When Ryan Anderson (’11, French studies) decided to shift from her career as a high school French teacher to a medical career, she was pleasantly surprised how much of an advantage she had. “To be honest, when I first pursued medicine, I thought my French degree would be a set back because so many pre-meds … Continue reading Quelle surprise: A healthcare provider in Iowa who speaks fluent French
Guedeyi Hayatou joined WLC as an assistant professor of French this Fall 2020 semester. Q: What made you decide to become a university professor of French? Tell us a little bit about your area of expertise! A: I have always had a real passion for literature and languages and the desire to pass this … Continue reading Faculty Q&A with Guedeyi Hayatou
“When you look at this image, what do you see?” asks Michèle Schaal, associate professor of French and women’s and gender studies in the Department of World Languages and Cultures (WLC). Perhaps you see the human figure first. Or maybe the blue deer or the globe jump out at you. Or do the bright … Continue reading Art as a Conversation Starter
If you are looking to get involved in something fun, there is no better place than the WLC. The department is chock full of clubs rich with academic and fun opportunities! Find humans interesting? Swing by Anthropology Club every other Wednesday in the “Monkey Room”–2130 Pearson–at 7pm. The president of the club says they are … Continue reading Students Helping Students
WLC faculty are – even if not everyone would agree – humans. Modern humans are marked by their drive for progress. We aren’t content with our current status or skill level – we strive! This summer, many of us have big plans. We will, of course, be working on our usual projects – research and … Continue reading #GOALS
By: Carly Johansen We love our students! We love the fresh faces we see each Fall, and we love the familiar ones we’ve come to know. One of the things this department prides itself on is that we get to know our students and help them create a home away from home. Each day, we hope that … Continue reading And You Thought YOUR Seniors Were Cool
Dr. Michèle Schaal is an Assistant Professor of French and Women’s and Gender Studies. Dr. Schaal spends her time exploring where these two meet and have developed side by side.
Paris, tu me manques. Paris, je t’aime.
“By looking at their lives and sharing their stories, students are asked to question our system of values. When we look at things from this perspective, we might ask ourselves: ‘Are we as important as we think?'”
“In the end, the question raised by autofiction begs to be asked of the selfie as well: is it truth or is it fiction?”