Summer Program in Paris

Wittenberg in Paris

 May 18 - June 13, 2008

Come and explore Paris while learning about the history and literature of times gone by!

Wittenberg University is offering a Summer Program in Paris led Wittenberg faculty. Two courses, which fulfill Wittenberg General Education requirements, will be offered.

Don't speak French? No problem. Course instruction is entirely in English.

The Courses:

French 140 A: French Fairy Tales taught by Dr. Leanne Wierenga:

Read French fairy tales from the 12th century in the appropriate context: Paris! Learn about some interesting approaches to interpreting these tales by studying their cultural contexts.

History 201 H: Cathedrals and Castles taught by Dr. Amy Livingstone

Uncover the history of the middle ages by examining the physical remains of castles and cathedrals.
What do such monuments tell us about the social, economic, cultural and political developments of medieval Europe?

Syllabus for History 201H: Cathedrals and Castles, Summer 2008

Tentative Schedule of Classes and Excursions:

Time in the class room will be supplemented with trips to museums and  historical sites both in and outside of Paris.  Paris and its rich cultural heritage will be your classroom!

Practical Matters:

Classes will be held at the IES center in Paris, located in the lovely Montparnasse district. Students will stay in a hotel near the the center. Two meals a day will be provided for in the program costs.  There will be a short orientation program upon our arrival in Paris, along with a welcome reception. Visits to museums and sites around Paris will supplement classroom instruction. Instruction in French culture and Survival
French will also be provided.

Excursions in Paris include: Notre Dame, The Louvre, Musée Cluny, the abbey churches of St. Denis and St. Germain-des-Pres, Musée d'Orsay, Chateau de Vincennes and a day trip to the cathedral town of Chartres.

Transportation to and from Charles De Gaulle airport is also provided in the program cost, as well as transportation around Paris. Entry fees to museums and sites is also included.. While airfare is not included in the program cost, we are trying to arrange group travel at a reduced rate.

Optional Excursion: We will explore the wonders of the Loire Valley! The excursion will include visits to the beautiful chateau at Chenonceaux, the medieval town of Loches, the ancient monastery of of of St. Benoit-sur-Loire and the abbey of Fontevraud.

Excursion Costs and Details:

For 10 students the excursion will cost $800
For 13 students or more the excursion will cost $700

The Excursion will last three days. Lodging for two nights, breakfast for all three days and one dinner are included in the cost.
Transportation and entrance fees are also included.  Come and explore the wonders of the Loire!

Don't speak French? No problem. Course instruction is entirely in English.  The Instructors and IES staff will also be glad to provide any assistance with the French that you might require. A member of the IES staff will be assigned to the group to help with assimilation to French culture. Moreover, all IES program staff are bilingual.

 The Cost:   about $4700 depending on number students in the group

What's included: Tuition for six semester hours
                          Lodging in Paris
                          Most Meals
                          Metro Pass so you can get around Paris
                          Transportation to and from the Airport (if you travel with the group)
                          Entrance fees to Museums and Sites
                          Instruction in Survivor French and French Culture
                          Health Insurance while in France
 

What's not included: Airfare (but we are trying to arrange a reduced student group rate)
                               Required Course Materials
                               Weekend Trips
                                Passport or Visa Costs
                                Optional Excursion

Application and Fees:

If you are interested in going with us, please contact us or the International Education office for an
application. Also if you don't have a current passport, we'd recommend you start applying for one
now.

The application for the program (including a letter of recommendation) and a deposit of $300 are due January 11, 2008. The deposit is refundable if the student is not accepted into the program or if the program is cancelled.

Payment in full for the program and airfare (if required) will be due during spring semester.

For more information, contact

Dr. Amy Livingstone, Department of History, Wittenberg University
937.327.7842 or alivingstone@wittenberg.edu

Dr. Leanne Wierenga, Department of French, Wittenberg University
937.327.6337 or lwierenga@wittenberg.edu