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PhD (2004) in French Literature from the University of Pittsburgh
MA (1996) in French Language and Literature from the University of Pittsburgh
BA (1992) in French and English from Vanderbilt University

Professor Tarpley’s research interests are French and Francophone literatures of the 20th and 21st centuries, particularly where they address colonialism. His dissertation, “The Algerian Island in the Novels of Albert Camus: The End of the Pied-Noir Adventure Tale” examines Camus’s use of the robinsonade to discuss his relationship with Algeria. Current projects include an examination of Nigeria as portrayed by Le Clézio and continued work on islands in French literature.

As Director of the French Basic Language Program, Professor Tarpley coordinates 20+ sections of elementary and intermediate French courses at FSU each semester. He enjoys working closely with the Teaching Assistants in French as they master the many skills needed to be effective in and out of the classroom. As Director of the Paris Intensive French program through International Programs, Professor Tarpley organizes FSU’s month-long language and culture immersion program in Paris.

Current Courses:

• FRE 4480/5599:  The Forties
• FRE 5940: Teaching Practicum

Recent Courses:

• FRE 6925: Tutorial in Professional Issues
• FRW 4480/5599:  Memories and Fictions of Childhood
• FRE 4930/FRW 5598: Théâtre de l’absurde
• FRW 4480/5598: Men Behaving Badly
• FRE 3420: French Grammar and Composition I
• FRE 3421: French Grammar and Composition II
• FRE 3244: Intermediate Conversation
• FRE 1120: Elementary French I
• FRE 1121: Elementary French II