Myriam D. Coco

Myriam D. Coco is an Associate Professor of French Didactics at the Department of Foreign Languages, University of Bergen. She specializes in foreign language education, particularly focusing on French, Spanish, and Creole (Martinique) didactics. Her research explores representations and beliefs in language learning, digital culture integration in education, and Caribbean language education's sociocultural dimensions. She leads the research group 'The Caribbean: Identities and Conflicts' and contributes to 'Digital Culture Teaching' and 'Conditions and Strategies for Developing Language Competences' groups.

Her teaching spans French and Spanish didactics, digital culture modules (e.g., electronic literature and ICT in learning), and teacher training programs like Fransk621/622. She has coordinated projects such as NORPART NORCAM Exchange (2019-2023) and DISPRA (ongoing), focusing on discourse and practices in foreign language education. Her work bridges traditional didactics with modern digital tools, emphasizing ethical and methodological rigor in qualitative research.

Key research areas include Creole language teaching in Martinique, the role of digital games in language acquisition, and virtual environments for teacher training. She has presented at international conferences in Europe and the Caribbean, showcasing her interdisciplinary approach to language education innovation.