Elizabeth Capdevielle

Elizabeth Capdevielle is an Associate Teaching Professor in the University Writing Program at the University of Notre Dame’s College of Arts and Letters. Her work bridges medieval literary studies and contemporary writing pedagogy, focusing on rhetoric, ethics, and the intersections of literature with public discourse. She holds a B.A. in English from Saint Louis University, an M.A. in Liberal Arts from St. John’s College, an M.A. in English Literary Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a Ph.D. from the same institution.

Her research explores representations of intercession and mediation in medieval religious and secular texts, particularly in Chaucer and Troilus and Criseyde. In teaching, she emphasizes critical engagement with public rhetoric through case studies in media, politics, and religion. Recent scholarly presentations include analyses of audience responsibility in Chaucer and ethical dimensions of undergraduate writing practices.

Capdevielle’s interdisciplinary approach integrates medieval literary analysis with modern pedagogical strategies, fostering students' ability to navigate complex rhetorical landscapes. Her work highlights how ethical frameworks from medieval texts inform contemporary communication challenges.