Gjeke Marinaj
Professor Gjeke Marinaj is a professor of international research and study at Foreign Philology Faculty of National University of Uzbekistan. He is an internationally recognized scholar, poet, translator, and literary theorist whose work is deeply connected to philosophy, literature, and cultural studies. His research encompasses Holocaust studies, translation theory, aesthetics, the philosophy of Protonism, and literary theory.
Through his creative and scholarly work, he promotes a cosmopolitan understanding of literature that bridges cultural and linguistic spheres. He encourages students to think critically about storytelling, translation, and cultural exchange.
Education
- Ph.D. in Humanities (Concentration in Studies in Literature & Literary Translation), The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX
- Graduate Certification in Holocaust Studies, Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies, University of Texas at Dallas
- M.A. in Humanities (Concentration in Studies in Literature), The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX
- B.A. in Literary Studies, Magna Cum Laude, The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX
- A.A.S. in Arts and Science, Dallas College
Areas of Specialization
Aesthetics and Philosophy of Cognition
Humanities and Digital Humanities
Italian and English Renaissance Literature
Holocaust Studies
Literary Translation: Theory and Practice
Art and Technology
Anthropology and Archaeological Research
Epic Narrative Traditions
Journalism and Digital Journalism
Pragmatism and Futurism
Contemporary World Literature