Marguerite Andersen
Encyclopedia
Marguerite Andersen Ph.D
(born October 15, 1924 in Germany
) is a primarily francophone
writer and educator who is currently based in Toronto
, Canada
where she is a teacher at the Toronto Linden School.
Her Ph.D in French Studies is from the Université de Montréal
. Previously, she received the Staatsexamen at the Free University of Berlin
and has studied at France's Sorbonne
. She came to Canada in 1958 after living in various nations such as England, Ethiopia, Tunisia and the United States.
She has also taught at Concordia University
, Mount St. Vincent University and the University of Guelph
.
Since 1998, she has been editor for the quarterly French literary journal Virages (ISSN
1203-8792).
She won the 2009 French-language Trillium Award for her book Le Figuier sur le toit.
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
(born October 15, 1924 in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
) is a primarily francophone
Francophone
The adjective francophone means French-speaking, typically as primary language, whether referring to individuals, groups, or places. Often, the word is used as a noun to describe a natively French-speaking person....
writer and educator who is currently based in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
where she is a teacher at the Toronto Linden School.
Her Ph.D in French Studies is from the Université de Montréal
Université de Montréal
The Université de Montréal is a public francophone research university in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It comprises thirteen faculties, more than sixty departments and two affiliated schools: the École Polytechnique and HEC Montréal...
. Previously, she received the Staatsexamen at the Free University of Berlin
Free University of Berlin
Freie Universität Berlin is one of the leading and most prestigious research universities in Germany and continental Europe. It distinguishes itself through its modern and international character. It is the largest of the four universities in Berlin. Research at the university is focused on the...
and has studied at France's Sorbonne
Sorbonne
The Sorbonne is an edifice of the Latin Quarter, in Paris, France, which has been the historical house of the former University of Paris...
. She came to Canada in 1958 after living in various nations such as England, Ethiopia, Tunisia and the United States.
She has also taught at Concordia University
Concordia University
Concordia University is a comprehensive Canadian public university located in Montreal, Quebec, one of the two universities in the city where English is the primary language of instruction...
, Mount St. Vincent University and the University of Guelph
University of Guelph
The University of Guelph, also known as U of G, is a comprehensive public research university in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1964 after the amalgamation of Ontario Agricultural College, the Macdonald Institute, and the Ontario Veterinary College...
.
Since 1998, she has been editor for the quarterly French literary journal Virages (ISSN
International Standard Serial Number
An International Standard Serial Number is a unique eight-digit number used to identify a print or electronic periodical publication. Periodicals published in both print and electronic form may have two ISSNs, a print ISSN and an electronic ISSN...
1203-8792).
She won the 2009 French-language Trillium Award for her book Le Figuier sur le toit.