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Pauline Goul is an Assistant Professor of French Literature at the University of Chicago, specializing in early modern French literature and environmental criticism. She focuses on how early modern texts engage with issues of sustainability and the representation of the environment in literature. Her research interests include the interplay between literature and societal concepts, particularly how literature shapes and challenges our understanding of the environment. Goul’s teaching experience spans various institutions, including George Washington University and Vassar College, where she has conducted courses on topics such as race, gender, and the cultural implications of the French Revolution. Goul's forthcoming book, 'Ecologies of Waste: Literature and Sustainability in Renaissance France,' examines the environmental narratives presented by French authors in the context of colonialism and the New World. She is also co-editor of 'Early Modern Écologies' and is developing projects on ecofeminism and the role of women in ecological discourse during the Renaissance. Her academic contributions are marked by innovative teaching practices that empower students to engage actively with their learning.
Department of Philosophy