Location: Amiens, France
Date: Summer, 2002
Course/credit: 6 credits in French
Cost estimate: $2,360
Deadline: April 1, 2002
Prerequisite:
Contact: OIE or professor Linda Alcott, lalcott@carbon.cudenver.edu
Location
The site of the program is the charming town of Amiens
located in the beautiful Picardie region of northern France. Known for its crossroads
location, Amiens is located one hour north of Paris by train and within easy
access to Germany, Belgium and England. The town will impress you with its quaint
shops, river front cafes and forward-looking approach to urban planning with
the pedestrian in mind. In addition, as you will quickly discover, Amiens boasts
centuries-old architectural wonders that are among some of the most exquisite
in all of Europe. You will be captivated by the warm, friendly attitude of this
university town and its people as you use your French authentic situations that
are guaranteed to improve your foreign language ability and broaden your cultural
awareness. Students will have classes at The University of Picardie named after
the famous writer, Jules Verne, who wrote most of his novels while living in
Amiens. was founded in 1968. About 20,000 students are enrolled in 16 different
faculties.
Course and Credits Information
As a participant in the Amiens Travel Study program you
will be enrolled in French language and culture courses for which you will earn
six hours of UCD Modern Language Credit. These courses will be appropriate to
your ability level as ensured by on on-site placement exam. Additional courses
such as music, art, literature, business, and civilization may be offered depending
on enrollment requests. The total program in Amiens offers you, however, much
more than mere classroom experience. Expert guest lecturers in history, economics,
and art, visits to the region's legislative chambers, museums, and local businesses,
as well as academic excursions to the traditional coastal villages and the historic
monuments of Paris are all part of the program itinerary. The university may
organize additional weekend excursions, or you may choose to take advantage
of free time on the weekends for independent travel. Grading for the course
will be based on participation in all classes and activities, various written
assignments due during the course of the program, and an analysis of your experience
as demonstrated in the final paper due approximately four weeks following the
conclusion of the program. The UCD on-site Program Director (Dr. Linda Alcott)
is the Instructor of Record and will be responsible for issuing all grades.
Since the program is operated through CU-Denver, your transcripts will be issued
directly by CU-Denver. Credit for French courses will appear with a grade that
counts towards your GPA. You will earn six credits of French language. French
language students must meet with the chair of Modern Languages, and a French
faculty advisor, prior to participation. Accommodation The participants in the
Amiens program are housed in one of the University de Picardie residence halls
which offer single room accommodation, communal bathrooms, television rooms
and security. Meals may be taken in one of the many local bistro-style restaurants,
cafes, or in the university cafeteria.
Transportation
The costs associated with transportation to and from
Denver and within the Amiens area are not included in the cost of the program.
Airfare averages $700-$900. International Education will assist the students
in making arrangements for the flight to Paris. The office of International
Education will also assist in making arrangements for the ride to Amiens.
Program costs
The program fee for the summer 2001program will be approximately
$3,995 (cost subject to change based on currency exchange). The fee includes
the $300 non-refundable deposit, ISIC card, which covers health and medical
insurance, tuition, housing, breakfast and some excursions. Transportation costs,
meals, and personal expenses are not included in the cost of the program.