David E. Spieser-Landes

Prior to UNCW I taught at Penn State University, Lycoming College and Pitt.

Education

PhD in French & Francophone Literature, University of Pittsburgh (2015)
MA in French & Francophone Literature, University of Pittsburgh (2011)
MA in American Civilization, Université Lumière Lyon 2 (2003)
Ecole Normale Supérieure (ENS - Lettres et Sciences Humaines, Lyon: sous-admissible, 2002)

Specialization in Teaching

All levels of French & francophone studies

Research Interests

- French & francophone literature
- Postcolonial theory
- Nation studies
- Minority studies
- French regional literatures
- Crip studies/Bibliotherapy

Professional Service

UNCW-UBM (Université de Bordeaux Montaigne) yearly exchange Liaison
UNCW Faculty Advisor to the French Club
Member of various UNCW Committees (Departmental + CHSSA)

Honors & Awards

UNCW, CTE (Center for Teaching Excellence) Teaching-in-Action Photo Contest, winner, 2024
UNCW, Student Organization Advisor of the Year, nominated 2024
UNCW International Education Week mini-grant, 2022
UNCW, CAS Summer Research Grant, 2022
UNCW, Office of International Programs mini-Grant, 2018
UNCW, World Languages and Cultures Departmental mini-Grant, 2016
University of Pittsburgh, European Union Center of Excellence Grant, 2015
University of Pittsburgh, Department of French and Italian Travel Grant, 2015
University of Pittsburgh, Andrew Mellon Predoctoral Fellowship, 2014-2015
University of Pittsburgh, Graduate Teaching Fellowship, Dept of French and Italian, 2011-2013
University of Pittsburgh, Arts and Sciences Summer Fellowship, 2012
University of Pittsburgh, Foreign Language Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship to study Arabic, 2011-2012
University of Pittsburgh, Elizabeth Baranger Excellence in Teaching Award, nominated 2011
University of Pittsburgh, Graduate Teaching Assistantship, Dept of French and Italian, 2010-2011
University of Pittsburgh, Arts and Sciences Fellowship, 2009-2010