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Kanate Dahouda is a Professor in the Department of French, Francophone, and Italian Studies at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where he has been a faculty member since 2001. He holds a Ph.D. from Université Laval and advanced degrees from Université Nationale de Côte d'Ivoire. His academic appointments and scholarly work are deeply rooted in Francophone literary and cultural studies.
- Ph.D., Université Laval
- M.A. and post-masters, Université Nationale de Côte d'Ivoire
- B.A., Université Nationale de Côte d'Ivoire
His research centers on contemporary Francophone literatures, with a focus on identity, exile, the memory of violence, and subversive writing in fiction from Quebec, the French Caribbean, and Africa. He explores the intersections of history, poetics, and ideology in postcolonial contexts, particularly in Haitian and North African literature. His scholarship reflects a comparative approach across Francophone regions, emphasizing cultural memory and ideological critique.
The body of his publications indicates a sustained engagement with major Francophone journals and reference works such as Presence francophone, International Journal of Canadian Studies, and the Dictionnaire des Oeuvres Litteraires du Quebec. These contributions span literary criticism, book reviews, and comparative analyses, highlighting themes of cultural identity, diaspora, and resistance in Francophone narratives.
- American Association of University Professors
- African Literature Association
- New York African Studies Association
- The International Council of Francophone Studies
Professor Dahouda teaches a broad range of courses in French language and Francophone literatures and cultures, including specialized seminars on Caribbean identities, African politics, and memory in exile. He contributes to interdisciplinary programs and engages students through both language instruction and critical cultural analysis. His teaching philosophy integrates literary scholarship with sociopolitical contexts, fostering deep understanding of Francophone global voices.
He is affiliated with several academic organizations that reflect his research in African, Caribbean, and Francophone studies, underscoring his active participation in international scholarly networks.
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