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Professor Isabelle Chapuis-Alvarez
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Professor Isabelle Chapuis-Alvarez studied Modern Greek at the Université de la Sorbonne, Paris. While working on her Doctorate in Paris she also taught French and expressed her interst in Art, participating in several art exhibits.
Her love for travel and world cultures brought her to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. She taught at the French School and taught French to members of the Crown Prince's family.
After this first middle-eastern experience, Isabelle moved to Grand Rapids with her husband Guillaume and her two children Stélios and Athina. Here, she taught French and Art. She then spent two years in the United Arab Emirates, teaching French, Art, and History. During the summer months, she and her family would travel in the region, exploring history through museums, architecture, and food.
Upon her return, she focused on teaching French at local universities (Aquinas, Grand Valley State University, and Hope College). Her passion for teaching, as well as her love for popular culture and French literature, have allowed her to impart a love of the French language to her students.
In her spare time, she loves reading, painting, and cooking dishes from around the world.
| FYS | First Year Seminar | |
| F 101 | French I | |
| F 102 | French II | |
| FRE 150 | Intensive Elementary French (French III&IV) | |
| F 201 | French III | |
| F 202 | French IV | |
| F 301 | Advanced Composition and Grammar Review | |
| FRE 204 | French Conversation | |
| FRE 307 | Advanced French and Grammar | |
| F 311 | Life Writings | |
| F 311 | French Grammar and Phonetics | |
| F 313 | Advanced French Conversation | |
| F 344 | French and Francophone Cultures | |
| FRE 350 | Business French | |
| F 444 | Twentieth Century French Literature | |
| F 490 | Special Problems in French | |
| F 495 | Studies in French Culture | |
| : Courses taught at Aquinas College | ||
| : Courses taught at Grand Valley State University | ||
| : Courses taught at Hope College |
| F 201 | French III | |
| F 202 | French IV | |
| F 311 | French Grammar & Phonetics | |
| F 313 | Advanced French Conversation | |
| F 344 | French and Francophone Cultures | |
| F 345 | Life Writings | |
| F 380 | French House Practicum | |
| F 444 | Twentieth Century French Literature | |
| F 490 | Special Problems in French | |
| F 495 | Studies in French Culture |
« Étude sur l’Évolution du Thème des Oiseaux de Nuit dans la Grèce Ancienne, Médiévale et Moderne. » (Doctoral Thesis, 2010)
« Quelques éléments de l’évolution du vocabulaire du vêtement religieux en Grec du début de l’Empire Byzantin à la fin de la Turcocratie, » Cahiers Balkaniques No 8, Paris, 1986.
« La chouette dans la littérature et la pensée grecque des origines à nos jours » (ABD Thesis, 1985)
« Les icônes portatives grecques des origines au XVIIIème Siècle » (Master Thesis, 1984)
« Des chansons pour apprendre le français: de la chanson traditionnelle aux vidéoclips », Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters, Hope College, March, 2003.
« Opération BD: ou comment introduire le 9ème art dans la classe de français ». Michigan Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters, Grand Valley State University, March 2004.
« Des mets aux mots : des pistes pédagogiques pour découvrir les habitudes culinaires françaises., Annual Meeting of the Michigan Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, March 4, 2005.
« L’adhésion de la Turquie à l’Europe: atout ou handicap? » Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters, Oakland University, Rochester Hills, March 3, 2006.
Panel discussion arranged by Chiaroscuro on International Movies following the showing of the French film « Vatel», UICA, Grand Rapids and the Herrick Library, Holland, March 2006.
« Liberté, Inégalité, Fraternité: État des lieux de la condition des femmes à l’aube du XXIème siècle en France. » Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters, Ferris State University, Big Rapids, March 9, 2007.
Panel discussion arranged by Chiaroscuro on International Movies following the showing of the French film « Vatel», UICA, Grand Rapids and the Herrick Library,Holland, March 2006.
« Je(ux) en images, ou l’exploitation en classe de français des récits de vie qui font appel à différents univers graphiques : Le Voile Noir d’Anny Duperey, Persépolis de Marjane Satrapi et Le Photographe d’Emmanuel Guibert et Didier Lefèvre.» Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, March 7, 2008.
