Dr. Sherif Elsharkawy
Affiliations
Instructor, Arabic Language & Muslim Culture
Faculty of Arts, School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures: Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures
Contact information
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Preferred method of communication
sherif.elsharkawy@ucalgary.ca
Background
Educational Background
PhD Arabic Language and Literature, AinShams University, 2016
M.Sc. Multidisciplinary Studies, Education Tech core, State University of New York, 2018
Master Degree Arabic Language and Literature, Higher Institute of Islamic Studies, Cairo, Egypt, 2013
Diploma General Education and Special Needs Education, Alexandria University, Egypt,
B.A. Arabic Language and Literature , Alexandria University, Egypt,
Courses
| Course number | Course title | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| ALMC 202 | Arabic Language & Muslim Culture courses | Fall 2025 |
| ALMC 331 | Arabic Language & Muslim Culture courses | Fall 2025 |
Projects
Description:
This proposed project explores the development of a digital Arabic heritage language curriculum that integrates cultural literacy, language preservation, and digital pedagogy. The initiative aims to support Arabic heritage learners in both Canadian and international educational settings.
The project is currently under a Mitacs Accelerate grant application (Canada, 2025), and focuses on curriculum design, applied research, and potential pilot implementation.
We are actively seeking an industry, community, or non-profit partner interested in collaborating on innovative Arabic language education. If your organization shares this vision, we welcome your partnership interest.
Awards
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) PD Grant, Qatar Foundation International (QFI), USA . 2025
- The Seventh Conference of the European Network for Teaching Arabic (ENTA-7), hosted at SOAS, University of London. Travel Grant., Qatar Foundation International (QFI), USA . 2025
Publications
- National program teachers’ identity in international schools: A systematic review in the global south with a particular focus on GCC countries. In I. H. Amzat & M. Khalifa (Eds.). Elsharkawy, S. S., Adly Gamal, M., & Mahgoub, M.. Handbook of teachers’ voices in the global south: Wellbeing, development & identity.. (2025)
- Smart Arabic language application to learn prepositions and postpositions. . Fazza, H. A. G., & Elsharkawy, S. S. . Qatar Foundation Annual Research Conference Proceedings, 4, SSAHPP900.. (2021)
- Ibn Malik’s evidences from the Hadith in the chapter of explaining the word and speech. . Elsharkawy, S. S.. Annals of the Faculty of Arts, Ain Shams University. 102–123.. (2017)
More Information
2024–present Awards Adjudicator, Graduate Students’ Association (GSA), University of Calgary
Reviewed, evaluated, and provided feedback on Professional Development, Bursary, and Excellence Grant applications.
2023–2024 Adjudicator, Teaching Awards Committee, University of Calgary
Evaluated Graduate Teaching Fellows and faculty for excellence in teaching and supervision.
Contributed to transparent candidate assessments and conflict-of-interest reviews.
2018–present Academic Coordinator, Horizon Academy Institute, Calgary, Canada
Mentored instructors in developing culturally relevant instructional materials.
Led workshops on best practices in teaching and curriculum refinement across the Arabic language program and Islamic Social Studies.
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