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Christiane Métral is a Senior Lecturer in French Studies at Smith College, specializing in foreign language pedagogy and cross-cultural communication. A dual citizen of France and Switzerland, her teaching integrates intercultural thinking into language and culture courses, including innovative projects like Zooming with the French and Becoming Foreign: Acquiring Global Competence to Study Abroad.
- Master 2 in Sciences du Langage, Stendhal University, Grenoble, France
- Maîtrise universitaire (B.A./M.A. equivalent), University of Geneva, Switzerland
- Certified Oral Proficiency Examiner, American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
Her research focuses on intercultural education, environmental justice, and contemporary French society. She has published on French youth sociology and integrated climate action initiatives into language curricula. Métral's recent work explores archives-based pedagogy to bridge cultural differences across time and space.
Key trends in her publications include transatlantic telecollaboration, mediation strategies in bilingual exchanges, and the use of digital tools to enhance cultural understanding. She has led projects like Cross-Cultural Connections since 2003, emphasizing synchronous and asynchronous communication.
Scientific awards:
- Two grants for global sustainability and climate change research
- Co-director of the Smith Program Abroad in Geneva (2004–05)
Métral has collaborated with institutions like Télécom-ParisTech and American universities, using platforms such as videoconferencing to foster cross-cultural dialogue. Her pedagogical approach combines sociological analysis with practical language immersion.
