Teaching Philosophy
As a scholar researching transnational discourses in the Francophone world, I advocate for instruction that is diverse culturally, linguistically, and ideologically. I owe this to my appreciation of constructivism as developed by Ernst von Glaserfeld, which encourages collaboration, open dialogue, and the active production of knowledge. Following and adapting this model, I engage in a student-centered approach that takes the students’ interests into account—providing them with opportunities to actively contribute to the course. Whether I am teaching a lesson on grammar, culture, or literature, I believe that clarity is by far the most important aspect of the learning process for all students–something I emphasize with my own students. I find that students respond well to learning about the nuances and intricacies of the target language as it is studied within cultural contexts—something that is exceptionally important in the language acquisition process.
COURSES TAUGHT
University of Missouri
Queering the Mediterranean: Culture, Sex & the Nation – Spring 2025
University of Pittsburgh
French 0101 [Beginner French I] – Fall 2018, Spring 2019
French 0102 [Beginner French II] – Summer 2021
French 0103 [Intermediate French I]– Fall 2020, Spring 2022
French 0104 [ Intermediate French II: French in a Global Context] – Spring 2021
French 0012 [French Kiss: Love, Sex, France] – Summer 2022
Université Paris X Nanterre
Introduction to Sociology – Fall 2019, Spring 2020
Introduction to Anthropology – Fall 2019
World Geography and History – Fall 2019, Spring 2020
Advanced English Conversation – Fall 2019
Oral Comprehension – Fall 2019, Spring 2020