Aurelie Van de Wiele

Bio

Bonjour! My students call me Dr. V. I am from the northern banlieue of Paris and have been in the U.S. for about 25 years. I hold a Ph.D. in French Studies from Rice University. My current teaching focus is on career readiness (I just developed a course and minor in Intercultural Skills for the Workplace) and on civic engagement. I myself participate in community outreach by serving as the supervisor of and volunteer for the �ǿմ�ý Prison Book Discussion at the Eastern Correctional Institution (Westover, MD). My interest in marginalized populations extends to my research, in which I explore representations of and reactions to socioeconomic inequalities in 19th- and 20th-century French literature. Check out my latest book, a co-edited volume titled Marginal Paris: Representing the Shadows of the City of Light (2024).

Research Interests

I specialize in 19th and 20th century French literature. I am particularly interested in studying how literary works represent and respond to social inequalities as observed at their times. My latest book is a co-edited volume titled Marginal Paris: Representing the Shadows of the City of Light (2024). I am also interested in exploring innovative and high-impact teaching practices, including using technology, experiential learning and career-readiness assignments.
Teaching Philosophy

I recognize that learning a language can be a deeply vulnerable experience. Students are stepping away from the comfort of communicating, connecting with others, and understanding the world in ways that feel familiar and natural. Because of this, I make it a priority to create a classroom environment built on trust, community, and support, one where every student feels valued, encouraged, and actively engaged in the learning process.
My teaching approach also focuses on making language learning practical and meaningful. I connect course content to real-world situations through experiential learning opportunities and workplace-readiness assignments, helping students see the relevance of what they are learning and build skills they can use beyond the classroom.
Current Courses
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Service Activities and Community Relations

- Supervisor of and volunteer for the �ǿմ�ý Prison Book Discussion Program at the Eastern Correctional Institution (ECI) in Westover, MD.
- Faculty Fellow for International Student Experience: I support the academic success and social integration of international students at �ǿմ�ý while promoting intercultural learning for all students through initiatives that foster cross-cultural understanding and community building.
Press Releases
1. �ǿմ�ý Celebrates Fulton School Faculty Successes
  Thursday, May 21, 2020
2. �ǿմ�ý Celebrates International Francophonie Month
  Friday, February 22, 2019

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