Reinier Leushuis

Reinier Leushuis is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics at Florida State University’s College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Romance Languages from Princeton University (2000) and M.A. degrees in French and Italian from Utrecht University (1993).

His research focuses on French and Italian Renaissance literature, emphasizing early modern dialogue, Renaissance treatments of love and marriage, Franco-Italian literary exchanges, Erasmus’ works, and literature’s intersection with spirituality. He serves as book review editor for Erasmus Studies.

Leushuis teaches advanced courses such as Love and Marriage in French Medieval and Renaissance Literature, Montaigne, Pascal, Descartes, and Italian Renaissance Literature, alongside language courses. His recent scholarship explores topics like Marguerite de Navarre’s dialogic works, Castiglione’s Platonic love, and Erasmus’ biblical paraphrases.

No scientific awards are listed, but his academic contributions span editorial roles and interdisciplinary research. He advises students in Romance languages and coordinates the French and Italian programs. The Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics is located at 625 University Way, Tallahassee, FL.