19th and 20th Century French Art in Paris, France

  France

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Paris

Term: Summer 
Dates: early June to early July

Description: The program is based in Paris. It will provide you marvelous exposure to this beautiful city and teach how to take advantage of its incredible artistic wealth. You will have a different classroom every day: Le Louvre, Musee d'Orsay, Champs Elysees, Forum Des Halles, the Videotheque, the Catacombs, Cimetiere du Pere Lachaise, Monet's garden in Giverny, and many more. Although much can be learned by attending slide lectures and reading countless books, there is nothing like living and learning in the actual place where the art was produced. In Paris, you will build a direct relationship with history.

Academic Overview:

You will take two 3-credit upper division Art History courses for a total of 6 credit hours:
* ARTH 4929-840 - Topics in 19th-Century French Art
* ARTH 4929-842 - Topics in 20th-Century French Art

There is no formal classroom for the program. Instead, lectures are given at the hotel and during the tours. All lectures, papers, and exams are in English.

Highlights:
* 5 weeks to study French Art History in the heart of Paris!
* Great classrooms: Le Louvre, Musee d'Orsay, Champs Elysees, Forum Des Halles, the Videotheque, the Catacombs, and Cimetiere du Pere Lachaise
* Excursion to Giverny (Monet's gardens)
* Free time to explore Paris on your own
* Program Photo Album by Cindy Merlin

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: please contact us for more details

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Scholarships are Available.  1) CU-Boulder Study Abroad Scholarship This scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic excellence and financial need. 2) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) For undergraduate research or creative work projects including projects while studying abroad. Application deadline is usually in late February/early March. 3) Ayer Romance Language Scholarship For students on French or Italian programs who have not previously studied abroad and who are not seniors. 4) Katherine J. Lamont Scholarship For students studying abroad in Santiago de Compostela, Spain or on a French program for the first time. 5) Alliance Francaise de Denver For students studying a French-speaking country.

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

University of Colorado at Boulder's Mission Statement: The mission of the Study Abroad Programs at the University of Colorado - Boulder is to develop, operate, and maintain a comprehensive, cost-effective study abroad program and maintain a central source of information about opportunities for other educational activities abroad for students and faculty.

Year Founded: 1964