Liberal Arts & French Studies

Paris, France

Available with an Internship

Liberal Arts & French Studies

About the Program

Designed for students at all French language levels, this program allows you to acquire and improve French language skills while earning credit toward your major or graduation requirements. Your language courses focus on grammar, vocabulary development, listening comprehension, and oral expression, and consist of two required components: language (cours pratiques) and phonetics. Combine these intensive language courses at the Sorbonne’s Cours de Civilisation Française (CCFS) with a wide range of electives, taught in English at the CEA CAPA Paris Center. Choose elective courses from subjects such as history, business, art history, cultural studies, communication, and political science. An Early Start option in the Fall semester allows you to jump start your language learning before the semester begins.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Paris

Dates:

1/10/22 - 5/28/22

Price:

$17,595

Credits:

13 - 16

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

11/15/21

Requirements

$95 Online Application Fee
Complete Application
Transcript - Unofficial

Eligibility

Foreign Language Proficiency:

All Levels

Minimum GPA:

2.5

Education
Completed:

High School Graduate

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Where You'll Study

Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne

French language courses for CEA CAPA students are taught by the Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne (CCFS), a university center dedicated to teaching French language and culture to i...

Student Offices
Student Offices
Student Lounge
Student Lounge
Study Room
Study Room
University Library
University Library

CEA CAPA Paris Center

Located in the heart of the Marais district, the CEA CAPA Paris Center was founded in 2005 to provide North...

Student Lounge
Student Lounge
Study Room
Study Room
Counseling Services
Counseling Services
CEA CAPA Academic Resources
CEA CAPA Academic Resources
13-16

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

Each semester, you'll enroll in 1 CCFS language course and 1-2 CEA CAPA courses. CCFS language courses meet for 145 contact hours/10 credits; CEA CAPA courses meet for 45 contact hours/3 credits.

You may earn 13-16 credits (up to 235 contact hours) per semester. If you choose the Early Start option, you may earn 16-19 credits (up to 280 contact hours). Academic year students may earn 26-32 credits (up to 470 contact hours); if you choose the Early Start option in the Fall, you may earn 29-35 credits (up to 515 credits).

The cours pratiques component of your CCFS language courses meets for 2 hours per day, Monday-Friday; the phonetics component meets for 1 hour per day, Monday-Friday, for a 5-week period. CEA CAPA elective courses meet 1-3 times per week, Monday-Friday. Early Start courses meet daily, Monday-Friday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled for Fridays.

Prior to departure, you will select your preferred courses and take an online placement examination. Your course enrollments will be based on availability and the result of your placement exam. 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 school 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.

All Levels Course Structure

Courses

The following courses have been confirmed for this term. Please note, the host institution reserves the right to cancel or change courses without prior notification.

*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
Advanced French I 300 Fr 145 10
Advanced French II 400 Fr 145 10
Beginning French 100 Fr 145 10
High Intermediate French I 300 Fr 145 10
High Intermediate French II 300 Fr 145 10
Intermediate French 200 Fr 145 10
Phonetics Fr 0 0
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
International Business 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Communication & Global Competence 300 En 45 3
Mass Media & the Fashion Industry * 300 En 45 3
Media & Democracy in the Digital Age 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Introduction to Global Climate Change 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Paris Fashion Trend Forecasting & Analysis 300 En 45 3
Visual Fashion Merchandising 200 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Globalization: Politics, Culture & Global Governance * 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Photography in Paris 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Cross-Cultural Management - Virtual 300 En 45 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Communication & Global Competence - Virtual 300 En 45 3

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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 Paris. 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
January 10
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing.

January 11 - 14
Orientation

Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held.

January 17 - February 10
Cultural Activity

Séminaire d'Intégration à la Culture Français - Student will participate in a month long seminar, an integration program that will provides practical tools for navigating daily life and doing so using as much French as possible.

January 17
Classes Begin

Classes begin at the CEA Paris Center on this day.

January 21
Drop/Add Deadline

This is the last day to drop and/or add classes at CEA Paris Center.

February 11
Orientation

Mandatory Sorbonne Orientation will be held. (Date to be confirmed)

February 14
Classes Begin

Classes begin at Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne (Sorbonne) on this day.

February 25
Drop/Add Deadline

This is the last day to drop and/or add classes at Sorbonne.

March 11
Course Withdrawal Deadline

This is the last day on which students can withdraw from a course at the CEA Paris Center and receive a "W". 

March 14 - 18
School Break

CEA Paris Center is closed for Spring Break. No classes will be held.

March 14 - 18
School Break

Sorbonne is closed for Winter Break. No classes will be held.

April 18
Holiday

National Holiday, Easter Monday. No classes will be held.

April 18 - 22
School Break

Sorbonne is closed for Spring Break. No classes will be held.

April 21
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at CEA Paris Center.

April 22
Cultural Activity

Reflections Abroad Conference will be held at CEA Paris Center.

April 23 - 29
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at CEA Paris Center. (Excluding Sunday)

May 20
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at Sorbonne.

May 23 - 27
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at Sorbonne.

May 26
Holiday

National Holiday Ascension. No classes will be held.

May 28
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.
$17,595
$17,595
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
$475
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$700
$1,500
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.
$325
$325
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.
$140
$420
Meals

Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$4,977
$6,913
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.
$2,765
$6,913
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$2,212
$4,424
TOTAL EXPENSES $28,714 $38,565