Department of Romance Languages
Alumni News
| Kathy Morton | |
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After obtaining my Master's Degree in French at UNCG, I have continued exploring my passion of the language and culture. I teach French, travel to France yearly and I'm in the process of writing a book about French culture and cuisine. Recently I wrote an article about Angers and the Cointreau Factory, which appeared in the November, 2006 issue of the magazine France Today. Learning French at UNCG has afforded opportunities that I never imagined. ~ Kathryn Morton |
| Pam Harrod Hired As Director of International Admissions | |
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I have recently been hired in a new position as Director of International Admissions in the International Programs Center, UNCG. Effective September 1, 2006, all international undergraduate admissions functions are being handled in the IPC office. This includes recruiting, receiving and reviewing applications, and counseling international applicants. Our goal is to better serve our international community of students in an efficient, timely, and helpful manner. |
| Lauren Oliver's Documentary | |
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During the 2006/07 academic year Lauren Oliver shot a documentary film in France on the life and career of jazz guitarist Francis-Alfred Moerman, under the auspices of the Fulbright Grant. Lauren will divide his time between the Poitou-Charentes region and Paris.
"While lacking a true, French accent (my own fault for taking up the language so late), I enunciate clearly, make the proper liaisons, and employ a more than adequate vocabulary, all without a trace of an American accent. I have my French studies at UNCG to thank for these admirable qualities, and though I will never be mistaken for a local, it doesn't bother me in the least so long as I have no trouble understanding or being understood by the real ones." |
| Sarah Peterson | |
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After earning my MA at UNCG in May of 2007, I entered the doctoral program in French at UNC-Chapel Hill. Currently, I am completing pre-dissertation research and teaching intermediate French language courses at UNC-CH. My interests include contemporary French and Francophone literature, literary theory, cultural geography, and media studies. In the summer of 2008, I served as Graduate Assistant for the UNC-CH Summer Program in Paris. In addition, as a recipient of the McCulloch Dissertation Research Travel Fellowship, I conducted library research while in France. I am excitedly preparing for my dissertation, and I have the UNCG French faculty to thank for providing me with a strong foundation for my doctoral work. |
| Max Armfield on International Disputes | |
![[Max Armfield]](images/MaxArmfield.jpg) |
"I plan on using my knowledge of French in the international corporate arena as an attorney, performing international dispute resolution. Being able to read, write and speak French has already proven to be an asset in acquiring internships abroad and in networking with other Francophones. I also find that French often comes in handy when trying to decipher technical Latin-based jargon, which is so prevalent in the scientific and legal fields." |