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Waïl S. Hassan is a Professor at the University of Illinois, specializing in Arab American Studies, Asian American Studies, and Postcolonial Theory/Criticism. His research interests encompass Modern Arabic, Anglophone, Francophone, and Lusophone literatures, with a strong focus on postcolonial studies, narrative theory, and translation studies. Dr. Hassan has received several accolades, including an Honorable Mention for the 2025 Albert Hourani Book Award from the Middle East Studies Association for his work 'Arab Brazil: Fictions Ternary Orientalism' to be published by Oxford in 2024. He has held various leadership positions, such as Vice President of the Modern Language Association of America and President of the American Comparative Literature Association. His academic contributions have established him as a prominent figure in comparative literature and cultural studies, particularly in the context of global narratives and their interpretations.
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