CIEE Summer Contemporary French Studies Program in Paris, France

  France

• Paris: 
Paris

Term: Summer 
Dates: Session I 3 weeks: early-June - late June Session II 3 weeks: late June - mid July Sessions I + II 6 weeks: early-June - mid 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, combined with content courses - taught in French and English - related to French literature, culture, film, art history, and history.

Academic Program
Established in 2004, the Contemporary French Studies summer program is designed 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, Monday to Friday, for three hours, with structured outings. All courses involve one required weekend trip whose theme and destination of which are integrated into the class. The courses are designed for U.S. undergraduates, so the teaching and learning methods will be familiar to participants. Moreover, all of the professors in the summer program are accustomed to teaching U.S. students.

The French language classes are small and provide a significant amount of individualized attention and exercises, along with group work. Language courses are offered at three levels, beginning, intermediate, and advanced. Classes take place at the CIEE Study Center and are carried out entirely in French. Teachers arrange for outings in the city in order to help students work on their 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. In addition to lectures and discussions, classes may include film viewings and outings related to the themes of the class.

Highlights:

• Small, stimulating classes with personalized instruction; two sessions offered - take one or both
  
• Structures outings incorporated in all classes to make the city of Paris integral to the learning process
  
• One day trip in each session (previous destinations have included Vaux-le-Vicomte and Chartres) and one weekend trip in each session
  
• Conversation exchange with French peers

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

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

Experience Required: yes