Michele H. Jones

Michele H. Jones has been a faculty member at St. John's University since 1989, currently serving as Director of the Global Language and Culture Center. She previously held roles as an adjunct professor in the French Program (1989-2000) and director of the language laboratory (2000-2010).

• M.A., English (University of Nantes, 1966)
• C.A.P.E.S. Teaching Certification (Paris, 1967)
• Ph.D., French (CUNY Graduate Center, 1972)
• German Proficiency Certificate (Goethe Institute, 1993)
• Translation Certificate (NYU, 2002)

Her research focuses on translation studies, particularly human vs. machine translation, and French Caribbean literature, examining cultural identity in postcolonial contexts. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes contextual language acquisition through practical scenarios like real-life conversations, cultural immersion, and grammar instruction via visual aids.

Her publications include pedagogical tools for French grammar and translation, alongside critical studies of 19th-century French theater. She developed a French pronunciation guide with accompanying audio resources.