English Language Teacher

ABDELKRIM DEKHAKHENA

Assoc. Prof. Dr, * Mai **** Guelma University, Algeria

Date of birth: 23/06/1969

Address: Cité 70 Logts, Bloc C, N 3, Guelma 24000, Algeria Cell: 213*********

E-mail: **********.*********@****-******.**

Education:

Ph.D. in English Language and Culture (American Studies/Civilization), University of Annaba, Algeria and Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, 2019. Focus: democracy, war on terror, foreign policy, presidential rhetoric

Magistère (MA) in English Language and Culture (American Studies), University of Annaba, 2010.

DEA (Diplome D'Études Approfondis -Advanced Studies Diploma) in American Studies, 2003.

CAPES (Certificat d’Aptitude Professionnel d’Enseignement Secondaire – English Teacher Proficiency Certificate for Secondary School), 1997.

License d’enseignement d’anglais (BA), English Language Teaching Diploma

(TEFL/TESL), University of Annaba, 1992

Research Interests:

English language teaching skills and approaches

American foreign policy in the Middle East and Africa

Democracy promotion and the War on Terror

American government and presidential rhetoric

Publications:

Books:

Dekhakhena, Abdelkrim. Blacks in the New Deal: The Shift from an Electoral Tradition and its Legacy. Anchor Academic Publishing, Germany (November 20, 2014). ISBN-10: 395-***-****

Dekhakhena, Abdelkrim. A Rhetorical Study of US Democracy Promotion in the War on Terror: The case of Iraq 2001-2009. LAP: Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany

(March, 2020). ISBN: 978-620-2-51569-6

Book Chapters:

Proceedings:

Dekhakhena, A. (2024). Data warfare: Emerging threats to US election integrity. In Proceeding book of the 4th International Conference on Scientific and Academic Research (ICSAR 2024) (pp. 16). All Sciences Academy. ISBN: 978-***-****-24-5. Conference held July 19-20, 2024, in Konya, Turkey. Published on July 25, 2024. Available at: https://www.allsciencesacademy.com/

Dekhakhena, A. (2024). Shifting shadows of heroism: The evolution of American war film portrayals in the context of the Iraq War. In All Sciences Academy (Ed.), Proceeding Book of 3rd International Conference on Frontiers in Academic Research (ICFAR 2024) (pp. 1183). All Sciences Academy. ISBN: 978-***-****-16-0

Non-Refereed:

"Can Egypt Actually Avoid a Civil War? Lessons Learnt from Algeria" (July 30, 2013). Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2309286 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2309286

"How 9/11 Triggered the Arab Spring" (July 14, 2013). Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2293858 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2293858

“Security/Insecurity Concerns in the Aftermath of the Arab Spring and US Implications”,

(July 25, 2016). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3276244

“The New Project for the Middle East: From US Democracy Promotion to ISIL Destruction”. (January 31, 2016). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3276224 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3276224

“The Hoax of Democratization in Iraq since US Invasion: The Legacy of Neoliberalism”.

(December 18, 2017). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3165068 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3165068

Peer-Reviewed:

Dekhakhena, A. (2024). Transcending to Sustainability: Ralph Waldo Emerson and Transcendentalism’s Legacy for Raising Sustainable Development Awareness. Journal of Sustainable Education Studies, 5(3), 107-127.

Dekhakhena, Abdelkrim, “Culture Shock in American Narratives of Berber Captivity: Attitudes from Algeria”. Annals of Guelma University for Social and Human Sciences, Volume 17 / Issue 02 (December 2023), pp. 444-474.

Dekhakhena, Abdelkrim. “Teacher Absenteeism and its Impact on EFL Acquisition in the Algerian LMD System” International Journal of Language and Education Research, Volume 5/Issue 3, (December 2023), pp. 19 – 45.

Dekhakhena, Abdelkrim. “Why is Algeria Considering Changing its Military Doctrine?”. Journal of Military and Strategic Studies, Volume 20, Issue 2, 2021.

Dekhakhena, Abdelkrim. “Trump’s Impeachment: The Greed for Presidential Power and the Limits of the Constitution”. Jurnal Studi Pemerintahan (Journal of Government and Politics), Vol 11, No 2 (2020): 340-369.

Dekhakhena, Abdelkrim. “The 9/11 Events: A Precursor to the Arab Spring”. DOMES, 19 July 2019. https://doi.org/10.1111/dome.12190.

