Hamid Bahri

Hamid Bahri is an Associate Professor at York College (CUNY), specializing in French and Francophone Studies. His research focuses on postcolonial literature in North Africa and the Arab world, with particular emphasis on ethnic identity, cultural studies, and gender dynamics. He teaches both introductory French and advanced courses on Francophone literature and culture.

• PhD in French from Graduate Center, CUNY (2004)
• MPhil in French from Graduate Center, CUNY (1999)
• MA in Liberal Studies from Graduate Center, CUNY (1994)
• Certificate in Translation and Interpretation from Marymount Manhattan College/UN (1992)

Dr. Bahri’s scholarly work examines ethnicities, race, and the myth of origin in North Africa, alongside translation theory and its application to Francophone texts. His research also intersects with film studies and the cultural production of women in Muslim societies. Recent publications and lectures address the Arab Spring’s impact on identity formation and the negotiation of cultural belonging in Francophone literature.

His academic contributions span both journal articles and book chapters, with a thematic focus on colonial languages, gender dynamics, and North African cultural shifts. These works reflect interdisciplinary methodologies combining literary analysis, historical context, and postcolonial theory.

• Certificate of Appreciation (2014)
• Dean’s Award (Certificate of Recognition): 2014, 2013
• Writing Fellow Fellowship: 2001-2003