UVA in France, Summer 2012, Hosted by Université Lyon II

Options

4 week option: June 16-July 15 (6 credits; 4 weeks): 3000-4000 level courses, in French. All courses count as UVA credit toward the major and minor in French.

6 week option: June 2-July 15 (6 credits; 6 weeks): FREN 2010& 2020: Intermediate French (fulfills UVA foreign language requirement) or FREN 3031: Grammar in Cultural Context & FREN 3034: Café Culture: The Art of Speaking and Writing Well in French.

See course descriptions below

Application forms and additional information are available on the International Studies Office website.

Lyon at a Glance

France's second largest city, Lyon is immersed in a rich historical and cultural tradition all its own. With approximately 1 million inhabitants, Lyon has the liveliness and energy of an urban setting yet avoids some of the pitfalls of the Paris metropolis. Daily life is more affordable, the pace of life a bit slower, cultural life is abundant, and Lyon has the reputation of being the gastronomic capital of France! In Lyon, the university is just one part of a diverse, lively city and, as a result, American students will not hear English spoken at every café terrace as might occur in some other common destinations for study abroad in France.

UVA in LYON

Experience first-hand the momentous changes occurring in today’s Europe while gaining an historical and culturally based understanding of what these changes signify for French society. Lyon, France’s second largest city -whose historic center is a UNESCO world heritage site - provides an ideal location for the study of contemporary France as well as France’s rich historical and cultural traditions.

Eight courses, taught by faculty from the University of Virginia and the Université Lyon II and the Institut d’études politiques de Lyon, offer students broad and in-depth analyses of France’s role in an expanding Europe, contemporary French society and political culture, and the historic treasures of Lyon itself. Students will explore the challenges facing the French today as they strive to maintain - and redefine – a cultural identity forged by history while simultaneously becoming full citizens in Europe.

The Lyon Program is specially designed by UVA faculty to complement the university’s curriculum. This program allows students to earn actual UVA credit and grades (as opposed to transfer credit) while being immersed in the cultural life of France.

UVA faculty accompany student participants, making this an ideal experience for students who have not yet traveled to France or who are still learning French.

For those students who are seasoned travelers and have more developed language skills, this program also offers opportunities for advanced study and time for independent travel.  Independent travel to Paris, a mere 2 hour TGV trip from Lyon, is encouraged either over a long weekend or upon completion of the course.

(2012 information will be posted as soon as it is available. For now you can check out last year's program details, below, to get a good idea of what to expect.)

Summer 2012 Program Highlights and Information:

Trip to Annecy: A 2-day trip to Annecy, nestled below the French Alps and situated on the crystal clear Lake Annecy. The natural beauty of its setting and the enchantment of this canal-strewn old town make Annecy a perfect weekend getaway.

Atelier des Chefs: Under the guidance of a Lyon chef, all students participate in a culinary workshop (including an oenology course), prepare a 3-course meal, and serve it to their fellow students!

Application Procedure

Students must complete the UVA Study Abroad application on-line at www.studyabroad.virginia.edu .

(On-line application forms are currently open.)

Program Deadlines:
Application deadline: March 1, 2012
Notification of acceptance to program: March 15th, 2012

Costs and Financial Aid

The price of the program ($5,695.00 for in-state students and $6,115.00 for out-of-state students) includes: tuition and fees (including a Summer 2012 program fee); housing; Medex insurance, several group dinners and luncheons with professors; all program-related travel costs; several guided tours and cultural events.

The price of the program does not include: international airfare; local transportation; personal travel; laundry; most meals (note that each hotel room does include a fully-equipped kitchenette).

Financial Aid is available for this program. For a financial aid application and information, visitwww.virginia.edu/financialaid .

For additional financial assistance:

• Apply for an ISO Scholarships on-line at www.studyabroad.virginia.edu.
• Apply for a  Lyon Program Scholarship.  Download the application from  www.studyabroad.virginia.edu and returned it by the deadline to the French Department, 102  Levering Hall .

Housing

Students will be housed in a business-class residential hotel located in a convenient area of the historic district. The Cercle Villemanzy offers single studios with a kitchenette,TV and private bathroom. It also provides common facilities (gym, lounge with cafeteria, reading room, and laundry room), along with meeting rooms and conference rooms.

Travel

All courses will include field trips, cultural events, and local speakers. Students will have ample weekend time for travel to their choice of nearby locations such as Paris, Provence, Switzerland, and Italy.

Courses

4-week option: (students sign up for 2 classes - a total of 6 credits)

FREN 4585: France 2012: The Republican Model in Transition or Crisis?

FREN 4585: Scents and Sensibility: Literature, Perfume, and the Smells of French Culture

FREN 3585: Saints and the City: The Many Lives of Lyon's Holy Heroes

FREN 3585: Lyon: Identities, Memories, Territories

 

6-week option: (6 credits)

FREN 3031: Intensive Grammar and Composition

FREN 3034: Advanced Oral and Written Expression

FREN 2010-2020 : Intermediate French (6 credits)

**a minimum enrollment of eight students is necessary for courses to be offered.

Please contact us with any questions you may have:

Program Director:
Janet Horne

Associate Program Director:
Joshua Armstrong

University of Virginia
International Studies Office
208 Minor Hall
P.O. Box 400165
Charlottesville, VA 22904
Phone: (434) 982-3010
www.studyabroadvirginia.edu