Location:

Lyon, France

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Summer

Program Overview

Program Description:

French society and identity Summer School 2016 proposes different courses on cultural and academic subjects, in the areas of business, the humanities, law and political sciences. The main language of instruction is English. Courses, which run for around 5 hours per day, will give participants the opportunity to engage on both theoretical and practical levels. By way of added value, the programme contains around 10 hours of French language classes, and seeks to attract participants with same basic knowledge of French. However, absolute beginners can be integrated. The “survival French” classes are designed to facilitate integration during the stay in Lyon. ? LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: English | Level corresponding to European framework B2 or TOEFL IBT 80 points / IELTS 6 points.

Provisional courses *: Survival French Lyon, the city of canuts and traboules French foreign policy Doing business in/with France (intercultural and legal aspects) French social diversity and its history French history in film French society and cuisine (Living to eat and not eating to live) *Subject to change

Our Summer School will give you the opportunity to discover French culture and society through interesting courses in English focusing on business and law-related topics, the humanities and political science. The academic experience goes hand in hand with tasty and entertaining cultural activities. Cultural activities: Lyon guided tour, excursions to the medieval town of Pérouges, visit and tasting wines in the Beaujolais, visit of Lumière film museum, cruise on the Saône and Rhône rivers, Cuisine workshop. A certificate will be delivered at the end of the programme. Our programme is open to any participant (students and professionnals) who wants to discover France, Lyon and French culture and society.

Setting Description:

Registration dates between April 1st and May 1st 2016

Cost:

Option 1: 2.000 euros (This includes courses, cultural activities, welcome breakfast, farewell dinner and accommodation in individual rooms in a university residence) Option 2: 1.700 euros (This does not include accommodation)