Dr. Christina Brassard

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Christina Brassard is an Assistant Professor in the Department of French at Dalhousie University. Her academic focus is on Quebec literature, culture, and gender studies, specifically analyzing women's writing and indigenous literature within the context of Quebec's cultural landscape. She has a strong background in French language acquisition and cultural studies, which informs her research and teaching methodology. Brassard has co-edited special issues such as 'Interrogating the Figures of the Criminal in Francophonie,' showcasing her engagement with contemporary literary discourse. Her work includes a forthcoming monograph that critiques heterosexual relationships in feminist literature and several publications examining sexual practices and gender representations in Quebecois literature. She holds a Ph.D. in French Studies from the University of Toronto, a Master’s from Simon Fraser University, and a Bachelor’s degree from Université du Québec à Chicoutimi.

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