Olivier Crepelliere

Olivier Crépellière is a Lecturer in the Department of French Studies and Modern Languages at The American University of Paris (AUP), where he has worked since 2015. He holds a Master's degree in Didactics of French and Languages with Training Engineering from Sorbonne Nouvelle University (Paris 3) and a Master's in Teaching French as a Foreign Language from Paul Valéry University (Montpellier III). His academic work focuses on innovative language teaching methodologies that integrate arts and culture to transcend instrumental approaches, emphasizing appropriation over mere acquisition.

• Educational Background:
  • Master's in Didactics of French and Languages (Sorbonne Nouvelle, 2009)
  • Master's in Teaching French as a Foreign Language (Paul Valéry, 2007)
  • Double Bachelor's in Cinema and Modern French Literature (Paul Valéry, 2005)
• Courses Taught:
  • French and Culture I-V
  • French Academic Writing
  • French Press and Current Affairs
  • Corrective Phonetics
  • TCF/DELF/DALF Preparation

Crépellière's expertise extends to official French language certification as a DELF/DALF examiner and curriculum designer aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). He has taught at institutions including the University of Chicago (Paris Center), École Normale Supérieure, École Polytechnique, and Sciences Po.