Study Abroad

French Civilization - the Middle Ages to the Present

May 28 - June 13, 2010

Experience French culture while learning about the country’s rich history. Based in Paris, students will visit and learn about such landmarks as the Louvre, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, the Centre Pompidou, the Musee d'Orsay, and the Palace of Versailles. Excursions outside of Paris will include visits to the chateaux of the Loire Valley and a trip through Normandy, including visits to the Mont-Saint-Michel, and the D-Day landing beaches.

Students will earn three credits as they trace the history of French civilization through the ages. Program lectures and site visits will provide an overview of France’s cultural past from the medieval cathedrals of Paris and Chartres to the 20th century architecture of Paris. Course work will include a travel journal, a presentation related to topics and sites featured in the program, and a short final exam.

No knowledge of French is required. However, French majors and minors may take this course as an elective.

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Instructor: Prof. Katia Sainson, Towson University Foreign Languages Department

Course: FREN 494 or ARTH 494 French Civilization: the Middle Ages to the Present (3 credits). Prerequisites: Students must have completed FREN 202 in order to earn French credit. TU students may receive Honors credit for their study abroad experience - click here for more information.

Cost:* $TBD includes academic credit, airfare, housing, excursions, Paris metro pass, ground transportation, daily breakfast. Additional costs include $150 study abroad fee, meals, personal spending money.

*The Towson University Study Abroad Office reserves the right to make any necessary changes including adjustments in cost in the event that unforeseen circumstances arise.

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Application Deadline: MARCH 15, 2010. Admission is on a rolling basis. Early application is advised as space is limited.

Application Process: Students must hold a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and have a high school diploma or equivalent experience. Fill out an application (PDF) and submit it to the TU Study Abroad Office. $250 deposit required at time of application. Non-TU students must also submit a completed Non-Degree Enrollment Application (PDF).

For more information contact TU Study Abroad Office or Prof. Katia Sainson.

Study Abroad Office
Administration Building, 2nd Floor
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Phone: 410-704-2451

Fax: 410-704-4703
Email: studyabroad@towson.edu