CUPA SUMMER is an immersion program in Paris which provides intensive work in French language, a selection of content courses in Art History, Literature, and the Social Sciences, and abundant opportunities for significant contact with the French language and culture.
The program is open to undergraduate or graduate students with previous background in French and strong motivation to engage in a challenging summer program.
A language pledge is signed by all participants and must be respected for the duration of the program: students are required to speak only in French both at CUPA and during all program-sponsored activities and in their homestays.
Classes are held at the CUPA study center next to the Luxembourg gardens in the heart of the Montparnasse neighborhood, and within walking distance to the Quartier Latin. Research facilities available to students include study areas and computer facilities at the center, and access to the Bibliothèque François Mitterrand as well as numerous other libraries (Bibliothèque Forney for art, Bibliothèque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Beaubourg, etc.)
The program will be held from June 10th to July 21st, 2012.
Curriculum
Students enroll in two credit-bearing courses(one in each category) among the following:
Intensive Language Course
Depending on their level of competency in French, students may take either a course in Advanced Grammar and Stylistics or a language course at the high intermediate level.
A choice of liberal arts offerings, all taught by French university faculty (in Social Sciences, Art History, Literature, etc.)
Housing
Students opting for a home stay (which is strongly recommended) have a private room in the home of one of CUPA’s carefully selected host families, receive breakfast daily, and share 5 evening meals per week with their hosts. Students may, however, opt for independent housing if desired.
Cultural offerings
In addition to the numerous festivals and special events held in Paris during this particularly active period of the year, a number of activities are sponsored and organized by the program such as:
Overnight weekend excursion: discovery of the terroir of a region and its cultural heritage (e.g. Loire Valley, Strasbourg, Lyon, etc.)
2-3 performances (Comédie Française, Opéra, Chaillot...)
Guided visits to Paris neighborhoods
Co-curricular field trips linked to courses offered (e.g. Museums, cultural events, concerts...)
Other activities
Welcome reception
Group dinner combined with lesson on winetasting
Several breakfasts at the Center
Soirée with French students
Farewell dinner
Program fee
The program fee is $ 8,500 and covers tuition for 2 credit-bearing courses, a transportation pass (Passe Navigo) for the 6-week period, a museum pass, and all program-sponsored cultural activities and outings.
Special requests
Students who wish to pursue special interests while in Paris such as research or advanced fine arts or music projects may contact CUPA to examine the possibilities of a tailor-made study program suited to their specific needs. For very advanced students, the required language course may be waived upon review.
Application Materials
Please fill out the application form and mail it with all required signatures and attachments, and have the confidential reports completed and mailed to the address below.
1. Application Form
2. French Department Report
3. Study Abroad Office Report
4. Physician’s Report
Submit the application materials with all the appropriate signatures to:
CUPA - U.S.A.
P.O. Box 9611
North Amherst, MA 01059
Tel: (413) 549 6960
Fax: (413) 549 5868
email: cupausa cupa-paris.org
Do not hesitate to contact us for further information.
