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Dr. André Luke Pettman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of French & Italian at the University of Arizona, part of the College of Humanities. He holds a Ph.D. in French from Columbia University (2024), alongside an M.A. (2017) and B.A. (2016) from the University of Arizona. His research focuses on contemporary French and Francophone literature, critical theory, politics, film studies, and translation. His current book project analyzes 21st-century French literature as a site of radical political imagination, examining works by authors like Yannick Haenel and Virginie Despentes.
Education:
- Ph.D. in French, Columbia University, 2024
- M.A. in French, University of Arizona, 2017
- B.A. in French and Psychology, University of Arizona, 2016
Research interests emphasize radical Leftist politics in literature, alternative communal life, and critiques of state structures. His translation work includes co-translating Assia Djebar’s inaugural speech at l’Académie Française and contributions to Hip Hop en français. His articles explore themes like postmodern narrative techniques, cultural identity, and political aesthetics in Francophone contexts.
Teaching responsibilities include courses on pronunciation, grammar, and literature in cultural contexts. He actively contributes to scholarly publications and interdisciplinary projects bridging literature and social sciences.
