Lecturer | National University of Modern Languages, Main Campus, Islamabad | Pakistan
📜 Short Bio
Ayesha Zahoor is currently pursuing her PhD in English Literature at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) in Islamabad. With a strong educational foundation and over a decade of teaching experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge in modern literature and rhetorical analysis. Her academic pursuits and professional endeavors reflect a deep-seated passion for exploring cultural narratives through literature.
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🎓 Education
Ayesha Zahoor’s academic journey is marked by a commitment to excellence in English studies. She began her educational pursuits at the University of Peshawar, where she completed her M.Phil in English in 2018. Prior to this, she earned her M.A in English from the same institution between 2003 and 2004. Ayesha also holds a Bachelor of Education from the Institute of Education & Research at the University of Peshawar, achieved in 2008. Her earlier academic achievements include a B.A from Frontier Degree College for Women in Peshawar (1999-2000), and completion of her F.Sc and SSC from Frontier Model School, Peshawar, in 1998 and 1996 respectively.
👩🏫 Experience
Ayesha Zahoor has amassed extensive teaching experience throughout her career. Currently, she serves at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) in Islamabad, starting in March 2022 on a contract basis. Prior to this, she contributed significantly to the academic community at Edwardes College, Peshawar, where she held a regular position from September 2010 to August 2021. Her teaching engagements also include a visiting position at the Institute of Computer and Management Sciences (ICMS) from September 2009 to July 2010, and a contract role at Government Girls Degree College, Mansehra, from August 2005 to June 2006.
🔍 Research Interest
Ayesha Zahoor’s research interests revolve around contemporary literature, particularly in exploring rhetorical questions and cultural narratives within literary texts. Her academic pursuits aim to unravel the complexities of modern literature, focusing on themes of identity, representation, and cultural discourse. She is dedicated to contributing new insights to the field through rigorous analysis and interpretation of literary works.
🏆 Award
Currently, there is no specific mention of awards received by Ayesha Zahoor in the provided information.
📚 Publication
Ayesha Zahoor has made significant contributions to academic literature with her publication titled “Witnessing Con/Text(s) and Narrativizing Subjectivities: Rhetorical Questions in Atef Abu Saif’s The Drone Eats with Me: A Gaza Diary,” published in 2024. The article can be accessed here.