Hend Ben Mansour holds a PhD in Cultural Sciences from the University of Palermo, a Diplôme National d’Agrégation in English Language, Literature and Civilization from the University of Manouba, and a B.A. in English Language, Literature and Civilization from the University of Tunis. She is an alumna of the Ecole Normale Supérieure de Tunis and holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Tunis. Her research interests include Cultural Studies and Visual Culture Studies with a special focus on Photography. She is a professeur agrégé at the University of Manouba, Department of English, since 2010.
Work
Faculty of Letters, Arts and Humanities
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Professeur Agrégé
Manouba, Manouba, Tunisia
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Summary
As Professeur Agrégé, I developed and delivered advanced curricula in English Language, Literature, and Civilization, significantly contributing to student academic and critical thinking development.
Highlights
Designed and delivered engaging curricula for undergraduate courses in British History, American History and Culture, and Cross-Cultural Studies to diverse student cohorts.
Mentored and assessed hundreds of students annually, fostering critical thinking and advanced analytical skills in complex humanities subjects.
Contributed to departmental academic excellence through continuous curriculum review and integration of contemporary research in migration studies and cultural representation.
Utilized interdisciplinary approaches to explore historical and cultural narratives, enhancing student engagement and comprehension of global contexts.
Rouhia Middle School
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Professeur Agrégé
Siliana, Siliana, Tunisia
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Summary
As Professeur Agrégé, I provided comprehensive English language instruction to middle school students, fostering foundational linguistic skills and a supportive learning environment.
Highlights
Taught comprehensive English language curriculum to multiple classes, improving student proficiency in grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing.
Developed engaging lesson plans and interactive activities that catered to diverse learning styles, enhancing student participation and retention.
Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support academic growth and achievement.
Bourguiba High School
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Teacher Intern
Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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Summary
As a Teacher Intern, I successfully delivered intermediate English instruction to high school students, gaining practical classroom experience and contributing to student language proficiency.
Highlights
Instructed intermediate English to classes of over 30 students, developing effective teaching strategies for large group settings.
Collaborated with mentor teachers to design and implement lesson plans, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards and student learning objectives.
Achieved successful completion of the internship program, demonstrating readiness for independent teaching roles and commitment to educational excellence.
Education
University of Palermo
Palermo, Sicily, Italy
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PhDSciences of Culture (Migration Studies, Visual Sociology)Grade:
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Advanced Research Methodologies
Critical Theory in Cultural Studies
Visual Studies and Representation
Postcolonial Studies
Ethnographic Research Methods
University of Palermo
Palermo, Sicily, Italy
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Summer SchoolMigration Studies, HumanitiesGrade:
Courses
Attended 4 lectures (60 minutes each) on advanced topics in migration studies
Participated in 150-minute debates on critical issues in migration
University of Westminster
London, England, UK
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Summer SchoolDoctoral Research, HumanitiesGrade:
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Attended 2 roundtable sessions (total 180 minutes) on interdisciplinary research
Participated in a 90-minute doctoral roundtable, presenting and discussing research findings
Institute for Migration Research, University of Granada
Attended 9 lectures (60 minutes each) on current trends in migration research
Participated in 2 roundtables (total 145 minutes) on interdisciplinary approaches
Engaged in 3 Ph.D. workshops (2 hours each) for advanced research skill development
Completed a 90-minute practical approach session on migration research methodologies
University of Palermo
Palermo, Sicily, Italy
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Training ProgramMigration & Intercultural TrainingGrade:
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Attended 17 sessions (120 minutes each) focusing on practical and theoretical aspects of migrant support and integration
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of Tunis
Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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Bachelor of ArtsPsychologyGrade:
Courses
Cognitive Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Social Psychology
Research Methods in Psychology
Clinical Psychology Fundamentals
Faculty of Letters, Arts and Humanities
Manouba, Manouba, Tunisia
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Post-Graduate Diploma (Agrégation)English Language, Literature and CivilizationGrade:
Courses
Advanced Literary Theory
Linguistics and Philology
British and American Cultural Studies
Pedagogical Methods in English Teaching
L'École Normale Supérieure, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of Tunis
Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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Bachelor of ArtsEnglish Language, Literature and CivilizationGrade:
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English Literature Survey
Linguistics Fundamentals
Cultural History of English-Speaking Countries
Academic Writing and Composition
L'Institut Préparatoire aux Études Littéraires et de Sciences Humaines de Tunis
Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
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University Diploma (D.U.E.L)English Language, Literature and CivilizationGrade:
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Foundations in Literary Studies
English Language Acquisition
Introduction to Cultural Analysis
Academic Research Skills
Publications
Humanitarian Orientalism and Photography of Migrant Women
Mimesis International (In V. Cammarata, F. Mazzara & S. Mechri. (Eds.): Migrations: Socio-cultural Contexts and Constitution.)
Authored a chapter analyzing the intersection of humanitarian discourse and photographic representation of migrant women within socio-cultural contexts of migration.
On Photography and the Ethics of Seeing
CREALAB Creative Workshop: Beyond Migration, Spaces, Representation, University of Palermo
Presented research on the ethical considerations and representational power of photography in the context of migration and cultural spaces.
Regarding the Pain of Migrants: Migration Crisis and Photographs of Collective Suffering
Crisi e Processi Collettivi: Reimmaginare Il Futuro Tra Nuove Coabitazioni Possibili, University of Palermo
Delivered a presentation exploring the visual depiction of migrant suffering and its role in shaping public perception of migration crises.
Migration Studies, Cultural Studies, Postcolonial Studies, British History, American History, Social Justice, Psychology.
Software & Tools
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Projects
Migration Studies Experiential Learning (Palermo)
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Summary
Engaged in intensive job shadowing activities with key organizations focused on migration and social justice in Palermo, Italy, gaining direct operational insights into community support.
Intercultural Migration Research & Community Engagement (Granada)
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Summary
Gained comprehensive insights into the operational methodologies of organizations and institutions involved in migration support and community integration in Spain.