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Catherine Franc

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After a Licence (BA) in English and American Studies from the Université de Nancy II (France), a Maîtrise and DEA in the same subject specialising in medieval studies, I obtained a PhD in Medieval Studies at the University of Manchester in 2003.
I have been teaching in the French studies at the University of Manchester since 1994 and I am the convenor for the second year and final year French language modules. I co-convene the Introduction to professional translation module and teach on the Introduction to interpreting module.
I was the EDI representative for MLC (SALC) from 2022-2025.
 
I hold a diploma in Interpreting (DPSI) from the Institute of Linguists, for which I was an examiner. I was nominated an EBL fellow by CEEBL (Centre for Excellence in Enquiry Based Learning, University of Manchester) in 2009-10 to promote and support Enquiry Based Learning across the HE curriculum.
I was the Residence abroad tutor for French from 2014-1017.
I was external examiner for the University of Heriot Watt (French language, translation and interpreting) and the University Sheffield Hallam Business School.
In 2018, I obtained a PG Certificate in Higher Education (the University of Manchester), a Higher Education Fellowship (HEA) and in 2021, the Diplôme de français professionnel examiner certification (medical specialism) for the Chambre de Commerce et de l’Industrie Paris-Ile de France.

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I have lead between 2022 and 2025, workshops on inclusive language, decolonising the French language curriculum, and allyship.

I co-organise the Language Teaching Forum, in which fellow language practitioners can present best practive and their research.

I am a member of the FLEUR network.

 

Research interests

 Enquiry Based Learning

Inclusive teaching

Decolonising the French language curriculum

Foreign language anxiety

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  2. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities

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