French Faculty
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Masha Belenky, Associate Professor of French Prof. Belenky joined the George Washington University in 2001. A native of Moscow, Russia, she received her M.A. from NYU (1992), and her Ph.D. in French Literature from Columbia University (2002). Her research and teaching interests focus on nineteenth-century French literature and culture, the novel and narrative theory, cultural studies, and intellectual history of emotions. She is currently working on a book manuscript tentatively titled Circulation and Legibility in Nineteenth-Century Paris, and is co-editing a special issue of the journal Dix-Neuf on the institution of marriage in nineteenth-century France.
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Jocelyne Brant, Assistant Professor of French Professor Brant graduated from the University of Caen ( Licence es lettres in English Language and literature and Licence es lettres in French Grammar and Philology) and did her graduate studies at the University of Bordeaux (CAPES and preparation to the Agrégation in 1976 ). She also received the CREDIF diploma from the Ecole Normale de St. Cloud, the Certificate of Proficiency (literature) from the University of Cambridge, the Certificate in Spanish Language from the School of Foreign Service in 1984 and the Diplôme d’Interprétariat et de Traduction from the State Department in 1990. She was awarded the prestigious Palmes Académiques by the French Minister of Education in 1996 and was appointed Executive Secretary for the Richelieu International, an association promoting the French language overseas. Professor Brant joined GWU in 1997 after a career overseas that took her to 10 different countries in Africa and Latin America for the French Ministry of Education and has been the Coordinator of the French Language Program since 1999. Her research focuses on pedagogy and methodology with a special interest in new technological approaches. She also has a strong interest in etymology and the translation of Medieval and Renaissance texts. Recipient of the Bender Teaching Award in 2005.
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Leah Chang, Assistant Professor of French Prof. Chang received her B.A. in the College of Letters and French Studies from Wesleyan University (1995) and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (1997, 2002). Her interests include: pre-modern women's writing, early modern narrative and poetry, the history of the book, and the intersection of politics, performance, and sexuality in early modern French texts and culture. She has recently completed a book manuscript on book production and the concept of female authorship in early modern France, and is beginning a new project on the political function of the royal mistress in France.
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Gérard Paul Huvé, Associate Professor of French Professor Huvé received an M.A. from the University of Maryland, and did his graduate work at Catholic University. He is also certified as an Oral Porficiency Tester from the American Council of the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). Professor Huvé's main interest is in learning new methods of language instruction. He has taught all language courses from French 1 to 110 at GW. Lately, he has taught mostly courses in culture and civilization and in business and commercial French. Professor Huvé is responsible for administering and preparing students for the Diplôme de français des affaires 1er degrée of the Chamber of Commerce of Paris. This diploma represents the language proficiency required in business to work for French and American firms. Recent Publications:
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D. Bradford Marshall, Teaching Assistant Professor of French Professor Marshall has worked with French, Italian and English as a Foreign Language at university level in Europe and the United States for over 20 years. Among his degrees are a licence in Applied Linguistics from l’Université de Paris VII (1987), a Masters in French Literature from The Johns Hopkins University (1989), and a Doctorate in Second Language and Culture Acquisition from Harvard University (2001). His research interests focus on teaching methodologies, cross-cultural competency, media discourse analysis and the use of multimedia technologies in language teaching. Professor Marshall joined the George Washington University in 2007. Recent Publications:• WebSpeak (Flash based audio-video recording and discussion forums) • Les Webzercices (On-line self-correcting grammar excercises)
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T. Tilden Daniels Visiting Assistant Professor of French Prof. Daniels received his B.A. in French and Visual Arts from Bowdoin College (2000), and his M.A. (2003) and Ph.D. (anticipated August 2008) from the University of Pennsylvania. He also received a D.E.A in French from the Université de Genève (2006). His research focuses on modern and contemporary poetry, twentieth-century literature, the artists’ book, and the representation of the visual arts in literature. His dissertation analyzed the role of visual imagery in the works of Henri Michaux and Michel Butor. He is also pursuing an interest in film studies with a focus upon the representation of still imagery in French cinema. Recent Publications:
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Ali Akkache, Lecturer in French
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Hilda Bank , Assistant Professorial Lecturer in French
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Dalynda Benassou , Lecturer in French
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Boutheina Bridaa, Adjunct Assistant Professor of French
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Nezha Erradi, Lecturer in French
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Saida Erradi, Adjunct Assistant Professor of French
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Danielle Galand, Lecturer in French
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Laurence Lenaghan , Lecturer in French
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Barbara Mazurkiewicz, Adjunct Instructor in French
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Simone Muller, Assistant Professorial Lecturer in French
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Anne Ullberg, Assistant Professorial Lecturer in French
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Elizabeth Wright, Lecturer in French Elizabeth Wright received her B.A. in French and mathematics from the University of California, Berkeley (2002) and her M.A. (2003) and Ph.D. (expected September 2008) from New York University. Her primary area of specialization is the Middle Ages, particularly manuscript culture and reading texts in the context of the material book; she has also developed a secondary interest in modern French culture.
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Gregory Ludlow, Professor of French and International Affairs Professor Ludlow received his B.A. in French from the University of Paris, and his Ph.D. in French Literature from McGill University in Montreal. Before joining the faculty of George Washington University in 1972, he served on the faculty of New York University. From 1980-1985, Professor Ludlow served as an Assistant Dean in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences. From 1985-1988, he served as an Assistant Dean in the Elliott School of International Affairs, where he was director of the University’s study abroad programs. He specializes in the eighteenth century and the contemporary period. Notable Publications:
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| Jean-François Thibault, Professor of French Retired Spring 2008 |
