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Nantes:
Institute for the International Education of Students (IES)
Nantes, the historical capital of Brittany, is the sixth largest
city in France with a population of over 500,000. Rich in tradition,
yet unspoiled by tourism, Nantes offers students the opportunity
to live and study in an authentically French atmosphere. Only two
hours by train from Paris, the location allows easy access to the
capital as well as to Breton villages and towns of the Atlantic
coast. The program has two important goals: to improve students'
written and oral proficiency in French through language and area
studies courses and internships, and to introduce students to contemporary
France and its role in the European Union. All courses are taught
in French by native French faculty, many of whom are full professors
at the Université de Nantes. Through a combination of courses
taught by both IES and the university, students study grammar, conversation,
and phonetics as well as area studies courses in Art History, Economics,
History, Literature, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and
Theatre. Internship opportunities include teaching in French collèges
(junior high schools) and lycées (high schools) and options
in local banks, not-for-profit associations, multinational corporations
and regional government organization. Volunteer work is available
in charitable associations and groups that arrange tutoring for
children. Field trips are organized to such locations as Mont Saint-Michel,
Saint Malo, and the Chateaux of the Loire Valley. A one-week optional
field trip is available to destinations in Provence such as Le Pont
du Gard (a Roman aqueduct), and the Roman amphitheaters in Arles
and Nimes. Housing is provided in homestays with carefully selected
families. Eligibility: Fifth semester level in French.
FRENCH DEPARTMENT FACULTY, Program Advisers.
International Education of Students (IES)
33 N. LaSalle Street, 15th Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
PH: 877-265-1447 | Fax: 612-285-8337
jtrimpe@IESabroad.org
Program Advisers: French Department Faculty |
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Africa
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