Laura Call
Teaching Assistant Professor
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
Withers Hall 423
Bio
Laura Call instructs and designs courses in French on all levels from 101 to 492/592, as well as occasional courses in Global Literature. In addition to teaching and working with undergraduate students, Dr. Call enjoys mentoring and advising graduate students as they transition to teaching or PhD programs. She currently directs the Summer Study Abroad Program in Paris & Lille and seeks other opportunities for students to study abroad. In all areas of her work, Dr. Call promotes the use of television and audiovisual media for authentic language learning and pragmatic competency.
Office Hours
- Mon: 1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
- Wed: 1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Website
http://lauracallportfolio.weebly.com/
Education
Ph.D. French Literature The Pennsylvania State University 2016
M.A. French Linguistics The Pennsylvania State University 2008
B.A. French Clemson University 2006
B.A. Environmental Studies University of Virginia 2003
Area(s) of Expertise
20th-century French culture and civilization, French Ecocriticism, French Autobiography, STEM in the Foreign Language Classroom, Teaching French with Television