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LSU in Paris
Program Description From the narrow medieval streets near Notre Dame to the futuristic dimensions of the Pompidou Center, Paris is a living monument to centuries of French history, architecture, and tradition. From its grand boulevards to its ancient quartiers, the city unfolds a dazzling panorama. This capital of culture, glamour, and fashion reflects a passion for style in its buildings and public squares. Music, drama, and dance flourish at the Comedie Francaise, the Opera, and the Theatre National, while such museums as the Louvre, the Cluny, and the Musée d'Orsay offer an incomparable array of artistic treasures. Yet the special charm of Paris resides in everyday scenes at the neighborhood bakery, the local street market, or the nearest café. Summer study in the Left Bank indeed affords an unforgettable experience. LSU in Paris features almost five weeks of concentrated classes and group excursions. As a participant, you will earn six to nine hours of LSU credit, pursuing courses in art, French language, literature, culture, and cinema, all adapted to the special opportunities of Paris and filled with diverse extramural activities. You will be lodged in double rooms at the Foyer International Jean Monnet (FIAP). The FIAP is a modern, comfortable residence center located near the metro line to the Eiffel Tower and the Champs Elysees. It is two metro stops from the theatre and entertainment district of Montparnasse, and a short walk from the catacombs and the Park Montsouris. Program Eligibility If you are an undergraduate, you must have at least a 2.5 gpa (A = 4.0); If you are a graduate student, you must have a 3.0 gpa. If you are not an LSU student, you must submit an official copy of your most recent transcript when applying. Space in this program is limited. In the event of over subscription, preference is given to regular, full time LSU students. Qualified applicants from other institutions are especially welcome. If you are from another institution in Louisiana or are enrolled elsewhere but you are a Louisiana resident, you will be charged in-state tuition and fees. If you are an out-of-state student and do not have a nonresident fee waiver, you will be charged out-of-state tuition. For students from other universities: If your college/university is a member of the National Student Exchange, you may be eligible for in-state tuition. Please email nse@lsu.edu for more information about the NSE program. Program Dates Courses Offered Please consult the LSU General Catalog for course descriptions and prerequisites. Art 1013-Studio Art Abroad (Hines) * Indicates a course that satisfies LSU's General Education requirements. Native speakers of French will not receive credit for courses marked with a question mark (?). Expected Program Costs This fee does not include LSU summer tuition & fees. You will pay LSU tuition and fees, estimated at $1,220 for six in-state credit hours, in addition to the $3,850 program cost. Nonresident tuition for the summer still applies if you are an out-of-state student (unless your home school participates in the National Student Exchange. For more information on the NSE program, email nse@lsu.edu) You must be prepared to pay for all optional travel and activities, meals not included in the boarding plan, lodging, and meals during any independent travel, insurance, and incidental expenses. Air transportation is to be arranged individually. You will be notified as to flight arrangements for program faculty so that you may travel with them if you wish. NOTE: This program is limited to 45 participants, so to secure a space, you are encouraged to apply early! Although March 1st is the deadline for applying, students who wait until that date to sign up may find the program filled. To be sure of placement in the program, students should sign up at the earliest date possible! (In the event of an unfavorable change in the exchange rate, some activities may be cancelled or changed.) Academic Information As a participant in this program, you must register for six hours of credit. Although it is not recommended, you may register for nine hours of credit if you have a 3.0 grade-point average and obtain permission from the program director. You must have completed 60 hours of credit or permission to waive this requirement before registering for a 4000-level course. You may also arrange independent study projects in any discipline and then complete the work in Paris. Consult your academic adviser and secure a faculty sponsor from the discipline involved to obtain permission for this kind of work. The project must be approved and initiated before your departure and it must relate to the French cultural setting. You must have your course selections approved before departure by your departmental adviser and college dean as part of the registration process. You are especially encouraged to register for a course in French. If you desire a French-intensive experience, you may request a room with another student wishing to speak mainly in French. There may also be an opportunity for you to spend a weekend in the city of Troyes, as a guest of the Association France-Louisiane, to participate in their annual Fête Francophone. Orientation Sessions: Faculty Kevin Bongiorni Rosemary Peters, Department of French Studies Patricia Suchy, Department of Communication Studies Todd Hines, School of Art Application Deadline Application |
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