French Language & Culture

French Alps: Grenoble, France
French Language & Culture

About the Program

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.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

French Alps: Grenoble

Dates:

8/31/17 - 5/19/18

Price:

$23,395

Credits:

29 - 33

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

6/15/17

Requirements

$95 Online Application Fee
Complete Application
Transcript - Unofficial

Eligibility

Education
Completed:

1 Year of College, although advanced High School graduates may be eligible

Foreign Language
Proficiency:

Intermediate And Above

Minimum GPA:

2.5

Where You'll Study

Université Grenoble - Alpes

Université Grenoble - Alpes (previously known as Stendhal University - Grenoble 3), is part of the University of Grenoble system, founded in 1339 and one of Europe's oldest educational institut...

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Credits

Program Structure & Courses

Each semester, you'll enroll in 1 language course at your level. Students at the intermediate to high intermediate level will also enroll in 1 French vocabulary course, and 3 elective courses, all taught in French. Students at the advanced to high advanced level and superior level will also enroll in 1 written and oral expression course, 1 French vocabulary or linguistic course, and 3 elective courses, all taught in French.

Contact hours for language courses vary, but generally range from 90-150 contact hours/6-10 credits per semester. Elective courses meet for 22-30 contact hours/1.5-2 credits per semester. You may earn 14.5-16.5 credits (up to 246 contact hours) per semester, and 29-33 credits (up to 492 contact hours) per academic year.

Classes meet Monday-Friday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled for Fridays.

You’ll take a language placement test online before you arrive in Grenoble. Once on-site, you will take an oral test (10-minutes conversation with a teacher). Registration will then be finalized on-site, based on the results of both of your language placement test. If you don’t test at the intermediate level or higher, you'll be moved to the Intensive Language Program (additional fees may apply). It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home university pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for France. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

Intermediate Level Course Structure

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Available Levels

Courses

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
Intermediate French I 200 Fr 150 10
Intermediate French II 200, 300 Fr 150 10
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
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
Civilization & Mythology * 200 Fr 22 1.5
French Culture and Society 200 Fr 22 1.5
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
French and Francophone Literature 200 Fr 22 1.5
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Contemporary French Politics 200 Fr 22 1.5

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Where You'll Stay

*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.

Excursions

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.

What's Included in your Program

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.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Airport Pick-up
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Wellness Activities
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Language Exchanges
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Excursions
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

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
August 31
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 01
Orientation

Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held.

September 04
Orientation

Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held.

September 05
Placement Exam

Placement Exam for the University of Grenoble's (UGA) Centre Universitaire d' Etudes Françaises (CUEF) will be held on this day.

September 06
Orientation

Mandatory CUEF Orientation will be held.

September 07
Classes Begin

Classes begin at the CUEF on this day.

October 06 - 08
Excursion

CEA Excursion. Exact dates and destination to be determined.

October 21
Excursion

CEA Excursion. Exact date and destination to be determined.

October 30 - November 03
School Break

CUEF is closed. No classes will be held. Estimated dates.

November 18
Excursion

CEA Excursion. Exact date and destination to be determined.

November 23
Cultural Activity

Group Thanksgiving Dinner.

December 13
Classes End

This is the last day of first semester classes at the CUEF.

December 14 - 21
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at the CUEF.

December 22 - January 18
School Break

The CUEF is closed for Holiday Break. No classes will be held.

January 19
Classes Begin

Classes resume at the CUEF on this day.

February 10
Excursion

CEA Excursion. Exact date and destination to be determined.

February 19 - 23
School Break

The CUEF is closed for Winter Break. No classes will be held. Estimated Dates.

March 09 - 11
Excursion

CEA Excursion to South of France. Estimated Dates.

April 14
Excursion

CEA Excursion. Exact date and destination to be determined

April 23 - 27
School Break

The CUEF is closed for Spring Break. No classes will be held. Estimated Dates.

May 12
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at the CUEF.

May 14 - 18
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at the CUEF.

May 19
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

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.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$23,395
$23,395
CEA Secure
CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date
$0
$1,000
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$1,000
$1,600
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$399
$399
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$70
$315
Meals

Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$4,165
$8,330
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$1,785
$5,355
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$595
$3,570
TOTAL EXPENSES $31,409 $43,964