Writing and Publishing in Social Sciences in a workshop organized by the Palestinian Faculty Development Program (Amideast) on the The Why’s and How’s of
Publishing and Academic Career Advancement at Hebron University on March 15, 2008
81. A Political Weblog: “A different Man: Marwan Barghouti” in a Panel Discussion,organized by the Ministry of Culture and the Bethlehem Students’ Forum, Peace Center,
27 March 2008.
82. The Use of Educational Technology in the Classroom at Bethlehem University. Reading and Technology at the Service of Everyone, Bethlehem University, 10 Avril 2008.
PowerPoint Presentation.