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Pierre Lyraud is an Assistant Professor in the Department of French Literature at the University of Montreal. He is a former student of the École Normale Supérieure and holds a doctorate in French literature. His research focuses on the intersections of literature, philosophy, and spirituality in 17th-century France, particularly the works of Pascal. In 2022, he published a revised version of his doctoral thesis titled 'Figures de la finitude chez Pascal. La fin et le passage'. He is involved in ongoing research projects, including the study of citation practices in Early Modern France and the exploration of hope and literature from the 16th to 18th centuries. Lyraud has collaborated on various scholarly events and been part of editorial committees for academic journals. His teaching includes supervising Master’s theses and contributing to the academic formation of students in French literature.
Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.