Shannon McHale

Shannon McHale is an Instructor in the Department of French at Arizona State University's School of International Letters and Cultures. She teaches courses such as Elementary French, Intermediate French, and French for Reading Knowledge. Her research focuses on French medieval literature, with a thesis on the legitimacy of the Valois Dynasty under King Charles V of France. McHale holds a B.A. (2009) and M.A. (2013) in French and French Literature from ASU. She has eight years of teaching experience at both high school and university levels and has lived and worked in Francophone Europe.

Education:

• M.A. French Literature, Arizona State University, 2013
• B.A. French, Arizona State University, 2009

Research Interests: McHale’s work centers on medieval French literature, particularly historical narratives related to the Valois Dynasty. Her expertise intersects literary analysis with historical contextualization, emphasizing the cultural and political dimensions of medieval texts.

Teaching: She frequently teaches introductory French language courses, including FRE 101 (Elementary French I), FRE 102 (Elementary French II), and FRE 201/202 (Intermediate French). Her courses aim to develop language proficiency alongside cultural literacy.

Labs/Teams: None explicitly mentioned in the provided materials.