Sarah-Kay Hurst

Sarah-Kay Hurst is a Teaching Associate Professor of French at The George Washington University (GWU), specializing in applied linguistics, pedagogy, and experiential learning. She has authored a textbook for Fr1004 (Intermediate French II) and designed Fr3010W (Advanced French Language, Structure, and Composition), focusing on enhancing students' writing skills through linguistic analysis. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes authentic language application and community engagement.

Education: Holds a Ph.D. in French Linguistics, with research interests in lexicology and pedagogy.

Grants & Awards:

• Recipient of the university-wide Morton A. Bender Excellence in Teaching Award (2021).
• Secured grants from the Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service, and the French Embassy/Albertine Foundation to support community-engaged scholarship initiatives.

Teaching & Supervision: Taught courses including Fr3010W, Fr2006, Fr2005, Fr1004, and Fr1003. Supervised students in CCAS 3001 (Undergraduate Research) and CCAS 2154 (Elective Internship).

Professional Background: Prior to GWU, she taught in the English department at the University of Strasbourg, France.