Emily Capdeville

Emily Capdeville serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Loyola University New Orleans, where she teaches creative writing and leads international study programs across France, Ireland, and Sicily.

Her academic credentials include:

• M.F.A. in Creative Writing (Fiction specialty) from the University of New Orleans
• M.A. in International Studies from the University of Oregon

Dr. Capdeville's scholarly focus centers on Creative Writing and Fiction, with specialized research in African Literature—particularly Bambara-language narratives from Mali. Her fieldwork in Bamako examining postcolonial literary traditions informs her cross-cultural pedagogy, while her international study programs integrate European literary landscapes into experiential learning. This interdisciplinary approach bridges creative practice with anthropological inquiry into global storytelling traditions.

Her distinguished recognition includes:

• William-Faulkner Wisdom prize for Novel-in-Progress

Though her fiction appears in publications like the Crab Orchard Review, no details regarding graduate student supervision, research grants, or laboratory affiliations are documented in available sources. Her professional activities emphasize creative production and international educational exchange rather than conventional academic research infrastructure.