Chantal Louchet

Chantal Louchet is a Visiting Assistant Professor of French language and researcher at the Research Centre for Communication and Culture (CECC) at Universidade Católica Portuguesa. She has been actively involved in French language education since 2014 and has collaborated with the University of Montpellier on pedagogical projects since 2017.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD in Comparative Literature from Université de Bourgogne (2006)
• Master's degree in Applied Languages and Translation from University of Évora (2013)
• Diplôme d'Études Approfondies in Comparative Literature from Université de Bourgogne (1999)
• Maîtrise-ès-Lettres from Université de Bourgogne (1997)
• Licence-ès-Lettres in Modern Literature from Université Paris-Nanterre (1993)

Dr. Louchet's research spans multiple interconnected fields at the intersection of language, culture, and education. Her primary focus is on translation studies, particularly examining culinary translation, advertising translation, and comic book translation across cultural contexts. She has conducted significant work on French language pedagogy, developing innovative approaches to authentic communication in language classrooms through Franco-Portuguese collaborations. Her literary scholarship explores comparative literature with emphasis on French, Portuguese, and African authors including Victor Hugo, Molière, and Sembène Ousmane. A growing thread in her recent work addresses migration and language, specifically how translation services facilitate migrant integration in France.

Her publication record shows a clear evolution from literary analysis toward increasingly applied research with practical implications for language education and cross-cultural communication. Early work focused on literary portraiture in 19th century French novels, while more recent publications address contemporary issues like pandemic narratives, migrant integration through language services, and digital tools for language learning.

Professional recognition includes:

• DELF and DALF examiner/corrector qualification from CIEP (now France Education International)

Dr. Louchet serves as a member of the permanent lecture committee for the journal Synergies - Portugal, published by Le Gerflint, demonstrating her standing in the field of language education research. Her collaborative work with the University of Montpellier since 2017 indicates ongoing institutional support for her pedagogical innovations. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the available materials, her consistent publication record across multiple languages (French, Portuguese, English) suggests successful funding for her international research collaborations.

As a researcher at CECC, she contributes to this interdisciplinary center focused on communication and culture, which provides a scholarly home for her diverse research interests spanning language education, translation studies, and comparative literature. Her work bridges theoretical scholarship with practical applications in language classrooms and migration services.