Ellenor M. Shoemaker

Ellenor M. Shoemaker serves as Associate Professor of Instruction in the Department of French at the University of Texas at Austin's College of Liberal Arts and directs the Lyon Summer Program.

Education:

• PhD, University of Texas at Austin

Her research centers on psycholinguistics with specific expertise in speech segmentation, spoken word recognition, and second language phonology acquisition, particularly for English and French learners. This work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical language pedagogy, examining how learners process spoken language and develop phonological competence across linguistic boundaries.

She teaches comprehensive French curriculum from beginning (FR 601C) through advanced levels (FR 320E/322E), specializing in linguistics courses including Practical Phonetics (FR 324L) and Introduction to French Linguistics (FR 364L), alongside cultural studies like "Americans in Paris" (cross-listed as EUS 347/AMS 341C/F C 341P). Her courses frequently employ hybrid/blended formats with synchronous online components.

As Director of the Lyon Summer Program, she oversees immersive study abroad experiences in France, integrating cultural engagement with advanced language development for students.