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Language & Culture, UC Center Paris
The UCEAP Language & Culture summer program in Paris offers intensive French language study for beginners and students with up to two quarters (one semester) of university-level French. The program features a curriculum specially designed to improve your oral and written language skills.
 
The program in French language and culture is the creation of faculty and administrators at the University of California. It is designed to immerse students in several dimensions of French culture and life, with intensive language sections to accommodate complete beginner to more advanced first-year language students (taught exclusively in French), and the choice of one of two culture courses (taught in English), Paris Landscapes: Literary and Visual Constructions of the City or Paris as Palimpsest: A Perpetual Dialogue between Past and Present, which provide students with engaging scholarly perspectives on the arts and social sciences as they pertain to the city of Paris in particular and French culture in general.
 
Once students arrive in Paris, they are introduced to French language and culture through multiple entryways. All program courses use the city of Paris as an extension of the classroom by visiting world-famous museums, temporary exhibitions or performances, and historical monuments. Additionally, all students participate in three mandatory excursions to sites important to their understanding of French culture. For summer 2012,  the three destinations are Chantilly, Versailles, and Auvers-sur-Oise. Students on the program also attend a ballet at either the historic Opéra Garnier or the modern Opéra Bastille for which they are prepared with a lecture from faculty prior to attending the performance.
 
Students attend classes with UC students only.

Course Opportunities

This program focuses on the study of French at an introductory level.
 
While attending the program you will take two courses:
 
  • One French language course (10 UC quarter units)
  • One elective course on French culture (4 UC quarter units)
See the language and culture course descriptions (PDF).
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Units

You will take a full-time course of study while abroad; approximately 14 UC quarter units are required (one language course and one elective).
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Language of Instruction

English; French


Language Study

French


Internships, Research, and Independent Study

Generally, internship opportunities are not available for this program.
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Duration

Go to the Participants section to see current or past calendars.
 
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Summer :  
late June to August (six to seven weeks) ​

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You may extend your UCEAP participation to the fall semester French & European Studies, UC Center Paris program if you have obtained the appropriate visa before leaving the U.S.​

Housing

You can choose to live in a student residence with UC and other American students or in a homestay with a French family. Housing is organized by ACCENT (International Consortium for Academic Programs Abroad).
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On-site Support

UCEAP students are supported by UC’s network of study abroad offices at every UC campus and partnerships with UCEAP host universities throughout the world. In Paris, UCEAP partners with ACCENT International and their local staff help integrate you into the culture and provide assistance with housing, safety, and other issues. The UCEAP Study Center in Paris provides additional support and supervises your academic program.
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See the UCEAP Program Guide (PDF) for program-specific details about host institutions, program structure, and courses; academic culture and conduct; internships, research, & independent study; units, exams, and grades; orientation; housing; and information about the intensive language program (if applicable).​

Host Institutions

UC Center Paris

The Paris Summer Language and Culture Program is specially designed for UC students with the objective of providing first-year French language skills to students with little or no experience with the language. The courses are taught by faculty from local universities in Paris. The program is administered jointly by UCEAP and ACCENT (International Consortium for Academic Programs Abroad). Staff at the UC Center will help advise you on academic matters and provide information on cultural and social activities.
 
You will find Paris to be a fascinating mix of the ancient and the modern, with many layers where the old and the new interact with one another on a daily basis. Each of your courses is designed to illuminate a different aspect of this fascinating city—its art, history, literature, and politics. The UC Paris Study Center, located in a nineteenth-century courtyard near Bastille, contains administrative offices, a reading room, three dedicated research terminals (with access to the California Digital Library collections), wireless internet access, printing capabilities for students, and a small research library. It is open to all University of California students in Paris.
 
 
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Estimated Cost

Participation in UCEAP is a great value! The cost of studying abroad on UCEAP programs is typically less than that of non-UC study abroad programs. The dollar figures listed in the chart represent: 1) the amount of the fees that are paid directly to UCEAP in the current year, and 2) an estimate of the amount needed to cover personal living expenses in this location. Personal travel and entertainment are not included here.
 
Don't forget that you take your financial aid with you and the amount of your financial aid package will take into account the estimated TOTAL COST of this experience, as it is estimated below.
 
These expenses are estimated for 2012-13. Amounts will vary for 2012-13 participation due to potential changes to UC fees, exchange rate fluctuation, etc. Non-Resident Fees apply: If you are subject to out-of-state tuition at your UC campus, you will pay the same fees on UCEAP. For a more detailed breakdown of 2012-13 payment information, visit the Participants Portal and select the appropriate program. 
 
Here’s what is included in the estimate:
 
  • Predeparture expenses (visa, etc.)
  • Round-trip airfare
  • UC fees
  • Tuition at host institution
  • Accident and medical insurance
  • On-site orientation
  • Room and board
  • Program excursions and activities
  • Books and other incidental expenses
  • Automatic transfer of credits and grades to your UC transcript
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Estimated EAP Costs*

Options Cost
  • Summer
  • $12,500
*Based on most recent costs to the nearest $100.

Scholarships

UCEAP scholarships for the 2012-13 academic year are available. Please visit our scholarships overview page for general information and details  regarding eligibility requirements and application deadlines.

Application Requirements

Class Level:

Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Language Prerequisites:

French
- The University-level language requirement is: minimum 0 quarters / 0 semesters and maximum 2 quarters / 1 semester.

GPA:

2.00 cumulative GPA at the time of application and maintained through the end of the last term prior to departure.
GPA Note: Good academic standing is also required, as defined by your UC campus.

Minimum Criteria:

 All applicants must also have:
  • Serious academic goals and a clear plan for integrating EAP studies into the student's UC degree program
  • Social and cross-cultural sensitivity; maturity; ability to adapt successfully to a different environment and an new education system; ability to assess and exhibit appropriate behavior in a variety of situations
  • A willingness to abide by program regulations
  • An endorsement by the Campus EAP Selection Committee and completion of all campus-specific requirements (an interview may be required)

Deadlines

Application deadlines and information on the application process are available through your Campus EAP Office. Supplemental predeparture materials will be required for many programs, including, but not limited to, host institution applications, visa and housing applications, medical clearances, etc.

For participation in the program, you must meet all deadlines and submit complete application materials.

Visit your Campus EAP Office for more information: