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'Research in Paris'
Dr Craig Moyes was awarded a grant by the City of Paris through their programme ‘Research in Paris’ which allows up to 70 foreign scholars and scientists (from disciplines as varied as History, Engineering, Genetics and French literature) to pursue their studies within a Parisian laboratory or research group. Dr Moyes was based in Paris in the Autumn of 2010 with the Cercle 17-21, headed by Jean-Paul Sermain and Hélène Merlin, at the Université de Paris III (Sorbonne nouvelle). He carried out research on Antoine Furetière and the literary representation of exchange.
Dr Craig Moyes was awarded a grant by the City of Paris through their programme ‘Research in Paris’ which allows up to 70 foreign scholars and scientists (from disciplines as varied as History, Engineering, Genetics and French literature) to pursue their studies within a Parisian laboratory or research group. Dr Moyes was based in Paris in the Autumn of 2010 with the Cercle 17-21, headed by Jean-Paul Sermain and Hélène Merlin, at the Université de Paris III (Sorbonne nouvelle). He carried out research on Antoine Furetière and the literary representation of exchange.
2007-2009
Research Assessment Exercise 2008
The Department of French received an outstanding result in the latest Research Assessment Exercise. Judged by the proportion of our research placed in the top two categories we were equal first among UK French departments; and we were second nationally (just behind Oxford) for work placed in the top category - research judged to be ‘world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour’.
Learn more about the results of the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise for French at King's.
New members of staff appointed
We would like to welcome two new members of staff to the Department; Dr Sanja Perovic and Dr Soizick Solman.
Dr Sanja Perovic is a lecturer in 18th century literature and thought, with a specific focus on the relations between Enlightenment and Revolution. Her teaching and research interests include: philosophical fictions in the age of Enlightenment, theater from Classicism to Romanticism and the interrelation of aesthetics and politics.
Dr Soizick Solman has been appointed as Language Director as of September 2008. She is a specialist in language curriculum design and teaching, and also has a keen interest in clinical Lacanian psychoanalysis and theory.
Summer 2008
French Play 2007-2008
New Wave Gone Wilde
The production of Salomé by Oscar Wilde took place in June 2008. Salomé was originally written in Paris By Oscar Wilde, in French. It recounts the biblical story of Salome who won the head of John the Baptist from her step-father the Herode, the King of Judea, by performing the dance of the seven veils. In an inspirational adaption, Salomé now takes place at the centre of the eighties new wave movement. More information can be found
here.
New social/study space for students!
In collaboration with other departments and programmes based in the East Wing - German, Comparative Literature and European Studies - the French Department has bid successfully for new spaces for staff and students. These include a new dedicated study and social space for graduates, a new social space for undergraduates, an office for postdoctoral researchers and an office for the French lecteurs/lectrices. Work is underway to furnish the spaces and to install wireless connections and computers in the spaces for staff and graduate students.
February 2008
The Department of French received an outstanding result in the latest Research Assessment Exercise. Judged by the proportion of our research placed in the top two categories we were equal first among UK French departments; and we were second nationally (just behind Oxford) for work placed in the top category - research judged to be ‘world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour’.
Learn more about the results of the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise for French at King's.
New members of staff appointed
We would like to welcome two new members of staff to the Department; Dr Sanja Perovic and Dr Soizick Solman.
Dr Sanja Perovic is a lecturer in 18th century literature and thought, with a specific focus on the relations between Enlightenment and Revolution. Her teaching and research interests include: philosophical fictions in the age of Enlightenment, theater from Classicism to Romanticism and the interrelation of aesthetics and politics.
Dr Soizick Solman has been appointed as Language Director as of September 2008. She is a specialist in language curriculum design and teaching, and also has a keen interest in clinical Lacanian psychoanalysis and theory.
Summer 2008
French Play 2007-2008
New Wave Gone Wilde
The production of Salomé by Oscar Wilde took place in June 2008. Salomé was originally written in Paris By Oscar Wilde, in French. It recounts the biblical story of Salome who won the head of John the Baptist from her step-father the Herode, the King of Judea, by performing the dance of the seven veils. In an inspirational adaption, Salomé now takes place at the centre of the eighties new wave movement. More information can be found
here.
New social/study space for students!
In collaboration with other departments and programmes based in the East Wing - German, Comparative Literature and European Studies - the French Department has bid successfully for new spaces for staff and students. These include a new dedicated study and social space for graduates, a new social space for undergraduates, an office for postdoctoral researchers and an office for the French lecteurs/lectrices. Work is underway to furnish the spaces and to install wireless connections and computers in the spaces for staff and graduate students.
February 2008
