Dr. Jacques Pierre

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jacques Pierre, born in Cap-Haïtien, Haiti, is a Lecturing Fellow in the Department of Romance Studies at Duke University, specializing in French and Haitian Creole languages and culture. He studied Haitian Creole and French Applied Linguistics at the State University of Haiti and has served in various roles within the academic community, including being the co-director of the Haiti Lab and a core affiliated faculty member at the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. His diverse teaching experience involves coordinating the DukeEngage Miami program, focusing on the intersection of linguistics and cultural studies. His scholarly work reflects a commitment to understanding and promoting Haitian Creole, French, and the cultural narratives surrounding them. His contributions to academia include publications on language use, culture, and education, highlighting the importance of recognizing and celebrating linguistic diversity.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturing Fellow

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Lecturing Fellow in the Department of Romance Studies, focusing on French and Haitian Creole.

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
Application Checklist
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  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($95)
  • Video Introduction
Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)