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.
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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, Associate 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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Ali Akkache, Lecturer in French and International Affairs
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Dalynda Benassou , Lecturer in French
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Boutheina Bridaa, Adjunct Professor of French
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Nezha Erradi, Lecturer in French
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Saida Erradi, Adjunct Professor of French Dr. Erradi received her MA in British Studies from Université Toulouse Le Mirail, France and her Ph.D in American Studies from George Washington University. Before joining the George Washington University faculty, she served as an Associate Professor in French and English at Hassan II University in Casablanca, Morocco . In this capacity, she taught French and English courses, supervised theses on cultural studies and the teaching of foreign languages in Moroccan universities, directed the Studies Abroad Program and developed workshops on cross-cultural communication. She was a Fulbright scholar at George Washington University and Temple University. Professor Erradi's research and teaching interests focus on French language and culture, European art, new teaching technologies, francophone countries and international affairs.
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Danielle Galand, Lecturer in French
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Kevin Gaudry-Smith, Lecturer in French
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Irina Iakounina, Professorial Lecturer in French
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Barbara Mazurkiewicz, Adjunct Professor of French
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Simone Muller, Professorial Lecturer in French
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Marianne Simeoni Kennedy, Lecturer in French
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Anne Ullberg, Professorial Lecturer in French
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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 Professor Thibault received his Ph.D. from the University of Maryland in 1976 with a dissertation on The Aesthetics of Blaise Cendrars. He came to GW in 1971 as an Assistant Professor of French, after teaching at the Ecole Massillon in Paris (1965-67), the University of New Mexico at Albuquerque (1967-69), and the University of Maryland, College Park (1969-71). A well-known specialist in 19th and 20th-century French literature, Professor Thibault has published numerous articles in this field, dealing with authors such as Emile Zola, Eugene Ionesco, and Blaise Cendrars and related cultural aspects such as opera (Debussy, Delibes), fine arts (Léger, Renoir), and ballet. In addition, he appeared on numerous national and international conferences. A popular teacher, Professor Thibault has taught the gamut of undergraduate and graduate courses offered by the Romance department; he was recognized with a Bender Teaching Award in 2007. Professor Thibault also served as Chair of the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures in 1989-92. |