Dekhakhena, Abdelkrim. “The Post 9/11 Debacle Caused by the US Democracy Rhetoric: Assessing The Case of Iraq between 2001 and 2009”. (June 30, 2017). Annales des Lettres et des Langues de l’Université de Guelma, N 19, Juin 2017. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3092972

Dekhakhena, Abdelkrim. “Flipping Classroom in a ‘Civilization’ Lesson: Enhancing EFL Students Learning and Thinking Skills” Journal of Literature, Languages and Linguistics, July 31, 2019. ISSN 2422-8435.

Presentations:

Dekhakhena, A. (2024). Data warfare: Emerging threats to US election integrity. Paper presented at the 4th International Conference on Scientific and Academic Research, Konya, Turkey. Retrieved from https://www.icsarconf.com/

Dekhakhena, A. (2024, June 15-16). Shifting shadows of heroism: The evolution of American war film portrayals in the context of the Iraq War. Paper presented at the 3rd International Conference on Frontiers in Academic Research, Konya, Turkey. All Sciences Academy. Retrieved from https://www.icfarconf.com/

Dekhakhena, A. (2024, May 2-4). Simulacra of suffering: Depicting pain and pleasure in The Hunger Games through a postmodern lens. Paper presented at the International Conference on “Pain and Pleasure,” Faculty of Arts and Humanities of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia.

Dekhakhena, Abdelkrim & Korichi Rabie. “Camp Education for Sudanese Refugees: Limitations and Possible Solutions.” The National Conference on Incorporating Sustainable Development Goals in English Language Teaching, 4 October 2023. 8 May 1945 Guelma University, Algeria.

Dekhakhena Abdelkrim & Younes Meriem. “Teaching English as a Foreign Language through the Lens of Sustainability.” The National Conference On Incorporating Sustainable Development Goals in English Language Teaching, 4 October 2023. 8 May 1945 Guelma University, Algeria.

Dekhakhena Abdelkrim. “The Role of the English Language and Culture in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals”. The National Conference on Incorporating Sustainable Development Goals in English Language Teaching, 4 October 2023. 8 May 1945 Guelma University, Algeria.

Dekhakhena Abdelkrim. “Cultural Matters and Citizenship Values in Algerian EFL Materials: A Review of Secondary School Textbooks”, The First International Conference on Interculturality and Education: Implications for Curriculum, Identity, Training and Instruction (International/ Intercultural/Interdisciplinary), June 6-7, 2023 University of Frères Mentouri Constantine 1, Algeria.

Dekhakhena Abdelkrim. “Algeria in the Literature of Travel and Captivity: Cultural Shock in the Narratives of Berber Captivity”, The Ninth National Virtual Forum on Literature and Curriculum: “The Structure of Nomadic Discourse and Critical Visions”, Laboratory of Linguistic and Literary Studies, June 24, 2022, 8 May 1945 Guelma University, Algeria.

“Flipping Classroom in a ‘Civilization’ Lesson: Enhancing EFL Students Learning and Thinking Skills”, International Conference on the State of Teaching and Research in Literature and Civilization: New Realities, New Perspectives and Approaches, Guelma, Algeria, October 29-30, 2018.

“A New American Century for Africa: Rhetoric or Reality?” First International Conference on: Twenty-First-Century Africa in the Global Era: Between Stagnancy and Dynamism, October 2013, Guelma, Algeria.

“The Position of Algeria in the Neoconservative Agenda from Bush to Obama”, The National Conference on: Algeria (1999-2012): Internal Recovery and International Comeback, Guelma, Algeria, December 10-11, 2012.

“US Aid to Africa: Claims and Future Perspectives”, VIII Congreso Ibérico de Estudios Africanos. Western Aid and African Development, June 2012. Madrid, Spain. Grants and Fellowships:

Study of the US Institute on Foreign Policy (SUSI 2017). Bard College, New York. June 17 - July 30, 2017.

Visiting PhD Research Student, Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), Manchester, UK. November 2015 - September 2016.

Training and research grant: Nanterre Paris 10 University, France, 2014, September 2014.

Training and research grant (Jordan University, Amman, Jordan) 2013

Training and research grant (Paris X, Nanterre University, France) 2012 Work Experience:

Service:

- Head of Department: Department of English Language and Literature – Guelma. 2016 - Current. (In charge of the Department management in all aspects (pedagogical and administrative)

- Head of the PhD Formation Committee from 2023 until now.

- Guest Member of the Scientific Committee of the Department 2012-14

- Member of the Scientific Committee of the Department 2016- Current

- Manager of the Training Team in Charge of Subjects. 2012- 2015

- Deputy-Head of Department in charge of Pedagogy 2010- 2012 Pedagogical Activities:

1. Tutoring:

Cohorts of first-year undergraduate students during the 2010/2011, 2011/2012, 2012/2013, 2023/2024 seasons.

