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6/3/25, 10:49 AM MBRF's Dubai International Program For Writing Launches 'Book Criticism' Workshop In Jordan
inspectional, analytical, and Syntopical reading. Furthermore, the workshop aims to refine
participants' writing performance across diverse forms, from artistic summaries and book
reviews to article and report writing, while guiding them in preparing study outlines, drafting
research papers, and authoring books using a methodical and well-structured approach.

Dr. Jamal Maqableh, workshop instructor and professor of Arabic literature and criticism at
the Hashemite University in Jordan, said:“This motivational workshop is a part of MBRF's
constant efforts to empower and support literature enthusiasts. It offers the younger
generation an exceptional opportunity to develop their skills and broaden their intellectual
horizons, which will further enable them to reach higher level of skill and creativity. In
addition to offering a set of useful tools and techniques, the workshop provides an
opportunity to interact with authors, writers, and literary figures and gain insights from their
experience and knowledge, which will help them better differentiate between different literary
forms, genres, and fields as well as different levels, styles, and orientations of writers.”

This edition of the workshop is unique in incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as
ChatGPT and DeepSeek, which are now prominent for their capability to accelerate recall,
documentation, and text generation, despite these technologies' inability to perform deep
critical analysis. These tools help reduce workload by managing a significant portion of
preliminary tasks, enabling researchers to work at a more advanced level. This ensures that
investing in these capabilities can redefine the boundaries of intellectual creativity in the AI
era.

The workshop encompasses reading books, presentations, discussions, debates, follow-ups,
and viewing and listening to relevant recordings. Moreover, it aims to equip participants with
the requisite skills for deep reading and precise writing through an integrated training
regimen that progresses through successive stages, from comprehension to critical
evaluation. Additionally, the workshop focuses on training participants in diverse critical
methodologies, including classical criticism and contemporary movements, as well as
expanding the study of literary theory, the philosophy of criticism, and its multiple
applications.

In addition, the workshop provides participants with exceptional opportunities to hone their
skills in text summarization and analysis, as well as in writing articles, reports, critical
reviews, and research proposals, while adhering to linguistic, stylistic, and organizational
standards. The workshop also includes hands-on training in using AI throughout all stages of
reading and writing, not to mention fostering the development of a 'productive dialogue'
between humans and machines. This integrated approach not only enhances the
participants' abilities to engage with texts but also helps reshape the dynamic between
readers and texts in the digital era. Moreover, the workshop prioritizes reading and critiquing
books, presentations, and studies, particularly emphasizing the works of Emirati and GCC
authors. It also explores contemporary literary and intellectual topics tied to cultural
transformations in the Arab world.

At the workshop's conclusion, participants will submit their works, which include articles,
studies, reports, and research, all of which will be fully developed, refined, and prepared for
publication through both individual and collaborative efforts.

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