Programs : Brochure
- Locations: Rennes, France
- Program Terms: Summer
- Homepage: Click to visit
- Restrictions: Rochester applicants only
Language of instruction: | French | Minimum GPA: | 2.5 |
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Housing: | Homestay | Area of study: | French |
Language of instruction: | French | Minimum GPA: | 2.5 |
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Housing: | Homestay | Area of study: | French |
FR 157/207: French in France
Courses are held every weekday morning and are taught by an MLC faculty member. Students take classes in French language, culture, and contemporary issues in the historical context of France, Brittany, and the city of Rennes.
Afternoons and evenings are usually free for exploring the city, enjoying its cafes and restaurants, taking in its parks and markets. Along with a guided tour of the city, planned activities include a stop at the lively Saturday morning market with a peek at the bridal parties gathered around City Hall, as well as a visit to the Fine Arts Museum and the museum of Breton life.
Weekends are free for personal activities, family excursions, or an occasional optional trip to a nearby site of interest. The Fête de la Musique, an all-France, all-day and all-night musical festival, takes place every year at the Summer Solstice
Students receive four credits and should be enrolled in either FR 157 or FR 207 depending on prior language experience. Both courses can count toward the French major or minor, and each is part of the Introduction to French Studies cluster.
One year of college French or the equivalent.
Professor Cilas Kemedjio
Professor of French, Department of Modern Languages and Culture
cilaskemedjio@rochester.edu
Total cost for program is $4,400 (does not include airfare or personal expenses):
Tuition (four credits)
Hotel accommodation and some meals in Paris
All local transportation and museum fees
Round-trip fare on the high-speed train from Paris to Rennes
Homestay (with breakfasts, dinners and weekend meals)
Instruction
Excursions
Some meals
The gala farewell dinner
Transatlantic airfare, incidentals, and most lunches are not included in the program fee.
UR Scholarships
University of Rochester students may be eligible to receive a scholarship for this Program. Read the Scholarships document in your Learning Content for details.
Other scholarships
There are many scholarships and funding sources, both need and merit-based, for education abroad, and we encourage you to apply. Visit our Scholarships page for more information.
Do not wait until the last minute to research what you may be eligible for, as scholarships are competitive, and will not be awarded for poorly-written applications. Scholarships for short-term and summer programs, and for international students, are limited, so it’s especially important to begin looking for scholarships sooner, rather than later.
Applications may require a copy of your official transcript, essays or personal statement, letters of recommendation, and financial aid information.
Note that RIG and Discover funding may be applicable to education abroad.