Dr. Bonnie Thomas

Associate Professor

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Biography

Bonnie completed her PhD in French Studies and History at the University of Western Australia, focusing on gender identity in contemporary French Caribbean literature. She currently teaches French language and Francophone literature from the 20th to 21st centuries. Bonnie has experience teaching English as a foreign language and has held various roles, including Acting Chair of Modern European Languages and Vice President of Women in French Australia. She is a member of the Editorial Advisory Board for Francophone Postcolonial Studies and serves as Assistant Editor for 'The French Review'. Bonnie has received multiple teaching awards including commendations from UWA's School of Humanities and the Higher Education Academy. She actively conducts research in Francophone Caribbean literature, gender studies, and the interplay of history and memory in literature.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Teaching French language and Francophone literature. Researching gender identity in contemporary French Caribbean literature.

Awards

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School of Humanities Teaching Award

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Senior Fellowship, Higher Education Academy

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UWA Faculty of Arts, Business, Law Education Excellence Teaching Award

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UWA Excellence Teaching Award

Courses

Beginners French 1 & 2 (FREN1401/1402) Literary France (FREN2001) Francophone Caribbean Literature (FREN3814)

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.