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Omar Badessi
Instructor of Language and Cultures
Stony Brook University
Education/Degree:
1 Hispanic Languages and Literature Hispanic Languages and Literature Hispanic Languages and Literature Hispanic Languages and Literature (Stony Brook University)
About
Omar Badessi, is a polyglot dedicated to teaching with a focus on cross-cultural nuances, instilling a profound love for language. He believes language classes offer a unique opportunity to challenge stereotypes and foster fresh perspectives.
Hailing from the Amazigh community in Morocco, diversity is a lived principle for Omar, not just an abstract idea. Through initiatives like the 'Hyphens Of Hope: Embracing Our Differences' and the "Amigos de Omar أصدقاء عمر" newsletter, he champions cross-cultural learning, highlighting the invaluable enrichment that diverse educational environments offer our global community.
Omar envisions a teaching methodology centered on inclusivity and equity, emphasizing openness, sensitivity, and respectful interaction across diverse backgrounds. Ultimately, Omar's goal is to promote discussions about the lasting impact of colonialism and the narratives survive until today, disproportionately affecting minority populations.
Current Work
Omar Badessi, a PhD candidate and instructor at Stony Brook University, specializes in Hispanic languages and literature with a focus on colonial studies. His research, titled "Colonial Medicine, Nationalism, and Gender Dynamics in Spanish Morocco," explores the complex relationship between Spain and Morocco from the 19th to the 21st centuries, particularly during the Spanish protectorate era in Morocco (1912-1956).
As a native Amazigh from northern Morocco, an area impacted by Spain's colonial history, Omar aims to uncover how modern Spanish cultural productions shape narratives about North African communities. He is committed to sharing this research widely, presenting at conferences like those organized by the Institute of General Semantics and the Northeast Modern Language Association Annual Convention. His ultimate goal is to promote discussions about the lasting impact of colonialism and the narratives that continue to influence perceptions today.
Research Area Keyword(s)
colonialism, Cultural Representations, Spain-Morocco Relations, Medical Discourse