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Department of Literatures, Languages and Film
Dr. Gibreel Kamara
Associate Professor of English
- gibreel.kamara@hamptonu.edu
- 757-637-2817
- W. Frank Fountain 103A
Biography
Gibreel Kamara was born in Sierra Leone, West Africa, but he received his post-secondary education here in the US.
Causes Taught:
Among others, Written Comm. I and II, African Literature, African-American Literature, World Literature, English Literature, American Literature, Rhetorical Theories, Basic Grammar, Advanced grammar, Introduction to the History of the English Language, Literary Criticism, and Humanities.
Research Interest:
-To determine the role of grammar in teaching composition -To determine the role of journal writing in teaching argumentation
-Teaching literature with a view to addressing issues that society faces, such as greed, violence, conflict resolution, inequality, and diversity.
Scholarship:
His scholarship includes:
“The Role of African Literature in African Development and Leadership.” Development Communication and Leadership in Africa, edited by Cosmas Uchenna Nwokeafor
“Regaining Our African Aesthetics and Essence Through Our African Traditional Religion.” Journal of Black Studies 30.4
“The Feminist Struggle in the Senegalese Novel: Mariama Ba and Sembene Ousmane.” Journal of Black Studies 32.2
Educational Background
Holds an Ed.D. in English Education (Applied Linguistics), Temple University; ABD in African-American Studies, Temple University; completed the required course work for the Ph.D. in the Department of English, Temple University; M. A. African-American and English Literature, NCA&T State University; B. A. English, NCA&T State University.
African American Literature, Africana Studies, Diaspora Studies