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Claire Cuminatto is Associate Professor of French Language at the School of Media, Language and Communication Studies, University of East Anglia (UEA). She is also the Director of the University Language Programme and a member of the Language and Communication Studies research group. Her teaching spans core French language modules for honours students and beginner courses for interdisciplinary learners.
Academic Background:
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), 2024
- Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Practice, University of East Anglia, 2012–2014
- Diplôme universitaire in FLE (Teaching French as a Foreign Language), Stendhal University / CNED, Grenoble, 2010/2011
- Certificat d'aptitude aux fonctions d'enseignant du second degré, French Institute for the Training of Teachers, 2009/2010
- Master of Arts in English Literature, History, Translation and Linguistics, Jean Moulin University, Lyon, 2008–2010
- Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, History, Translation and Linguistics, Jean Moulin University, Lyon, 2004–2007
Claire's research and teaching interests center on second language acquisition, the integration of employability in higher education, and how language learning can bridge academic and professional worlds. She advocates for collaborative learning and group-based pedagogical approaches. Her scholarly work emphasizes embedding professional skills into language curricula, particularly in translator and interpreter education.
Her sole listed publication from 2017 explores how employability can be institutionalized as a core principle in training programs for translators and interpreters, reflecting her sustained commitment to preparing students for real-world applications of their linguistic skills.
Scientific Awards:
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), 2024
Claire has held significant administrative roles, including Associate Dean for Employability in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities until summer 2024 and Placement Director for the same faculty. She previously served as her School's Employability Director and initiated the Professional Practice scheme, which enables students to produce work for external organisations. She currently leads the University Language Programme, offering daytime and evening language courses across UEA.
Labs and Teams: Claire is a member of the Language and Communication Studies research network at UEA, contributing to interdisciplinary research in language pedagogy and communication.
