Eric Hughes

 EricS. Hughes

Eric S. Hughes

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Biography

Eric S Hughes is a/an Instructor in the University Of South Florida department at University Of South Florida

University of South Florida - English


Resume

  • 2011

    Elon University

    Wake Technical Community College

    Designed and taught courses in Art and Art History. Courses included thematic survey of Art History

    Sixteenth Century Art and Culture and the Business of Art

    where students studied such diverse topics as the history of art markets

    pricing structures

    auctions

    and art theft.

    Elon University

  • 2008

    Belgian American Educational Foundation

    Université Charles de Gaulle - Lille 3

    Lille

    France

    Conducted preliminary dissertation research while in Lille and took courses in Early Modern French Paleography.

    Fellow

    Université Charles de Gaulle - Lille 3

    Raleigh-Durham

    North Carolina Area

    Self Employed

    Antwerp

    Belgium

    Appointment at the University of Antwerp Centre for Urban History while conducting dissertation research in Antwerp.

    Fellow

    Belgian American Educational Foundation

    Durham

    NC

    I taught Introductory courses in Art History for the Department of Art

    Art History and Visual Studies.

    Adjunct Instructor

    Duke University

    Charleston

    SC

    Taught Intensive English to non-native learners

    tailored to individuals’ needs.

    ESL and Spanish Teacher

    Berlitz Corporation

  • 2004

    Duke University

    Berlitz Corporation

    Self Employed

    Durham

    NC

    Worked as instructor and researcher while writing my dissertation \"Law

    Commerce

    and the Rise of New Imagery in Antwerp. 1500-1600.\"Conceived

    researched and wrote dissertation involving extensive archival and secondary material. Analyzed problematic issues and developed new strategies for finding answers from large database. Organized volumes of information in English

    French

    and Dutch into clear sets of issues

    problems and conclusions. Successfully brought historical material into new context through novel methodologies and interpretations. Presented findings at professional conferences around the United States and in Europe.

    Graduate Student and Researcher

    Duke University

    Spanish

    French

    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

    Art History

    Duke University

  • 2000

    Columbia Museum of Art

    I teach courses in Art History and Art Appreciation

    both online and in the classroom. I seek innovative pedagogies and strive for a varied

    in-depth

    globally-aware learning experience in my courses. I also aim to have a lot of fun. I compile the latest interdisciplinary research for course readings and discussions pulling from a wide body of cultures and methodologies. I incorporate a variety of teaching techniques

    field trips

    group work

    peer reviews

    presentations

    projects and participatory strategies to imbue a sense of communal learning. I focus on learner-centered techniques with heavy use of visual material and object research.

    Faculty

    Fine Arts

    Raleigh-Durham

    North Carolina Area

    Wake Technical Community College

    Durham

    NC

    Researched and wrote texts for museum exhibitions

    press releases

    and object profiles for Duke Magazine. Researched and prepared curatorial reports for Board of Directors meetings

    wrote and edited text panels

    compiled research and writing for public lectures. Prepared object condition reports for the Art Loss Register database.

    Curatorial Assistant

    Nasher Museum of Art

    Columbia

    SC

    I researched and prepared Museum’s Kress Collection Catalogue

    published in 2008

    while completing my MA at the University of South Carolina.

    Research Fellow

    Columbia Museum of Art

  • 1999

    Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Art History

    University of South Carolina-Columbia

  • 1998

    Central Piedmont Community College

    Taught Intensive Spanish courses to personnel at Charlotte Douglas International Airport and the Mecklenburg County Courthouse. Taught intensive TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) course to non-native speakers.

    Adjunct Faculty

    Charlotte

    North Carolina Area

    Central Piedmont Community College

  • 1996

    Study Abroad

    French Language and Literature

    Université du Québec

  • 1994

    Study abroad

    Spanish Language and Literature

    Universidad de Salamanca

  • 1992

    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

    Art History and Spanish

    Wofford College

  • Research

    Microsoft Office

    Editing

    Copy Editing

    Higher Education

    History

    Leadership

    Teaching

    Lecturing

    French

    Mayhew

    Mayhew

    Nasher Museum of Art