Availability
Two out of every three years. Offered Fall of 2008 and Fall of 2010.
Eligibility
You must be of sophomore status and have 2.5 GPA or higher to study in France. Preference will be given to juniors and seniors if there are too many applicants to the program.
You must be studying French at an advanced level to be considered for the Calvin semester program in France.
Cost
The cost for the fall 2008 program in France is $16,450. This price includes:
- Tuition
- Room and board
- Program-related excursions
Additional expenses not included in the program fee: air travel to and from France, books, medical insurance (required), passport, visa and personal spending money.
Accommodations
As part of this intensive language program, you will live in a French household in Grenoble.
Courses
The prerequisite for all classes in the semester program is French 215 and 216.
The following courses are required:
| STFR 230: Contemporary France | |
| An introduction to contemporary French culture through readings, discussions with guest speakers, and excursions. Begins late August with an orientation in Paris and Grenoble. Fulfills Cross-Cultural Engagement Core, as well as French minor and major requirements. | 2 semester hours, cross-cultural engagement credit, French minor and major requirements |
STFR 363: Francophone Literature and Culture in North Africa |
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| 3 semester hours, fulfills Global & Historical Studies core requirement | |
You will also take courses at the Centre universitaire d'études françaises on topics such as language, stylistics, translation, literature and culture. When you successfully complete these courses, you will receive credit for STFR 315 (Advanced Stylistics and Phonetics; 3 semester hours), STFR 316 (Advanced Language Study in France; 4 semester hours), and STFR 295 (Special Topics; 3 semester hours). Contact Otto Selles for additional information concerning courses at the CUEF.
Apply
Submit a preliminary application to the the Off-Campus Programs office. Once your eligibility for the program is determined (within 1–2 weeks), you will be sent an application. The final application deadline for this program is spring 2010 (watch for exact date).
Guest students may apply for this program.
Contact
Program Director Fall 2008
Glenn Fetzer, French
Phone (616) 526-6486
Email: fetzer@calvin.edu
