Francois-Xavier P. Gleyzon

Dr. François-Xavier P. Gleyzon Associate Professor of English, University of Central Florida Director, Medieval & Renaissance Studies Minor

Expert Consulting Services


 
Dr. François-Xavier P. Gleyzon offers a range of academic, editorial, and interdisciplinary consulting services shaped by more than two decades of university teaching, international research appointments, and extensive publication in literature, theory, visual culture, and comparative studies. His work bridges disciplines, languages, and cultural traditions, supporting projects that seek depth, precision, and innovative critical insight.  
Reach out any time to further discuss how Dr. Gleyzons expertise in these areas may be of service to you.

Research & Scholarly Consulting

 
Interdisciplinary Research Guidance
Expert consultation in:
 
  • Shakespeare and Early Modern literature
  • Iconography, visual and cultural theory
  • Comparative literature (Western/Eastern exchanges)
  • Cinematic theory and the visual arts
  • Geo-philosophy and spatial/critical theory
  • Abrahamic theology and theories of alterity

Manuscript & Project Development
 
  • Structuring and refining book manuscripts
  • Preparing scholarly articles for peer review
  • Strengthening arguments, theoretical frameworks, and interdisciplinary approaches
  • Advising on research design and intellectual direction

Graduate-Level Support
 
  • Thesis and dissertation mentoring
  • Assistance with literature reviews and scholarly positioning
  • Guidance for graduate school applications and proposal development

 

Teaching, Curriculum, & Program Design

 
Course & Curriculum Development
 
  • Design of undergraduate and graduate courses in literature, theory, and visual culture
  • Development of interdisciplinary humanities curricula
  • Consultation for online and hybrid course models

Lectures, Workshops & Seminars
Available for campus visits, symposia, and academic events, addressing topics such as:
 
  • Shakespeare, Milton, and Renaissance studies
  • Intersections of literature, theology, and philosophy
  • Cinematic interpretation and media theory
  • Visual rhetoric and iconographic analysis
  • East–West literary and cultural crossings

 

Editorial & Publishing Services

 
Professional Editing & Scholarly Review
 
  • Academic editing for humanities research
  • Line editing for clarity, structure, and theoretical coherence
  • Peer-review–style evaluation to strengthen manuscripts

Publishing & Series Consulting
As Series Editor for Renaissance Literature and Cultures (Anthem Press), Dr. Gleyzon offers:
 
  • Expert assessment of book proposals
  • Guidance for authors navigating academic publishing
  • Editorial strategy for presses and research teams

Translation & Bilingual Editing (if desired)
 
  • French ↔ English translation of academic work
  • Editing for non-native English scholarly writers

 

Creative, Cultural & Media Consulting

 
Film, Media, and Visual Analysis
 
  • Interpretation of cinematic imagery, symbolism, and narrative
  • Consulting for filmmakers, writers, and visual artists seeking theoretical depth
  • Research-grounded analysis of contemporary media

Public Humanities & Cultural Programming
 
  • Collaboration with museums, cultural institutions, and arts organizations
  • Curated public lectures on literature, art, and cultural theory
  • Program design for interdisciplinary conferences and events

 

Institutional Collaboration & International Engagement

 
Academic Leadership & Program Building
 
  • Development of minors, certificates, or interdisciplinary initiatives
  • Strategic planning for humanities-centered programs
  • Cross-departmental and cross-cultural project facilitation

International Scholarly Partnerships
Drawing on appointments in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East:
 
  • Visiting scholar engagements
  • Collaboration on international research projects
  • Organization of joint panels, workshops, and conferences