DEGREES

1. -PhD in Comparative Literature, Centre for Comparative Literature, University of Toronto, 1996 
   

2. -MA in Comparative Literature, Centre for Comparative Literature, University of Toronto, 1994
   

ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT

1. -Senior Lecturer and Coordinator of Online Learning Communities: "Espace pédagogique"; "Apprentissage expérientiel", Department of French, University of Toronto, 2011 – present
   

2. -Lecturer and FSL Course Coordinator, Department of French, University of Toronto, 2002 – 2011
   

3. -Instructor, Department of French, University of Toronto, 1996 – 2002
   

4. -Instructional Leader, Additional Qualifications FSL Courses for Teachers, Faculty of Education, York University, 1994 – 1996
   

TEACHING GRANTS AND AWARDS 

1. -Online Undergraduate Course Initiative Funding, University of Toronto, Online course development for FCS 292H1S Love, Sex and Desire in French Literature and Cinema, March 2014-June 2015, $12,000
   

2. -“Developing Linguistic Proficiency, Cultural Competence and Peer Interaction through Blended Teaching and Multimodal Learning Experiences in French”, Fund for Online Innovations in Learning, University of Toronto, May 2013-June 2014, $35,450
   

3. -“Experiential Learning in French for Arts and Science Undergraduate Students”, in collaboration with Dr. D. Issa-Sayegh, Curriculum Renewal Initiative Fund, University of Toronto, April 2010-April 2011, $15,000
   
   

ON-GOING RESEARCH

Pedagogical Research

1. -Achievement and motivation through blended teaching and multimodal learning in French 
   

2. -Curriculum and instruction: cognitive development, reading, writing and cultural immersion
   

3. -Assessment and evaluation in second language teaching(FSL and ESL): diversity issues, access and equity
   
   

Other Research Interests

1. -French Cultural Studies
   

2. -Literary Theory: narratology and reader-response criticism
   

3. -Twentieth Century Novel
   

4. -Canadian Novel
   

5. -Film
   

6. -Stylistics
   
   

TEACHING

LIST OF COURSES 

1. -FSL 421French Language IV 
   

2. -JFI 225Y Second Language Teaching and Learning
   

3. -FCS 292H Love, Sex and Desire in French Literature and Cinema
   

OTHER COURSES TAUGHT

1. -JEF 100Y The Western Tradition 
   

2. -FRE 367H Studies in the 20th Century French Novel I 
   

3. -FRE 368H1F Studies in the 20th Century French Novel II
   

4. -FSL 431Y Practical French II 
   

5. -FSL 461Y Practical French IV
   

6. -FSL 181Y1Y Language Practice I
   

7. -FSL 366H1F Business French
   

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

1. -FSL 321, FSL 421 Course Coordinator 
   

2. -FSL 331, FSL 431, FSL 461 Course Coordinator 
   

3. -Coordinator, Experiential Learning Program 
   

4. -Coordinator, Pedagogical Training Program for New Teaching Assistants 
   

5. -Coordinator, Pedagogical Training Program for Lecturers from France 
   

6. -Coordinator, Student Internship Program 
   

7. -Coordinator, Liaison and Internship Activities 
   

8. -Study Abroad Coordinator
   

SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS

Books and Articles

1. -“Transgression, Stylistic Variation and Narrative Discourse in the Twentieth Century Novel”, Cambridge Scholars’ Press, February 2014
   

2. -“A Thematic Approach to French Cultural Studies”, Universal Publishers, 2012
   

3. -“Developing Second Language Proficiency Through Communicative Teaching, E-Learning and Experiential Programs”, Journal of Teaching and Education, December 2012, 1(6): 371-378
   

4. -“Méthodes et pratiques pour une évaluation efficace de la communication orale”, Le français dans le monde, Revue de la Fédération internationale des professeurs de français, 2012, 12 pages
   

5. -“Contextualized Foreign Language Instruction: Effective Classroom Strategies and Blackboard-Based Virtual Learning”, International Journal for Academic Disciplines, October 2010, 11 pages
   

6. -“Reading Nara’s Diary or the Deluding Strategies of the Implied Author in The Rift by V.Y. Mudimbe”, Cambridge Scholars, February, 2010, 16 pages
   

7. -“Ovid and Calvino”, Genre 25, Interdisciplinary Journal of Literature and the Arts, Long Beach, California, 2006, 22 pages 
   

