Dr. Marie Thérèse Pent

Associate Professor

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Biography

Marie-Thérèse Pent is an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Department of French and Italian at Northwestern University. She holds a Master's degree in French literature from Université de Grenoble and specializes in modern and contemporary French culture and the performing arts. She has been deeply involved in teaching French language courses, including French 201, French 203, and French 303, which cover topics from introductory to advanced conversation skills. Professor Pent's contributions to pedagogy have been recognized with the Arts Sciences Alumni Teaching Award from the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences in the 2012-2013 academic year. Additionally, she has received several honors from the Associated Student Government for her teaching excellence. Beyond her teaching responsibilities, she has contributed to the academic community by organizing the French Ciné-Club during the fall of 2007, showcasing a variety of French films. She is also the editor of Rosa la Rose, a French and Italian literary magazine, further reflecting her commitment to promoting French literary culture.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor of Instruction

— Present

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Teaching courses in French language and culture.

Awards

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Arts Sciences Alumni Teaching Award

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Faculty Honor Roll

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Faculty Honor Roll

Courses

French 201: Introduction to French Studies French 203: Oral Workshop French 303: Advanced Conversation

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.