French and Francophone Studies in Paris

Tentative Dates

The Program will take place during spring of 2005 and will roughly correspond to the Carleton term. Specific dates will be set once the French academic calendar for 2004-2005 becomes available.

Faculty Director

Scott Carpenter is Professor of French at Carleton, where he has taught since 1990. A specialist in nineteenth-century literature and literary theory, he also works in cultural studies and European studies.

Eligibility

Students who will have sophomore, junior, or senior status in the 2004-2005 academic year are encouraged to apply. Prerequisite: French 204 or above by spring term 2004. In some cases the director may require additional study in French before departure.

Course of Study, 18 Credits

Students enroll in three courses for a total of 18 credits. All courses count towards the French major, the French and Francophone Studies major, and the Certificate of Advanced Study. French 246-07 and French 249-07 (or 349-07) count toward the Concentration in French and Francophone Studies. Romance Language majors should consult with their major advisors to determine how these courses apply to their program.

FRENCH 208-07(Crosslisted with FRST 208-07): Conversation and Composition (6 Credits)

Focusing on topics of current interest in French society, French 208-07 is designed to help students gain ease and proficiency in spoken and written French. The course will be taught and supervised by local instructors assisted by recent graduates of the Program in French as a Foreign Language at the University of Paris X. In addition to regular in-class activities, the graduate assistants will meet with students for weekly tutorials.

Instructor: Staff

FRENCH 246-07 (Crosslisted with FRST 242-07): Paris in the Arts (6 Credits)

Home of some of the finest and best-known museums in the world, Paris has long been recognized as a center for artistic activity. Students will have the opportunity to study French art of the last two centuries onsite: in-class lectures and discussions will be complemented by guided visits to the unparalleled collections of the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, the Centre Pompidou, local art galleries, and other appropriate destinations.

Instructor: Staff

FRENCH 249-07/349-07 (Crosslisted with FRST 253-07/FRST 349-07): European Identities: Paris and Berlin (6 Credits) 

Paris is a world capital, a cross-roads of cultures, races, classes, and languages. This vibrancy is related to France’s central role in the European Union, the evolution of which has produced tremendous changes within its member nations. The transformation of Europe has strained national and regional identities, and this strain can be “read” in various forms of expression, including literature, art, monuments, and public events. Studying the particular cases of Paris and Berlin—a “field trip” to the German capital is planned—students will examine the ways in which France is (re)defining itself within the context of an evolving Europe.

Instructor: Scott Carpenter

Location and Lodging

Classes will be held in the heart of the Latin Quarter on the Left Bank. Students will stay with carefully selected French families. Program participants will be able to discover Paris while immersing themselves in French life and language. Some options for independent accommodations may be available.

Visits & Excursions

Cultural activities, speakers, and excursions within and around the city will supplement course work. Classes are scheduled over four days each week, allowing students ample opportunity to explore the city and its rich cultural resources. In addition, the group will make one or two excursions outside of Paris, one of which is planned in Berlin, Germany.

Expenses

The 2004-2005 comprehensive fee covers room and board, instruction fees, public transportation in Paris, all group excursions, and some cultural events. Students are responsible for the cost of round-trip transportation to Paris, books, and additional personal expenses. Estimates for expenses beyond airfare run from $300 to $500. Student financial aid is applicable as on campus. See the Off-Campus Studies Planning & Program Guide for further information regarding work study contracts, loans, and other subjects related to financial aid.

Applications

Application forms are available from the Office of Off-Campus Studies, Leighton 119. Applications are due Monday, May 3^rd, 2004 to Mary Tatge, Administrative Assistant, Department of Romance Languages, LDC 340.

Initial decision regarding acceptance will be completed soon thereafter. A few spaces will be reserved for a second round of recruiting to be held in the fall term of the 2004-2005 academic year.

Students interested in the program should plan to attend the informational meeting on Thursday, April 15^th, 2004. (A separate information meeting will be held during the fall of 2004.)

Information

For further information about the French Studies Seminar in Paris, contact the Office of Off-Campus Studies at x4332 or Professor Scott Carpenter (scarpent@carleton.edu).