8. -“Parody in the Postmodernist Novel: If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler…,” Modern Languages Studies 27.3/4 (Fall 1997): 159-173
   

9. -“Ana Balakian. The Snowflake on the Belfry : Dogma and Disquietude in the Critical arena.” in Literary research No. 25: Spring-Summer, 1996: 19-21
   

Encyclopedia Chapters

1. -“Marguerite Duras, ‘The Lover’, The Literary Encyclopedia, 2011
   

2. -“Assia Djebar, Biography”, The Literary Encyclopedia, 2009
   

3. -“Les enfants du nouveau monde, Assia Djebar”,  The Literary Encyclopedia, 2009
   

Pedagogical textbooks/Study guides

1. -“Textes et débats”, Blackboard e-book, revised edition, 126 pages
   

2. -“Apprentissage expérientiel”, (custom publication), Canadian Scholars’ Press, September, 2010, 110 pages
   

3. -“Guide pédagogique”, Blackboard e-book, September 2010, 142 pages
   

4. -“Practical French II”, revised edition (custom publication), McGraw Hill, 240 pages, 2009
   

5. -“Love, Sex and Desire in French Literature and Cinema”, revised edition (custom publication), Canadian Scholars’ Press, 2009, 180 pages 
   

6. -“Practical French III”, revised edition (custom publication), Canadian Scholars’ Press, 2009, 270 pages
   

7. -“Faire ses classes. Guide pratique de l’auxiliaire de l’enseignement” in collaboration with Anne-Marie Brousseau, Danièle Issa-Sayegh, Département d’études françaises, University of Toronto, 2006, pages 26-31
   

8. -“Teaching, Learning, Issues and Practice in French as a Second Language: Action Research and The York/Cooperative Model” (custom publication) York University, 1998, 106 pages
   

NON-REFEREED PUBLICATIONS

1. -“Shared Strategies for Active Learning: FSL Enrichment Activities at the Post-secondary Level”, Canadian Parents for French Ontario, Issue No. 103, Fall 2009
   

2. -“La recherche action dans la classe de Français langue seconde” in Federation of Women Teachers of Ontario Newsletter, Voice, Fall 2000 (curriculum insert)
   

TEACHING-RELATED PAPERS PRESENTED AT MEETINGS AND SYMPOSIA

1. -International Journal of Arts and Sciences Multidisciplinary Conference: “Creative writing in the Foreign Language Classroom” FHWien University of Applied Sciences of WKW Vienna, Austria April 20, 2015(proposal accepted)
   

2. -International Conference on New Directions in the Humanities, conference proposal accepted: “Teaching Culture: Inclusive Curriculum Design, Content and Context”, Universidad CEU San Pablo, Madrid, Spain, 11-13 June 2014
   

3. -International Journal of Arts and Sciences Multidisciplinary Conference: “A Canadian Perspective on Blended Learning: hybrid instructional strategies and their effect on student learning in an advanced level French course”FHWien University of Applied Sciences of WKW Vienna, Austria April 6-10, 2014
   

4. -Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters Annual Conference (French and Italian Literature): “Horizon d’attente et tension narrative dans  L’Étranger de Camus”, Hope College, Holland, Michigan, March 21-22, 2013
   

5. -International Journal of Arts and Sciences Annual Conference: “The Role of Digital Grammar in Advanced French: Self-monitoring Strategies to Develop Independent Learners”, Gottenheim, Germany, December 2-7, 2012
   

6. -International Journal of Arts and Sciences Annual Conference in Rome “Focus on Student Performance: Effective Testing Practices in French as a Second Language Intermediate and Advanced Programs” American University, Rome, Italy 29, October-1 November, 2012
   

7. -International Journal of Arts and Sciences Annual Conference, Gottenheim, Germany “The Role of Digital Grammar in Advanced French: Self-monitoring Strategies to Develop Independent Learners”, December 2-7, 2012
   

8. -Second IJAS Conference at Cambridge, Massachusetts, Harvard University, “Making Connections: Instructional Models for Developing Foreign Language Proficiency in Higher Education through Communicative Teaching, E-learning and Experiential Programs”, May 30th-June 2nd, 2011
   

9. -Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters Annual Conference (French Literature): “L’alternance des registres chez De Laclos”, Saginaw Valley State University, March 11, 2011 
   

