معرفی
Israa Alhassani is an Instructor of Arabic in the Department of World Languages and Cultures at James Madison University. Her office is located in Gabbin Hall G6B, with Spring 2025 office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45–4:45 PM, or by appointment.
Education:
- M.A., World History, James Madison University
- B.Sc., Architecture, College of Engineering, University of Baghdad
Teaching: Alhassani teaches a range of Arabic language courses, including Elementary Arabic (101/102), Intensive Arabic (111/212), Intermediate Arabic (231/232), Arabic Grammar and Communication (300), Arabic Oral and Written Communication (320), and Arabic Advanced Conversation (400). She also instructs the online course Art and Architecture in the Middle East (447).
Research Interests: Her scholarly interests focus on Islamic History, Islamic Art and Architecture, and Arabic Modern Literature. These themes intersect in her teaching, particularly through courses like Art and Architecture in the Middle East, which explores historical and cultural contexts of the region.
Professional Contributions: While no specific grants, awards, or publications are listed, her work emphasizes language pedagogy and cultural studies, reflecting her academic background in World History and Architecture.
