Dr. Leah Tolbert Lyons
Professor and Dean
Global Expertise
Countries and/or Territories of Expertise
- Senegal, La Francophonie
Languages Spoken
- English
- French
Areas of Global Specialization
- Literature and Film
Departments / Programs
Degree Information
- PHD, Vanderbilt University (2007)
- MA, Vanderbilt University (1997)
- BA, Middle Tennessee State University (1995)
Areas of Expertise
Francophone Literature and Film
French Language
Humanities
Biography
My research interests include francophone literature and film from Africa and its Diaspora with a particular focus on women writers and gender theory as well as questions of madness, identity, mother/daughter relationships, and representations of romantic love.
I am Dean for the College of Liberal Arts (CLA), a former CLA Associate Dean, and the former Director for the Master of Arts in Liberal Arts.
I have taught French language, literature, and film at both the undergraduate...
Read More »My research interests include francophone literature and film from Africa and its Diaspora with a particular focus on women writers and gender theory as well as questions of madness, identity, mother/daughter relationships, and representations of romantic love.
I am Dean for the College of Liberal Arts (CLA), a former CLA Associate Dean, and the former Director for the Master of Arts in Liberal Arts.
I have taught French language, literature, and film at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. I also teach Contemporary African Literature and film and regularly offer a General Education literature course in the Humanities (HUM 2610) known as "Crazy Love".
Awards
Outstanding EXL Administrator Award 2024
John Pleas Faculty Award 2020
