Alieu Ndow

Alieu Ndow is a Master of Arts student in Global African Studies at The Africa Institute, Global Studies University, specializing in Afro-Arab Relations. From The Gambia, his research explores literary and cultural interactions between African and Arab contexts, building on a foundation in Arabic language, comparative literature, and postcolonial studies. Alieu examines intertextuality and representations of the Other in canonical works, with a focus on bridging historical and contemporary perspectives in Afro-Arab literary discourse. His work aims to contribute to comparative and postcolonial scholarship through rigorous, research-focused analysis.

Academic Background

• M.A., Comparative Literature, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (current thesis research)
• B.A., Arabic Language and Literature, King Saud University, 2024

Publications and Contributions

• 2023, Postcolonialism as Theory and Method, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies – Theoretical study on the conceptual history and applicability of postcolonial criticism to Arabic literature
• 2022, Intertextuality in “What Zarqa al-Yamama Did Not Say”, Saudi Society for Comparative Literature – Peer-reviewed article examining myth, history, and intertextual reconfiguration in modern Arabic poetry

In Their Own Words

“Learning new African languages has been a long-standing goal. Since enrolling in the Kiswahili program at GSU, I feel I have taken significant steps toward it. From the knowledgeable instructor to the thoughtfully prepared materials and the academic environment, every aspect has motivated me to deepen my understanding of Afro-Arab cultures and languages.”

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