Theresa A Antes

Theresa A Antes is an Associate Professor in French and Linguistics at the University of Florida, serving as Undergraduate Coordinator for French & Francophone Studies. She holds a PhD in French Linguistics from Cornell University (1993), with a focus on Second Language Acquisition. Her research emphasizes vocabulary acquisition, technology in language teaching, and pedagogical approaches to French syntax and grammar.

Education: PhD in French Linguistics (Cornell University, 1993), MA in French Linguistics (Cornell, 1992), MA in French Language & Literature (University of Kentucky, 1989), and BA in French (Millersville University, 1986).

Research interests include second language acquisition, French linguistics, and pedagogy, with recent work focusing on vocabulary instruction strategies and the role of technology. Notable contributions include studies on Parisian French lexical variation, verb acquisition, and binomial expressions in L2 classrooms.

Teaching includes courses like French Grammar & Composition, Language Teaching Methodology, and Semiotics. She has directed 3 MA theses and served on numerous thesis committees. Active in professional service, she chairs CLAS Faculty Council and serves on University Senate, while reviewing for journals like French Review and TESL-EJ.

Grants: Secured $10,718 from the Humanities Scholarship Enhancement Fund for research on vocabulary’s role in textual interpretation. Recent presentations include AAAL and ACTFL conferences on topics like cognate instruction and authentic materials in language learning.

Professional affiliations include AATF, ACTFL, and TESOL. She has advised AP French Language and Culture curricula and led workshops on modern language pedagogy.