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Robert Viau is a Professor of French Literature at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) in Fredericton, specializing in Acadian, Quebec, and Western Canadian Francophone literature. He founded the Atlantic Association of Acadian and Quebec Literature Professors (APLAQA) and created UNB's France Travel Study Program to immerse students in French cultural and literary heritage. His research focuses on historical memory, regional identity, and transnational literary networks.
**Education**: PhD (not explicitly stated, but implied through academic rank)
**Research Interests**: Viau's work examines Acadian literature's engagement with historical trauma (e.g., the Deportation), Quebec's literary relationships with Europe, and the evolution of Francophone literature across North America. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches linking literature to history, art, and cultural geography.
**Awards**: He has received prestigious honors including France's Ordre des Palmes Académiques (2016), the Prix Marguerite-Maillet (2015), and UNB's Merit Award (1993). His scholarship often bridges academic rigor with public engagement, as seen in his travel programs and media contributions.
**Grants/Advising**: Though specific grants aren't listed, his extensive publication record suggests sustained research funding. No advisees are named, but his mentorship is implied through academic leadership roles.
**Labs/Teams**: Leads the France Travel Study Program and collaborates with APLAQA on literary initiatives.
