Jodie Barker

Jodie Barker is a Teaching Professor of French and French Section Head in the Department of World Languages and Literatures at the University of Nevada, Reno. She holds a Ph.D. in French with a certificate in women’s and gender studies from Rutgers University, an M.A. in romance languages and literatures from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and a B.A. in French and women’s studies from Wayne State University. She also earned a certificate in French-language pedagogy (FLE) from L’Université Lumière Lyon 2.

Her research focuses on translation, avant-garde art, movement in poetry and theatre, continental philosophy, and innovative teaching methods. She is currently translating the works of Léon-Gontran Damas and teaches courses in French language, literature, business French, and creative pedagogy.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided information. Her professional contributions emphasize pedagogical innovation and interdisciplinary scholarship in French studies.