Central College Abroad: Paris, France
Paris
- About Paris
- Academic Program/Courses
- Art and Music in Paris
- Course Catalog
- Dates and Fees
- Housing and Meals
- Internships/Service-learning
- Meet the Director
- Orientation/Excursions
- Photo Gallery
- Scholarships
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I chose Central College Abroad because I had heard such great things about the program, the students, the courses as well as the resident director, Shelley – who has been amazing. There is just something about this city that I love so much: the history, food, culture, architecture, shopping are all things that continue to get me out of bed in the morning and out exploring.
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academic program/courses
The Central College Abroad program in Paris is a French language immersion program that allows for flexibility in coursework for both French and non-French majors. A typical course load is 15-17 credit hours. The academic program includes:
- Language orientation module, required of all students
- Culture Course, with service-learning component, required of all students except those completing an internship
- Language courses and electives, required of all students. Beginners enroll in an intensive French track.
- Visual art and music opportunities available at all language levels
- Internships available for students with at least four semesters of college-level French.
An Intensive language orientation module tailored to all language levels. Further cultural orientation is included under the guidance of the resident director and language courses are supplemented by informational meetings, comparative cultural discussions, visits and excursions. Taught in French.
The culture course is taught in French by the resident director and serves as the foundation for your academic program, providing an interdisciplinary approach focused on history, politics, and cultural studies. A tutorial in English is provide for beginning speakers.
Service-learning is an integral component of this course and students are placed at local community-based organizations around the city, many of them after school programs and community centers, where they help with their homework, tutor English and participate in community events.
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Language courses and electives
The Paris program is designed so that students can choose an experience that best suits their language level and academic interests. Students enroll at the Catholic University of Paris' Institute for Language and Culture (ILCF) for required language study and course electives.
Please see the academic affiliate university page for more information.
back to the topStudents have the unique opportunity to add music and art into their academic program through established fine arts institutions in Paris. A variety of course work and lessons are available and most are included in the program fee.
Read more about course options, local institutions and language requirements on the Visual Art and Music page.
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Students with a high intermediate language level or above may choose to do an eight week internship, which also includes required language courses and electives at the ILCF. Internships are available in a variety of fields.
Please see our section on internships to learn more about your options.
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