Henning Fauser

Henning Fauser serves as Lecturer in German and Vice-Dean for International Relations at the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Cultures (FLCE), University of Nantes, where he teaches specialized German language courses and oversees international academic partnerships.

His research centers on 20th-century German history and Franco-German relations, with deep expertise in collective representations and political myths. Key projects examine:

• Perceptions of Germany/Germans in French concentration camp survivor testimonies
• Evolution of 'Franco-German reconciliation' narratives
• Contemporary imaginary of Franco-German relations in both countries
• Media construction of historical memory since 1945

As an educator, Professor Fauser integrates research into courses on German civilization, intercultural communication, and specialized translation. His Vice-Dean role actively cultivates student exchange opportunities with German institutions, directly supporting experiential learning in Franco-German contexts.