10. -Faculty of Arts and Science, University of Toronto Study Languages Conference 2010 “Mysticism and Sensuality in Zola’s Nana”, University of Toronto, December 9, 2010 
    

11. -“A Thematic Approach to French Cultural Studies”, International Journal for Academic Disciplines Austria Conference, Bad Hofgastein, May 31, 2010
    

12. -Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters Annual Conference (French Literature): “La rhétorique du désir dans L’Amant de Marguerite Duras”, Calvin College, March 26, 2010
    

13. -Faculty of Arts and Science, University of Toronto Gifted Conference, “New Novel Techniques and Murder Mystery Conventions in Alain Robbe-Grillet's Le Voyeur”, University of Toronto, February 18, 2010
    

14. -European Journal for Academic Disciplines Conference “Tradition and Innovation: Classroom-based Training and Pedagogical Research for First Year Teaching Assistants”, Gottenheim, Germany, November 9-13, 2009
    

15. -National Conference for Academic Disciplines: “Curriculum Renewal Initiatives: Language Communities and Experiential Learning in Second Language Education”, Suffolk University, Boston, June 22-25, 2009
    

16. -Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters Annual Conference (French Literature): “Dialogisme et créativité dans le roman Les enfants du nouveau monde d’Assia Djebar”, Wayne State University, March 20, 2009
    

17. -Faculty of Arts and Science, University of Toronto Gifted Conference “Virtue, Tragic Passion and Upper-class Excess in De Laclos’s Dangerous Liaisons”, University of Toronto, February 19, 2009
    

18. -U of T Conference Teaching and Learning Outside the Classroom, “Developing Skills for a Global Society: Acquiring Foreign Language Proficiency through Internships and Study/Work Abroad Programs” Hart House, University of Toronto, October 3, 2008
    

19. -International Symposium, “Connecting to Electronic Pedagogy: A Cultural Model for Teaching Great Books”, Institut National de Recherche Pédagogique Charles Perrault, Fédération Internationale des Langues et Littératures, Lyon, France, July 9-11, 2008
    

20. -International Conference “Generic Instability and Identity in the Contemporary Novel”: “Reading Nara’s Diary or the Deluding Strategies of the Implied Author in The Rift by V.Y. Mudimbe”, Université d’Avignon et des Pays de Vaucluse, France, 29-30th May, 2008
    

21. -Faculty of Arts and Science, University of Toronto Gifted Conference “Memory and Desire in the 20th century French Novel: Marcel Proust’s Remembrance of Things Past and Marguerite Duras’s The Lover”, University of Toronto, February 20, 2007
    

OTHER PAPERS PRESENTED AT MEETINGS AND SYMPOSIA

1. -The 41st Annual Comparative Literature Conference “Ancient and Moderns: Intersections, Interactions, and Interstices”: “The Art of Storytelling: Ovid and Calvino”, California State University, Long Beach, California, March 9-11, 2006
   

2. -University of Toronto Conference on Scholarship, Leadership and Innovation “Responding to a Culturally Diverse Student Community: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Second-language Teaching and Learning at the Undergraduate Level”, St. Michael’s College, University of Toronto, April 28 and 29, 2006 
   

3. -Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters Annual Conference (French Language and Literature Panel) “L’étranger : mémoire ou monologue?”, University of Michigan, March 4-5, 2005
   

INVITED LECTURES

1. -International Journal of Arts and Sciences Annual Conference in Rome “Focus on Student Performance: Effective Testing Practices in French as a Second Language Intermediate and Advanced Programs”American University, Rome, Italy 29, October-1 November, 2012
   

2. -Faculty of Arts and Science, University of Toronto Study Languages Conference 2009 “French in Context: Language and Culture through Cinema”, University of Toronto, December 8, 2009 
   

3. -Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Knowledge and Its Communities Conference: “Une nouvelle culture de l’apprentissage pour les diplômés bilingues : les programmes de partenariat”, Victoria College, University of Toronto, June 14-17, 2006 
   

4. -Faculty of Arts and Science, University of Toronto Year of Languages Conference “Reading and Interpreting Tales of the Supernatural from 19th Century France”, University of Toronto, December 1, 2006
   

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND TEACHING-RELATED ACTIVITIES

1. -Participant to Online Undergraduate Course Initiative Planning, Online Learning Strategies Team, University of Toronto, January 2014-April 2015
   

