INTRODUCTION
Angers, a dynamic city with a rich cultural heritage, is located 11/2 hour by train southwest of Paris, in the Loire valley. This bustling provincial city of 260,000 inhabitants has a great deal to offer students interested in experiencing French culture while improving their language skills.

The Loire Valley, most celebrated for its breathtaking chateaux, is also respected for its purity of the French language. Students of French will greatly benefit from a semester or year in this area.

THE SCHOOL

The Université Catholique de l'Ouest (also known as "la Catho" or l'UCO) is a private, catholic university located in the heart of Angers. There are two programs Truman students may choose from: Intensive French at the CIDEF (Center International d'Etudes Françaises), a program specifically designed for International students which allows you to enroll at any level in French from true beginners to very advanced students, and the Advanced French Language program for advanced language students which combines classes for International students and integrated classes with French students. This program is often referred to as the ERASMUS program, the name of a European Community exchange program.

COURSES
LE CIDEF: INTENSIVE FRENCH PROGRAMCIDEF is a program within the UCO that is designed specifically for international students. It offers a wide variety of courses, including language, business French, history, conversation, art history, classes on French politics and other topics. These classes are designed for students at all levels of French proficiency. CIDEF also plans several trips throughout the semester, including two ch‰teau tours and a trip to Mont St. Michel and St. Malo.

THE ADVANCED FRENCH PROGRAM

This program is recommended for students at an advanced level of French proficiency. Students in this program will enroll in regular UCO classes, integrated with the French students. This may seem intimidating, but it is a good experience and the best way to get a feel for the French university system.

Truman State University students, through a special arrangement with the UCO, are allowed to take specific CIDEF classes that are required for the French major or minor at Truman. Students are encouraged to take a language class, Français Langue Etrang&egravce;re. Students may also choose from selected CIDEF classes that may be used to satisfy French requirements at Truman such as, but not limited to, the following:

SAMPLE CLASSES

COURSES AT UCO EQUIVALENT AT TRUMAN** Français des Affaires (CIDEF) Learn the basics of French business system, how to write professional correspondence, conduct banking and write curriculum vitas. French for International Business Phonétique (CIDEF) Classroom lessons complemented by lab activities Advanced Grammar and Phonetics (must be taken in conjunction with Français Langue Etrangére) Français Langue Etrangère This course is given through the CIDEF, but is for Erasmus students. It is an advanced language course that encourages students to play with the language. French elective (may be used towards a French minor or as a substitution to FREN 325) La France Institutionnelle (CIDEF) May be approved for French Civilization Literature Classes These vary from semester to semester, but the International Programs director will give you a list of classes to choose from. Some examples from the past have been Giraudoux, 19th and 20th century Lit, Corneille, and Julien Green Upper Level French Literature Class Translation Classes Translation Classes

** ** Attention Truman students: Substitution must be approved by the French faculty and by the Head of the Language and Literature Division.NON-TRUMAN students: Please check with all appropriate parties at your home institution.

HOUSING AND MEALS

There are several housing options available for foreign students. While dormitories are available on a limited basis, most students live in either apartments or in French homes. APARTMENTS Some students prefer the freedom of having their own apartments, and this option is available for students studying in Angers. Renters insurance is recommended, and can be obtained through SMEBA, an office that provides insurance and other services for students. One SMEBA office is located on Blvd Roi Renˇ. HOME STAY This is the best option for those students who want to get a glimpse of French life. Home stays are arranged through the UCO, pairing students with French people who have a room for rent in their home. This option is a home stay, not a family stay. Some students have situations where they live with a landlord, who they see once a month to pay rent, and others become part of the family, sharing meals and watching TV together. COSTS: SPRING 2003   Missouri Residents Out-of-State Students Tuition and fees: $2,072.00 $3,772.00 Administrative fee: $200.00 $200.00 Room & Board: Approx. $2,000.00 Approx. $2,000.00 Health Insurance $120.00 $120.00 Total $4,392.00 $6,092.00 Not included: Airfare and train to Angers and return, visa, and personal expenses. Spring semester dates: The semester starts January 23, 2003 (Orientation starts January 23, at 10:00 am and continues the following day, January 24) The semester ends June 30, 2003 Classes start: January 27, 2003 Winter break: Starts February 22, ends March 2 (classes resume March 3) Spring Break: Starts April 18, ends April 27 (classes resume April 28) Exams start May 28, 2003 PLEASE NOTE: The semester ends June 30, 2003. You will not know until very late in the spring the exact dates of your exams. It is quite possible that all of your exams will take place in early June. DO NOT MAKE ANY TRAVEL PLANS UNTIL YOU KNOW FOR SURE WHEN YOUR EXAMS WILL TAKE PLACE. HEARSAY, EVEN FROM A GOOD SOURCE, EVEN FROM A PROFESSOR, IS NOT RELIABLE. WAIT UNTIL THE SCHOOL NOTIFIES YOU. This may be very different from what you are used to, but thatÕs the way it is! If you read this information carefully, you will see that the official date for the end of the semester is June 30. If you are done before June 30, enjoy your free time. Explore France! FORMS To request more info To apply Return to the France Menu

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