Nancy S. Linthicum

Nancy S. Linthicum is an Assistant Professor of Arabic Studies and Director of the Arabic Program at the University of South Carolina's Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, housed within the College of Arts and Sciences. She joined the institution in Fall 2019 after completing her PhD at the University of Michigan.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Arabic Language and Literature, University of Michigan, 2019
• M.A. in Arabic Language and Literature, University of Michigan, 2011
• B.A. in [unspecified major], Barnard College, 2005

Research Interests: Dr. Linthicum focuses on contemporary Arabic literature and cultural institutions, with a current project examining Egypt’s 'nineties generation' of writers through interdisciplinary methods informed by book history and cultural studies. Her work bridges literary criticism, postcolonial theory, and the sociology of cultural production.

Teaching: She specializes in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), Egyptian dialect, and integrated MSA-Egyptian courses, alongside courses on Arab culture. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes language acquisition and cultural contextualization.

Labs/Teams: No specific labs or collaborative teams are listed in the provided information.