The Rector of Tbilisi State University, Academician Jaba Samushia, opened the regional workshop of the International Organization of La Francophonie “Artificial Intelligence in the Service of FLE Education,” which brought together Georgian specialists and about 30 representatives from nine countries.
The three-day seminar aims to develop a unified module based on the teaching and research experience of experts, trainers, and professors involved in the teaching and learning the French language in Eastern Europe.
“Artificial intelligence presents significant challenges and opportunities for today’s society and universities. Tbilisi State University is developing a university strategy on artificial intelligence. Today, we will discuss the possibilities and challenges of using AI in academia,” said Rector Jaba Samushia.
The opening of the event was attended by Baia Kvitsiani, the Deputy Minister of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia; Emmanuel Samson, the Executive Director of the Regional Center for Francophonie in Central and Eastern Europe (CREFECO); as well as Georgian and foreign specialists, professors, and students.
Emmanuel Samson, the executive director of CREFECO, noted that Georgia was selected as the host country for a regional workshop this year. He added that the workshop will assess the potential of artificial intelligence for its integration into the Francophone educational and scientific space. Samson thanked Tbilisi State University for promoting the development of French language teaching and learning.
The regional workshop was planned within the framework of the Global Artificial Intelligence Strategy, and it was organized by the Department of Romance Philology of the Faculty of Humanities of TSU and the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia.
Tbilisi State University, in collaboration with the International Organization of La Francophonie, promotes the involvement of Francophone students in educational and cultural events.