Dr. Gladys M. Francis

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF FRENCH AND FRANCOPHONE STUDIES

WESLEYAN COLLEGE

Modern Languages Department

Tel: (478)757-5231

Fax: (478) 757-5110

Wesleyan College

Modern Foreign Languages Department

Tate Hall 210

4760 Forsyth Road

Macon, GA 31210

Bureau: (478)757-5231

Fax: (478)757-5110

gfrancis@wesleyancollege.edu

Cheyenne Foster's Paris Video

Dr. Francis Bio-En quelques mots... `

Research Interests:

My primary research interests focus on French/Francophone Literatures, Theory and Cultural Studies. I concentrate on Post-Colonial Studies, Women and Gender Studies, Literatures of the African Diaspora and Film Studies.

My gaze is gender empowerment in Postcolonial Francophone literatures, visual and performing arts.

The works I analyze present representations of female characters whose bodies are violated by patriarchal societies and by women themselves, as these complex female characters try to overcome traditional and modern demands of male-centered cultures.

My secondary research interests evolve around (French) Second Language Acquisition with a focus on Communicative and Cultural approaches, and Technology for Education.

My work highlights the socio-political misplacements of the suffering-female-body, focusing on the primacy of female desires.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

~ The French "Finals" Show!!!

FRENCH PERFORMANCE NIGHT

Monday May 3, 2010

6:00 – 8:30 pm

Trice A and B

Dances (African and Urban Voyages)

Vocal performances

Short Plays:

Alcoholics Anonymous

Written by Erika Hardaway | Directed by Humaira Taz

A Lesson Away From Home

Written by Erika Hardaway | Directed by Cheyenne Foster

A Twilight’s Victim: Vampires Are Not Nice

Written by Dr. Karen Huber | Directed by Sylvia Akenji

Haiti Is Crying

Written by Debra C. Williams| Directed by Jamie Hinze

Once Upon a Time

Written by Nia Clark | Directed by Lisa-Marie Brandt

Ourika

Based on Claire de Duras’ Novel | Directed by Betsy Herlong

To Our New Love

Written by Debra C. Williams | Directed by Kelly Coquerel

~ MAJOR EXPLORATION MARCH 2010!

Location: Tate 226

Time:11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Date: Thursday March 15, 2010

Our Faculty Members will answer your questions and provide you with key information on our minors and majors.

Come out and enjoy gourmet Hispanic pastries, delicious French cheese and bread... and French desserts!!!

Post

Artistic Extravaganza

A Night of Poetry ~ Music ~ Dance ~ Artistic Expression

~ and FUN!

November 17, 2009 @ 6:00-8:00pm – Trice A

Performances by (just to name a few) :

Dr. Huber-Dr. Francis-Tiffany Strickland-Dr. Martin

Dr. Lively-Dahlia Wright

Dr. Sheftall and the "Pardon My French" Group

Kizzy Holmes -Pam Pinkston’s Art Photography

Rodin’s drawings performed live by Stacy Jackson

Featuring performances by:

the English Society

Créatik Art Club

the Spanish Club

your fellow classmates

and SOOOoooo MUCH MORE!!!!!

We’re also giving YOU a chance to shine!

So, come prepared to belt out your own song, slam your own poetry, throw down your own dance, grace us with your artistic ability (such as painting, sketching, etc.), or just be a part of the audience!!!

This is your night to listen, observe, laugh, perform, and enjoy!

~ FRANCE-SPAIN STUDY ABROAD 2010!

Let's go to Paris & Spain: May 16-June 20, 2010

5 weeks in Europe! 3-credit hour class!

With Drs. Francis, DeSmet and Smotherman!

The trip is open to non-students and non-Wesleyan students!

You have a full year to save up money for this amazing opportunity!

Program fee varies from $1850 to $3500 and includes trip from France to Spain, local transportation, homestay: breakfast and dinners -plus Kitchen access, excursions and sites visits, student international insurance

Deadlines are:

January 15^th 2010 – Non refundable $500 deposit

March 1^st 2010 – Remaining fee due in full

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