« Brats, French Bread, and Sushi: What Food Tells Us about Culture. » Arts and Humanities Fair, in collaboration with Professor Sander deHaan and Professor Andi Nakajima, Hope College, September 26, 2008.
« D’Astérix à Sarko, quelle Bande Dessinée utiliser dans la classe de français ? » Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters, Alma College, Alma, March 20, 2009.
« Bienvenue dans le monde des bulles, ou comment intégrer le 9ème art dans la classe de français.» Seventh Annual Southwest Michigan French and Francophone Studies Roundtable, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, November 6, 2009.
« Qui a peur du grand méchant Nook ?’ : La lecture traditionnelle est-elle en danger ? » Michigan Academy of Science, Art and Letters, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, March 26, 2010.
« Au secours! La dictée revient!’ : Le retour en force du bon usage du français à l’école et au travail en France. » Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters, Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, March 11, 2011.
« La lecture de l’image en classe de français : quelques pistes pédagogiques. » MIWLA, Lansing, October 21, 2011.
« La Montée des Communautarismes est-elle une Menace pour la France et le Reste de l'Europe ? », Michigan Academy of Science, Arts, and Letters, Alma College, March 2, 2012.
« Douce France.» (First French Showcase). Hope College, DeWitt Studio Theater on April 7, 2005.
« En sortant de l’école.» (Second French Showcase). Hope College, DeWitt Studio Theater, April 6, 2006.
« Le français, ça vous chante? »: L’utilisation de la chanson française dans le cours de français. Fourth Annual Southwest Michigan French and Francophone Studies Roundtable, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, October 20, 2006.
« Télé-Variété » (Third French Showcase). Hope College, DeWitt Studio Theater, March 29, 2007.
« L’ABC et le B.A.-BA de la BD : pour une nouvelle approche de l’enseignement du français.» (3-Hour workshop) Central States Conference, Dearborn, March 6, 2008.
« Vous avez dit BD? Succès assuré dans la classe de français! » (3-Hour workshop) MIWLA, Lansing, October 16, 2009.
« Activités pédagogiques autour de la Bande Dessinée. » (1-hour workshop) GVSU, Allendale, November 17, 2009.
« Le Chat de Gelück et Nathalie de Sergio Salma : Activités orales autour des BD.» (1-hour workshop) GVSU, Allendale, November 16, 2010.
« Activités écrites à partir des albums de Tardi et Gelück.» (1-hour workshop) GVSU, Allendale, November 16, 2010.
Several French students presented the research they had produced in my French seminars (F 495 and F 444) in the “French & Italian Language & Literature” section during the annual meetings of the Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters.
Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, March 5, 2005
Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters, Oakland Center at Oakland University, Rochester Hills, Fr March 3, 2006:
Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters, Ferris State University, Big Rapids, March 9 2007:
Michigan Academy of Science, Arts and Letters, Calvin College, Grand Rapids,March 26 2010.
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From left to right: Lauren Clack, Professor Chapuis-Alvarez, |
Michigan Academy of Science, Arts, and Letters, Alma College, March 2, 2012:
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From left to right: Katelyn Hemmeke, Professor Chapuis-Alvarez, |
Also, several of my F 344 (Francophone Cultures) and 444 (Twentieth Century Literature) students presented their research at the Annual Celebration of the Undergraduate Research and Creative Performance at Hope College.
Celebration of the Undergraduate Research and Creative Performance, Hope College, January 29, 2007:
Celebration of the Undergraduate Research and Creative Performance, Hope College, March 28, 2008:
Celebration of the Undergraduate Research and Creative Performance, Hope College, April 9, 2010.
Celebration of the Undergraduate Research and Creative Performance, Hope College, April 15, 2011:
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| From left to right: Chelsea Wiese, Gretchen Baldwin, Professor Chapuis-Alvarez, Delaney Erickson and Joe Habbouche |
Celebration of the Undergraduate Research and Creative Performance, Hope College, April 13, 2012:
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| From left to right: Lauren Miller, Natalie Woodberry, Katelyn Hemmeke, Professor Chapuis-Alvarez, and Athina Alvarez. |
| Professor Isabelle Chapuis- Alvarez |