Many students dream of studying abroad. It seems like the quintessential university experience. Jetsetting around to famous sights in romantic sounding cities all over the globe. Well let me ask you something, does anything sound more picturesque and memorable than a study abroad in Paris?
It is difficult to imagine a better setting than Paris for a braod study of music, art, literature, dance, and well, French. The concert halls, the museums, and libraries of Paris collect and present the finest works Western culture has produced, from past centuries down to present day. Students will come to understand these works better through direct experience: by attending productions at Comedie Francaise, and Opera national de Paris, by experiencing cutting-edge electonic music concerts at IRCA, and through visiting the Louvre, Musee d'Orsay, and Pompidou Center, to say nothing of the incredible historic sights and architecture of the city.
I am currently in several classes with professors who have been in charge of the study abroads at different times. The pictures they show from the experience to bring their subject material to life are simply amazing. Especially the ones in France. I've always thought it would be spectacular to be part of that close-knit group who shares so many awesome experience abroad together and actually be in the pictures that will be shown in lectures for years to come.
This upcoming study abroad is for Winter Semester, so there's no time to delay. The approximate dates of the study are from the 18th of January all the way to the 18th of April 2010. The approximate costs are in the title, and though it may sound a bit steep, this includes tuition for the semester and living. The only thing not covered by this fee is airfare, personal expenses like souvenirs, and meals on excursions.
***You have to have completed French 101 before departure***
Many interesting classes will be available during the study abroad. Some are in the regular course catalogue and some are only available in Paris.
CLASSES AVAILABLE:
French 102: Beginning French Part 2
French 201: Intermediiate French Part 1
French 211R: French Conversation
French 311R: French Conversation
French 362: French Cililization 1715 to Present. This will have frequent trips to museums, attendance at plays and concerts, and other supplemental experiences. It will be taught in English
Music 101: Introduction to Music . Highlights of this class will be attending a Mozart production at Paris National Opera, Watching the Paris Orchestra perform Blerlioz's famous work Symphonie fantastique, and lots of exciting electronic music events at IRCAM
Music 395: Form and Analysis. Only for music majors
Rel C 350R: The LDS Church in a World setting
FNART 270R: French Art, Music, Theatre and Architecture. This class meets in the Louvre
and finally, my personal favorite...
IAS 201 R: Paris Walks. This one credit hour course will be your guide in a n exciting discovery of the neighborhoods of Paris. It focuses on the daily Parisien life and this is what study abroad is all about.
So obviously there is a little bit out there for everyone. Don't hesitate to look into this for more information. All students will live in groups of two with a Paris host family. To apply for the program complete the ISP online application at:
https:kennedy.byu.edu/isp/online/app/home.php
Once the application is complete, you will need to schedule an interview with the faculty director, who is Steven L. Ricks. Here is his contact info:
C-490 HFAC
(801) 422-6115
Have fun!
Much Love,
-Pete
