Thérèse Saint Paul, Ph.D.



I. Languages
French: native
English: native quality
Dutch: excellent speaking, writing and reading ability
Spanish : good knowledge.
II. Education

III. Teaching IV. Publications
A.  Books-- publications Digital publications: B.  Articles.  Juried journals & publications.
a-- Language pedagogy and French for Business
1. 2000 (September) "Developing Cultural Awareness with International Business Students: A Look at Empathy breakdown", Global Business Languages, vol 6., 61-75.
2. 1997 "Business and the semiotics of Food: American and French cultural perspectives", Global Business Languages, vol.2, 119-128.
3. 1992 "The Most Useful course I have had in a French Department" (student quote), Proceedings of the Eleventh International Conference on Languages and Communication for World Business and the Professions, University of Eastern Michigan, Ypsilanti. (Eric Microfiche).
b-Medieval Arthurian literature and Celtic myth.
4.    1995 "Robert Thornton: Sire Percyvell de Gales ", Patrimoine Littéraire Européen . Anthologie en Langue Française, ed. J-Cl.Polet, vol. 5, De Boeck Université: Bruxelles,  671-675.
5____"Le Mariage de Sire Gauvain et Dame Ragnelle" Patrimoine Littéraire Européen , vol. 6, 211-214.
6. ____" Les Ballades anglaises et écossaises: La Reine d'Ecosse; Le Garcon et le Manteau; Le Roi Orfée; Le Roi Henri", Patrimoine Littéraire Européen , vol. 6, 14-23.
7. 1993  "A Forgotten Heroine in Medieval English Literature", in A Wyf There Was... in Honour of Professor P. Mertens-Fonck, ed. Juliette Dor,  Liège Language and Literature, 247-255.
8. 1993  "L'Au-dela celtique. Quelques temoignages d'apres les sagas anciennes, la littérature arthurienne et la tradition orale" in Les Témoins de l' Au-delà vol 2, Tradition Wallonne, 117-132.
9. 1988  A la Recherche du Roman de Renart, vol.1, K Varty, tr. Th. Saint Paul (Lochee Publications, Dundee)
10. 1986  Book review of the French translation of" Sir Percyvall de Galles", by A. Le Henaff , Cahiers de Civilisation Medievale, 636-7
11.1980 " Etait- ce vraiment aux échecs que jouait Tristan? La Representation de l'Antiquite au Moyen Age, Wiener Arbiten zur Germanischen Altertumskunde und Philologie Hgbn. von H. Birkhan, Sonderdruck aus Band 20, Verlag Karl M. Halosar, 259-268.
12. 1979 "La Harpe et la Rote dans le Sir Tristrem", Actes du Colloque Litterature Musique et Societe, eds. D. Buschinger & A. Crepin. Honoré Champion, Paris, 467-481.
13. 1979 "Satire des gens de Kildare "(Ms. Harley 913), tr. Th. Saint Paul
14. Ecritures 79. Cahier du Cercle Interfacultaire de Littérature de l'Université de Liège. Pages de Litterature anglaise médiévale (1979) 31-33.

Work in progress:

