Advance HE Teaching & Learning Conference 2018: Teaching western literature in an oriental class

Teaching western literature in an oriental (Arab) class is a challenging job. Teachers in this field face many challenges and obstacles in such classrooms. This paper introduces and investigates such challenges and obstacles. In addition it explores whether such a learning environment helps build a bridge between opposed worlds and create what Homi Bhabha calls a space "in-between" or expands the gaps between them? It also investigates whether teachers can help Arab learners look outside their own wall or not. This session concludes with what type of learning theory is best used in such classes.