Mélanie Giraud

Mélanie Giraud is a Senior Lecturer of French and Languages and Intercultural Studies at Coastal Carolina University (CCU), where she has been since 2018. She holds a Ph.D. in French Literature from Johns Hopkins University (2009) and has taught at institutions including Goucher College, Loyola University Maryland, and the University of Central Arkansas. Her academic journey includes extensive international experience in France, Finland, Belgium, Hungary, and the U.S.

Education:

• Ph.D. in French Literature, Johns Hopkins University (2009)
• Ancien Pensionnaire, École Normale Supérieure (Paris, 2005)
• M.A. in Francophone Literature, Bryn Mawr College (2002)
• M.A. in Second Language Acquisition, Université de Nantes (1999)
• B.A. in Modern Literature, Université de Nantes (1998)

Research Interests: Dr. Giraud specializes in 19th-21st century French and Francophone literatures, post-colonial studies, worldwide naturalism, and second language acquisition. Her work explores themes like colonial memory, urban landscapes, and interdisciplinary connections between literature and art.

Awards & Fellowships:

• Dean’s Teaching Fellowship (Johns Hopkins, 2008)
• Daniel Coit Gilman & Tuition Fellowships (Johns Hopkins, 2002–2008)
• Gould Fellowship (Bryn Mawr, 2000–2002)
• Student in Residence Fellowship (ENS Paris, 2004–2005)

Academic Service: She has led study abroad programs in France and contributed to non-profit initiatives like Rendez-vous Haïti. Her photography has been featured in academic publications, including Liverpool University Press and Éditions du Seuil.