Author: Prof. BRAHIM BARHOUN

Brahim Barhoun is a Professor of English Studies in the Department of English Language and Literature at Abdelmalek Essaadi University in Tétouan, Morocco. He holds a PhD in the Literature of English-speaking Countries from the Complutense University of Madrid, and his research interests include postcolonial literature, narrative identity, migration, magical realism, and gender representations, with a focus on African and Arab literary contexts. He is currently the Coordinator of the Interdisciplinary Studies in English Language, Culture & Literature MA Program and Vice Director of the Linguistic, Literary, Cultural & Interdisciplinary Studies Research Lab. In addition, Brahim Barhoun serves as Editor-in-Chief and Publications Director of the Confluence Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies. He is the author of numerous scholarly articles published in national and international journals.
Cultivating Peace: Literature as Work for Justice- Dr. Sawsan Malla Hussein

Cultivating Peace: Literature as Work for Justice- Dr. Sawsan Malla Hussein

On Monday, March 24th, 2025, the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences at Abdelmalek Essaâdi University hosted a thought-provoking seminar titled “Cultivating Peace: Literature as Work for Justice.” The session was conducted by Dr. Sawsan Malla Hussein, Professor of Humanities at Abdelmalek Essaâdi University, and organized by the Linguistic, Literary, Cultural & Interdisciplinary Studies Research…

Introduction à l’Intelligence Artificielle et Propriété Intellectuelle – Dr. Ibrahim Belmir

Introduction à l’Intelligence Artificielle et Propriété Intellectuelle – Dr. Ibrahim Belmir

On Monday, March 17th, 2025, the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences at Abdelmalek Essaâdi University hosted a specialized seminar titled “Introduction à l’Intelligence Artificielle et Propriété Intellectuelle.” The session was conducted by Dr. Ibrahim Belmir, Professor of Humanities at Abdelmalek Essaâdi University, and organized by the Linguistic, Literary, Cultural & Interdisciplinary Studies Research Lab…

Rethinking Research: Integrating Research Perspectives Across Disciplines – Dr. Aicha Bouchara

Rethinking Research: Integrating Research Perspectives Across Disciplines – Dr. Aicha Bouchara

On Thursday, March 13th, 2025, the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences at Abdelmalek Essaâdi University hosted an enriching seminar titled “Rethinking Research: Integrating Gender Perspectives Across Disciplines.” The session was led by Dr. Aicha Bouchara, Professor and Researcher in Gender Studies at Abdelmalek Essaâdi University. Organized by the Linguistic, Literary, Cultural & Interdisciplinary Studies…

Recap: On Writing History by Dr. Diana Wylie

Recap: On Writing History by Dr. Diana Wylie

On Friday, December 20th, 2024, the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences at Abdelmalek Essaâdi University hosted a stimulating lecture entitled On Writing History, presented by Dr. Diana Wylie, Professor of History Emerita at Boston University. Organized by the Linguistic, Literary, Cultural & Interdisciplinary Studies Research Lab, the event gathered faculty members, doctoral researchers, and…

Recap: The House on Butterfly Street — In a Changing Moroccan Literary Context

Recap: The House on Butterfly Street — In a Changing Moroccan Literary Context

On Thursday, November 14, 2024, the Faculty of Letters and Humanities at Abdelmalek Essaâdi University, in collaboration with Centre Culturel Iklyle, hosted a literary talk featuring Moroccan author Mhani Alaoui. The event, titled “The House on Butterfly Street: In a Changing Moroccan Literary Context,” was organized by the Linguistic, Literary, Cultural & Interdisciplinary Studies Research…

Recap: Talk and Interactive Session on Literature & Resistance with Author Mhani Alaoui

Recap: Talk and Interactive Session on Literature & Resistance with Author Mhani Alaoui

On Friday, November 15, 2024, the Faculty of Letters and Humanities at Abdelmalek Essaâdi University hosted an inspiring talk and interactive session with acclaimed Moroccan author Mhani Alaoui. The event brought together PhD candidates, MA students, researchers, and professors for a lively discussion centred on literature as a form of resistance and cultural expression. Drawing…

Recap: Annual Doctoral Conference 2025 — Emerging Approaches Across Disciplines

Recap: Annual Doctoral Conference 2025 — Emerging Approaches Across Disciplines

On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences hosted the Annual Doctoral Conference 2025, under the theme “Emerging Approaches Across Disciplines.” The event gathered doctoral researchers and faculty to exchange ideas, present their latest work, and engage in rich interdisciplinary dialogue. The conference unfolded in three dynamic panels: Across the sessions,…

Recap: Literary Encounter with Abdelhamid El Beyuki

Recap: Literary Encounter with Abdelhamid El Beyuki

On Friday, April 11, 2025, the Linguistic, Literary, Cultural & Interdisciplinary Studies Research Lab at the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences, Abdelmalek Essaâdi University, in collaboration with Centre Culturel Iklyle, organized a literary encounter with the acclaimed Moroccan author Abdelhamid El Beyuki. The session was moderated by PhD candidate Mariam Bouaoud, who guided the…

International Doctoral Colloquium: Exploring Knowledge Frontiers

International Doctoral Colloquium: Exploring Knowledge Frontiers

On September 8, 2025, the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences at Université Abdelmalek Essaâdi hosted the International Doctoral Colloquium, a scholarly gathering dedicated to Exploring Knowledge Frontiers. The colloquium featured a series of engaging presentations addressing intersections of philosophy, literature, history, gender, and cultural identity. The program highlights included: The event was coordinated by…

Recap: The Other-Archives — A Hybrid Talk by Dr. Brahim El Guabli

Recap: The Other-Archives — A Hybrid Talk by Dr. Brahim El Guabli

On Monday, June 2, 2025, the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences at Université Abdelmalek Essaâdi successfully hosted a hybrid talk entitled “The Other-Archives”. The session was led by Dr. Brahim El Guabli of Johns Hopkins University, acclaimed author of Moroccan Other-Archives (2023) and Desert Imaginations (2025). The event brought together faculty members, PhD candidates,…