French at GaTech

📢 Course Update: FREN 3823 OL1 – Medical French
We’re excited to share an important update! FREN 3823 OL1: Medical French will be offered this summer in a flexible, fully asynchronous format.
✨ What this means for you:
Learn on your own schedule
Access course materials anytime
Balance your studies with greater flexibility
💡 Whether you're preparing for a career or expanding your , this course will continue to provide valuable, real-world skills—now with added convenience.
Feel free to reach out with any questions! 🇫🇷🩺

School of Modern Languages at Georgia Tech
Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts at Georgia Tech

Join Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education and The Carter Center on April 29 for Night of Ideas Atlanta, an evening dedicated to dialogue, connection, and civic engagement.
Under the theme Enlightenment Now!, the event convenes leading voices from Atlanta and beyond, including Andrew J. Young, Tara Dickman, Chandra Farley, and Rohit Malhotra.

📍 The event will take place at The Carter Center
📅 Wednesday, April 29 | 6:00–9:00 PM (tomorrow!)
🎟️ Free and open to the public

Participants will also have the opportunity to:
• Engage with local nonprofits at the Civic Market
• Connect with community leaders through the Living Library, featuring individuals such as Ariel Fristoe, Bem A. Joiner, and Ngnima Sarr

This is an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas, build connections, and explore pathways for engagement in Atlanta’s civic and cultural life.

🔗 Learn more: https://nightofideas.org/atlanta/
🔗 RSVP: https://thecartercenter.formstack.com/forms/noi2026


School of Modern Languages at Georgia Tech
Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts at Georgia Tech
Consulate General of France in Atlanta

Yesterday, the Pi Delta Phi ceremony at Georgia Tech brought together students, faculty, and alumni to celebrate academic excellence and a shared commitment to French language and Francophone cultures.
The ceremony honored students who have demonstrated consistent dedication to advancing their French studies, both in and beyond the classroom at Georgia Tech.
A highlight of the program was a musical interlude performed by French students of School of Modern Languages at Georgia Tech, which added a beautiful cultural and artistic dimension to the ceremony.
As new members were inducted into Pi Delta Phi, the gathering underscored the importance of language learning in fostering global understanding, connection, and scholarly achievement.

Congratulations to all inductees on this well-earned honor!

Andrea Jonsson
Stephanie Boulard
Sophie Kartochian
Lionel Gall
Sy Samba
School of Modern Languages at Georgia Tech
Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts at Georgia Tech

Mathilde Piard, NPR’s Deputy Director for Podcast Strategy & Operations, will be speaking at the Voice+ Speaker series, sponsored by and the Voice+ Research Lab!

Piard has spent the last decade shaping how podcasts grow editorially, in audience reach, and as a business, making her a major player in NPR’s success.

April 22 | 5:00–6:15 PM
Scholar’s Event Theatre, Price Gilbert Library (Room 1280)

We are proud to celebrate our French students who have earned the Global Seal of Biliteracy.

This prestigious recognition honors high proficiency in two or more languages, highlighting not only strong linguistic skills but also deep cultural understanding.
The Global Seal of Biliteracy is a powerful credential that supports college applications, career opportunities, and long-term professional growth.

Each of these students will receive a certificate recognizing their achievement, dedication to language learning, and commitment to cross-cultural engagement.

Congratulations to all of our Global Seal recipients—bravo!

We are proud to celebrate Dr. Stéphanie Boulard who received the 2026 Excellence in Research Award in honor of her outstanding scholarly achievement, international distinction, and sustained intellectual leadership.

Professor Boulard has built a highly influential body of work at the intersection of literature, visual culture, film, material culture, and contemporary theory, exploring how images and language shape aesthetic and intellectual experience.

Over the past four years, her accomplishments include a co-authored monograph (Hugographies), a major translation of Pascal Quignard’s The Answer to Lord Chandos, five refereed journal articles, three book chapters, and nine entries in the Dictionnaire de Victor Hugo. She also guest edited a double special issue of Dix-Neuf, helping shape key conversations in literary and visual studies.

Her international impact is equally remarkable, with five keynote addresses delivered at leading institutions including Vanderbilt University, University of Pennsylvania, Brown University, Miami University, and University College London.

In 2024, she was named Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes Académiques 🇫🇷—one of the most prestigious honors awarded by the French government, recognizing exceptional contributions to the promotion of French language, culture, and education worldwide.

Congratulations, Professor Stéphanie Boulard!

We are proud to celebrate the second recipient of the 2026 Excellence in Teaching Award, Dr. Brigitte Stepanov, Assistant Professor of French.

At Georgia Tech, Dr. Stepanov has taught 11 different courses spanning French language, literature, film and media, sustainability, African studies, and graduate theory seminars. Her pedagogical creativity shines through experiential learning opportunities, artistic practices, and innovative final projects that inspire students to think critically and creatively. In the classroom, she fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment through thoughtful discussion and strong community practices. In the classroom, she fosters a welcoming learning environment through structured discussion and community guidelines.
Congratulations, Dr. Stepanov!

☀️ Interested in studying abroad in France this summer?
Our study abroad "Language for Business and Technology" (LBAT) program in Paris offers students the opportunity to enhance their language skills while gaining international business experience.
📅 Application deadline: February 1
📍 Location: Paris, France
For more information, visit the program website or contact Lionel Gall at [email protected]

School of Modern Languages at Georgia Tech
Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts at Georgia Tech

🌍 SLS–France Program | Fall 2026 Registration Now Open 🇫🇷

Spend Fall 2026 at GT-Europe through the SLS–France program, combining French language study with Georgia Tech courses in an immersive international academic experience.
Build global perspective, earn academic credit, and study in the heart of Europe.

📅 Registration is now open — learn more and apply today.

School of Modern Languages at Georgia Tech
Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts at Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech

Contact: Christophe Ippolito for more information