Doctoral Researcher & Multilingual Communication Specialist
Aachen, DE.
About
A highly accomplished Doctoral Researcher and Multilingual Communication Specialist with over a decade of experience in academia, journalism, and media. Expert in linguistics, communication science, and cross-cultural media analysis, demonstrated through extensive publications and impactful teaching roles at university level. Adept at leveraging deep linguistic and journalistic expertise to drive research, educate, and facilitate critical communication in diverse international settings.
Work
Duhok Polytechnic University
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Lecturer, Faculty of Electronic Media
Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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Summary
Delivered courses in communication theories and journalistic editing, integrating theoretical and practical applications for students.
Highlights
Taught communication theories (in Kurdish) and journalistic editing (in English), fostering bilingual academic engagement for students.
Designed and delivered practical sessions, workshops, and field excursions, enhancing student understanding and skill development in electronic media.
Developed comprehensive course materials and curricula, ensuring up-to-date and relevant academic content for diverse student cohorts.
Mentored students through theoretical and practical exercises, preparing them for careers in media and communication.
Damascus University, Faculty of Mass Media
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Assistant Lecturer
Damascus, Damascus Governorate, Syrian Arab Republic
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Summary
Delivered lectures, developed curriculum, and conducted research within the Mass Media faculty, guiding student learning and assessment.
Highlights
Initiated and developed subject material, acting as subject coordinator for lectures and seminars, impacting student learning outcomes.
Conducted tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, and studio sessions, enhancing hands-on learning for mass media students.
Engaged in professional research activities and developed course materials, contributing to academic advancement and curriculum relevance.
Managed student assessment and consultation, providing feedback and support for academic progression and success.
Contributed to departmental and faculty governance through active participation in meetings and various committees.
SANA Agency
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Chairman / Deputy Chairman, Department of Interior News & Senior Journalist
Damascus, Damascus Governorate, Syrian Arab Republic
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Summary
Led strategic news coverage and journalistic operations, overseeing reporting teams and ensuring comprehensive dissemination of information across Syria.
Highlights
Directed comprehensive coverage of conferences and activities in Damascus, ensuring timely and accurate public dissemination of news.
Prepared in-depth reportages and investigations on critical economic, social, and environmental issues, significantly informing public discourse.
Managed communication with various stakeholders and SANA offices across Syria to facilitate efficient news broadcasting and data exchange.
Developed and implemented journalistic work plans, enhancing team skills and supervising content quality for public consumption.
Provided support for individuals facing psychological challenges, leveraging mass media to address sensitive community issues and promote awareness.
Masaader.com (private website)
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Senior Editor
Damascus, Damascus Governorate, Syrian Arab Republic
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Summary
Oversaw editorial direction and content strategy for a private economic news website, ensuring high-quality journalistic output.
Highlights
Managed content production and editorial processes, including news supervision, editing, and correction, maintaining high journalistic standards.
Led team selection and daily work planning, optimizing workflow for efficient content creation and publication.
Set and enforced public policy for website content, ensuring alignment with editorial guidelines and audience expectations.
Conducted interviews and participated in conferences, gathering critical information for comprehensive economic reporting.
Al Qandeel
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Freelancer (Weekly Newspaper)
Damascus, Damascus Governorate, Syrian Arab Republic
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Summary
Contributed to a weekly newspaper, focusing on economic content creation and page administration.
Highlights
Conducted interviews and wrote news articles, contributing significantly to the weekly economic page.
Edited and corrected news content, ensuring accuracy and adherence to editorial standards for publication.
Assisted in team selection and work planning, supporting efficient content production processes.
Administered the economic page, managing layout and content presentation to enhance reader engagement.
Miraat Al-seeyaha
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Supervisor, Economic Section (Weekly Newspaper)
Damascus, Damascus Governorate, Syrian Arab Republic
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Summary
Supervised the economic section of a Saudi Arabian weekly newspaper, directing content and ensuring accuracy of financial reporting.
Highlights
Oversaw content generation and editorial quality for the economic section, including news supervision, editing, and correction.
Managed team coordination and work planning, optimizing production cycles for weekly publications.
Established public policy for newspaper content, ensuring journalistic integrity and relevance for readers.
Conducted interviews and participated in conferences to inform economic reporting and analysis.
Volunteer
Volunteer Translator
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German Red Cross
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Offered vital linguistic support, translating between Kurdish, Arabic, and German for humanitarian efforts.
Highlights
Provided crucial translation services from Kurdish and Arabic into German, supporting humanitarian initiatives and aid efforts.
Enabled effective communication for diverse populations, enhancing the reach and impact of Red Cross services in the region.
Volunteer Translator
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Caritas nursing station
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Provided essential translation services to facilitate critical communication for individuals in a nursing station environment.
Highlights
Facilitated critical communication by translating from Kurdish and Arabic into German for patients and staff, ensuring clear understanding.
Bridged language barriers to ensure comprehensive understanding and support for diverse individuals in a healthcare setting.
