Duke Summer Program- Paris

  France

• Paris: 
Paris

Term: Summer 
Dates: Mid May - Late June

Description: The Department of Romance Studies and the Office of Study Abroad of Duke University is pleased to offer a six-week, two-course program in French culture, literature, and language during summer. The session will take in place in Paris but will also include excursions to nearby chateaux, as well as a weekend trip outside Paris. The program will be directed by Professor Deb Reisinger of Duke's Department of Romance Studies.

Highlights: The courses are Duke courses and are both taught in French. French 196 - 01 Aspects of Contemporary French Culture: French Society at the Dawn of the 21st Century: This course offers an overview of France in 2007 that will greatly enhance your understanding of events and life in the country. First, by becoming familiar with the day-to-day world of current French society; second, to improve oral and written French-language skills. French 197 - 01 Aspects of French Literature: Text/Performance: Le Spectacle Parisien: In this course we will explore the spectacle parisien. Through an analysis of the contemporary dramatic scene, we will focus on the interpretation and adaptation of texts to live performances.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Inquire for more info.

Experience Required: yes

Classes will be taught in French. Students must have at least a B average in French and be qualified to take 100-level (advanced) French courses. Students may have fulfilled this requirement either through course work at the college level or through advanced placement testing.

Participants Travel to France Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview Required
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Transcript