Dr. Samer Bakkour
Academic
From a young age, Samer Bakkour was already on the path to being a professional academic. Their ceaseless curiosity, dedication to hard work and desire to share knowledge paved the way for an impressive educational background and notable career in academia. Samer Bakkour is well-known for their challenging yet inspiring courses and their captivating published work.He is now Assocciate teaching of a core module on Politics and
Economy of the Contemporary Middle East at the University of Exeter. Dr. Samer has been teaching numerous modules at the University of
Exeter with great results and very good feedback's both from the students and his colleagues. Dr. Samer was keen to explore new ideas and methods, and to apply these to the study of the MENA.
Dr. Bakkour is full member with the these associations:
Professional Memberships
British Society for Middle Eastern Studies- academic full member.
British Association for American Studies- academic full member.
Syrian History Society – academic full member.
American education centre in Damascus. Education membership
Syrian politics association. Full membership.
Samer Bakkour
Dr. Samer Bakkour is highly regarded Academic. He is a prominent and progressive intellectual, never shy away from teaching the truth and always engage the minds of their students. An experienced speaker, consultant and author, they have been a fresh and inspiring voice in the academic arena.
2015 – Present, Teaching Associate (part time), University of Exeter, Arabic and Islamic Institute United Kingdom
I Plan and deliver lectures and tutorials in the department of Politics in the college of Social Sciences and international studies. I also conduct workshops to second year and first year students in the department and supervise their presentation and assignments. I am also involved in the assessment of students’ written assignments. I involved in three modules:
About Samer Bakkour
A Well-Respected Educator
Learning and teaching are not only important, but defining aspects in the life of Samer Bakkour. Since pursuing a career in higher education, their unique approach has been a shining example for other professionals. With a true dedication to sharing knowledge, they’ve educated and inspired countless people inside and outside of the classroom.
Overview of Courses
Knowledge for Every Level
As a passionate educator, Samer Bakkour takes great pride in every course they teach. While the subject matters may vary between classes, each curriculum is designed to ensure students understand the key concepts and gain valuable critical thinking skills that can be applied to other courses and life outside of the classroom.
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Graduate Course
Dec 2016, PhD in Social Science, University of Giessen, Germany
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Oct 2010- 2012 – MA in Social Sciences, University of Giessen, Germany
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Nov 2005- Nov 2006 – Higher Diploma in Arab and Islamic History. University of Damascus, Syria.
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Mar 2001- Sep 2005 Bachelor of Arts in History. University of Aleppo, Syria
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Sep 2016 Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Course (LTHE1)
Oct 2016 Learning and Teaching in Higher Education Course (LTHE2)
Publication
Bakkour, S, Dynamics of Middle East Peace Process in the Era of US Hegemony 1950-2000, Central European Journal of International and Security Studies, Volume 10, Issue 2, 2016.
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Professional Experience
As a highly regarded professional academic, Samer Bakkour believes in the importance of engaging with their field’s community and participating in a wide range of events. Check out the schedule below to find upcoming lectures, workshops, seminars or other events to learn new concepts and connect with academic professionals.
2015 – Present, Teaching Associate (part time), University of Exeter, Arabic and Islamic Institute United Kingdom.
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2016– Present, Arabic Teaching Associate (part time), University of Exeter, Arabic and Islamic institute United Kingdom
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2016 – Present, Arabic Teaching - English Interpreter (part time), Devon County council, United Kingdom
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Feb 2008-Sep 2010 Lecturer (full time) University of Damascus
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Jan 2007– Aug 2008 Lecturer (full time) University of Damascus
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​Jan 2005 – Feb 2007 Teacher at High School in Aleppo, Syria
03/12/2023
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