Franck DELANNOY

Franck DELANNOY is a Lecturer in Germanic Studies at the Faculty of Languages, University of Artois, specializing in German civilization, modern history, and history of ideas. His research focuses on hermeneutics, cultural criticism, and political ideologies, with a particular emphasis on Hans Georg Gadamer's philosophical contributions.

• Doctorate in Germanic Studies (2004, University of Paris IV)
• DEA with honors at Paris IV (1998-2000)
• External German Aggregation (1994, rank 31)

His work explores the intersection of hermeneutics and aesthetics, political romanticism in Norwegian nationalism, and critical analyses of German anti-Americanism. Publications include articles on Gadamer's engagement with philosophical anthropology and his cultural critique during National Socialism.

Recent research trends highlight collaborations on the concept of the common good in Germanophone contexts (1806-1815) and interdisciplinary studies bridging literary analysis and historical philosophy. His 2024 article on Herderism in Norwegian nationalism extends his interest in ideological movements across Europe.

As Director of the German Department, he oversees academic programming and leads doctoral seminars on topics like the common good, while also teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in German civilization and linguistics.