Dr. Stéphanie Boulard

Professor

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Biography

Stéphanie Boulard is a Professor in the School of Modern Languages at the Georgia Institute of Technology, specializing in French literature, film, and visual arts. She holds a Ph.D. in French Literature from Emory University, awarded in 2006. Dr. Boulard is recognized for her work on 19th and 20th-century French literature and is an expert in Hugolian studies. Her influential works include the monograph 'Rouge Hugo,' which offers a comprehensive analysis of the themes of death and capital punishment in Victor Hugo's writings and drawings. Her scholarly contributions extend to various topics including Word-Image studies, feminist writing, and contemporary critical theory. She has published extensively on the works of major French authors such as Hugo, Balzac, and Cixous, and her research intersects with visual arts, exploring contemporary writers' collaborations with artists. Dr. Boulard was awarded the Georgia Tech Faculty Excellence in Research Award in 2023 and the Faces of Inclusive Excellence Award in 2019. Aside from her research, she is deeply involved in teaching and has developed innovative courses that address identity, trauma, and migration, while fostering creative collaborations with artists and filmmakers.

Research Interests

Awards

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Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts Faculty Excellence in Research Award

2023-01-01
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French Voices Award

2021-01-01
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Faces of Inclusive Excellence Award

2019-01-01
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Class of 1940 Course Survey Teaching Effectiveness Award

2017-01-01

Courses

French Culture French Culture II LBAT Culture & Language: Contemporary French Culture French Literature 1800-1900: Contes de la Guillotine French Literature 1800-1900: Monstres et Machines French Literature 1900-Present Drama Workshop Paris: Modernity Field Work Abroad Sustainable Communities Special Topics Contemporary French Literature Literature & Visual Arts French Cinema French Cinema II Women Film French Internship Undergraduate Research Literature & Visual Arts Dom Internship French Intercultural Seminar Language Practicum Language Practicum Abroad Special Topics: Women Literature

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.