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Khaldoun Samman is Professor of Sociology at Macalester College, where he has served since 2002 with office in Carnegie Hall, Room 207b. His work bridges theoretical sociology with contemporary Middle Eastern studies.
Education:
- BA: George Washington University (1988)
- MA: SUNY Binghamton (1996)
- PhD: SUNY Binghamton (2001)
Professor Samman's research critically examines Western historical narratives' impact on Middle Eastern identity formation through lenses of nationalism, religion, and urban development. His scholarship reveals how Kemalist, Zionist, Arab nationalist, and Islamist movements internalized colonial temporal frameworks while attempting modernization, with gender serving as a key metric of societal progress. This is exemplified in his analysis of sacred cities like Mecca and Jerusalem where nationalist spatial constructs clash with transnational religious identities.
Scientific Awards:
- No awards documented
He teaches core courses including Social Theory alongside specialized seminars on Islam-West relations, secularism, and fear politics. No student advising or grant details are publicly specified, though his pedagogy emphasizes structural inequalities. His professional presence is maintained through an institutional website detailing ongoing scholarly engagement.
