Lyon – French Language and Culture (Closed)
Paris, France
Dates
- Summer 2 Semester - June 29 - August 8, 2013
Application Deadline
- Summer 2 Semester - Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and program may fill at any time. Final deadline – January 24.
Description
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.
Courses
French Culture course: CLTR4944 (4 credits) and FRNH [Multiple Levels] (4 credits)
Host University
ILCF – Université Catholique de Lyon
The French Language and culture institute in Lyon (the second largest city in France) has specialized in teaching French to non-native speakers since 1948. It belongs to the Literature and Languages department of the Catholic University of Lyon and is located in the center of the city. Students can expect to improve their language skills as well as their knowledge in French culture. You will have the opportunity to study with professional while experiencing the lifestyle of this region.
This course will also offer an intensive training enriched by daily contact with local residents and students. They will encounter challenges in communication and dialogs with the locals and between themselves under our supervision and the animators'.
Eligibility Requirements
FRNH 1102 or equivalent and 3.0 GPA
Application Procedure
- Online Dialogue of Civilizations application (available on OISP website)
- Unofficial transcript which you can download and print from MyNEU
- One copy of passport ID page – To be given directly to your faculty leader after acceptance.
- 2-3 page essay answering the following questions:
- What are your personal and academic reasons for wishing to participate in this Dialogue of Civilizations program?
- How will the program further your academic and career goals?
- What is your previous travel and language experience, if any?
- What courses have you taken which are directly relevant to the program?
**Faculty may require additional information and/or interview (after application deadline)
**Please note that prior to 11/15/12 your unofficial transcript and essay should be handed in to OISP. After 11/15/12, please send them directly to your faculty leader
Cost
Tuition: $9,830
DOC Fee: $2,500
Tuition and DOC Fee cover 8 Northeastern credits, round-trip airfare from Boston, housing for program duration, International SOS assistance, as well as some local transport, excursions and group meals.
Accommodations
For the first part of the program, students will be staying in a Students residency in the heart of Lyon (internet included), they will have access to most of the commodities in the area and will be just steps from the School. In the second part of the program, the students will be staying in a Hotel in the heart of Paris.
Destination
Lyon: Where classes will take place at the ILCF. In addition to the daily classes, there will be many cultural activities: Museums (Musee des beaux arts, des frères lumiere,etc..), sites in Lyon, etc.
The cultural part will cover field trips to the following two main historic sites close to Lyon.
Annecy in the Alps: This is a great outing. The old city is wonderful and attracts lots of people. The lake is remarkable and is part of Annecy's reservations. In hot weather, there is a guarded beach to swim in.
Perouges: It is a charming medieval city, where lots of movies were played such as the "The Three Musketeers". One can wander in the street and taste the delicious Pie of Perouges.
Beaujeu: Beaujeu gives its name to the famous WINE region of Beaujolais a former province of France of which it is the historical capital
Paris: At the end of the course we'll take a trip to Paris for a total immersion within the Parisian crowd topped with visits to historical and famous sites such as: Quartier Latin, Les Champs-Elysees, Versailles, Le Louvre, Palais-Royal, Tour-Eiffel, musee d’Orsay, muse Grevin, le Pantheon, la Tour Eiffel, etc…