Marie Berg

Marie Berg is an Instructional Professor in French at the University of Chicago, affiliated with the Department of Romance Languages & Literatures. She joined the university in 2007 and specializes in teaching French language and culture at all levels. Her courses emphasize language proficiency, cultural immersion, and pedagogical innovation, with a focus on second- and third-year curricula. Berg holds a Licence de Lettres Modernes (BA in Modern Literature) and a Maîtrise de FLE (Master in French as a Foreign Language).

Her research interests include French language education, pedagogical approaches to language acquisition, and the development of instructional materials. She has co-authored C'est ce qu'on dit 2: deuxième année de français (2019), a textbook for intermediate French learners. Berg teaches a range of courses, including introductory language classes, intensive French programs, and courses on writing and oral expression in French.

Berg’s teaching spans over twenty years, with extensive experience in both classroom and online instruction. Her courses often integrate contemporary Francophone cultural themes and practical language application. She is committed to creating stimulating learning environments that bridge language proficiency and cultural understanding.