Sabine Levet

Sabine Levet is a Senior Lecturer Emerita in French at MIT, affiliated with the MIT Global Languages program and the French & Francophone Studies Curriculum. Her roles included teaching French language and culture, leading the January Scholars in France immersion program, and developing innovative educational tools.

Education:

• BA and MA, Université de Paris-Sorbonne, France

Research Interests: Levet focuses on cross-cultural communication, technology-enhanced language learning, and urban cultural studies. She pioneered projects like Cultura (recognized by ACE in 2010) and Tramway/Vélib, exploring how urban infrastructure shapes social spaces in Paris. Her work integrates digital tools and immersive experiences to foster cultural competence.

Publications & Projects: Co-developed the interactive documentary Dans un quartier de Paris (1999) and the multimedia guide A la Rencontre de Philippe (2006). Her Cultura project revolutionized comparative cultural analysis in language education.

Awards:

• Special Recognition from the American Council on Education (2010)

Contributions: Advised student trips to France, collaborated on global language initiatives, and promoted technology integration in language pedagogy. Her work bridges education, culture, and urban studies, emphasizing practical applications of theory.