Claude Cassagne

Claude Cassagne serves as an Assistant Professor at Macalester College, based in the Humanities Building (Room 411), where he specializes in French language instruction and Francophone cultural studies with particular expertise in 17th century French Theater and Francophone Cinema.

His educational qualifications include:

• B.A. in Music Education and Vocal Performance from University of Jamestown (North Dakota)
• B.A. in French and Speech, Communication and Theater Arts from Concordia College (Moorhead, Minnesota)
• M.A. in French Literature from University of Minnesota
• Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from Concordia University in St. Paul

Professor Cassagne's research program uniquely bridges literary analysis with educational psychology, focusing on oral communication anxiety in second language learners and evidence-based pedagogical strategies to alleviate this challenge. His interdisciplinary approach connects historical French theater studies, contemporary Francophone cinema, and cognitive aspects of language acquisition, offering practical frameworks for language educators.

Complementing his academic work, Cassagne maintains an active professional career as a choral singer, having performed internationally with VocalEssence (including multiple appearances on Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion), Minnesota Chorale, and Dale Warland Singers. He has also directed major theatrical productions such as Oliver!, Into the Woods, and Once upon a Mattress, demonstrating exceptional integration of his artistic and scholarly expertise.

Regarding academic mentorship and research funding, the available information does not specify current graduate students, externally funded research grants, or formal laboratory affiliations.