Programs by Country: France + Dialogue of Civilizations
Annecy – French Language and Culture (Closed)
Dialogue of Civilizations | Annecy, France
Faculty leader: Catherine Dunand (c.dunand@neu.edu)
Study Abroad Coordinator: Daisy Biddle (d.biddle@neu.edu)
Summer I
Courses: CLTR4944: Ancient and Contemporary Culture and History of Savoie and FRNHxxxx depending on French level
Description:
The program of this Dialogue consists of two courses, one in French language and one in Regional French culture and history. Both courses are held in Annecy, in eastern France between Geneva and Chambery. Annecy is one of the most beautiful resort towns of the French Alps and is often referred to as the "Venice of Savoie." The town is situated on the shore of Lake Annecy, which is one of the cleanest lakes in the world. A trip to Paris will launch this special experience of France.
France – Intensive Immersion French Language (Closed)
Dialogue of Civilizations | Paris, France
Faculty Leader: Sali Ziane; s.ziane@neu.edu
Study Abroad Coordinator: Daisy Biddle (d.biddle@neu.edu)
Information Session: Thursday November 3rd, 156 Ryder Hall at 3:00pm -4:00pm
This intensive French language immersion program runs in Paris and primarily Lyon, France.
Lyon – French Language and Culture (Closed)
Dialogue of Civilizations | Paris, France
Info Session: December 5th in 269 Ryder from 5:40 to 6:40
Faculty-Leader: Prof. Sali Ziane (s.ziane@neu.edu)
Study Abroad Coordinator: Daisy Biddle (d.biddle@neu.edu)
Summer II
Courses: French culture (CLTR4944) and multiple levels of FRNH
Description:
The summer language course will include 80 hours of classes in addition to the cultural and historical immersion. Those classes will cover different levels of French in order to satisfy the students level. The students will be exposed to intensive oral and written skills.
The program includes:
- Language practice through various activities inside and outside the classroom:
- Introduction to life in Lyon.
- Visits of historical sites, museums, parks, etc…
- Cultural activities.
The cultural part: will cover “Immigration in France”.
The immigrants played a significant role in France’s development as well as its laws throughout generations. Before the first and the Second World War and after the decolonization in Africa, lots of immigrants came to France to seek employment and a new life. Nowadays, the French immigration’s policy has changed. The European workers are more accepted than Africans. Because of xenophobic view and conservatism from the right wing (Le F.N.) the French government modified the laws in regards of immigration and citizenship.
The cultural part will include the following topics:
- The history of immigration.
- The political participation and impact of immigrants in France
- Immigration policy
- Controlled Immigration, Racism and citizenship in Modern France
The difference between immigrants and their integration in France vs. United-State.