Languages, Literatures, and Cultures - French

Planning
Planning your Program: 

The best time for a LLC - French student to go abroad will be a combination of their concentration, credits they have transferred in, whether they have a dual major or a minor, whether they plan on taking any summer classes, and obviously their personal situation.  Listed below are some suggested time frames for each concentration. Students looking to go abroad during a different period are encouraged to work closely with their department advisor and the Education Abroad Office.

For all concentrations short-term study abroad opportunities are normally fairly easy to fit into a student’s degree plan.  Students are able to start participating on short-term programs (winter break, spring break, and summer) as early as their first year. 

BS French and Francophone Education

Due to education certification requirements French and Francophone Education majors often study abroad during the 2nd semester of their 2nd year or during the summer.  Students should work closely with their department to plan their study abroad experience.

BA French and Francophone Studies

French and Francophone majors often study abroad beginning their 2nd year through their final year on faculty-led, summer partner, and semester/year-long programs. 

Course Considerations: 

LLC majors may not be able to complete Capstone requirements abroad, although this is up to the discretion of the department.. Other courses that students may want to plan to take before or after their abroad experience are _______. 

Students also can look to satisfy General Education and/or Minor requirements.  It is suggested that students save 1 or 2 LSE requirements for their study abroad program.  It may be possible to satisfy an ILE, Science Inquiry, or Quantitative Literacy course but this requires more advanced planning.  

Advising: 

Students should contact their departmental advisor to schedule an advising appointment.

Key questions to ask?

  • What are my remaining degree requirements?
  • How many upper-division credits do I still need to complete for my degree?
  • How many elective credits (lower vs. upper division) do I have left to complete my major?
  • What remaining prerequisites must I fulfill, and how will study abroad impact my progress?
  • Which of my remaining degree requirements could I complete abroad? Are there any that I cannot take abroad?
  • Can I receive academic credit for an internship abroad?
  • Are there any in-residence requirements I need to be aware of before I go abroad?
Programs

LLC - French and Francophone students are able to participate on department faculty-led programs,  summer partner programs, and on semester programs.  Listed below are some possible options.

Program Type Information

Faculty-led

All faculty-led programs for fall 2021 have been suspended due to the ongoing pandemic. Please check back beginning in summer 2021 for updates about faculty-led programs for Spring Break and Summer I & II 2022.

Below are examples of previous faculty-led programs.

 

Paris: Tales of a City

  • Available Terms: Spring
  • Country: France
  • Standing: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: This course explores the cultural and intellectual history of Paris, one of the most idolized cities in the world. How did Paris acquire its mythic status in the popular imagination? How has that myth attracted immigrants and tourists alike during the last century? Studying Paris from the city itself will enable the students to contemplate original artworks rather than reproductions and to experience a living history of the places that inspired the authors they will read.Students will take either FRE 3533 or LLC 2025 depending on their language level. 

Short-term

ISEP Savoie Summer Intensive

  • Program Type: Affiliate
  • Available Terms: Summer
  • Country:: France
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: A typical program includes 20 hours per week of small-group instruction, at 6 different levels from beginner to advanced, and three workshops on aspects of local life (120 total hours of instruction, including lab; usually 5 – 6 US credits, depending on the home university’s transfer policy). Most afternoons include a comprehensive range of organized sport or leisure activities. 

USAC Lyon

  • Program Type: Affiliate
  • Available Terms: Summer
  • Country:: France
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Students will enroll in three to five credits in Session I and three to six credits in Session II. One additional credit may be earned in Session I if students enroll in the optional Paris Tour and Field Study.  French courses available at all levels. 

USAC Pau

  • Program Type: Affiliate
  • Available Terms: Summer
  • Country:: France
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Students will enroll in at least four and up to five credits, plus one additional credit if enrolled in the Paris Field Study. French courses available at all levels.

Semester

ISEP Aix-Marseille

  • Program Type: ISEP Exchange 
  • Available Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Country: France
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Offers two tracks: French Language and Culture (set 15 credit program concentrating on French language learning) and Flexible Enrollment for upper level students (all coursework in French)

ISEP Franche-Comte

  • Program Type: ISEP Exchange 
  • Available Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Country: France
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Offers two tracks: French Language and Culture (set 15 credit program concentrating on French language learning- not for beginners) and Flexible Enrollment for upper level students (all coursework in French)

ISEP Lille

  • Program Type: ISEP Exchange 
  • Available Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Country: France
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Offers a Flexible Enrollment track for upper level students (all coursework in French)

ISEP Rennes

  • Program Type: ISEP Exchange 
  • Available Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Country: France
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: The Institut d'Etudes Politiques in Rennes is a prestigious university offering courses alongside French students in economics, finance, history, international relations, languages, law, management, political science and public administration. Students take a full courseload in French or English. French as a foreign language courses are also available at various levels. Students taking a full courseload in English will be required to take one French language course. 

ISEP Savoie

  • Program Type: ISEP Exchange, ISEP Direct
  • Available Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Country: France
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Offers two tracks: French Language and Culture (set 13-15 credit program concentrating on French language learning) and Flexible Enrollment for upper level students (all coursework in French)

Universite d’Angers

  • Program Type: Basic Exchange
  • Available Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Country: France
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: All levels but best suited for intermediate to advanced students.  Students will take a core language class and then electives taught in French such as translation.  Angers does offer some courses taught in English each semester. 

USAC Lyon

  • Program Type: Affiliate
  • Available Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Country: France
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Students will enroll in 12 credits of French language plus 3-6 credits of electives courses taught in English and French.  Homestays are available. 

USAC Pau

  • Program Type: Affiliate
  • Available Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Country: France
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Students will enroll in 12 credits of French language plus 3-6 credits of electives courses taught in English and French.  Homestays are available. 

ISEP Al Akhawayn

  • Program Type: ISEP Exchange
  • Available Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Country: Morocco
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Language: Students can take French or Arabic in addition to coursework taught in English. 

SIT Hip-Hop, African Diaspora and Decolonial Futures

  • Program Type: Affiliate
  • Available Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Country: Senegal
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Students will take French language or Wolof in additional to coursework focussing on how young Africans use hip-hop to question traditional representations of Africa, imagine Africa's future, and raise consciousness about globalization and (in)equality..  Homestays are available. 

SIT Global Security and Religious Pluralism

  • Program Type: Affiliate
  • Available Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Country: Senegal
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Students will take French language or Wolof in additional to coursework examining global security discourse and see how Senegal's fascinating mix of religions presents a model for global peace from a decolonial perspective.  Homestays are available. 

Internships

CEA Internship Paris

  • Program Type: Affiliate
  • Available Terms: Summer
  • Country: France
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Students will complete a 6 credit internship. 

CEA Study + Internship Paris

  • Program Type: Affiliate
  • Available Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Country: France
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Students will complete a 3 credit internship along with additional coursework. 

Global Experiences Paris

  • Program Type: Affiliate
  • Available Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Country: France
  • Standing: Sophomore, Junior, Senior
  • Unique Feature: Internships are available during the summer and semester.  Students can complete just an internship or add on additional courses.