Ms Clara Berne
- College positions:
Language Lectrice
- Subjects: Modern & Medieval Languages
Degree(s)
Bachelor鈥檚 degree (Licence) in foreign languages, literature and civilisation (English) [ENS de Lyon]
Master鈥檚 degree in foreign languages, literature and civilisation (English) [ENS de Lyon]
Agr茅gation (competitive examination for in the French system) in English [ENS de Lyon]
Research interests
My research focuses on Irish literature, with a special emphasis on the historical novel. As part of this work, I have been exploring the theme of the Great Famine and its political, moral, environmental and human implications, in contemporary literature.
Alongside this work, I also have research interests in ecology and environment in literature.
Teaching Interests
My supervisions for undergraduate students include: Use of French, Translation from English into French, French through the Media, and Text & Culture.
Other interests
I am a passionate language learner, interested in learning Spanish, German, Japanese and ancient languages.