{"686311":{"#nid":"686311","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech\u2019s French Program Joins National Network of Centers of Excellence","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStudents studying French at Georgia Tech now have another reason to be proud of their hard work. The French program in the School of Modern Languages has been designated a member of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/villa-albertine.org\/frenchculture\/frenchcultures\/centers-of-excellence-university-network\/\u0022\u003ECenters of Excellence University Network\u003C\/a\u003E by Villa Albertine, the French Institute for Culture and Education.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis prestigious recognition places Georgia Tech\u2019s French program among 28 elite programs in the U.S., including those at Brown, Cornell, Harvard, and MIT. It highlights the program\u2019s distinctive approach to French and Francophone studies, which bridges language, literature, culture, technology, and sustainability.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe are dedicated to offering Georgia Tech students outstanding instruction and opportunities in French and Francophone studies,\u201d said St\u00e9phanie Boulard, professor and director of the French Program at Georgia Tech who applied for the designation with Villa Albertine. \u201cThe Centers of Excellence Network opens up exciting new opportunities for our students.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThrough this new partnership, students can look forward to expanded exchange programs, collaborative projects with French universities, and access to research and cultural events organized by Villa Albertine. \u201cWe are eager to collaborate with other Centers of Excellence across the country,\u201d added \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/iac.gatech.edu\/people\/person\/stephanie-boulard\u0022\u003EBoulard\u003C\/a\u003E, \u201cand to build connections that will enrich our students\u2019 global education.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EVilla Albertine, a division of the French Embassy in the U.S., is dedicated to promoting and supporting French and Francophone studies on American campuses through a multidisciplinary lens that embraces the social sciences, humanities, and arts. 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In our global economy, cross-cultural understanding and competency are highly valued.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe School will cover the cost of the ACTFL exams for bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s students in its programs: Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies, Global Media and Cultures, International Affairs and Modern Languages, and Global Economics and Modern Languages.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe ACTFL exams are proctored remotely, giving students flexibility in scheduling.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStudents minoring in Modern Languages or those outside the major may also take the tests, although they will be responsible for the associated fees.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe School of Modern Languages is a unit of the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThis fall, the School of Modern Languages at Georgia Tech will offer its graduating students the Global Seal of Biliteracy.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"This fall, the School of Modern Languages at Georgia Tech will offer its graduating students the Global Seal of Biliteracy."}],"uid":"35777","created_gmt":"2025-06-09 15:31:38","changed_gmt":"2025-06-09 15:36:56","author":"Stephanie Kadel","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-06-09T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-06-09T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677205":{"id":"677205","type":"image","title":"The Global Seal of Biliteracy is an internationally recognized certification of language proficiency.","body":null,"created":"1749483271","gmt_created":"2025-06-09 15:34:31","changed":"1749483271","gmt_changed":"2025-06-09 15:34:31","alt":"The Global Seal of Biliteracy logo over a photo of Tech Tower.","file":{"fid":"261080","name":"Biliteracy-Seal.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/06\/09\/Biliteracy-Seal.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/06\/09\/Biliteracy-Seal.png","mime":"image\/png","size":476260,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/06\/09\/Biliteracy-Seal.png?itok=IdcTJfor"}}},"media_ids":["677205"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/modlangs.gatech.edu\/students\/global-seal-biliteracy","title":"The Global Seal of Biliteracy: Certified Language Proficiency"}],"groups":[{"id":"1281","name":"Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts"},{"id":"1284","name":"School of Modern Languages"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:stephanie.kadel@gatech.edu\u0022\u003EStephanie N. 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Typically defined as the study of mathematical models of strategic interactions, game theory relies on understanding distinctively non-mathematical factors like psychology and cultural norms.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cTo make a good game theory model, you have to understand the motivations of individuals, and you can\u0027t understand those motivations from only the sciences. You really need the humanistic side,\u201d Murdie says. \u201cIf you\u0027re going to do anything as a game theorist, you must understand how humans function, and that\u0027s more than just the natural sciences or the social sciences. It\u2019s inherently interdisciplinary.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe liberal arts provide that understanding not just in game theory but in any discipline, says Murdie. \u201cLiberal arts are the lifeline through which all other knowledge flows,\u201d she says.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EInterdisciplinary Lens\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMurdie\u2019s background in human rights gave her an early appreciation of how many research areas outside of international relations play a key role in improving lives worldwide.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cComing from a human rights tradition, you always start with an interdisciplinary lens,\u201d she says.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMurdie\u2019s training and research have included a wide range of students, professors, and collaborators \u2014 from economics, law, history, sociology, business, statistics, and more. She says human rights and international affairs are not at all unique in demanding an interdisciplinary approach. Solving any complex problem requires knowledge of many direct and indirect factors.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo connect the dots, you need collaborators from a range of disciplines. And to trust and work with collaborators from each discipline, you need at least a basic, working level of knowledge about it, says Murdie.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cHow do you respect someone else\u0027s method of inquiry and someone else\u0027s method of creation? That\u0027s something universities don\u0027t train students well for unless there\u2019s a truly interdisciplinary focus,\u201d she says.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EIvan Allen Advantage\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWhether someone is launching a business, creating a new technology, or negotiating a treaty, connecting the dots is crucial to innovation, as well as staying more than a few steps ahead of AI and automation. The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts is perfectly positioned to make more of those connections as a liberal arts hub embedded within an institute making the latest breakthroughs in engineering, computing, and sciences, says Murdie, who joined Georgia Tech from the University of Georgia. She calls it the \u201cIvan Allen Advantage.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cI think the Ivan Allen Advantage goes in two directions. I think in one direction, our advantage for all Tech students is that they need that liberal arts training in order to be better communicators and actually think about humanity and how technology can be used,\u201d Murdie says. \u201cAnd I think the Ivan Allen Advantage also is for those of us who are passionate about the liberal arts, who want to focus on the human condition. Doing so in an environment that is tech-informed leads to better student outcomes.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe College is also well positioned (as a connector of dots) to channel faculty and student research expertise toward solving problems and improving lives, Murdie says. The Center for Advanced Communications Policy (CACP) and Center for Urban Research represent excellent examples of how the liberal arts can act as a hub and facilitator for tackling complex challenges, she adds.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003ETraining for the Future\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs AI and other technologies accelerate changes in nearly every aspect of our lives, the ability to be creative, lead complex teams, solve problems, and connect with others has never been more important. What better way to master those skills than to enhance your education with the study of literature, languages, history, and culture? Murdie asks.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe\u0027re going to build the liberal arts into what it should be \u2014 the best place for people to get training for the future. But that training needs to be informed by technology, and it needs to be informed by the deep understanding of AI and machine learning,\u201d Murdie says.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cIf you\u2019re an engineer who can\u0027t write or express ideas clearly, it\u0027s easier for your job to be taken by AI. 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