
Designed for intermediate French speakers and above, this program will help you improve your French proficiency while deepening your understanding of French culture. Language courses focus on oral expression, vocabulary development, phonetics, and listening comprehension. You'll also choose elective courses focused on the culture, history, and art of France; elective courses are taught in French to complement and enhance your language learning. Elective course options increase in proportion to your language level, but all are designed to expand your language skills while expanding your knowledge of French culture.
French Alps: Grenoble
8/29/16 - 12/17/16
$11,395
14.5 - 16.5
Closed
6/15/16
1 Year of College, although advanced High School graduates may be eligible
Intermediate And Above
2.5
The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.
*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Intermediate French I | 200 | Fr | 150 | 10 |
Intermediate French II | 200, 300 | Fr | 150 | 10 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Translation | 300 | Fr | 30 | 2 |
Vocabulary - Intermediate II Level | 300 | Fr | 30 | 2 |
Vocabulary - Intermediate I Level | 200 | Fr | 30 | 2 |
Vocabulary - Intermediate II Level | 200 | Fr | 30 | 2 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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An Initiation to French Art History | 200, 300 | Fr | 22 | 1.5 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Business and the Economic Environment * | 300, 400 | Fr | 22 | 1.5 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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French Culture and Society | 200 | Fr | 22 | 1.5 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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History of French Cinema | 300, 400 | Fr | 22 | 1.5 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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French and Francophone Literature | 200 | Fr | 22 | 1.5 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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History of Contemporary France | 200, 300 | Fr | 22 | 1.5 |
Course Name | Level | Lang | Hours | Credits |
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Contemporary French Politics | 200 | Fr | 22 | 1.5 |
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*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.
Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.
From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in Grenoble. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.
Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.
You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.
Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.
Date | Description |
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September 01
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Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing. |
September 02
|
Orientation
Mandatory CEA Orientation and welcome reception will be held. |
September 03
|
Placement Exam
Placement Exam for Stendhal University's Centre Universitaire d' Etudes Françaises (CUEF) will be held on this day. |
August 29
|
Arrival/Program Begins
Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Lyon Saint Exupery Airport ( LYS) on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their housing. |
August 30 - 31
|
Orientation
Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held. |
September 01
|
Placement Exam
Placement Exams at the Centre Universitaie d' Etudes Françaises (CUEF) - University of Grenoble-Alps (UGA) will be held on this day. |
September 02
|
Orientation
Mandatory CUEF Orientation will be held. |
September 05
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Classes Begin
Classes begin at the CUEF on this day. |
October 01
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Vienne or Lyon France. Dates may change. |
October 22 - 23
|
Excursion
CEA Excursion to Arles, France. Dates may change. |
November 11
|
Holiday
Armistice Day. No classes will be held. |
November 24
|
Cultural Activity
Group Thanksgiving dinner will be held at a local restaurant. |
December 03 - 04
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Excursion
CEA Excursion to Avignon, France. |
December 12 - 16
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Final Exams
Final exams will be held at CUEF. |
December 14
|
Farewell Reception
CEA Farewell Reception will be held. |
December 16
|
Classes End
This is the last day of classes at the CUEF. |
December 17
|
Program Ends/Move-Out
Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day. |
This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.
Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.
Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.