Marie-Noëlle Cocton

Marie-Noëlle Cocton is a lecturer in Language and Culture Teaching at the University of Angers (UCO), affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities. She holds a PhD in Language and Culture Teaching from the University of Nantes (2007). Her academic roles include co-head of the FLE Master program since 2021, co-teaching manager of the DU “FLE teaching tools and practices,” and former co-director of the FLE Master (2012–2016). She has been a core faculty member at the International Center for French Studies (CIDEF) since 1998. Her research focuses on French as a Foreign Language (FLE), emphasizing theatrical improvisation, creativity in pedagogy, and spontaneous learning. Key themes include contextualized improvisation, boredom in education, and the role of mediation in language teaching. She has authored textbooks like the Imagine and L'atelier series, targeting A1–B2 proficiency levels. Dr. Cocton is actively involved in organizing international conferences (e.g., GAMES 2023) and has contributed over 18 peer-reviewed publications. Her work bridges theoretical research and practical classroom innovation, advocating for student-centered approaches and creative methodologies. She has also coordinated the 19 minutes chrono research dissemination series since 2015, promoting academic outreach to non-specialist audiences. Notable contributions include exploring theatrical expression in FLE, evaluating innovative teaching practices, and analyzing the role of digital mediation in education. Her publications span journals like Voix Plurielles and Revues Internationales de Pédagogie, reflecting her commitment to advancing FLE pedagogy through creativity and intercultural dialogue.