Julie Assouly

Julie Assouly is an Associate Professor of American Studies at Université d'Artois. She holds a HDR (2023) and PhD (2010) in English language studies from Université Paul Valéry and Université Toulouse-Jean Jaurès, respectively. Her research focuses on US cinema, media representation of the working class, and intermediality in American culture. Current projects include studies on Philadelphia’s working-class portrayal in visual arts and historical revisionism in film.

Education:

• 2023: HDR, Université Paul Valéry, Montpellier
• 2010: PhD, Université Toulouse-Jean Jaurès

Research interests span US film studies, TV series, and the intersection of US politics/history with media (20th-21st centuries). Her work examines social history in popular culture, including labor movements and media narratives. Recent publications include analyses of Wes Anderson’s transatlantic cinema and women’s roles in film/TV.

Administrative roles: Co-director of the research team Praxis and Aesthetics of the Arts (Université d'Artois) and member of the Academic Council.