Background
Motte, Dean Ells de la was born on February 5, 1961 in Turlock, California, United States. Son of Glenn Frederick and Myrna Jean de la Motte.
Motte, Dean Ells de la was born on February 5, 1961 in Turlock, California, United States. Son of Glenn Frederick and Myrna Jean de la Motte.
Bachelor with high honors, University California, Santa Barbara, 1983. Master of Arts, University North Carolina, 1985. Doctor of Philosophy in Comparative Literature, University North Carolina, 1990.
Teaching assistant, U. North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1983-1989; visiting lecturer French, Guilford College, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1989-1990; assistant professor French, Guilford College, 1990-1991. Book reviewer 19th Century French Studies, since 1990.
Member American Association Teachers of French, American Comparative Literature Association, Modern Language Association, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Karen Maria Abbondanza, May 31, 1985. Children: Maria Johanna, William Paul.