Claire C. Jones

Claire C. Jones serves as an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of French Studies within the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin.

Her academic credentials include:

• PhD in French Studies, The University of Texas at Austin

Dr. Jones specializes in French language instruction and cultural studies, with research interests centered on pedagogical methodologies for language acquisition, Francophone literary analysis, cinematic representations in French film, and transnational cultural phenomena like American experiences in Parisian contexts. Her expertise directly informs a dynamic curriculum spanning beginner to advanced proficiency levels.

She teaches high-volume course loads featuring multiple sections of core language sequences (FR 611C Intermediate French) alongside specialized offerings including French Through Film (FR 328C), Crisis And Conflict (FR 325C), and Americans In Paris (FR 341). Instruction employs hybrid/blended formats with synchronous online components, reflecting contemporary language education practices.

Dr. Jones maintains active faculty engagement through regular office hours (MTh 1-2 p.m.) and direct student communication channels.