Women's & Gender Studies in Paris
The relevance of France to theories of feminism dates at least as far back as the French revolution of 1789. In fact it can be argued that feminism could never exist at all were it not for the development of democracy in France.
In its current incarnation, the French feminist synthesis of existentialist, post-structuralist and Lacanian psychoanalytic theories marks it as fundamentally distinct from its British or American counterparts.
Students will benefit from reading several major texts of French feminism while immersing themselves in the history, cultural context, and artistic experiences that formed the basis for the origins and development of these theories
Students will spend each morning studying and critically evaluating the assigned reading material and preparing to understand it in terms of the day's excursion.
Program length
July 21-August 21, 2010
Eligibility
This program is open to all undergraduate and graduate students at Ohio University with a minimum GPA of 2.75.
Application deadline
February 5, 2010
Living arrangements
Students will live in dorms on the campus of St. John's University, located in the Latin Quarter of Paris. Breakfast and lunch is provided each weekday in the dining hall.
Courses & credits
ML 250B Field Studies in French (4 UG cr)
WS 200 Issues in Feminism (4 UG cr)
WS 350 Feminist Theory (4 UG cr)
WS 200 & WS 350 are taught in English.
Undergraduate and graduate independent study options are also available. Contact Dr. Judith Grant for more information.
Costs
Billed by Ohio University:
Tuition: 12 OHIO credits
Program fee: $4350*
Administrative fee: $150
*Program fee includes; accommodation, weekday breakfast & lunch, Metro pass, entry tickets for program required museums & attractions, city tour, Seine cruise, 5 group meals, HTH health insurance.
Out of pocket expenses**
Roundtrip airfare: $1400
Passport: $115
Weekday dinners: $600
Weekend meals: $240
In-country cellphone*** $150
Incidentals: $800
**These are estimates only and are provided for guidance. Actual costs may vary.
***All participants are required to have a working cellphone in France.
Financial aid may be applied to program costs; further information is available from the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.
For more information:
Dr Judith Grant
020 Lindley Hall
Grantj1@ohio.edu
Laurence Tuccori
Program Coordinator
Office of Education Abroad
T: 740-597-2721
tuccori@ohio.edu