  • "The 'Death by Thirst' Motif in Celtic Myth and Arthurian Literature".
  • "Magical Mantles and Drinking Horns: Aspects of the initiatory function of Arthurian narrative"(Series discontinued:. Garland Publishing, series Medieval Folklore, editor Carl Lindhall.)  Search for new editor.
  • The Otherworld as a feminine construct in Arthurian literature and Celtic mythology.
    •  C. Video-production
  • French for Business: Trade Show Role-play,  University of Texas , Austin  © Th. Saint Paul, 1996.(edited and available)
  • Video: The Rural Cajun Mardi -Gras © Th.Saint-Paul, 1993.
  • Video: "The Burryman of South Queensferry, Scotland".  Ritualistic tradition  from a bygone age. © Th.Saint-Paul, 1990.(edited and available)
    •      V. Conference papers
    A. Language pedagogy and French for Business
    Juried papers. Non-juried papers: B. Medieval literature
    Juried papers.
  • 1995 - 30th International Congress on Medieval Studies at Western Michigan University at Kalamazoo. Session on: Dressing and Undressing Women: Cloth, Clothing and Class in Medieval Culture. Topic: "The Fay made a cloth which uncovers the faithless ladies: women's work from profane to sacred" (Sponsor : Society for Medieval feminist Scholarship). (May 4-7, 1995).
  • ___________10th International Congress of Celtic Studies, Edinburgh, Scotland. Topic: "Feminine sub-text in The Gaelic Lay of the Mantle and its French cognates"..(July 28, 1995).
  • 1993 South Central MLA French I: Linguistics and Literature to 1600 session, Austin,TX. Topic: "The Shaming of Guinevere in Two Arthurian Episodes".(October 1993)
  • ___________ 17th International Congress of the Arthurian Society, University of Bonn, Germany. Topic:"Mythe masculin et symbolisme féminin dans le Lai du Cor et le Conte du Graal ou le thème de la 'Souveraineté bafouée'(July 30, 1993).
  • ___________ Annual Congress of the Celtic Society Association of North America, University of Washington, Seattle . Topic: ' " The Death by Thirst" motif in Arthurian Literature and Celtic Myth' (April 23, 1993)
  • 1992 International Medieval Congress, University of Western Michigan at Kalamazoo. Topic: "Les Cocus sont de Bleu Vêtus" or the Symbolism of the Blue Cloak in Literature and Proverbial Usage’ (May 7, 1992).
  • ___________ -Medieval Texas Association International Conference, University of North Texas at Denton. Topic: "Arthurian women and the Celtic myth of Sovereignty",(Feb. 26, 1992).
  • 1987 "L'Aventure comique", 15th International Congress of the Arthurian Society, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium.
  • 1985 "Feasts and Festivals in Belgium: the Striking Case of the "Carnaval de Binche". The British Folklore Society Conference on Feasts and Festivals, Glasgow University., Scotland.
  • 1980 "Etait-ce vraiment aux échecs que jouait Tristan? L'Antiquité dans la littérature médiévale, Colloque du Centre de Civilisation Médiévale, Université de Picardie, Amiens.
  • 1979 "La Harpe et la Rote dans le Sir Tristrem", Littérature Musique et Société, Colloque du Centre de Civilisation Médiévale, Université de Picardie, Amiens.
    •  Non-juried papers/chairing sessions VI. Courses taught :

    Language:
    Graduate level language and culture :(all original designs)

  • -French for Business (MBA French for Business, Language and Culture---U.Texas, Austin)
  • -French Composition & stylistics (U.T)
  • -Advanced French culture and language courses (Wharton -Lauder Institute, U.Penn)
  • -Pronunciation and phonetics.(Wharton -Lauder Institute, U.Penn)
    •  All -levels language and culture courses:
  • -French For the Professions (intermediate low-mid)
  • -French for Business (advanced, 5th/6th semesters)
  • -Intermediate-Advanced French (writing emphasis: grammar & composition)
  • -Intermediate-Advanced French (oral emphasis)
  • -Intermediate French (grammar emphasis)
  • -Intermediate French (culture/civilization emphasis)- original design, in French
  • -Four-skills French (Fre101-102)
    • Literature: original designs (upper level courses)
  • -French Contemporary Culture in Short Stories (advanced) (MSU)
  • -Intro to French Literature I (advanced) (MSU)
  • -French Culture in Film (advanced) (Wharton -Lauder Institute, U.Penn)
  • -Arthurian themes and Celtic myths (in English with readings in French) (U.T)
  • -Women in Arthurian-Celtic literature(in English with readings in French)(U.T)
    • For  Plan II Honours Special Program at U.T Austin (interdepartmental program seminar-based courses taught in English)
    ---------Original designs Conference courses / independant studies/theses supervision: VII. Service:
     Committees: a. Service to the community:
  • 2003 Study Abroad commitment: visits to Paris and Aix en Provence with the CEA organization to facilitate students study in France, creation of a Promotional CDROM.
  • 2001-2002: Research and networking with the French-owned companies in TN, KY. Creation of a basic data -base for liaison with MSU (Mod. Langs/Business & other depts)
  • 1997-99 Liaison with the Franco -American Chamber of Commerce of Philadelphia . Organized a Guest speaker series at the Lauder Institute/Wharton School of Business.
  • Liaison with the Consulate of France in Philadelphia
  • 1991-1995 Vice-President of the Franco-American Business Association of Austin which pulls the French-speaking business community of Austin together and provides networking for those interested in French-American business links. Students in French for Business get an opportunity for contacts, jobs or business related activities with the French -speaking business community in the Austin area or directly in France/ Europe. Internships , jobs and exchanges have already taken place.
  • -1993 MBA summer course design for the MBA Intensive Summer Language Program (French track) at the Graduate School of Business, U.T Austin. (program since discontinued)
    • VIII. Public profile and awards:
    IX. Professional development: X. Professional associations:
    Member of AATF
    Member of KCTFL
    Member of ACTFL
    Member of Association of Business Language Educators (ABLE)
    Member of the Celtic Society Association of North America
    Member of Honour of the Société Belge d'Etudes Celtiques
    XI. HOBBIES:    Running, swimming, dance, yoga, storytelling , travels, photography, videotaping.
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