Khaldoun H. Shami

Khaldoun H. Shami

Dr.

 https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0835-2395

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    NR4 7TJ Norwich

    United Kingdom

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    School of Art, Media and American Studies AMA

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Biography

Dr Khaldoun Shami, Lecturer and Researcher in Ethnographic Documentary and Secularism. His research interests lie in the field of Middle Eastern documentaries and TV news, with a particular focus on secularism and minority issues. Dr Shami is the director of Secular | Aa'La'Ma'Ni (2024), a documentary exploring secularism in cinema and TV channels. It features perspectives from filmmakers and producers from Lebanon, Tunisia, Jordan and Palestine on religion, sectarianism, authorities, industry challenges, and censorship.

Dr Shami holds a PhD in Documentary Film from the University of East Anglia in Norwich, a Master of Arts from Brunel University of London, and a Master of Communication from Universiti Sains Malaysia in Penang. He has also served at several universities in the Middle East.

Areas of Expertise

Ethnographic Documentary; Documentary Film; Alternative Radio; Secularism; Minorities; Militarism; Levant; The Middle East.

Academic Background

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Film, Television and Media. School of Art, Media and American Studies. University of East Anglia UEA. Norwich, UK

Doctoral Thesis: "Secularism in Middle Eastern Documentaries: Filmmakers' Views, Production, Industrial Challenges, Limitation and Censorship."

Master of Arts in Documentary Practice. College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences. Brunel University of London. Uxbridge, UK

Master of Communication in Screen Studies. School of Communication. Universiti Sains Malaysia USM. George Town, Penang

Diploma in Leadership for Media. International Leadership Institute. United Nations University UNU. Tokyo, Japan

Research Group or Lab Membership

Media and the Middle East | Research and Symposium

Committee: Prof Dr Eylem Atakav, Dr Zahra Khosroshahi, Dr Khaldoun Shami

The International Symposium on Media and the Middle East:

Beyond Visual Stereotypes (2019)

Resistance and Activism (2020)

Organizers: Prof Dr Eylem Atakav, Dr Zahra Khosroshahi, Dr Khaldoun Shami, and Dr Burcu Dabak Ozdemir (Yasar University).

Supported by: The Faculty of Arts and Humanities Engagement Fund,

and the Interdisciplinary Institute for the Humanities.

Teaching Interests

Ethnographic Documentary; Cinéma Vérité; Militant Cinema; Alternative Radio; Documentary Film; TV News; Secularism and Minorities in Film and Media.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Education/Academic qualification

Master of Arts, Brunel University London

Diploma in Leadership for Media, United Nations University

Master of Arts, Screen Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia

Doctor of Philosophy, University of East Anglia

External positions

Writer - Journalism Review AJR, Al Jazeera Media Institute

Community Radio Consultant, Japan Platform JPF

Peer Reviewer - Journal of Political Ideologies, Taylor and Francis (UK)

Production Filmmaker, Theatre Royal (Norwich) Trust Limited

Keywords

  • Film Studies
  • Documentary Film
  • Cinéma Vérité
  • Social Sciences (General)
  • Secularism
  • Ethnography
  • Minorities
  • Broadcasting (TV & Radio)
  • News
  • Community Radio

Media Expertise

  • Media studies
  • 4 Public lecture/debate/seminar
  • 4 Other
  • 2 Participation in conference
  • 1 Participation in workshop or seminar
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