Indiana University - Bloomington 

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Level: Introduction to French and Francophone Studies (2 sections)
Course Title: Frenchishness: Narratives of Identity and the Evolution of Francité in Film, Media and Literature"

I have had the pleasure of designing my own course for majors and minors in French, which I have taught twice. In this course, we move beyond learning French as a language to examine French as a cultural identity and more precisely how it is constructed, performed, and reimagined across time. Through the study of literary texts, films, and contemporary media events like the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, we will ask: Why do certain narratives about French identity, such as pride or romanticism, dominate while others remain less visible? How do global representations shape our understanding of French culture? How can these tools help us reflect on national identities more broadly?

Level: Intermediate French I and II  / Elementary French I and II (15 sections overall)

I have taught all levels of IU four-semester introduction to the French language and Francophone cultures. It is designed to help students improve their knowledge and understanding of France and Francophone cultures as well as communication skills in French, emphasizing speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The course is taught using a flipped, hybrid (synchronous/asynchronous) class format. The focus of this course is French and francophone language and cultures. Within this focus, class materials that present a variety of topics and arguments are included.
Connections between our course and current and/or historical events outside the classroom may arise in class discussions and/or assignments. These connections may require careful thought rather than being immediately obvious. However, the ability to understand and analyze connections among ideas and events is a core skill in a liberal arts education and will stand students in good stead in their pursuits beyond college.