Paris, France - Dates & Prices - Spring Semester 2009 - Sorbonne - Language and Culture

Dates and Prices

What's Included

• Tuition and Academic Fees
• Housing in an Apartment, Residence Hall, or Homestay
• Individual Advising
• Pre-Departure Preparation
• Transfer of Credit and Financial Aid
• International Mobile Phone
• Travel Backpack and Guidebook
• Medical Insurance
• Experienced Onsite Staff in Paris
• Airport Reception at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
• Onsite Orientation
• Immersion Activities
• Excursions
• Cooking Class at Le Cordon Bleu
• Rail Pass Providing Discounted Train Travel (semester/academic year only)
• Official Transcript from the University of Paris-Sorbonne and/or American University of Paris

What's Not Included

• Passport, French visa, Carte de Séjour, and associated immigration requirements
• International airfare
• Meals
• Paris Metro Card (Carte Orange)
• Transfer to airport at end of program

Eligibility

• Be at least 18 years of age by program start date.
• Have graduated from high school.
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Courses

The course schedule for this session has not yet been finalized. The courses below are those from the course catalog that pertain to this session. If you need to confirm that a specific course will be offered during your study abroad session, please contact us.

Cours Pratique

All students will take a French language course and a phonetics class.

Beginner Electives

Students who test into the beginner language level may also enroll in up to two elective courses each semester. Beginner electives are taught only in French. Each class meets for 2 hours/week for a total of 24 contact hours/semester. This generally transfers to 2 credits in the US semester system. The following electives have been offered in the past by the Sorbonne. However, the electives offered during your time abroad may differ.

Intermediate Electives

Students who test into the intermediate language level may also enroll in up to two elective courses each semester. Intermediate electives are taught only in French. Each class meets for 2 hours/week for a total of 24 contact hours/semester. This generally transfers to 2 credits in the US semester system. The following electives have been offered in the past by the Sorbonne. However, the electives offered during your time abroad may differ.

Advanced Electives

The Sorbonne offers a wide range of advanced electives. Students in the advanced level may take up to two courses, which will appear on their transcripts. Students in the beginner and intermediate levels may also attend, but will not receive credit. The following courses have been offered in the past, and may vary from those offered during your session abroad.