Université de Caen

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

ISEP STUDENT SERVICES OFFICER Grace Glancy 703-504-9975 | GGlancy@isep.org Thank you for your interest in ISEP Study Abroad! I’m your Student Services Officer and main point of contact here at ISEP. As you search for programs, I’ll be available to answer any questions you might have. Feel free to contact me at any point in your search process for help, tips or advice.

Academics

Undergraduate
(in French)

*This program is OK for Sophomores

Fields of Study

  • Area Studies Recommended!

    French Studies

  • Foreign Languages and Literatures Recommended!

    French Language and Literature

  • Language and Culture Recommended!

Academic Requirements

  • U.S. GPA: 2.75 or higher
    *accepts lower GPA with explanation
  • LPR Required
  • LPR Writing Score: <A1 - Novice Mid-Low
  • LPR Reading Score: <A1 - Novice Mid-Low
  • LPR Listening Score: <A1 - Novice Mid-Low
  • LPR Speaking Score: <A1 - Novice Mid-Low
LPR = ISEP Language Proficiency Report

Special Application Instructions

Although previous knowledge of French is not required for this program, all students will be prompted to complete an ISEP Language Evaluation regardless of language level.

- Students at a Beginner level of French, or no prior French experience (below A2) should send their Language Evaluation request to the ISEP Student Services Officer for France.

- Students at or above a low-Intermediate level of French (B1 or above) are required to submit a completed ISEP Language Evaluation as part of their application.

Special Needs Support

  • Mental Health
  • Mobility
  • Hearing
  • Visual
  • Speech
  • Learning

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.

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