Jeffrey Burkholder

Jeffrey Burkholder is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Santa Clara University. He specializes in French literature and philosophy, with research focusing on aesthetics, romanticism, ecology, and language pedagogy. His work emphasizes SCU's core values of social justice and holistic education. He joined SCU in 2019.

• Education: BA from UC Berkeley; MA and PhD from University of Paris III (La Sorbonne-Nouvelle).

His research explores intersections between literary theory and environmental thought, as seen in his 2023 book Poétique de la nature. He also investigates communication theories in language education. His courses include advanced French language, cultural analysis, and interdisciplinary topics like technology's role in society and social justice in France.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed. Teaching highlights include courses such as French Perspectives on Social Justice and Technology, Science and Society.