Santa Clara University

Marie Bertola earned Master's degrees in both Italian and French language and literature. She also earned a Master's degree in Teaching FSL and a degree in Journalism. She has taught all levels of Italian and French language and culture for the last fifteen years at various colleges and universities in California and in France, including Paris VII University and SCU. She is very active in foreign language organizations and has given professional workshops at state level conferences. She is interested in languages and linguistics, Chinese opera, and Japanese cinema. When not teaching, she enjoys watching her 9 years old daughter learn English, Mandarin, Italian and French, reading, and practicing martial arts.