Florentina Rodrigo Paredes

Florentina Rodrigo Paredes is a Full Professor-Researcher at the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences, Catholic University of Lille. Her work focuses on the contemporary history of Spain, particularly the family unit under Francoism and the role of Spanish women in international press.

Education:

• Doctorate in Contemporary Spanish Civilization (2007-2011), University of Nice-Sophia-Antipolis and University of Cádiz. Thesis: Legal norms and familiar structures in Franco's Spain (1938-1970).

Research Interests:

• Contemporary history of Spain
• Family structures under Francoist legal norms
• Women's roles in Spanish society through international press analysis
• Democratic Transition studies

Publications highlight Francoist-era gender dynamics, legal frameworks, and socio-economic transformations, with keywords spanning history, gender studies, and political analysis.

Administrative Roles:

• Director of the Spanish Language and Culture (LCE) program since 2006
• Coordinator of double-degree programs with Hispanic countries since 2004
• Head of International Relations with Hispanic countries at Catholic University of Lille since 1999

Academic Leadership: Involved in conference organization, curriculum design (e.g., Summer School with Comillas University), and internship evaluations. She also manages audiovisual projects (MediaLab) and pedagogical frameworks with Artois University.