Germain Choffart, Lecturing Fellow

Germain Choffart’s research interests focus on second-language acquisition, teaching dis/misinformation in multicultural and multi-linguistic contexts, the study of graphic novels and film for developing critical thinking in a foreign language, and the use of theatre and improvisation in the classroom. He holds an M.A. in French Literature from the University of Kentucky, with an emphasis on 19th and 20th century works, and an M.A. in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) from Greensboro College. He received his Licence (B.A.) from the Université de Metz, France, with a focus on American & British history, American & British literature, English grammar, and linguistics. In addition to teaching, his professional duties include being the coordinator French 101. He is also an actor performing with theatre and film companies in the Raleigh/Durham area. 

Contact Info:

Office Location:	015 Language Center, Durham, NC 27708
Office Phone:	(919) 660-3133
Email Address:
Web Page:	https://scholars.duke.edu/person/germain.choffart

Teaching (Fall 2023):

• FRENCH 101.01, ELEMENTARY FRENCH 1 Synopsis

  Languages 109, MTuWF 12:00 PM-01:00 PM

• FRENCH 101.02, ELEMENTARY FRENCH 1 Synopsis

  Languages 109, MTuWF 01:40 PM-02:40 PM

• FRENCH 203.03, INTERMED FRENCH LANG/CUL Synopsis

  Languages 109, MWF 03:20 PM-04:20 PM

Education:

M.A.	Greensboro College	2021
M.A.	University of Kentucky	2009
Licence (BA)	Université de Metz	2005

Specialties:

French

Research Interests: Second language acquisition, theater & performing arts in education, instructional technology, cultural events

Selected Grant Support

• Oral Assignments Fellows for Language Faculty, Duke University Center for Instructional Technology.