Dr. Jeanette R. Kraemer

Dr. Jeanette R. KraemerMarquette University

Lalumiere Hall, 448

MilwaukeeWI53201United States of America(414) 288-6811jeanette.kraemer@marquette.edu

Associate Professor of French

Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Before coming to Marquette University I received a B.A. with majors in French, German, and Secondary Education from the College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, Minnesota; a Certificate d’assiduité from the Universités de Bordeaux et de Toulouse, Bordeaux, France; a M.A. in French Literature and Applied French Linguistics from Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana; a Ph.D. with a major in Foreign Language Education and Research with an area of concentration in French curriculum; and most recently a Certificate in Teaching Language for Business Communication from the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

From the time I began my career, my interest has been in teaching, in research for the purpose of designing new curricula and improving the instructional process, and in the training of others to be competent and enthusiastic teachers of their chosen languages. I have taught at all levels: early childhood, elementary, middle, high school, and university. Each unique teaching experience has challenged my skills and offered me an understanding and appreciation of many learning styles.

While at Marquette, I have participated in the formation of over five hundred foreign language teachers and have designed and taught a variety of new curricula especially in the areas of French-language drama, film, and Quebec studies. My newest interest is teaching business French and etiquette through the design and development of situational tasks. My energy comes from being in the classroom, creating and facilitating learning, and interacting with students.

I have never become disillusioned with my profession and have always enjoyed its continuous challenges and rewards.

Education

Ph.D. 1974; University of Minnesota

Courses Taught

• Elementary French
• Intermediate French
• Concentrated Intermediate French
• Writing Skills in French
• Conversation Skills in French
• Advanced Conversation and Composition in French
• Introduction to Textual Analysis in French
• French Phonetics
• Advanced Grammar and Syntax in French
• French for the Professions: Business Communication in French
• Advanced French for the Professions: Business Communication in French
• French Civilization
• Survey of French Literature
• Contemporary French Drama and Cinema
• French Language Film
• Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Literature in French
• Modern French Drama
• Québécois and Acadian Literature and Culture
• Québécois Poetry and Song
• Québécois Film
• Contemporary French Canada
• French and Francophone Literature in English Translation
• French Civilization in Translation
• Independent Study in French
• Methods of Teaching a Second Language
• Student Teaching Seminar
• Supervision of Second Language Clinical and Student Teaching Experiences

Specialization

• Second Language Education
• French Quebecois and Acadien Culture and Literature
• French Language Film Contemporary French Drama