Thank you all for your kind replies.
My full name is Mohammed Samhar AlAbiad. I studied for my BA (English) at Al Baath University, then did a diploma in Literary Studies, and another in Translation; before going to England where I studied for my MA and PhD (York University). My PhD major is Syntax (Linguistics). I am happy to be amongst you, and till we meet next term, hope you all have a great holiday, and that you all pass your exams with flying colors.
All the best
p.s. could you please tell me how to change my abbreviated logon name to my full name?
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