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Charlotte Mackay is a Lecturer in the Department of European Languages at Monash University, specializing in French and Francophone Studies. She holds a jointly awarded PhD from the University of Melbourne and Sorbonne Université (Paris IV), completed in 2021. Her academic work focuses on Sub-Saharan Francophone literature, postcolonial and decolonial theory, gender, trauma, memory, ecocriticism, and the Black Atlantic.
- PhD in French and Comparative Literature, University of Melbourne and Sorbonne Université (2021)
Her research explores the literary expressions of diasporic consciousness, particularly in the works of women writers from West and Central Africa such as Léonora Miano and Fatou Diome. She is deeply committed to diversifying and decolonizing the study of European languages and cultures. Her first monograph, Atlantic Bound: Writing Afro-Atlantic Diasporic Consciousness in the Works of Léonora Miano and Fatou Diome (2025), is a major contribution to Black European and Francophone studies. Her recent publications reflect a consistent engagement with themes of hybrid identity, cultural trauma, and feminist decolonial critique.
The body of her recent outputs—including articles, book reviews, creative contributions, and editorial work—demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary orientation, bridging literary analysis with postcolonial theory, gender studies, and public humanities. Her work frequently intersects with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in advancing inclusive education and reducing inequalities.
Her scientific awards include:
- Peter Lang Emerging Scholars Competition in Black European Studies (2021)
- Liverpool University Press’ 2022 Award for Outstanding Journal Reviewers
- Winner of the Australian Society for French Studies School Liaison and Community Outreach Fund (2022, 2023)
- Funding for the 'Decolonising and Indigenising European Languages at Monash University' initiative (2024)
Charlotte Mackay actively supervises PhD students and leads the European Languages Decolonial Working Group at Monash. She has secured research funding and is involved in numerous academic and public outreach activities, including organizing seminars, serving as Associate Editor for the Australian Journal of French Studies, and contributing expert commentary to media outlets. Her work emphasizes mentorship, community engagement, and transformative pedagogy.
She leads the 'Decolonising and Indigenising European Languages at Monash University' project, a collaborative initiative aimed at reimagining curricula, supporting educators, and centering marginalized voices in language education. This project involves multiple co-investigators and reflects a strong institutional and interdisciplinary commitment to equity in the humanities.
