Lena Hakim
Department
Department of English - Rhetoric and Writing Studies
Lena Hakim
I am a current PhD student here at WSU in Rhetoric and Writing Studies. I am specifically interested in the experience of Arab American students in the classroom, as well as considering Arab rhetorical traditions for the classroom. I am passionate about teaching and making writing a more accessible skill for students. I have been awarded the Rumble Fellowship my first-year, as well as the recipient of the Women of Wayne scholarship twice. In my free time, I also love community-centered writing, where I highlight the experiences of Arab Americans across Metro Detroit.
Research interest(s)/area of expertise
- First-year Composition
- Community-Sponsored Literacy
- Arab American Studies
- Cultural Rhetorics
- Antiracist Pedagogical Practices
Education
Master of Arts in English, Bachelors of Arts in EnglishAwards and grants
- Rumble Fellowship, 2021-2022
- Women of Wayne Scholarship, 2021 and 2022
- Phillip Lawson Hatch Jr. Endowed Memorial Writing Competition, 1st place
- Albert Feigenson Endowed Scholarship
- Thomas Jasina Scholarship
- CCCC Scholars for the Dream Award
Other qualifications directly relevant to courses taught
Writing Center, UM-Dearborn
Writing Center, WSU
Incremental coursework
English 1020