Rashad Qushaysh
- Email: ml16rhmq@leeds.ac.uk
- Thesis title: The Sociological Factors of Contemporary Arabic Fiction Self-Translated into English: A Bourdieusian Account
Profile
I hold a PhD in Literature and Translation Studies from the University of Leeds. My doctoral research focuses on the sociology of literature and translation studies, with a particular emphasis on fiction. It examines the phenomenon of Arabic self-translated fiction into English as a socially situated activity from a sociological perspective. The study explores how the practice of self-translation is motivated, shaped, constrained, and influenced by various sociological factors, drawing on Bourdieu’s theoretical framework.
Research interests
I research and teach topics in Arabic and English Literature, Translation and Arabic Studies. I am also interested in Sociology, Cultural Studies and Islamic Philosophy.
Qualifications
- PhD in Literature and Translation Studies, University of Leeds (2024)
- MA in Literature and Translation Studie, University of Leeds (2018)
- BA in English Literature and Translation Studies (2015)