July in Paris July 1-August 1, 2018

July in Paris: The class The main class is called “The History of Paris: City of Kings, Culture, and Light.” This course will be taught entirely in English and will trace the history and culture of one of the most beautiful cities on Earth: Paris. We will use the city as our classroom as we explore the origins of the city, how it developed through centuries of monarchies, and how it became the international center of art and culture it is today. 4 cr. Satisfies HIST Gen Ed.

July in Paris The class There will also be two optional, 2-credit courses, for working on your French language skills: A Sample of the French Language in Paris, France. This course gives students who have very little or no prior experience with the French language and is an introductory simple of its basic structure and pronunciation. Review of the French Language in Paris, France. This course is for students who will have completed Fren 1002 or its equivalent prior to departure. It is a review of verb conjugations, verb tenses, adjective use, relative pronouns, and other structures students previously studied but need to review.

Lodging You will have the extraordinary experience of living with a French host family for one month! All families are vetted by ISA, an international study abroad program provider. You will be housed in pairs with someone on our trip. The host families will help you learn and use your French, and will teach you about French culture. Breakfasts and 5 meals a week will be provided by the host families.

Rue Daguerre

Excursions The excursions are all included and are part of the July in Paris classes. Through them, you will learn about French history, culture, and art. The excursions are an integral part of the class, so it is important to attend them all.

Notre Dame de Paris

La Basilique St. Denis

The Great Mosque of Paris

Le Louvre

Le Musée d’Orsay

Le Centre Pompidou

Les Catacombes (optional)

Bastille Day!

Mont St. Michel

Normandy D-Day Beaches

Versailles

Wine tasting in the Loire Valley!

Program fee≈ $5400 (for 15 students). What’s included? All tuition and fees Lodging in Paris for a full month and in Normandy All travel within France A month-long métro pass Private coach bus to/from Normandy Private coach bus to the D-Day beaches and Mont St. Michel Train travel to/from Versailles Entrance to all excursion sites, including the weekend in Normandy and the wine tasting in the Loire Valley. Transfers to and from the airport Guides to some sites Boat ride on the Seine river Welcome and goodbye dinners; breakfasts and 5 meals/week We *might* be able to save some money if we have 20+ students confirmed on the trip.

What’s not included? TOTAL ≈ $2485 Airfare to/from Paris ≈ $1500 Passport and passport photos ≈ $175 Photos you’ll need for your month-long métro pass ≈ $10 Textbooks ≈ $50 Meals ≈ $500 Essential Daily Living Expenses ≈ $250 TOTAL ≈ $2485 Souvenirs/extra travel money