2. -Participant to Blackboard Online Technology Planning/Consultation Meetings, May 2014-April 2015
   

3. -Peer Reviewer, World Languages Editorial Board, Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and On-line Teaching, California State University Center for Distributed Learning, April 2013-April 2015
   

4. -Coordinator, Blackboard-based Learning Communities for Teaching Assistants, “Espace pédagogique”(designed for Teaching Assistants); "Apprentissage expérientiel" (designed for FSL students), Department of French, April 2014-April 2015
   

5. -Participant, Discussion Group with Peggy Harvey, Student Exchange Programs, Campus France, French Consulate, September 2012-April 2015
   

6. -Member, Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and On-line Teaching, California State University Center for Distributed Learning, since 2012
   

7. -Participant, Discussion Group, Professional and International Programs, Summer Abroad Program, FSL Student Exchange in France, Woodsworth College, University of Toronto, January 30, 2013
   

8. -Participant, Discussion Group, Centre for International Experience, FSL Student Exchange in France, University of Toronto, January 23, 2013
   

9. -Coordinator, Blackboard-based Learning Community for Undergraduate Students, “Apprentissage expérientiel”, Department of French, 2009-2013
   

10. -Coordinator, Blackboard-based Learning Community for Teaching Assistants, “Espace pédagogique”, Department of French, 2009-2013
    

11. -Participant, Discussion group with Peggy Harvey, Student Exchange Programs,  Campus France, French Consulate, September 2012- January 2013
    

12. -International Exchange Pedagogical Visit and Professional Exchange meeting with Geeta Paray-Clarke, and Liliane Koecher, Director, Institut International d’Études Françaises (IIEF), Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France, December 4-6, 2012
    

13. -Contribution to The Consortium for Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum http://clacconsortium.org/, CALC Research Project directed by Diana K. Davies, Acting
    

14. -Chair of the CLAC Consortium/Vice Provost for International Initiatives, 2012
    

15. -Invited Participant, Discussion group with the Chief Auditor  on Teaching Effectiveness at the University of Toronto, organized by the office of Vice-Provost, Faculty and Academic Life, 2012
    

16. -Participant, Discussion group with York University, Glendon College, Toronto Universities’ French Contest, 2011-2012
    

17. -Coordinator, Séminaire de littérature, Undergraduate Student Group, Department of French, 2012
    

18. -Collaborator, VIC Concurrent Teacher Education Program, Victoria University-Dr. Sheila Cook
    

19. -Invited Guest, Swiss Mobility Programs, Swiss Consulate, 2011-2012
    

20. -Member, Curriculum Committee, Department of French, 2011-2012
    

21. -Invited Guest, OISE/UofT, Language Portfolio, 2011
    

22. -Member, Hiring Committee for Lecturer positions, summer 2011
    

23. -Research Collaborator, Charles, Merlin (Ph.D thesis) OISE/UofT,  The Heart and Soul of Language: Making (Inter)connections between Second Language learning and Holistic Education in the Post-Secondary Context. Committee: Antoinette Gagné (supervisor), Katherine Rehner, Enrica Piccardo, Jack Miller, 2011
    

24. -Invited Guest, OISE/UofT, French Proficiency Development Meeting, 2011
    

OTHER TEACHING-RELATED ACTIVITIES (2005-2011)

1. -Coordinator, Pedagogical Research Project “Action research for Professional Development of New Teaching Assistants in French Studies”, Department of French
   

2. -Coordinator of “Café-rencontre”, a series of pedagogical workshops for secondary teachers, Department of French
   

3. -Member, Executive Committee, Department of French
   

4. -Participant, Discussion groups organized by the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages (“Deux langues, tout un monde de possibilités”)
   

5. -Participant, Discussion group, EUCOR, University of Freiburg, Germany
   

6. -Invited Panel Discussion Speaker, Academic Careers for Women Session, Koeffler Institute
   

7. -Participant, Discussion groups and meetings, Towards 2030: Planning for a Third Century of Excellence at the University of Toronto
   

8. -Conference Organizer, Teaching Assistants’ Annual Conference, Department of French
   

9. -Participant, Discussion groups, Institut National de Recherche Pédagogique, Lyon, France
   

10. -Member, Education Minister’s Principal Reference Group
    

11. -Member, Organizing Committee, Language Conference, Faculty of Arts and Science
    

12. -Collaborator, Tutoring Program, New College