Information for term French And Critical Studies
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
Click to OpenSpend a semester in Paris and immerse yourself in art, society, and culture! Enjoy all that France has to offer as you study in a city that has been home to some of the world’s greatest leaders, thinkers, and artists. Improve your French through fascinating courses, excursions, and fieldwork.
Unique Experiences
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LIVE LIKE A LOCAL STUDENT
by taking courses at either the Université Sorbonne Nouvelle – Paris 3 or the Université Paris Diderot (Paris 7).
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STUDY FRENCH THEORY
in cinema, arts, writing, and critical thought.
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TAKE A TRUE FRENCH GETAWAY
with weekend trips to nearby cities and towns.
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libraries—the most of any city in the world
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film or commercial shoots in Parisian streets each day
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annual visitors to the Notre Dame Cathedral
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Location & Culture
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Your Destination
If you’re looking to spend time in one of the world’s most prominent centers of culture, finance, and commerce, look no further than Paris. The capital of France - and the country’s most populous city - Paris is a top tourist destination and will make you fall in love with its historic landmarks, exquisite dining, and charming architecture.
The Culture
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
- Take a weekend study tour of Bordeaux to explore the history of the slave trade, and the culture of wine.
- Spend a day in the medieval city of Provins, former capital of the Dukes of Champagne.
- Art buff? Then you’ll love a trip to Monet’s home and garden in Giverny.
- Explore the hidden corners of Paris culture, art, and society through two extra-curricular activities a week. Practice your French through a vibrant language exchange with Parisians, volunteer with one of our community service partners, or live your own passion with an interest group in music, sports, art, or film!
LANGUAGE IMMERSION
- Improve your French! Students make the CIEE Community Language Commitment to speak French at all times, which both fosters language proficiency and helps you better understand local culture.
Daily Life
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HOUSING
Homestay. Adapt to the French lifestyle by living with a Parisian host. You’ll get a private room with a bed, desk, chair, lamp, and wardrobe, while sharing with the host all common spaces like the living room, kitchen, and bathroom.
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MEALS
All breakfasts and five meals a week are provided.
Paris, France Where You'll Study
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CIEE GLOBAL INSTITUTE - PARIS
With classrooms, library space, computer areas, and more, our institute is less than a minute away from the Grands Boulevards, a 10-minute walk to the Palais-Royal, and a 15-minute walk to the Louvre.
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UNIVERSITÉ SORBONNE NOUVELLE PARIS 3
A 30-minute bus ride away. This institution is known for its courses in literature and language, film studies, and Arab world studies.
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UNIVERSITÉ PARIS DIDEROT
Near the Bibliothèque nationale. One of the few French universities to teach all disciplines. Specializes in the literature, comparative art studies, sociology, linguistics, the humanities, and natural and physical sciences.
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The program detailsStudy the topics that interest you most through our two-track system! Both tracks require students to take at least one university course at the Université Paris Diderot or Sorbonne Nouvelle.
French Studies Track: Focuses on the political, social, and cultural complexities of contemporary France.
Critical Studies Track: Offers a range of courses in cinema and visual studies, text and language, and intellectual history and critique.
All classes are taught entirely in the French language by esteemed faculty - active researchers in the fields of cinema, visual arts, textual analysis, and critical theory.
Students will take a minimum of four five courses, including a required Writing Workshop, which is an essential language learning experience for students on this program, and one that makes it possible for students to succeed in direct enrollmentlocal university courses. Most students will take a minimum of one direct enrollment course at the Université de Paris, in addition to CIEE elective courses taught in French. More advanced students, with the permission of CIEE Paris faculty and staff, may take two or three of their elective courses at the Université de Paris.
Academic year students must take a minimum of five courses in the spring semester and are encouraged to take all of their second-semester classes at the Université de Paris.
Academics
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OVERALL GPA
Students need to have a GPA of at least 3.0.
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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
4 semesters of college-level French (or equivalent) required.
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Curriculum
Program Credit
- Total credit, semester: 15-16 semester/22.5-24 quarter credits.
- CIEE Course credit: 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits each
Challenge yourself with fascinating courses on the arts, the French intellectual tradition, emergent global thought, and more!
During the academic pre-session, all students take the Intensive French Writing and Research Program and meet with a professor once a week for a half-hour private tutorial. During the regular semester, both tracks require students to take the CIEE course Writing Workshop and at least one university course at the Université de Paris (Diderot or Sorbonne Nouvelle); Students fulfill the rest of their credit requirements with a combination of CIEE and Université de Paris courses.
All CIEE courses and most Université Paris Diderot (Paris 7) courses are 45 contact hours and 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits per course, unless otherwise noted. Most Université Sorbonne Nouvelle (Paris 3) courses are 39 contact hours and 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits per course.
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
Spring 2019 Courses
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- FREN 3503 PCCS: Intensive French Writing and Research Program
REQUIRED CIEE SEMESTER COURSE
- FREN 3001 PCCS: Writing Workshop
CIEE ELECTIVE COURSES
- FRST 3001 PCCS: Theory and Method in Critical Studies
- AHIS 3007 PCCS: 20th and 21st Century Art - What’s So French About Contemporary French Art?
