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Brenna Heitzman is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Romance Studies at Tufts University's School of Arts and Sciences. She specializes in French literature and pedagogy, with particular focus on 17th-19th century texts, gender studies, and the works of Sophie Cottin. Her teaching emphasizes innovative uses of technology in language education and writing instruction.
- PhD in French Literature (Duke University, 2013)
- MA in French Literature (Duke University, 2007)
- MA in French Languages (Syracuse University, 2005)
- BA in French Literature (Hamilton College, 2002)
Her research explores sentimentalism, gender roles in French literature, and the intersection of duty and desire in narrative structures. She has contributed significantly to the Cambridge Guide to Eighteenth-Century Novel through analyses of Madame Cottin's works. Heitzman actively participates in institutional governance, serving on committees such as the Faculty Work/Life Committee and the Task Force on Non-Binary Language in Florida Classrooms.
Her teaching portfolio includes advanced French language courses, literature seminars, and interdisciplinary topics like 'Hystérie/Her Story' and 'Truth and Lies.' She has also led workshops on ACTFL assessment methods and Canvas integration in language education.