Education
RWTH Aachen University
Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Doctoral Student (PhD Candidate)Linguistics and Communication Science
Courses
Dissertation: Syrian journalists in exile in Germany: A comparative study on national differences in journalistic work in Germany and Syria
RWTH Aachen University
Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Further Education StudiesDaZ (German as a Second Language) Additional Qualification
University of Paderborn
Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Further Education StudiesMultilingualism, German as a Second and Foreign Language
University of Damascus
Damascus, Damascus Governorate, Syrian Arab Republic
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Master's DegreeMass Media & Communications, Radio and TV DepartmentGrade: Very good (76.40%)
Courses
Thesis: The Interdependence between the Owners of Business Enterprises and Media in Syria - Survey Study
University of Damascus
Damascus, Damascus Governorate, Syrian Arab Republic
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Educational Qualifying DiplomaMass Media
University of Damascus
Damascus, Damascus Governorate, Syrian Arab Republic
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Bachelor of ArtsMass Media Department
Publications
Proto-Indo-European Roots of Kurdish Body Part Terminology: An Etymological Comparison with Indo-Iranian Languages
International Journal of Kurdish Studies
An etymological comparison exploring the Proto-Indo-European roots of Kurdish body part terminology with Indo-Iranian languages, published in an internationally recognized journal.
The Evolution of Proto-Kurdish: A Comparative Historical-Linguistic Study
International Journal of Kurdish Studies
A comparative historical-linguistic study examining the evolution of Proto-Kurdish, published in an internationally recognized journal.
Initial Words in News Texts: Forms and Semantic Roles in the Journalistic Context (in Arabic)
Dar Al-Zaman
Explores the forms and semantic roles of initial words in news texts within the journalistic context, offering insights into media communication.
Proto-Kurdish: Historical Development and Linguistic Distinctiveness within the Northwestern Iranian Languages (Version 1.0)
Zenodo
Analyzes the historical development and linguistic distinctiveness of Proto-Kurdish within the Northwestern Iranian languages, published as a scholarly version.
Functional Tools in Kurdish: Historical Roots and Contemporary Usage, Negation Tools as a Model
Kurdîname
A linguistic study on Kurdish functional tools, their historical roots, contemporary usage, and negation tools, enhancing international visibility for Kurdish linguistics research.
Guide to Analyzing Journalistic Texts: Understanding Language, Structure, and Context (in Arabic)
Dar Al-Zaman
A comprehensive guide for journalistic text analysis, focusing on language, structure, and context within the Syrian media landscape.
A Comprehensive Dataset of Kurdish Body Part Terminology with Proto-Indo-European Roots
Zenodo
A comprehensive dataset detailing Kurdish body part terminology, tracing its Proto-Indo-European roots, and published as a valuable linguistic resource.
The Hidden Mechanisms of the Media Entertainment Industry (in Arabic)
Dar Al-Zaman
Investigates the unseen operations and influences within the media entertainment industry, offering a critical analysis of its mechanisms.
A Guide to Professional Writing for Economic Journalism (in Arabic)
Dar Al-Zaman
Provides practical guidance and best practices for professional writing specifically tailored for economic journalism.
Economic Journalism (in Arabic)
Dar AL-Afaq Publishing
A foundational text on economic journalism, published in the United Arab Emirates, covering principles and practices in the field.
Linguistic Determinants of Interactive Writing: Press Release as a Model (in Arabic)
Journal of Media Studies
Examines the linguistic factors influencing interactive writing, using press releases as a model, published in an internationally recognized journal.
Opening Words in Press Releases: Their Forms and Semantic Role in the Journalistic Context (in Arabic)
Journal of Media Studies
Analyzes the forms and semantic roles of opening words in press releases within the journalistic context, published in an internationally recognized journal.
Analytical journalistic writing: language of the press article as a model (in Arabic)
Journal of Media Studies
Presents an analytical study of journalistic writing, focusing on the language used in press articles as a model, published in an internationally recognized journal.
Language of discourse in business journalism (a functional approach) (in Arabic)
Journal of Media Studies
Applies a functional approach to analyze the language of discourse in business journalism, published in an internationally recognized journal.
The Semantics of Linguistic Symbols in Newspaper Texts: The News as a Model (A Constructive Approach) (in Arabic)
Journal of Media Studies
A constructive approach to understanding the semantics of linguistic symbols in newspaper texts, using news as a model, published in an internationally recognized journal.
The Syrian Daily Newspapers' Handling of the Phenomenon of Rising Prices Due to the War (Analytical Study) (in Arabic)
An analytical study examining how Syrian daily newspapers addressed the issue of rising prices during the war, providing critical insights into media response.
Treatment of the Inflation Problem by the Daily Syrian Press (Analytical Study in Daily Newspapers) (in Arabic)
University of Tishreen Journal of Research and Scientific Studies
An analytical study of how the daily Syrian press covered the inflation problem, published in the Literary and Human Sciences Series.
The Economic Content for the Journalistic Column in the Syrian Newspaper Thawra (Analytical Study) (in Arabic)
Journal of the University of Damascus
An analytical study of the economic content featured in the journalistic column of the Syrian newspaper Thawra, published by the University of Damascus.
Languages
Kurdish
Arabic
English
German
Certificates
Academic Writing Course
Writing Center at the Language Center of RWTH Aachen University