The Glories of France

  France

• Montpellier: 
Montpellier

Term: Summer 
Dates: July 3 - August 6, 2010

Description: If you are a student who is interested in exploring Europe this summer and spending five weeks in a beautiful Mediterranean setting, The Glories of France is for you! This study and travel program is your opportunity to take a variety of university courses, including but not limited to French language, and to be introduced to the beauty, excitement and special flavor of southern France.

The core of the program is a five week stay in Montpellier with field trips and weekend excursions relative to the courses taken and enhanced by the setting of southern France. All classes taken in the Glories of France program carry three hours of college credit each and are held Monday through Thursday to allow long weekends for individual travel or group excursions. Students have a choice of several classes offered in English (courses vary from year to year) as well as classes in French language in several levels that emphasize oral proficiency and communication skills.

Courses proposed for this summer:
(List A - Class times 9:00am to 10:30am)
* French 1001 - Basic French 1st semester
* French 2001 - Basic French 3rd semester
* French 3031 - French Conversation
* French 3191, 3192, 3193 - Independent work
* Drama and Communications 1600 - Intro to Mass Communications
* English 2398.1 or 4391 - Special Studies in Literature and Language: Medieval France
* French 3403 - Special Topics in French: "Literature of the South"
* History 2991/4991 - Special Topics in History: "France in the Twentieth Century"

(List B - Class times 10:45am to 12:15pm)
* French 1002 - Basic French 2nd semester
* French 2002 - Basic French 4th semester
* French 3090 - Advanced Practical French
* Drama and Communications - 2090, 2091, 2092 and 4540
- Special Topics in DRCM: "The Development of the Cinema"
* English 2398.2 - Special Studies in Literature and Language
- France is for Lovers: the Literature of Sex, Love, and Seduction
* French 3404 - Special Topics in French Civilization: "Key Moments in French Theater"
* History 2991/4991 - Special Topics in History: "Africa, Europe and the Colonial Encounter"

Highlights: Field Trips and Optional Excursions: Certain courses will require specific field trips as required by the professors. If there is an extra cost to the student, you will be sent a price list upon registration. This program includes a weekend excursion to Paris, the city of lights! Students who wish to expand their travel experience in France are also invited to join our exciting optional tour. Each year, our group explores a fascinating area (such as the French Riviera, Spain or Italy) where students can fully enjoy their study-travel experience.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: USD 3,995

Experience Required: no

Participants Travel to France Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships are Available. Scholarships are available for University of New Orleans students.

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

University of New Orleans's Mission Statement: To assist the University in its continuing efforts to internationalize its campus and curriculum and to contribute to global understanding by developing and supporting opportunities of the highest quality worldwide for students, faculty and staff as well as the general public. Our division provides a variety of international academic programs. We offer summer study abroad programs for college students and adults; semester and year exchange programs with a variety of universities around the world; and IELP, an intensive non-credit program for non-native speakers of English. The Division is also closely affiliated with other campus and local organizations dedicated to fostering international education and experience in the Greater New Orleans area.

Year Founded: 1958