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Matthew Abraham is a Professor of English at the University of Arizona, affiliated with the Department of English in the College of Humanities. He specializes in Rhetoric and Composition and the Teaching of English, and serves as Program Director for RCTE. His work bridges critical theory, political rhetoric, and writing studies, with a strong emphasis on academic freedom and public intellectual engagement.
- Professor of English, University of Arizona
- Program Director, RCTE
- Research Focus: Critical Rhetoric, Israel-Palestine Conflict, Edward Said
- Email: mabraham1@arizona.edu
Abraham's research centers on political rhetoric, critical theory, and writing studies, with a sustained focus on the Israel-Palestine conflict, academic freedom, and the theoretical contributions of Edward Said. His scholarship interrogates the intersections of power, discourse, and resistance in educational and public spheres, advocating for critical engagement and intellectual responsibility.
His recent and past publications reflect a deep engagement with rhetoric, critical pedagogy, and political discourse. The articles and books span topics such as academic freedom, the rhetoric of Barack Obama, and the role of intellectuals in social justice movements. Themes of resistance, agency, and decolonial critique recur across his work, particularly in the context of Palestine and higher education.
Professor Abraham is actively involved in academic service, currently serving on the Committee on Academic Freedom and Tenure and the Committee of Eleven at the University of Arizona. While no formal list of advisees is provided, his editorial and collaborative projects suggest mentorship and academic leadership. He has not received any scientific awards mentioned in the text.
Abraham is currently working on a book manuscript exploring Edward Said’s interventions in public rhetoric and their implications for rhetorical theory, signaling ongoing scholarly productivity and intellectual leadership in critical rhetoric.
