The course will primarily include interactions with cultural partners: French Cultural services of the General Consulates of France and Switzerland in Atlanta via on-campus events within the framework of the Villa Albertine Project. Reinventing artists’ residencies, Villa Albertine is creating a network for arts and ideas spanning France and the United States. It offers tailor-made residencies for global creators, thinkers and cultural professionals. It will also include the promotion of the French SLS program at Georgia Tech Lorraine and interactions with the onsite program director, Dr. Stéphanie Boulard, and possibly all the individuals and NGOs involved locally.