Dr. Eileen M. AngeliniProfessor of French
Department Chair
Churchill Tower 1011
716-888-2829
eileen.angelini@canisius.edu
Eileen M. Angelini, Professor of French and Chair of the Department of Modern Languages at Canisius College, received her B.A. in French from Middlebury College and her M.A. and Ph.D. in French Studies from Brown University. She is the co-recipient with Jane C. Judge (Class of 2007) of the 2008 NYSAFLT Anthony J. Papalia Award for an outstanding article in a state or national foreign language education publication, a 2008 International Council for Canadian Studies Library Support Program Grant, the 2008 AATF Dorothy Ludwig National Award for Outstanding Teacher of the Year at the University Level and the 2007 NYSAFLT Ruth E. Wasley Distinguished Teacher Award Post-Secondary.
Dr. Peter BöhmAssociate Professor of German
Churchill Tower 1014
716-888-2327
boehmp@canisius.edu
Peter Böhm, Associate Professor of German, received his Magister Artium and Dr. Phil. degrees in Philosophy and German Literature from the Julius Maximilian Universität Würzburg in Germany. Dr. Böhm’s research interests lie in the field of philosophy, primarily the philosophy of the classical era, the age of enlightenment, the philosophy of Jewish philosophers of German descent, as well as political philosophy. Dr. Böhm has authored a book on the German-Jewish philosopher Theodor Lessing, and has to his credit several articles in the areas of aesthetical theory (Karl Philipp Moritz) and metaphysical theory (Alfred North Whitehead). Currently, his research revolves around the “Collapse of the Enlightenment” during the Nazi era; his next project will see him delve into the Moses Mendelssohn – Johann Caspar Lavater controversy. Together with his colleague Dr. Larry Jones of the Department of History at Canisius, Dr. Böhm held a "Peter Canisius Distinguished Professorship" on "The Holocaust in History, Literature and Film" between 2005 and 2008.
Genevieve L. James, PhD
Professor Emerita of French
Bosch Hall 105-AA
716-888-2834
jamesg@canisius.edu
An article authored by James is included in the newly published book New Interpretations in the History of French Literature: from Marie de France to Beckett and Cioran by Aleksandra Grusznka (The Edwin Mellon Press, 2008). James’ article, entitled “Portrait d’une orientaliste ‘aventureuse:’ Alexandra David-Neel, 1868-1969,” is on pages 167-192 of the book. In addition, James’ article “Raymond Federman: un auteur bilingue meconnu a decouvir” was published in the book LitteRealite (University New York Publications) Vol. XVIII, No. 1. pp. 68-73.
Christopher SamsFull-Time Instructor of Spanish and Italian
Churchill Tower 1015
716-888-2408
samsc@canisius.edu
Chris Sams holds a BA in Spanish and Linguistics, an MA in Linguistics, and is completing his dissertation in Romance Linguistics at The University of Buffalo. His research interests are linguistic typology, historical Romance linguistics, second language acquisition, and the syntax and semantics of argument structure. He enjoys teaching courses of all levels in Spanish, Italian, and French.
Dr. Kennedy M. SchultzAssistant Professor of French
Churchill Tower 1010
716-888-2742
kennedy.schultz@canisius.edu
Assistant Professor Kennedy M. Schultz, PhD began her academic career as a dual major in French and Cultural Area Studies at the College of Wooster in Wooster, OH. She developed a strong interest in literature as a means of defining and transmitting culture while studying French children’s literature as it related to France’s colonial goals during the 1930s and 40s.
Dr. Schultz continued the exploration of cultural identity in her graduate work at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, focusing on literature written by Francophone authors who experienced the French colonial education system. Historical Francophone drama in particular revealed the desire of such authors to rediscover and validate their own heritage while rejecting the colonial system. Caribbean and African writers who looked to Haiti as an inspiration for contemporary independence movements served as the basis of her dissertation, entitled “Haitian H/histories: Representations of Toussaint L’Ouverture and the Haitian Revolution in the plays of Césaire, Dadié, and Glissant”.
Dr. LaVerne Seales-Saley
Associate Professor of Spanish
ON LEAVE 2008-2009
716-888-2837
sealesl@canisius.edu
Dr. Margaret Stefanski
Associate Professor of Spanish and Polish
Churchill Tower 1012
716-888-3736
stefansm@canisius.edu
Dr. Julia Wescott
Professor of Spanish
Churchill Tower 1013
716-888-2838
wescottj@canisius.edu
Full-Time Faculty and Staff
Arabic
Ali Ait Si Mhamed, PhD, School of Education, Assistant Professor of Adolescence Education
French
Eileen M. Angelini, PhD
Kennedy M Schultz, PhD
German
Peter Böhm, PhD
Italian
Christopher Sams, MA
Polish
Margaret Stefanski, PhD
Spanish
Christopher Sams, MA
La Verne Seales-Saley, PhD
Margaret Stefanski, PhD
Julia Wescott, PhD
Part-Time Faculty and Staff
French
Brenda Benzin, MA
Audrey Kubiak, MA
German
Magdalena Krien-Hoeing, MA
Italian
Maria Cirulli, MA
Spanish
Carol Ciaciuch, MA
Kimberly Meal, MA
Karin Meyer, MA
Cristy Saterbo, MA
Laura Testa, MA
Language Lab
Joseph McLaughlin, MA
Department Secretary
Lisa Zuchlewski
Churchill Tower 1016
Phone: (716) 888-2835
Fax: (716) 888-3268
zuchlewl@canisius.edu