VCU Office of International Education

There will be an information session on Wednesday, April 22 at 1:30PM in Franklin Street Gym Room 122 for students interested in participating in the VCU Education Abroad Summer Program 2009:

Experience the excitement of France
France: French Language and Culture for Students
(Special options exist for French teachers, see below)
6 or 7 credits in French Language
June 30 - July 31, 2009
Dr. Kathryn Murphy-Judy
kmurphy@vcu.edu
$3,150 + tuition + airfare
Registration Deadline: April 27, 2009

The Office of International Education and the School of World Studies are pleased to offer an intensive cultural immersion program in French Language and Culture. The program offers an exceptional opportunity to immerse yourself in French history as you travel from Paris through the famous French countryside, and experience their unique culture during your month-long homestay in La Rochelle. La Rochelle is a beautiful port city situated on the Atlantic coast. It was founded in the 10th century and has a rich history visible in both the architecture and the culture of the people.

For French teachers, a special opportunity exists for a teachers-only two week program, either apart or in combination with the regular program. Contact Dr. Murphy-Judy for details.

Course and credit options: 6 or 7 VCU credits
Course options include FREN 102 Elementary French; FREN 201 Intermediate French, FREN 202 Intermediate French Readings, FREN 205 Intermediate Conversation, FREN 305 Advanced Conversation, FREN 321 French Civilization and Culture, FREN 420 French Regional Culture, FREN 421 French Contemporary Culture, FREN 491 Topics, and FREN 492 Independent Study.

Course description: Classes last for 4 hours each day for 4 weeks. Emphasis is on language, culture and civilization. Additional online assignments and pre-departure BlackBoard assignments will be required by Dr. Murphy-Judy, including participation and reflection on the field trips and excursions.

For more information or to apply, please visit: http://www.international.vcu.edu/abroad/programs/vcu/programdetail/p13.aspx

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Eligibility

* At the time of applying for a scholarship, you must be enrolled in a North American college or university where transfer credit from an academic program abroad will be applied to your degree being earned
* You must be a US or Canadian citizen
* You may apply for either a General Study Abroad Scholarship or an STA Travel, Inc. Scholarship. Details about this can be found on the application.
* Your time abroad must be spent in one of the these countries.

Requirements

* Complete Scholarship Application
* Most recent university transcript (you may submit a photocopy at the time of applying, however you may be required to send an official copy at a later time

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