CIEE Summer Contemporary French Studies Program in Paris, France

  France

• Paris: 
Paris

Term: Summer 
Dates: Session I 3 weeks: mid-June - early July Session II 3 weeks: early July - late July Sessions I + II 6 weeks: mid-June - late July

Description: The goal of the Paris Contemporary French Studies summer program is to introduce students at all levels of French to the language and culture of France. This is accomplished through intensive French language courses at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels and content courses related to French literature, culture, film, and history, taught in both French and English.

Academic Program
Established in 2004, the Paris summer program is for students who want to improve their knowledge of French language and culture while learning about Paris and France through classes, activities, and excursions.

Academic Culture
The program is made up of two three-week sessions. Students may choose to participate in one or both. Courses typically meet every morning or afternoon for three hours, with occasional outings. All courses involve one obligatory weekend trip whose themes and destination are integrated into the class. The courses are designed for U.S. undergraduates and the teaching and learning methods will be familiar to them. All of the professors in the summer program are accustomed to teaching U.S. students.

The French language classes are small and based on a large amount of individualized attention and exercises, as well as group work. Language courses are offered at three levels, beginning, intermediate, and advanced. Classes take place at the Center and are carried out entirely in French. Teachers arrange for outings in the city, to work on comprehension in day-to-day settings.

The English and French-taught content classes are intellectually rigorous. Students should expect to be active participants in all aspects of the class, keeping up with daily reading assignments and participating in class discussions. Besides lectures and discussions, classes may include film viewings and outings related to the themes of the class.

Highlights:

• Small, stimulating classes with personalized instruction that incorporate students in the learning process
  
• Frequent outings to take advantage of cultural life in Paris in the summer
  
• Weekend excursion integrated into the academic program

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Please check the CIEE website for current program pricing

Experience Required: yes

* Overall GPA 2.75
* Participation in the French-taught content course requires 4 semesters of college-level French or the equivalent

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to France Independently

Scholarships are Available. We have several scholarships that students can apply for. Contact CIEE for details.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Transcript
• Written Application

CIEE's Mission Statement: Since 1947, the Council on International Educational Exchange, known as CIEE, has been in pursuit of its mission, "to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world." Our services to young people studying, working, teaching, and traveling abroad are more important than ever. As we look ahead, we reaffirm our commitment to the principles and values that guide this mission statement.

Year Founded: 1947