Dr. Karine Chagné

QUALIFICATIONS

PhD in Francophone Literature, Bachelor in English Language and Literature, two-year degree in Applied Languages (English and Spanish), Cambridge Certificate of TESOL.

PAPERS TAUGHT

Intercultural Communication, Research Skills, Literature papers, English.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

World cultures, indigenous peoples, impact of the environment on people.

COUNTRIES LIVED IN

UK, France, USA, New Zealand.

PREVIOUS ROLES

Lecturer in French language at US universities (Texas and California), Lecturer in Writing Skills, and English for Business and Tourism in French private institutes.

COMMUNITY WORK / INTERESTS

Former member of the Palmerston North Environment Trust, member of the Manawatū Multicultural Centre. I enjoy walking, aerobics and yoga.

MY PASSIONS

Learning about other cultures and understanding other ways of thinking. Spending time outdoors and with my family, a good meal with friends, music and dancing.