STRASBOURG, FRANCE
This five-week program of intensive language
and culture study in Strasbourg, France is for
students with at least one year of college-level
French. Language classes are taught by native
speakers at the Centre international d’études de
langues (CIEL). The culture course is taught by
the UNF faculty leader. Students earn six credit
hours which count toward satisfying the UNF
requirement for summer enrollment. Lodging
(with demi-pension = daily continental breakfast
and dinner) is arranged with French host
families. Students must be at least 18 years old
and possess a valid passport. (Passports must
be applied for by December 1.)
Seat of the Council of Europe and meeting place
for the European Parliament, a mere city bus
ride from Germany and an hour train ride from
Switzerland, Strasbourg sits at the center of the
new Europe. As capital of the historic province
of Alsace, it also charms with its traditional
architecture and cuisine. At its heart sits one of
the jewels of medieval Europe, the rose-colored
stone cathedral of Strasbourg.
THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Students register for the Summer C term for
FOL2952 Intermediate Foreign Language Study
Abroad, or FOL3953 Advanced Foreign
Language Study Abroad, as directed by the
study abroad faculty leader. All students register
for FRT3550 Faces of France. Tuition is paid
through normal procedures. Cost of the tuition
is not included in the price of the program.
CIEL is a language school affiliated with the
Chamber of Commerce of
Strasbourg. Classes are
held Monday through
Friday, three hours a day.
Students’ placement will
be determined by written
examination administered
before departure. The
student body is a mix of
multiple nationalities for whom French is the
common language. With its modern facilities,
native instructors and homestays, CIEL provides
an excellent learning environment.
Faces of France, taught by the UNF faculty
leader, examines social, political, and cultural
issues in contemporary France, with insight into
their historical context. The class meets three to
four afternoons a week. Regular excursions in
the city of Strasbourg and the surrounding
province of Alsace, plus a three-day weekend
trip to Paris complement the readings and class
discussions.
ACCOMMODATIONS
CIEL places students with French host families so
that the learning process continues outside the
classroom in a continual immersion experience.
Families provide two meals a day, breakfast and
dinner.
COST
This program was awarded TLO (Transformational
Learning Opportunity) scholarships for all degreeseeking students in good standing participating in
2012. Each student will receive a TLO scholarship
up to $1,110. (Final TLO scholarship amounts
based on number of students participating)
Estimated basic cost for the five-week program,
before the TLO scholarship is applied, is $4,275
(see below “Deadlines”). This price includes
overseas health insurance, CIEL books & fees,
Strasbourg lodging with two meals a day,
excursions in Alsace, museum entrances, train
tickets and hotel in Paris. Not included in this
price are (1) air fare, (2) books for Faces of
France, (3) UNF tuition, and (4) some personal
expenses such as lunches and bus/tram tickets in
Strasbourg, all meals in Paris, and personal
purchases. The price of the program may rise due
to outside factors, but any money left over after the
end of the program will be refunded to participants.
NOTE: UNF tuition must be paid separately
when registering for the Summer C term.
DEADLINES:
* Application and deposit . . . . . Nov 30, 2011
($500.00)
* Second payment . . . . . . . . . . .Jan 27, 2012
(Estimated at $1,325)
* Third payment. . . . . . . . . . . . .Feb 24, 2012
(Estimated at $1,325†)
†Third
payment based on number of students participating
Total Student Payment = $3,150.00
(after TLO scholarship)
PARTICIPANTS FROM 2011
Participants purchase their own airline tickets and
commit to arrival in Strasbourg by Saturday, May
19, 2012.
All participants must attend at least one
International Center safety orientation meeting time/date/place TBA, and the faculty leader’s
orientation meeting.
For an application and for further information,
contact the course faculty leader:
DR. SHIRA SCHWAM-BAIRD
E-mail: sschwam@unf.edu
Tel: 904.620.1248
Building 10, Room 2151
Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures
College of Arts and Sciences
University of North Florida
OR:
JOSUE CRUZ
INTERNATIONAL CENTER
Student Union(Bldg 58E), Room 2300
University of North Florida
Tel: 904.620.2657 Fax: 904.620.3925
E-mail: josue.cruz@unf.edu
SUMMER TERM
ABROAD
IN
STRASBOURG,
FRANCE
May 19 - June 23,
2012
 Spend five weeks in Strasbourg, France.
 Classes available at all levels of French
proficiency.
 Study French with native speakers and live
with a French family.
 TLO scholarships available!!!