Dr. Melanie Jolivet Balon

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Biography

Melanie Jolivet-Balon is a Teaching Fellow at the University of Warwick in the Faculty of Arts, specializing in French language education. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Studies from Orléans University and completed a Master’s degree in French Foreign Language from Grenoble University. Her dissertation explored the use of games in vocabulary retention. Before joining the University of Warwick, she taught English in France for four years. With over five years of teaching experience at Warwick, Melanie is passionate about languages and enjoys sharing French culture with her students. She teaches several undergraduate modules including French 2, French Beginners Accelerated, French Intermediate Accelerated, and French 6 Films. Outside of academia, she has a keen interest in cinema, music, and literature, which she integrates into her teaching to enrich student learning experiences.

Research Interests

Courses

French 2 French Beginners Accelerated French Intermediate Accelerated French 6 Films

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.