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Nouri Gana is a Professor in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures and Comparative Literature at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), part of the UCLA College. He holds a PhD from Université de Montréal (2004), an MA from the same institution (1999), and a BA from Université de Manouba, Tunisia (1997). His research focuses on Arab literature, cultural critique, revolution studies, psychoanalysis, and trauma theory, with notable contributions to understanding the Tunisian Revolution and its global implications.
Dr. Gana has authored influential books such as Melancholy Acts: Defeat and Cultural Critique in the Arab World (2023) and The Making of the Tunisian Revolution (2013). His work bridges literary analysis with political and cultural discourse, examining themes like Arab identity, postcolonialism, and resistance through film, poetry, and literature. He teaches courses on comparative literature, modern Arabic literature, and Arab thought, fostering interdisciplinary approaches to cultural studies.
His academic awards include the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Postdoctoral Fellowship and UCLA Faculty Research Grants. He has also published op-eds on the Arab Spring, emphasizing grassroots democracy and critiquing Western policies toward Arab nations. His scholarship intersects with global movements, offering critical insights into power dynamics, cultural dissent, and the politics of memory.
