Mahmoud Alawneh
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Linguist and Arabic-English interpreter and translator with a native command of both languages, including Modern Standard Arabic and Levantine Arabic. Proficiently familiar with other Arabic dialects as well.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Part-Time Arabic Language Instructor
Syracuse University.
08.2024 - Current
- Taught two courses: Arabic 101 and 201.
- Organized the monthly Arabic Language and Culture Table at the Middle Eastern Studies Department.
Freelance Translator and interpreter
(Self-employed).
09.2018 - Current
- Translated textbooks published by the Palestinian Ministry of Education and other publications by the United Nations' Inter-Agency Standing Committee, the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia, and the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
- Interpreted for international guests at An-Najah National University, including conference speakers and guests at the university's TV channel (Nbc).
English Language Teacher
Palestinian Ministry of Education.
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Taught English language classes to 8th and 9th graders at the Abdel-Latif Al-Hamad Secondary School.
Translator and interpreter
Human Rights and Democracy Media Center SHAMS.
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Translated all of the center's tender applications, proposals, monitor reports, internal policies and guidelines, publications, position papers, press releases, studies, and official correspondences with external parties.
- Interpreted for international guests.
Education
Master of Arts - Linguistics
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
An-Najah National University
Nablus, Palestine05-2020
Non-degree Program in Drama And Education -
University of Stavanger
Stavanger, Norway06-2019
Skills
- Effective bilingual communication
- Pragmatic and calculated use of language
- Intimate familiarity with US and Middle Eastern cultures, politics, and histories
Awards and Honors
- Young Graduate Scholar Prize in Middle Eastern Studies, Syracuse University (2024).
- Fulbright Foreign Student Program Grantee (2022‑2024).
- Erasmus+ Mobility Program Grantee (2019).
- Access Microscholarship Program Alumnus, funded by U.S Dept. of State (2013).
- Selected participant for the Civic Education Week, funded by U.S Dept. of State (2013).
- Kennedy‑Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) grantee, funded by U.S Dept. of State (2012).
Publications
- Alawneh, M. (2024). Information Structure by Phase: an analysis of Rural Palestinian Arabic, M.A Thesis, Syracuse University.
- Alawneh, M. (2023, April 28). Paradigm Levelling in English: Diachronic Survey and Synchronic Analysis [Poster Presentation]. Linguistic Studies Program Research and Creative Scholarship Fest. Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY.
Timeline
Part-Time Arabic Language Instructor
Syracuse University.
08.2024 - Current
English Language Teacher
Palestinian Ministry of Education.
08.2021 - 08.2022
Translator and interpreter
Human Rights and Democracy Media Center SHAMS.
02.2021 - 08.2021
Freelance Translator and interpreter
(Self-employed).
09.2018 - Current
Master of Arts - Linguistics
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
An-Najah National University
Non-degree Program in Drama And Education -
University of Stavanger
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