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)
- Bridging Cultural Gaps through Modern Arabic Literature in AF/SL Classrooms: Toward Culturally Responsive Pedagogy. . Dr. Elsharkawy will present his co-authored preentation. ENTA-SOAS Symposium, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, UK.. (2025)
More Information
- Faculty Tenure and Promotion Committee (FTPC), University of Calgary
Reviewed tenure, renewal, and promotion cases, applying university-wide standards for research, teaching, and service. - University Teaching Awards Committee, University of Calgary (2023–2024)
Served as adjudicator evaluating teaching excellence across disciplines. Assessed evidence of pedagogical innovation, student learning impact, and reflective teaching practice, contributing to institution-wide recognition and promotion of high-quality teaching. - Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) Awards Adjudicator, University of Calgary (2024)
Reviewed competitive graduate funding applications, contributing to decision-making related to graduate admissions quality, academic merit, and student success. - Academic Coordinator, Horizon Academy Institute, Canada (2018–present)
Provide academic leadership for Arabic language and Islamic studies programs. Mentor instructors, coordinate curriculum planning, support assessment design, and oversee professional development aligned with institutional standards and learner needs. - External Judge, Qatar Foundation International (QFI) Arabic Speaking Competition (2025- present)
Evaluated student performances using standardized proficiency-based criteria, contributing to quality assurance in language assessment at a regional level. - Reviewer, Interchange: A Quarterly Review of Education (Springer) (2023–present)
Conduct peer review of scholarly manuscripts in education and literacy studies, contributing to research quality assurance and editorial decision-making. - Co-Principal Investigator, Arabic Prepositions Smart App Project, Georgetown University in Qatar (2015)
Collaborated on the design and evaluation of a technology-enhanced Arabic language learning application, contributing to applied research and innovation within a Qatar Foundation–affiliated context. - Advanced Training, Carnegie Mellon University – LearnLab (2017)
Completed advanced training in computer-supported collaborative learning, strengthening expertise in learning sciences and technology-mediated pedagogy. - ACTFL OPI Full Tester Training (2025)
Certified training in proficiency-based oral assessment aligned with international language testing standards. - Teaching License, Alberta Education (Interim Professional License) (2025–present)
Authorized to teach in Canadian and U.S. educational contexts. - Carnegie Mellon University, LearnLab, 2017. advanced training in computer-supported collaborative learning.
- Georgetown University Qatar, Co-Principal Investigator - Arabic Prepositions Smart App Development, 2015.
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