| | | Quebec City, Canada
French language
 Quebec Program Website
The Ohio University Department of Modern Languages offers intensive study of French language, literature, culture, and civilization during summer quarter in Quebec, an ideal location for intensive French language immersion at all levels of proficiency.
Courses will be taught on the campus of the Université Laval. All students will participate in excursions exploring the European-flavored Quebec City and the surrounding areas, including outings for whale-watching, horseback riding, and water rafting, as well as culturally and historically significant sites such as Musée de la Civilisation and Musée de l'Amérique Française.
Program Length
Summer quarter (late June-early August)
Eligibility and selection process
This program is open to students from all academic departments and levels. Previous knowledge of French is not necessary so everyone from beginners to advanced speakers is encouraged to apply. As program size is limited to 20 participants, admission is selective and will be based on GPA (a minimum of 3.0 is required), two letters of recommendation, one statement of interest (in English), and a short interview with the director.
Application deadline
Mid-October
Visit Education Abroad Application to apply.
Early application is encouraged.
Living arrangements
Housing and two meals per day (breakfast and dinner) will be provided by French-speaking host families. Host families will also provide one load of laundry per week and basic "linen" necessities such as towels, bed sheets, blankets, etc.
Courses and credits
Students in the program will enroll in: - ML250K: Orientation class taken the first week of the program
- Two French courses according to the student's proficiency level.
Travel documents
US Citizens
- Passports: All US citizens must have a valid passport for international travel. Visit Passport and visa information for application details. Please apply for your passport when you apply to the program.
- Visas: US citizens will not need a travel document for stays up to 180 days. If you are planning on studying or traveling outside of the program dates, please visit the Canadian Embassy for information on document requirements and applications.
Non-US Citizens
- We recommend you speak with an advisor in International Faculty and Student Services before you commit to any program.
- If you plan to return to the US after your program, you must contact International Faculty and Student Services to verify that you will be eligible to re-enter the country. All international students holding a non-immigrant visa must visit International Faculty and Student Services to receive necessary signatures 4 to 6 weeks before your departure.
- Host country visas: You may need a visa or other travel document for travel to this country, visit the Canadian Embassy for more information. If you will travel through another country to reach this destination, you may need a transit visa for this stop-over. You can find more information from the embassy of the country you are traveling through; embassy websites are listed at http://www.embassiesabroad.com/.
Cost *
Billed by Ohio University:
Tuition: 11 credits of OU tuition
Program Fee (includes health insurance): $2700
Administrative Fee: $150
Program fee includes housing, a monthly bus pass, Canadian student insurance, social and cultural activities, health insurance, and excursions.
Out-of-pocket expenses:
Passport and Photos: $110
Roundtrip Airfare: $600
Lunches: $300
Textbooks and supplies: $100
Incidentals: $250
*Cost is subject to change. Please see the program director for up-to-date information. Financial aid may be applied to program costs; further information available from the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.
From past participants:
"Nothing helps you learn a foreign language like total immersion...If you're like me and you are hesitant to spend an entire quarter away from your friends,then take five weeks during the summer to learn some French in Canada.There is absolutely no better way to learn than by forcing your mind to switch to French 95% of the day." - Adam H.
"Going to Quebec was one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. The five weeks I spent living with my host family taught me more than any textbook ever could. The city of Quebec has so much to offer and is only a short bus ride from Université Laval. There is always some type of music/cultural festival happening every weekend. This is truly a great experience even for those who have never taken French before." - Jamie W.
For more information contact:
Department of Modern Languages
Gordy Hall, 2nd floor
Tel: 740/593-2765
|
|
| | |
