University of California, Berkeley Study Abroad

French Language, Culture & History

France

Location
France: Paris

Term
Summer

Dates
July 7, 2013 - August 10, 2013

  • Description

    Berkeley Summer Sessions offers exciting Travel Study programs that give you the chance to combine international travel with academic achievement. Courses are taught by regular rank UC Berkeley faculty, faculty of host institutions, and UC Berkeley graduate student instructors.

  • Highlights

    Develop your ability to communicate in written and spoken French and enjoy a comprehensive introduction to French history and culture, from the Romans to the present. Numerous field trips are integrated into the courses, including a boat tour of Paris along the river Seine, and two all-day excursions outside Paris: to impressionist painter Claude Monets house in Giverny, and to the Palace of Versailles. Other destinations within Paris include the Conciergerie palace and prison, the Garnier Opera House, the Orsay Museum, the Pasteur Institute, and more. You will also see a live performance of Eugène Ionescos La Cantatrice chauve, the play you will study in your language and conversation courses. This program is open to students of French at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced-intermediate levels.

    * 5 course offered with a range of 5 to 8 units

    **Program Dates:
    June 24, 2013 - July 5, 2013 (UC Berkeley)
    July 7, 2013 - August 10, 2013 (Paris)

  • Degree Level

    Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

  • Subject Areas

    • Ethnic Studies
    • French
    • History
    • Languages / Linguistics
  • Cost in US$:

    USD6,156 - USD6,300 (includes unit fees)

  • Program Fees Include:

    Program fee includes room, some meals, excursions and other program-related costs. For estimates of these costs, and to discuss how they factor into financial aid, please call Summer Sessions and speak to one of our Travel Study program advisors.

    Total cost does not include airfare, textbooks, extra meals or personal expenses.

    Please inquire for different option packages.

  • Experience Required

    yes

      This course is open to students of French at all levels: beginning, intermediate, and advanced.
  • This Program is open to

    Worldwide Participants.

  • Typical Living Arrangements

    • Dormitory
    • Group living

  • Participants Travel

    in Groups

  • Typically Participants Work

    Independently or in Groups

  • Application Process Involves

    • Transcript
    • Online Application
  • Typically The Application Process Time is

    two weeks

  • University of California, Berkeley Study Abroad's Mission Statement

    UC Berkeley Study Abroad is committed to offering high quality, innovative academic courses and experiential education opportunities during the summer. By opening our doors to visiting students and continuing our service to UC Berkeley students, we support the University's goals of educating abroad and diverse student population. Our commitment to providing superior service and unrivaled learning opportunities extends to our students, campus units and departments, and all external partners.

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