Dr. Gaby Semaan
Biography
Media Projects with Students (Selected)
Knowledge Stream
Education
- Ph. D. Communication Studies, Bowling Green State University (December 2007). Specialization: Intercultural Communication
- Secondary Areas of Study: Organizational Communication, Education and Language Teaching.
Selected Publications
Semaan, G., Doueiri, D., & Cuevas, R. (2016) Journal of National Council of Less Commonly Taught Languages
Semaan, G., & Yamazaki, K.(2105). pp. 511-520. (Double blinded peer refereed journal)
Semaan, G. (2015) . (R) XXIV(2), pp. 174-191. (Double blinded peer refereed journal)
Semaan, G. (2014). . , pp. 17-32. (Double blinded peer refereed journal)
Semaan, G. (2013). Arabs in America: An Historical Perspective. The 2013 Hawaii University International Conferences (HUIC) on Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. Honolulu, HI: HUIC. (Peer reviewed, conference proceedings)
Mishra, S. & Semaan, G. (2010). 54:1, pp.87-101.Washington, DC. (Double blinded peer refereed journal)
Semaan, G. (2010) Arab Americans Cultural Identity in Toledo: A Unique Tile in the Glass City Mosaic. In S. Abu-Absi (ed.), Arab Americans in Toledo Cultural Assimilation and Community Involvement. University of Toledo Press. pp. 26-28.
Conference Presentations & Workshops (Selected)
Semaan,G. (2018). French Arabs: Factors Influencing their Acculturation. The 24th International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies Conference, Chicago, IL.
Semaan, G. (2018). The Arab Refugees in Germany: Facts and Fictions. The 24th International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies Conference, Chicago, IL. July 2018.
Semaan,G. & Yamazaki, K. (2017). What’s “app” with you!? Recommendations from educators. A round-table session conducted at the 54rd annual Ohio Foreign Language Association (OFLA) conference, Columbus, OH.
Semaan,G. & Yamazaki,K. (2017). Language classroom and global competence: Building the bridges. The 54rd annual Ohio Foreign Language Association (OFLA) conference, Columbus, OH.
Semaan, G. (2017). Five Activities to Boost Your Classroom’s Performance, Fluency and Possibilities. Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
Semaan, G. & Yamazaki, K. (2017).Classroom management issues: Real solutions for real problems. The 49th annual Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Language. (CSCTFL), Chicago, IL.
Yamazaki, K. & Semaan, G. Performance-based digital storytelling: The way to advance proficiency and possibilities. The 49th annual Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Language (CSCTFL), Chicago, IL.
Doueiri, D. & Semaan,G. (2016, October). Transcending the Language Classroom: Planning a Comprehensive STARTALK Program. Dany Doueiri & Gaby Semaan. Startalk Fall Conference.
Doueiri, D. & Semaan,G. (2016, June). Against All Odds: Building the Largest Critical World Language Program in the Midst of One of the Most Challenged Communities. . 2016 Annual International Conference of Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars.
Doueiri, D. & Semaan,G. (2016, May). Participant Engagement and Learning with Technology: Transcending the Basics. Startalk Spring Conference.
Yamazaki, K., & Semaan, G. (2016). Visual novels for the three modes of communication. Workshop conducted at the 48th annual CSCTFL in conjugation with the annual conference of the OFLA, Columbus, OH.
Semaan, G. & Doueiri, D. (2015) Inspire, Engage and Transform through Digital Storytelling. ACTFL.
Yamazaki, K., & Semaan, G. (2015). Creating hybrid foreign language classes: Advantages, design, and challenges. Paper presented at the 47th annual Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Language (CSCTFL), Minneapolis, MN.