Evelyne M. Bornier

Evelyne M. Bornier serves as an Endowed Alumni Professor of French within the Department of World Languages, Literatures & Cultures at Auburn University's College of Liberal Arts. She maintains an active teaching schedule offering courses ranging from elementary French to specialized topics in French literature, cinema, business French, and Louisiana French-speaking literature.

Dr. Bornier holds a PhD from Louisiana State University and an Advanced Studies Diploma from the University of Franche-Comté in Besançon, France. Her academic background bridges American and French institutions, providing her with a unique perspective on Francophone cultures across continents.

Bornier's research spans multiple dimensions of Francophone literature and civilization, with particular expertise in 19th-21st Century French & Francophone Literature across the Maghreb, Middle East, and Caribbean regions. She has made significant contributions to Louisiana French literature studies, comparative literature, French film studies, and translation studies. Her work often intersects with business French applications and service-learning pedagogies, demonstrating her commitment to practical language education.

Her publications reveal a deep engagement with postcolonial literature, particularly focusing on Caribbean writers like Suzanne Césaire and examining identity formation across North African contexts. Recent work shows a strong trajectory in documenting Louisiana's French-language literary tradition and analyzing contemporary Maghrebi writers through gender and postcolonial lenses.

• Order of Francophones of America
• 2022 Faculty Award from Auburn University

Dr. Bornier has established herself as a leading scholar in Francophone studies through her extensive publications, including monographs, edited collections, and numerous book chapters. She teaches across the French curriculum from introductory language courses to advanced literature and translation studies, demonstrating her commitment to both undergraduate and graduate education. Her research on Louisiana French literature represents a significant contribution to preserving and analyzing this unique cultural heritage.