Nadia Louar

Nadia Louar is a Professor of French and Francophone Studies and Department Co-Chair in the Department of Global Languages & Cultures at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Her contact information includes email louarn@uwosh.edu, phone (920) 424-0219, and office Clow F322. She has also taught courses at the University of California, Berkeley.

Her research and teaching expertise focuses on French and Francophone Studies, with specialization in French literature spanning the 18th century to contemporary works, cultural analysis of French-speaking societies, and civilization studies. Key areas include:

• Historical evolution of French literature (18th-21st centuries)
• Postcolonial Francophone literary traditions
• Cultural representation in French arts
• Sociopolitical dimensions of French-speaking communities
• Comparative civilization studies
• Gender studies in Francophone contexts

She teaches core curriculum including French Speaking Societies and Cultures, French Literature of the 18th and 19th Centuries, French and Francophone Literature of the 20th Century to the Present, French Civilization, and La Civilisation française à travers les arts.