The French Language & Liberal Arts program, offered jointly by the CEA GlobalCampus in Paris and the University of Paris IV - Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne, is designed for students of all language levels who are interested in acquiring and improving their language skills while gaining a thorough education in French culture. This distinctive program offers study abroad students the opportunity to compliment their intensive language learning with elective study in the liberal arts and social sciences. By participating in this program, you will also enjoy the unique advantage of studying at two institutions in Paris.

You will enroll in one 10-credit language course at the Cours de Civilisation de la Sorbonne, renowned for its French instruction. The language course will focus on grammar, vocabulary development, listening comprehension, and oral expression. The language course consists of two required components: language (cours pratiques) and phonetics. While these components are listed separately on the students’ transcripts, it is required to pass both the language and phonetics components to receive credit for the course.

In addition to your language course, you will take one or two electives taught at the CEA GlobalCampus in Paris. A wide variety of courses is available in subjects such as History, Business, Art History, Cultural Studies, and Political Science. Electives are offered in English and allow students of all language levels to earn credits toward their major or graduation requirements.

The cours pratiques component of the language course meets for an average of 10 hours per week, or 120 hours total. The phonetics component meets for a total of 25 hours (the hours per week vary). The two components together equal 145 hours, and the course is generally worth 10 credits in the US semester system. Each elective meets for a total of 45 hours during the semester and is generally worth 3 credits in the US semester system. However, it is up to the discretion of your academic advisor how much credit will be awarded.

Tuition and Fees: The CEA program price covers the cost of standard tuition and registration fees at your host institution. Tuition includes the courses indicated in the program.

Housing

• CEA students attending this program have the opportunity to live in the following housing option(s):
• Apartment
• French Style Residence Hall
• Homestay
• Residence Hall