Halima Belemlih

Halima Belemlih, Ph.D. is a Lecturer in the Department of Human Sciences - Modern Languages at the University of New Haven, where she has been since 2010. She specializes in linguistics, cross-cultural communication, and language education, drawing from over two decades of experience in Africa, Europe, and the U.S.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Linguistics (Pragmatics & Cross-Cultural Communication), University Mohammed Premier, Oujda, Morocco (2002)
  • Master of Arts in ESL/EFL and Linguistics (Stylistics), University Mohammed Premier, Oujda, Morocco (1990)
  • Certificate of Postgraduate Studies in Applied Linguistics, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fes, Morocco (1987)
  • Bachelor of Arts in EFOL and General Linguistics, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fes, Morocco (1985)

Dr. Belemlih’s research focuses on the intersection of pragmatics, cross-cultural communication, and sociolinguistics, particularly in Arabic and French contexts. Her work emphasizes the critical role of cultural competence in language learning, as evidenced by her 2017 book on Moroccan invitations.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Program Grant (2014)
  • Linguistics Research Grant from the British Government (1989)
  • International Youth Exchange Program Grant (1987)

She has supervised 29 B.A. and 17 M.A. linguistic research papers and served on committees such as the Boren Scholarship Committee. Her grants include cultural immersion programs for educators and curriculum development projects.