Tunisian Association for American Cultural Studies

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  • TAACS’ Second Webinar: Book Discussion on Sam Klug’s The Internal Colony: Race and the American Politics of Global Decolonization (Jun 23, 2025)

    🚨 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 – TAACS 2nd International Conference on Justice and Morality in the North American Context

    📢 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.

  • “This is a Journey into Sound: A Hip Hop Anthology” – Celebrate Hip Hop Culture with Dr. Hafedh El Gharbi and JAT!

    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 Creative Pedagogy for Cultural Studies Instructors Workshop (Apr. 18,2025) – Final Program

    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

  • TAACS at the ISSHJ 2025: Shaping Narratives at the ‘Stories and Storytelling’ International Conference” (Apr. 24-26, 2025)

    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.

  • Workshop on Creative Pedagogy for Cultural Studies Instructors (Apr. 18, 2025)

    🌟Ready to take your Cultural Studies teaching to the next level, TAACSers? 🌟

    Don’t miss the Creative Pedagogy for Cultural Studies Instructors workshop on April 18, 2025! This event is organized by TAACS in collaboration with the English Department at the Higher Institute of Languages of Tunis (ISLT) 📚🎓

    Explore innovative strategies for student engagement 🤝, assessment 📝, and reflective teaching 💭—designed to inspire and refine your teaching practice. Seize this opportunity to enhance your skills and connect with inspiring educators! 🌍✨

    EVENT PROGRAM
    April 18, 2025

    09:00 – 09:30
    INTRODUCTION
    Prof. Hichem Messaoudi, Director of ISLT
    Dr. Leila Hejaiej, Head of the English Department
    Prof. Wassim Daghrir, President of TAACS

    09:30 – 10:00
    ICEBREAKER ACTIVITY
    Dr. Yosra Amraoui

    10:00 – 11:30
    SESSION 1
    EFL Teachers as Intercultural Mediators
    Prof. Mohamed Jabeur
    Interactive Roundtable Discussion
    Prof. Fethi Bourmeche, Prof. Lanouar Ben Hafsa,
    & Prof. Taoufik Djebali
    Q&A SESSION

    11:30 – 11:45
    COFFEE BREAK & NETWORKING

    11:45 – 12:45
    SESSION 2
    Interdisciplinary Approaches to Teaching Cultural Studies: PBL from Theory to Practice
    Jennifer Akins (English Language Fellow, Gonzaga University)
    Q&A SESSION

    12:45 – 14:00
    LUNCH BREAK

    14:00 – 15:00
    SESSION 3
    Assessment of Cultural Studies: Construct & Methods
    Dr. Moez Athimni
    Q&A SESSION

    15:00 – 16:00
    SESSION 4
    Teaching the Digital Generation: Young Educators, Challenges, and Innovation
    Dr. Oussema Othmeni, Dr. Nedra Abada, Hajer Ben Ameur, & Taha Amri
    Q&A SESSION

    16:00 – 16:30
    CLOSING SESSION

    Stay tuned for more details!

  • TAACS’ First Webinar: Book Discussion on Dr. Elsa Devienne’s Sand Rush: The Revival of the Beach in Twentieth-Century Los Angeles (Feb 27, 2025)

    TAACS is excited to announce its first-ever webinar, in collaboration with the University of Birmingham’s Centre for the Study of North America! 

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    Join us for a thought-provoking discussion of Dr. Elsa Devienne’s book Sand Rush: The Revival of the Beach in Twentieth-Century Los Angeles  to explore how race, culture, and the environment shaped the city.

    🗓 Date: 27th February 2025
    ⏰ Time: 19:00 – 21:00 (CET, Tunisian Time)
    🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/433OYBd

  • Study Day on Research Methodology in Cultural Studies (Jan 24, 2025)

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    In collaboration with the Faculty of Arts and Humanities of Sousse, the Department of English, and École et Littératures Research Lab, TAACS is pleased to invite you to a Study Day on Research Methodology in Cultural Studies!

    📅 Date: January 24th, 2025

    📍 Venue: Adonis Room, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Sousse

    This event, primarily designed for MA and PhD students, will feature expert speakers from top universities in Tunisia, offering essential guidance on:

    🔹 Selecting the right methodology for your research

    🔹 Ethical data collection and analysis to ensure valid results

    🔹 Writing effective dissertations in Cultural Studies using the right methodologies

    Attendees will also receive a Certificate of Participation—a valuable addition to your academic portfolio.

    Session 1

    Session 2

    Session 3

    Session 4

    Session 5

    Our Study Day on January 24th features esteemed cultural studies scholars offering valuable insights to guide you in crafting your methodology, along with engaging sessions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities tailored to your academic journey. 🌟

    📚 Check out the full program here.

    🔒 Visit the link to secure your spot today.

    🔒 Reminder: This event is for TAACS members only.

    Not a member yet? No worries! Join our vibrant community for just 30 dinars and unlock access to this and other enriching opportunities.

    A huge thank you to our organizing committee for making this event possible!


  • Info Session | Studying in the United States (Dec 6, 2024)

    Dreaming of studying in the USA? ✨️
    Join our infosession to learn how to make it happen! 📚✈️ Discover opportunities, tips, and the path to your future.

    🌍 Your Path to Studying in the USA Starts Here!

    🗓 Date:December 6th

    🕒 Time: 1 pm

    📍 Location: Faculty of Arts and Humanities of Sousse- Bloc C.

    📋 Registration link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx…

    Your journey begins with the right information—don’t miss out!

  • Memberships

    Memberships

    What are the benefits of being a TAACS member?

    -Free access to our forthcoming in-person and online events and workshops, Belonging to a vibrant community of specialized researchers, including TAACS membership in your CV and being always updated about opportunities in the U.S. are the most tangible advantages of being a TAACS member. Other more subtle perks to being a member include…

    -Free participation in professional and academic workshops.

    -Peer reviewing, discussion, and feedback for PhD researchers.  

    -Priority in conference participation and paper presentation.

    -Roundtables gathering researchers with experts.

    -Webinars

    -Sharing scholarships, grants, and research opportunities in the US and elsewhere.

    -Scholarships and grants application guidance.

    -Recommendation letters and administrative support for members when appropriate.

    -Networking opportunities with national and international scholars.

    -Joining a vibrant and dynamic community of active individuals within English Departments across Tunisia and abroad.

    Get your Membership Card today and unlock exclusive benefits!