2. Participation in Pedagogical Activities:

Head of the Training Division for the 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 seasons

Chairman of the Disciplinary Council from 2017 until now.

Member of the Scientific Committee of the Department of Literature and English Language from 2017 until now.

Member of the PhD Contest Questions Preparation Committee in 2021,

Member of the PhD Contest Correction Committee in 2021

Member of the PhD Contest's organising committee in 9102 and 2021.

Head of the PhD Formation Committee from 2023 until now. 3. Peer Reviewing and Editing:

Peer Reviewer for the Revue Algérienne des Lettres (RAL) (ISSN 2602-621X/ E- ISSN 2661-7447), 2022- current

Editorial Assistant, and Peer Reviewer for the Annales des Lettres et des Langues de l’Université de Guelma, 2021- Current.

Peer Reviewer for the International Journal of Political Science and Development,

(ISSN: 2360-784X), 2020 – current

Peer Reviewer for Academic Letters. Academia Online. 2020 - current Teaching:

- Associate Professor of American and British Civilization 2020 - Current

- Assistant Professor of American and British Civilization, 2010 – 2019 University of 8 Mai 1945, Guelma

Courses: American civilization and literature

- Teacher of English Language, 1994-2010

Secondary School (age between 16- 19)

Course: English Language (L2)

- Teacher of English Language, 1992-1994

Medium School (age 11-15)

Course: English Language (L2)

Teaching Interests:

- Associate professor of American Studies with areas of competence in literature, Civilization, culture and politics.

- Lecturer on American and British Civilization with students of Anglophone literature, language and Civilization: "License LMD" and Master.

- EFL Teaching approaches and skills and curriculum development.

- Lecturer with Doctoral students in Language and Culture: 2023/2024. Qualifications:

- EFL teacher with broad expertise in TEFL.

- Prepare and organize workshops for trainee teachers in Secondary Schools.

- Organize theme-related courses, conferences and events.

- Perform in-service presentations and prepare and organize seminars. Career Development Certifications:

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT, Online Professional English Network (OPEN), FHI 360 MOOC, “Establishing Academic Writing Centers at International Higher Education Institutions”, August 2nd, 2021.

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT, British Council, “Exploring English: Language and Culture – Private”, 8th May 2021.

STATEMENT OF ACCOMPLISHMENT, “Integrating Critical Thinking Skills into the Exploration of Culture in an EFL Setting (K-12/HE)”, AE E-Teacher MOOCs (****@******.***), 19 August 2020.

PUBLONS ACADEMY GRADUATION CERTIFICATE for Practical Peer Reviewer, 20th March 2020.

STATEMENT OF ACCOMPLISHMENT, Stanford University: “Living at the Nuclear Brink”, November 6, 2018.

STATEMENT OF ACCOMPLISHMENT, Stanford University: “The Threat of Nuclear Terrorism”, November 7, 2018.

STATEMENT OF ACCOMPLISHMENT, Stanford University: “Technology for Accountability Lab, English”, October 26, 2016.

CAPES (Certificat d’Aptitude Professionnel d’Enseignement Secondaire – Teacher Proficiency Certificate), 1997.

‘Indeed’ Website Assessments

Workplace English (US) — Proficient, October 2019: Understanding spoken and written English in work situations. Full results: Proficient

Elementary School Lesson Planning — Expert, July 2020: Developing lesson plans for elementary-level classrooms that promote learning. Full results: Expert

High School Classroom Management — Proficient, July 2020: Minimizing classroom disruption and engaging students. Full results: Proficient Career Development Skills:

Curriculum Design and Development; Program Evaluation; Educational Technology; Interpersonal Skills; Teacher Training and Tutoring; Communications; Organizational Skills; Problem Solving; Filing; Public Speaking;

Special Skills:

- Microsoft Office, Internet, ICTs

- Fluent in English, French, Arabic and basic Spanish and German. References:

Prof. Steven Hurst, Department of History, Philosophy and Political Science, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. (Co-supervisor)

E-MAIL: *.*****@***.**.**

Prof. Toulgui Ladi, Department of Letters and English Language, University 8 Mai 1945, Guelma (Thesis Supervisor)

E-Mail: ******@*****.***

Prof. Abdelhak Elaggoune Department of Letters and English Language, University 8 Mai 1945, Guelma (Teaching Supervisor)

E-Mail: *****************@*****.**

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