FRST 3001 PCCS: Theory and Method in Critical Studies is Required for Critical Studies Track Students
UNIVERSITÉ DE PARIS (UP) COURSES
Students will enroll in UP courses on site. For past course offerings, the websites are listed below. CIEE cannot guarantee courses offered in the past will be offered again.
Université de Paris Sorbonne Nouvelle (Paris 3): Courses at the Sorbonne Nouvelle focus on literature, languages, cinema studies, and theater studies.
Université Paris Diderot (Paris 7): Courses at Paris Diderot are offered in all disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, philosophy, history, sociology, anthropology, economics, linguistics, life sciences, chemistry, physics, and computing.
Fall 2018 Courses
Click to OpenREQUIRED CIEE ACADEMIC PRE-SESSION COURSE
- FREN 3503 PCCS: Intensive French Writing and Research Program
REQUIRED CIEE SEMESTER COURSE
- FREN 3001 PCCS: Writing Workshop
CIEE ELECTIVE COURSES
- FRST 3001 PCCS: Theory and Method in Critical Studies
- LITT 3009 PCCS: Francophone Writers and the Question of Identity: North African and Sub-Saharan Literature
- AHIS 3002 PCCS: Aesthetics/Visual Arts
- INDR 3003 PCCS: Directed Independent Research
FRST 3001 PCCS: Theory and Method in Critical Studies is Required for Critical Studies Track Students
UNIVERSITÉ DE PARIS (UP) COURSES
Students will enroll in UP courses on site. For past course offerings, the websites are listed below. CIEE cannot guarantee courses offered in the past will be offered again.
Université de Paris Sorbonne Nouvelle (Paris 3): Courses at the Sorbonne Nouvelle focus on literature, languages, cinema studies, and theater studies.
Université Paris Diderot (Paris 7): Courses at Paris Diderot are offered in all disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, philosophy, history, sociology, anthropology, economics, linguistics, life sciences, chemistry, physics, and computing.
Scholarships
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Last year, we awarded more than 1,000 scholarships per term for a total of $5 million, helping more students get on planes and live their dreams in faraway places than any other organization.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- Stohl International Undergraduate Research Scholarships
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application. Learn more at the Scholarships & Grants section of our website.
See more scholarship infoDates, Deadlines & Fees
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You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
YOUR FEE INCLUDES:
- Tuition
- Housing
- Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
- Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
- Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
- Field trips and cultural activities
- Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
- 24/7 emergency on-site support
No Hidden Fees
Program |
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Start Date |
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Fees & Housing |
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| Fall 2018 15 weeks | Sep 3, 2018 | Dec 16, 2018 |
$19,850
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $15,383 ** Housing = $4,000 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $19,850Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $2,600 † International Airfare = $1,200 †† Local Transportation = $475 Books & Supplies = $200 Visa Fees = $165 ††† Potential travel to consulate for visa = $500 Personal expenses = $3,000 Total Estimated Costs = $8,140Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $5 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, MSI grants, Gilman matching grants, and Pell matching grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** Daily breakfast and three dinners per week is included for students who choose to live with a French host. No weekly meals are included for students staying in studio apartments. † for students in studio apartment; students living with a French host should budget $1,500 for meals not included in the program fee †† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure ††† average cost, including Campus France fees |
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| Academic year 2018-2019 15 weeks | Sep 3, 2018 | TBD |
$38,285
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $29,818 ** Housing = $8,000 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $38,285Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $5,200 † International Airfare = $1,200 †† Local Transportation = $950 Books & Supplies = $200 Visa Fees = $165 ††† Potential travel to consulate for visa = $500 Personal expenses = $6,000 Total Estimated Costs = $14,215Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $5 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, MSI grants, Gilman matching grants, and Pell matching grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** Daily breakfast and three dinners per week is included for students who choose to live with a French host. No weekly meals are included for students staying in studio apartments. † for students in studio apartment; students living with a French host should budget $1,500 for meals not included in the program fee †† round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure ††† average cost, including Campus France fees |
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| Spring 2019 18 weeks | Nov 15, 2018 | Jan 7, 2019* | May 11, 2019* |
$20,450
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $15,983 ** Housing = $4,000 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $20,450Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $2,600 International Airfare = $1,200 Local Transportation = $475 Books & Supplies = $200 Visa Fees = $165 Potential travel to consulate for visa = $500 Personal expenses = $3,000 Total Estimated Costs = $8,140Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $5 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, MSI grants, Gilman matching grants, and Pell matching grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** Daily breakfast and three dinners per week is included for students who choose to live with a French host. No weekly meals are included for students staying in studio apartments. |
| Fall 2019 18 weeks | May 1, 2019 | TBD* | TBD* |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, ask your college or university study abroad advisor if your school charges additional fees for study abroad.
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Our Staff
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Brent Keever
Director
Brent Keever, Ph.D., received his B.A. in English and literary criticism from Princeton University, and his Ph.D. in English and modern studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
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Lucie Laureillard
Director, Housing & Health
Lucie Laureillard has two master’s degrees, one in English history and one in French teaching.
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Franck Le Gac
Academic Director
Franck oversees the coordination, quality, and planning of all courses and educational programing in Paris.
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