Soha Youssef

Soha Youssef serves as Associate Professor of Writing and Rhetoric in the Department of Writing and Rhetoric at La Salle University's College of Humanities & Sciences, Philadelphia. Her academic journey spans multiple institutions with specialized training in rhetoric, linguistics, and TESOL.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in English, Rhetoric and Writing from Bowling Green State University (2018)
• MA in English, Composition and Rhetoric from Eastern Illinois University (2014)
• MA in English, TESL and Linguistics from Oklahoma State University (2011)
• Certification in Translation Studies from American University in Cairo (2006)

Dr. Youssef's research centers on cultural rhetorics and TESOL intersections, examining how rhetorical preparation eases English language learners' transition to North American academia. She critically analyzes Egyptian Arabic proverbs perpetuating sexist, racist, and toxic masculinity ideologies to understand their impact on Arabic speakers' identity formation. Her work bridges writing pedagogy with social justice through:

• Critical analysis of language power structures
• Meaning negotiation strategies for international students
• Decolonial approaches to writing assessment
• Intersectional examinations of Arab women's academic experiences

Her recent publications (2023-2015) reveal consistent thematic threads across composition studies, including language power dynamics, cultural rhetorics, and community-based writing pedagogy. The 2023 output particularly emphasizes resistance frameworks and systemic language analysis.

Professional recognition includes:

• Thomas Jefferson University Award for Outstanding Teaching (2021)
• Dissertation Research Fellowship ($14,000, 2017)
• WGSS Essay Contest First Place ($125, 2017)
• CCCC PEP Grant ($315, 2014)
• Distinguished International Student Award (2014)

While specific advising details aren't documented, her research on international student transitions and writing program administration demonstrates commitment to mentorship. Her archival work on nineteenth-century literacy artifacts reflects engagement with historical teaching methodologies and preservation practices.