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In partnership with the College of Global Studies at Arcadia University, AGSIRD offers a semester study abroad program for undergraduate students. This program provides a comprehensive cultural and academic experience in Paris. It features an interdisciplinary curriculum focusing on the culture and international relations of France and the European Union, and supplemented by French language courses at Alliance Française. It is open to undergraduates wishing to gain international experience and knowledge while earning credits. Students may attend for one or two consecutive semesters. CurriculumThe program is composed of:
Optional graduate courses may be added to the curriculum Core seminar: Culture, History, Diplomacy of France/the European UnionThe core of each student's academic program is a six-credit seminar:
The coursework and fieldwork combine to deepen the student's understanding of French and European governmental institutions, diplomacy, and foreign policy formulation. Several field-trips are organized, taking advantage of the proximity of French, European and International institutions, to supplement the knowledge acquired in the classroom with first hand observational experience. A major component of the core course is the capstone project that enables students to do research in areas of current events in Paris and Europe. Elective coursesThere are four electives from which the student chooses two:
French LanguageIn the mornings, students take three- or four-hour long French language classes, depending on their level, at the world-renowned language school Alliance française. Prior to starting the program students are tested online to assess their level so they may be assigned to the class that is best fitted to his or her level. Optional graduate coursesFor exceptional students, in, or about to enter, their senior year and with a demonstrated background in the appropriate academic areas, Arcadia is pleased to provide the opportunity to follow a graduate course selected from those offered by AGSIRD as electives or area/electives during the semester the student is studying in Paris (see Graduate course Offering). Students will earn undergraduate credits for attending a graduate class and completing independent assignments and exams. Entry to these courses will depend on space available. Orientation and extra-curricular activitiesAGS and Arcadia's staff in France provide students with a full orientation before the beginning of the program. They also organise activities and events throughout the program to take advantage of the many cultural riches of Paris and ensure that students make the most of their French experience. The staff remains available at any time during the program to help each student adjust to the new cultural environment and achieve his or her particular goals. Credit policyStudents earn 16 hour-credits over one semester (in accordance with the American credit system) toward an undergraduate degree:
Housing optionsHousing can be provided for this program. Students may also choose to arrange for their own accomodation. DatesFall semester 2009August 27th to December 12th, 2009 Spring 2010January 28th to May 15th, 2010 |
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