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Robert Schwartzwald has been teaching at the Université de Montréal since January 2005. He specializes in French and Francophone Studies and previously served as a professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he chaired the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. He has an extensive background in Comparative Literature, holding a Master's degree from the University of Toronto and a PhD from Université Laval. Schwartzwald's research interests lie at the intersection of literature, national modernity, and identity, focusing on the discourses of nationalism and sexuality, particularly homosexuality within national contexts. His teaching includes graduate seminars on contemporary gay and lesbian literature and courses on Quebec culture and French film. Schwartzwald has contributed significantly to the field of gay studies in Quebec, publishing pioneering works and engaging in interdisciplinary research that connects literature with cultural studies. He has also organized conferences and served as editor for academic journals, further solidifying his role within the scholarly community.
University of Montreal • Montreal, Canada
Teaching and researching in the fields of French and Francophone Studies.
University of Massachusetts Amherst • Amherst, Massachusetts, USA
Served as Chair of the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.
Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.