Dr. Felisa Reynolds

Associate Professor

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Biography

Felisa Vergara Reynolds is an Associate Professor in the Department of French & Italian at the University of Illinois. Her research focuses on 20th and 21st-century literature within the context of the French-speaking world, with a special concentration on French colonialism and post-colonialism. Her notable work, 'Cannibal: Rewriting Francophone Literature Post-Colonial Genre (1969-1995)', examines how Francophone authors from former colonies engage in textual revisions that challenge colonial narratives. She analyzes four significant texts representing this literary cannibalism. Reynolds's scholarship situates these works within Francophone studies, emphasizing post-colonial critique as a collective form of protest against the lingering effects of colonization. Felisa’s work has received recognition for shedding light on the innovative approaches of Francophone authors as they navigate issues of identity and representation.

Research Interests

Courses

FR 156 Exploring Paris FR 319 Francophone Worlds-Survey FR 479 Studies in Francophonie-Advanced FR 576 Graduate Seminar-Maryse Condé FR 576 Graduate Seminar-Colonization Film

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
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Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.