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Frontiers in Educational Research, 2026, 9(2); doi: 10.25236/FER.2026.090206.

Strategic Response in the Intelligence+ Era: Practice and Reflection on Multilingual Talent Development in Foreign Studies Universities — A Case Study of Beijing Foreign Studies University

Author(s)

Yang Yue1

Corresponding Author:
Yang Yue
Affiliation(s)

1Information Technology Center, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Beijing, China

Abstract

The ongoing technological revolution is driving systemic change in higher education. Artificial Intelligence has evolved from an auxiliary support tool into a strategic determinant of university competitiveness and future models of talent development. Using Beijing Foreign Studies University—a leader in China's foreign language education—as a case study, this paper examines its strategic adaptation and practical exploration regarding multilingual and cross-cultural education in the Intelligence+ era. Grounded in theories of Educational Globalization and the Social Shaping of Technology, the study elucidates the framework behind BFSU's integration of AI with its unique linguistic strengths. It further analyzes the university's implementation across four key dimensions: constructing intelligent teaching environments, innovating digital teaching modes, empowering niche language disciplines, and enhancing faculty digital literacy. The findings reveal a clear roadmap that merges frontier technology with traditional academic advantages, offering practical implications and policy recommendations for the digital transformation of foreign language universities and the broader higher education system.

Keywords

Artificial Intelligence; Higher Education; Talent Development; Educational Technology; Strategic Management; Social Shaping of Technology

Cite This Paper

Yang Yue. Strategic Response in the Intelligence+ Era: Practice and Reflection on Multilingual Talent Development in Foreign Studies Universities — A Case Study of Beijing Foreign Studies University. Frontiers in Educational Research (2026), Vol. 9, Issue 2: 37-41. https://doi.org/10.25236/FER.2026.090206.

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