Peter Eubanks

Dr. Peter Eubanks is a Professor of French at James Madison University (JMU), housed within the School of World Languages and Cultures. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in French literature from Princeton University, alongside a B.A. in Medieval Studies/French from the University of Virginia (with high distinction). His research focuses on French Renaissance poetry and examines Franco-American cultural dynamics, particularly the historical roots of American Francophobia.

Education:

• Ph.D. in French Literature, Princeton University
• M.A. in French Literature, Princeton University
• B.A. in Medieval Studies/French, University of Virginia (with high distinction)

Research Interests:
Dr. Eubanks specializes in 16th-century French poetry and its socio-cultural contexts. His work bridges literary analysis with cross-cultural studies, addressing how historical narratives of cultural misunderstanding have shaped modern perceptions between France and the United States. His scholarship often critiques the persistence of Francophobic stereotypes in American intellectual discourse.