Summer School 2015: French Language and Culture in University Paul-Valéry Montpellier (Montpellier, France)

The French Language and Culture Summer Programme is designed for international students wishing to have a first experience in a French university and for students preparing for an academic mobility in France. It combines language and culture courses, as well as cultural activities, in order to experience and better understand the French way of life.

This programme offers a “French exposure” experience through high quality academic courses and cultural activities. It is divided into two parts: academic courses three days per week, and cultural activities two days per week. For students to make the most of their stay, two week-end trips are organised: one in Paris and one in Barcelona.

Duration: 3 weeks (June 28th to July 18th 2015).

Academic content
– French as a Foreign Language;
– French and European History (XIXth – XXth centuries);
– Introduction to French literature and philosophy;
– French and European political system and economy;
– An insight into Contemporary France through the Arts.

(Academic assessment and ECTS equivalence: 6 ECTS)

Registration time schedule
You can submit an application to the program by sending the registration form to the program coordinators, by email, before January 30th.

Prerequisite
Programme for French Language beginners (A level-Basic user) and more advanced students (B level-Independent user).
Ref: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Program fee: 2 000€

What does the program fee cover?
– Fee includes: courses, discovery and cultural activities, trips to Paris and Barcelona; accommodation in university’s hall of residence; logistical support and advice for everyday matters.
– Fee does not include: transport to and from Montpellier; individual insurance; meals (lunch and dinner available at university’s cafeterias); local transport and personal expenses.

Who is responsible for this program?
The Summer School is proposed by the International Relations Office of University Paul-Valéry Montpellier (France), headed by Professor Anne-Marie MOTARD.
Academic coordinator: Professor Anne-Marie MOTARD, Vice-President for International Relations Office.
Administrative coordinator: Mr. Christophe REMOND, International Relations Officer in charge of International Cooperation and Study Abroad Programs.

Email contact: french-culture@univ-montp3.fr

Πηγή: http: relations-internationales.upv.univ-montp3.fr