All learners of French are encouraged to spend a year or a semester in France. For more information, contact Jean-Louis Dassier (405 Sutton Hall, jean-louis.dassier@iup.edu, 724-357-2325).
French Studies Summer Program: Aix-en-Provence, France / Intensive French Language (Aix-Marseille University)
The Department of
Foreign Languages has partnered with the Office of
International Education and
CEA to establish a study abroad experience in Aix-en-Provence,
France. All
students having successfully completed FRNC 102 are invited to
consider studying
abroad. Students seeking the French certificate or minoring in
French are
strongly encouraged to study abroad in Aix-en-Provence.
The Summer 1 program
proposes a six-week session, including 20 hours of weekly
language instruction
as well as cultural field trips, and weekly debriefing
sessions with a faculty
from the Department of Foreign Languages at IUP. Housing
options include both
apartments and homestay with a host family. The program offers
six hours of
transfer credits that may be used toward completion of any
foreign language
requirement or the French minor.
For further information about cost and
application procedures, contact the Department of Foreign
Languages. Regular information about the Summer 1 Program is
posted on the Facebook group page
“IUP’s Provence Je t'aime”