Ryan Augustyniak

Ryan Augustyniak is an Assistant Teaching Professor of French and Francophone Studies at the University of North Carolina Charlotte. He serves as the Francophone Studies Advisor and Coordinator, supporting academic and cultural initiatives in French studies. His research focuses on Francophone cinema, postcolonial discourse, and critical theory, exploring the intersections of cultural identity and historical narratives.

Education:

• Ph.D. in French and Francophone Studies, Florida State University (2022)
• M.A. in French and Francophone Studies, Florida State University (2016)
• B.A. in French Language and Literature, Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville (2014)

Research interests include postcolonial literature and film analysis, with a particular emphasis on critical theory frameworks. He actively engages with contemporary Francophone cultural production and its socio-political contexts.

Professional roles include coordinating Francophone academic programs and advising students. No specific grants or labs are mentioned, though his work contributes to interdisciplinary humanities initiatives.