Christophe Lamiot

Christophe Lamiot is an Associate Professor in the Department of English Studies at the University of Rouen Normandy, affiliated with the UFR Letters and Human Sciences. He holds a Doctorate in Letters and Human Sciences from the University of Paris X-Nanterre (1988) and a PhD in French Literature from the University of California, Berkeley (1992). His academic career includes roles as a Lecturer at the University of Rouen’s IUFM (2002) and extensive editorial leadership, notably directing the 'To' collection at PURH. His research focuses on poetry—particularly French and Anglo-American traditions—translation studies, and the intersection of literature with philosophy, medicine, and education.

Education:

• Doctorate in Letters and Human Sciences, University of Paris X-Nanterre (1988)
• PhD in French Literature, UC Berkeley (1992)
• CAPES in English (2001)

Research Interests:

• Poetry in French and English, with a focus on Anglo-American traditions
• Translation studies and comparative literature
• Literature and medicine, notably in 19th-century French works
• Pedagogical approaches to creative writing and literature education

Publications: Lamiot has authored over twenty works, including Water on Water: The Dictionaries of Mallarmé (1997), Apples and Oranges, California I (2000), and What to See (2017). His editorial work emphasizes bridging academic and public audiences through bilingual collections.

Teaching and Outreach: He has taught extensively at the undergraduate and graduate levels in France and the U.S., focusing on American and French literature, pedagogy, and creative writing. He organized workshops and colloquia on topics like 'Poetry and Meditation' and 'Poetry and Violence,' fostering interdisciplinary dialogue.