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CWU Faculty-led program in French language and culture, France - Summer Programs

Location

The fourth capital of Bearn, Pau is the most elegant of the towns and cities overlooking the Pyrenees. The city is located on the high bluffs that run parallel with the mountains. Pau is conveniently located an hour away from the Basque country and the Atlantic coast, half an hour from the mountains, and close to the region of Bordeaux. Pau offers all the amenities of a modern city, but retains its sense of history with its old district castles, quaint shops and cobbled streets.

University Profile: Faculty-led program in French language and culture

The summer program in Pau is designed to give students the opportunity to live in France and improve their language skills through an intensive language and culture program. Courses are taught at the Institut d'Etudes Francaises pour Etudiants Etrangers (IEFEE), a program organized by the Universite de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour. Participants will receive 12 credits for their coursework in Pau. This includes 7 credits of language, taken at various levels, FR 398, a 4 credit seminar on cultural adjustment, history, and language taught by Dr. Nathalie Kasselis-Smith, and FR 398, a 1 credit independent study course in French or English.

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Academic Departments

Academic Program

This program is designed for all students interested in learning or improving their French. The coursework through the IEFE will cover important topics such as grammar, conversation, pronunciation and culture. The FR 398 course will help students understand and adjust to life in France by meeting both before departure and weekly in Pau. It will also cover the history of Pau within the more general context of French history. Excursions for this course include a vist to the Chateau de Pau, Pau's history district, and a French court hearing. Students who have completed the 200-level French series by the end of Spring quarter will have enough credits for a minor in French upon successful completion of this program.

Excursions:
The program includes several excursions, including a visit to Bayonne and the Basque country, a visit to Toulouse, and various short excursions to places of interest in Pau.

Extra-curricular activites:
Advanced students will have the opportunity to particpate in a free Theater class.

For a tentative itinerary please click here.

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Housing

The program will arrange for students to live with French familes in Pau. Two dinners per week will be provided. For other meals, students can choose to eat in the campus cafeterias or cook their own meals.

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Program Dates & Application Deadlines

• Summer Session: (June 28, 2008 - July 26, 2008)
  • Application Deadline: March 1, 2008

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Program Costs

The program fee is TBA. The final fee is subject to enrollment and currency fluctuations.

Program fees include:

• Housing
  
• Predeparture and on-site orientation
  
• On-site and U.S. based staff support
  
• Cultural activities
  
• Tution and fees
  
• Day trip to Toulouse
  
• Day trip to Bayonne and Basque country

For more specific price information, please contact:

Dr. Kasselis-Smith kasselin@cwu.edu

Note: This program will run with sufficient enrollment. Price subject to change

Sample Program Budget

See our What Does It Cost page for more information on fees & deposits you may be responsible for.

Financial Aid

Most forms of financial aid and scholarships apply to the cost of study abroad programs. Students should consult with a financial aid counselor at their home campus for specific information about awards and eligibility. You can also visit our What Does it Cost web page.

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Eligibility

• Minimum GPA: 2.5
• Minimum Class Standing: Sophomore
• Other Info: Stay tuned for information about the summer 2008 program to Pau!
• Good academic standing
• No current disciplinary record
• An interview may be required

How to Apply

Before you begin your application, we highly recommend that you see a study abroad advisor to ensure that you have all the information you need about program logistics and eligibility. CWU students can call 963-3622 or drop by the International Center, Room 101 (across from L&L), to schedule an appointment.

• Apply Here

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More Information

Prices and dates are subject to change without notice. Contact Study Abroad & Exchange Programs for more information.

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