Avignon, France
Deadline extended until November 1, 2009!!
French Program Website
The Ohio University Department of Modern Languages offers intensive study of French language, literature, culture, and civilization during spring quarter in France. Avignon is less than three hours by train from Paris and 40 miles from the Mediterranean Sea. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the city has impressive museums and monuments and many great festivals. Excursions to such regional highlights as Provencal villages and the city of Marseille and activities including visits to the theatre or to cooking classes will form an integral part of the program.
More information can be found here: http://oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~adair/avignon/avignon.html
Program length
Spring Quarter (March 26-June 11)
Eligibility and selection process
The program is NOT limited to students majoring or minoring in French, as students from numerous academic areas have participated. All participants are required to have completed second-year French (213) by the end of winter quarter and be in good academic standing.
Admission is selective and is based upon grades in French, letters of recommendation, level in French at OU, class rank, GPA, and a statement of interest (in English). Other factors may also be taken into consideration.
Application deadline
Deadlines can be found HERE. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Living arrangements
Housing and two meals per day (breakfast and dinner) are provided by French host families.
Courses and credits
Students in the program will enroll in:
- FR 343: Advanced Grammar and Composition
- FR 348: French Civilization
- FR 435: Proseminar: French Literature
- FR 435: Proseminar: Oral and Written Production
- FR 432/532: Proseminar: Cinematographic and Literary Memories of the French Resistance
All participants must register for and attend ML 250B (a 1-4 credit hour orientation class) in the winter quarter. This course will prepare students for their experience abroad and will include graded assignments relative to such preparation.
Cost*
Billed by Ohio University
- Tuition: 16 UG credits of OU tuition
- Program Fee: $3,600 - $4,000 (exact fee will be given when students are nominated to the program)
- Administrative Fee: $150
Program fee includes room, partial board, and five excursions.
Out-of-pocket expenses
- Passport and Photos: $110
- Roundtrip Airfare: $1200
- Board: $600
- Books and Supplies: $150
- Incidentals: $750
*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.
For more information contact:
Department of Modern Languages
Gordy Hall, 2nd floor
Tel: 740-593-2765
