Summer in Normandy - French Language, History, & Culture (in French) - ISEP Direct
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Discover the rich cultural and historic heritage of Normandy during this 3-week program
• Take French language, history, and culture courses with included field trips and earn the equivalent of 5 U.S. credits
• Live with a host family and gain insight into French family life while improving your French speaking and listening skills
LIFE ABROAD
Excursions & Cultural Experiences
Alongside academics, students participate in exursions including discovery of the main Norman sites and attractions: Mont-Saint-Michel, Bayeux Tapestry, D-Day landing sites, Honfleur, Etretat, and Giverny, discovery of the city of Caen, and end-of session celebratory dinner.
Housing & Meals
Students live with homestay families in the community. As part of the homestay program students recieve 14 meals per week (breakfast and dinner daily). Students will also have access to grocery stores, cooking facilities, and a multitude of dining options with affordable meal choices.
Explore Caen
Located in the Normandy region not far from the D-Day beaches and the English Channel, Caen is a growing city famed for its two Roman abbeys and its 11th-century castle which houses a museum. Paris is about two hours away by train. The campus of Université de Caen is walking distance from the old city, where students can enjoy quaint streets with shops and cafes. Students actually walk through a moat and castle from the old city to reach the main university campus!
Course Description
Students enroll in 45 hours of French Language courses based on their French language level (A1 to C1), equivalent to approximately 3 U.S. credits. Previous knowledge of French is not required. Mornings are dedicated to intensive French language instruction, including practice in oral and written communication, reinforcement of grammatical structures, vocabulary enrichment and oral practice in an audio lab.
For the afternoons, participants choose one of the two following thematic tracks, comprising 30 hours (approximately 2 U.S. credits) of classroom instruction and site visits:
French Cultural Heritage:
Beginner to Low Intermediate French level: French society, culture, and gastronomy
High Intermediate to Advanced French level: Art, history and literature of Normandy
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Other Academic Conditions
French language levels (A1 to C1) and thematic tracks will only run if a sufficient number of participants enroll in the level/track.
PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible.
VISA/RESIDENCE PERMIT: Students with U.S. citizenship attending programs in France for less than 90 days are not required to obtain a French visa. All other students should inquire with their local French embassy if they will be required to obtain a Schengen Visa for the duration of their Summer program in France prior to arrival. For more information on the process and estimated cost, please review the ISEP Country Handbook here.
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