Upcoming Online Book Discussion
The New Routes in Transnational American Studies book discussion series continues with an online discussion of the book:
Tip of the Spear: Black Radicalism, Prison Repression, and the Long Attica Revolt, written by Orisanmi Burton (American University).
🗓 29 January 2026
⏰ 7:00–9:00 p.m. Tunisia time (GMT +1)
🔗 Register via this link: https://bit.ly/3LaRS0n
See you soon!
The Tunisian Association for American Cultural Studies (TAACS) and the International American Studies Association (IASA) proudly announce an upcoming webinar on Multimodal Critical Discourse Analysis.
We are honored to host Prof. Emilio Amideo, PhD, Associate Professor of English Language, Linguistics, and Translation at the University of Naples “Parthenope,” Italy. Prof. Amideo is a distinguished scholar whose research expertise spans Black Diaspora Studies, Gender & Queer Theory, and Multimodal Critical Discourse Analysis.
His impactful work was recently recognized with the prestigious Emory Elliott Award in May 2025, awarded for an outstanding paper presented at an IASA World Congress.
Join us on December 5th, 2025, at 6:00 PM (GMT +1) Tunis Time for this enriching event. This webinar features prominent speakers and discussants from the field, promising a stimulating and insightful experience.
Register now and secure your place: http://bit.ly/4reLrte
Stay connected with Taacs and IASA for more updates:
Taacs: https://taacs.org
IASA: https://iasa-world.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalAmericanStudiesAssociation
X (Twitter): https://x.com/IasaStudies
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/…/international-american…
All registered participants will receive the Zoom link via email prior to the event.
📢 TAACS is in FLSH Sfax!
Contributing with a roundtable discussion in the 4th International Symposium on Media and Cultural Studies under the theme “From Many, Fewer: Exclusion and the Unmaking of the Melting Pot in Trump’s America.”
FLSH Sfax
November 7 | 11:45 – 13:00
Be there! 🙂
The full program is here!
Join us at TAACS’ second International Conference: Justice and Morality in the North American Context.
Check out the detailed schedule and get ready for keynote talks, panels, and thought-provoking debates with leading scholars.
23–24 October 2025
Faculty of Arts and Humanities of Sousse, Tunisia.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/avr7WWXyTfLxLWJG9
Calling all BA students! Thinking about a Master’s?
Don’t miss our Online Info Session on June 26th (2PM–6PM) — discover 24 MA programs, meet 23 coordinators from 11 universities, all in one place!
The program for the information session:
Register now via the QR code:
Or this link:
https://forms.gle/eUfFy8Xh65jF5GT66
See you on Thursday, June 26th at 2 PM!
The Series Continues!
TAACS, in collaboration with the University of Birmingham’s Centre for Global American Studies, is pleased to invite you to the second webinar in our book discussion series, New Routes in Transnational American Studies. 
Featured Book:
The Internal Colony: Race and the American Politics of Global Decolonization by Sam Klug
Date: June 23, 2025
Time: 6–8 PM (GMT+1)
Free Online Webinar
Join us for a timely and thought-provoking conversation on how global decolonization shaped American racial politics, featuring insights from a distinguished panel of international scholars.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4dvGu97
Call for Papers
The Tunisian Association for American Cultural Studies (TAACS), in collaboration with the Research Lab École et Littératures and the English Department at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities of Sousse, is pleased to announce its Second International Conference on Justice and Morality in the North American Context.
Dates: October 23–24, 2025
Venue: Faculty of Arts and Humanities of Sousse
We invite scholars, educators, and researchers in American Cultural Studies and related fields to submit proposals that critically engage with the multifaceted notions of justice and morality within the North American context.
Please submit a 300-word abstract and a short bio to: justice.morality25@gmail.com
Submission deadline: July 15, 2025
Selected papers will be considered for publication by the École et Littératures Research Lab.
Join us for a stimulating academic exchange and thoughtful reflection on the ethical, cultural, and political questions shaping North American narratives.
We look forward to your participation.
Get ready for a rhythmic exploration of culture and sound!
Join us for our next event : “This is a Journey into Sound: A Hip Hop Anthology ” 
Featuring an insightful presentation by Dr. Hafedh El Gharbi 
and live performances by Jeunes Artistes Tunisiens (JAT) 
May 2, 2025 |
2:30 PM
EIMS Business School, Hammem Sousse
Let’s dive into the beats, the history, and the spirit of Hip Hop together!
Register here to secure your spot now!
Access is limited to early registrants.
The Tunisian Association for American Cultural Studies (TAACS), in collaboration with the English Department at the Higher Institute of Languages of Tunis (ISLT), is thrilled to invite you to the Creative Pedagogy for Cultural Studies Instructors Workshop!
📅 Date: April 18, 2025
📍Venue: Higher Institute of Languages of Tunis (ISLT)
Join us for a transformative workshop focused on student engagement, assessment, and reflective teaching.
👉 Register now through the link below to secure your spot: http://bit.ly/42zrOSg
Certificates of attendance will be delivered to those who register and attend.
The Creative Pedagogy for Cultural Studies Instructors Workshop Organizing Committee
Prof. Wassim Daghrir
Dr. Yosra Amraoui
Dr. Hafedh Gharbi
Dr. Oussema Othmeni
Dr. Nedra Abada
Dr. Ramzi Brahmi
Dr. Wassel Borghol
Hajer Ben Ameur
Abir Ben Ameur
Rahma Dridi
Omaima Ghezal
Fedi Kantaoui
Taha Amri
Sarah Hafnaoui
Oumaima Gaha
Manar Hadroug
Nada Ashoura
Sarra Rebhi
Feriel Ben Khalifa
Khouloud Chabbah
The Tunisian Association for American Cultural Studies (TAACS) is participating in the ISSHJ 2025 International Conference “Stories and Storytelling: A World of Hi-Stories”.
TAACS contributions include:
A Keynote Speech by Prof. Wassim Daghrir
A Workshop on Historiography and Ideology
A Roundtable Discussion on Trump’s Geopolitical Narratives
The ISSHJ 2025 conference promises a rich schedule of academic sessions
Date: April 24–26, 2025
Venue: ISSHJ (The Higher Institute of Humanities of Jendouba)
Looking forward to meaningful exchanges and academic reflections throughout the event.