Aya Akkawi
Biographic Data
| ID | 9414320 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Aya Akkawi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Aya |
| FAMILY NAME | Akkawi |
| SIGNATURE | AKKAWI A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Sultan Qaboos University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8127-1838 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Are Children Colouring Books? The Psychology of Trauma and Colours in Khalid Hosseini’s The Kite Runner
This paper seeks to demystify the purpose of Amir’s journey of self-discovery after betraying his illegitimate half-brother, Hassan, in Khalid Hosseini’s The Kite Runner. It attempts to reveal how the representation of colours, as a narrative element, shapes Amir’s psychological development and his liberation from guilt. Through employing a textual analysis of Hosseini’s novel, this paper explores Hosseini’s strategic use of colours associated wi…
Sherley Anne Williams’s Dessa Rose
The controversial portrayal of the emotional and psychological impact of the intimate relationships between white masters and black slaves in the antebellum south gives rise to discussions deeply rooted in cultural ideology, psychoanalysis, and feminist perspectives. The master-female slave relationship has received a lot of attention, but because of certain sensitivities, the discussion surrounding the relationship between white mistresses and b…
The Pragmatic Competence of Academically Talented English Language Students
This study aimed to investigate the pragmatic competence of academically talented students in English as a foreign language (EFL) at Ajloun National University (ANU) in Jordan and Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) in Oman, focusing on its role in communication, challenges in its acquisition, and strategies for effective teaching. Pragmatic competence can be defined as the ability to use language effectively in social interactions and is a crucial co…
Urban-Induced Radicalization in Mohsin Hamid’s The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Drawing upon conceptual frameworks from urban sociology, the socioeconomic inequalities within urban planning, and insights related to grievances and alienation, this interdisciplinary examination aims to provide a holistic perspective on how urban environments play a pivotal role in developing radical ideologies among immigrant populations. An in-depth textual analysis of Mohsin Hamid's The Reluctant Fundamentalist is meticulously conducted to a…
Robert Heinlein's Space Cadet and the Young Adult Reader
Young Adult science fiction is a growing body of work in the science fiction genre that encourages its readers to envision, evaluate, and question contemporary and future real-world incidents. This paper explores the effect of narrative transportation on young adult readers of Robert Heinlein's Space Cadet, a YA science fiction novel. One of the main aspects narrative transportation theory examines is how literature fosters teens' understanding a…
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Robert Heinlein's Space Cadet and the Young Adult Reader
Young Adult science fiction is a growing body of work in the science fiction genre that encourages its readers to envision, evaluate, and question contemporary and future real-world incidents. This paper explores the effect of narrative transportation on young adult readers of Robert Heinlein's Space Cadet, a YA science fiction novel. One of the main aspects narrative transportation theory examines is how literature fosters teens' understanding a…
Sherley Anne Williams’s Dessa Rose
The controversial portrayal of the emotional and psychological impact of the intimate relationships between white masters and black slaves in the antebellum south gives rise to discussions deeply rooted in cultural ideology, psychoanalysis, and feminist perspectives. The master-female slave relationship has received a lot of attention, but because of certain sensitivities, the discussion surrounding the relationship between white mistresses and b…
The Pragmatic Competence of Academically Talented English Language Students
This study aimed to investigate the pragmatic competence of academically talented students in English as a foreign language (EFL) at Ajloun National University (ANU) in Jordan and Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) in Oman, focusing on its role in communication, challenges in its acquisition, and strategies for effective teaching. Pragmatic competence can be defined as the ability to use language effectively in social interactions and is a crucial co…
Urban-Induced Radicalization in Mohsin Hamid’s The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Drawing upon conceptual frameworks from urban sociology, the socioeconomic inequalities within urban planning, and insights related to grievances and alienation, this interdisciplinary examination aims to provide a holistic perspective on how urban environments play a pivotal role in developing radical ideologies among immigrant populations. An in-depth textual analysis of Mohsin Hamid's The Reluctant Fundamentalist is meticulously conducted to a…
Are Children Colouring Books? The Psychology of Trauma and Colours in Khalid Hosseini’s The Kite Runner
This paper seeks to demystify the purpose of Amir’s journey of self-discovery after betraying his illegitimate half-brother, Hassan, in Khalid Hosseini’s The Kite Runner. It attempts to reveal how the representation of colours, as a narrative element, shapes Amir’s psychological development and his liberation from guilt. Through employing a textual analysis of Hosseini’s novel, this paper explores Hosseini’s strategic use of colours associated wi…
Sociology (3 works) · Art (2 works) · Gender Studies (2 works) · Law (2 works) · Narrative (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Themes in Literature Analysis (2 works) · Aesthetics (1 work) · American and British Literature Analysis (1 work)