A Summer in Burgundy

"A Summer in Burgundy"

May 17th to June 25th 2010
Summer Program in
"French as a Foreign Language" and "French Culture and Society"

With an Optional Internship
June 28th to July 16th 2010

Based in Dijon, capital of Burgundy, the aim of the Summer Program is to provide students with different perspectives on French Culture and French Society.

Module 1 - French Culture and Society

Who are the French? How does French society work? What are French beliefs and values, idiosyncrasies, and cultural differences? What are the social structures and how has French society been shaped? How is labor organized in France? How is the educational system shaped? How are administrative institutions and political life in France structured? What parts do culture, art, literature and religion play in French society? What are the French economy and business built on? How to negotiate with the French? Those are some of the issues which will be discussed in class. Field trips in Burgundy will be associated with the lectures.

Module 2 - French as a Foreign Language

The course content is based on an intermediate level but a similar course may be offered to beginners or advanced students according to demand. The general objective is to develop listening practice and oral expression. Listening, speaking and writing aim at giving students the opportunity to communicate in French in an effective way. The acquisition of know-how is carried out according to the capacity and needs of the students.

Module 3 – a 3 week optional Internship

A minimum of an intermediate level of French is required to apply for an internship. Placements can mainly be found in organizations related to tourism and cultural events (e.g. public offices, hotels, wineries, music festivals), in services (e.g. banks) as well as in public administration offices (e.g. Chamber of Commerce, Regional Council). Internships can also be offered in other economic sectors according to students' specific areas of interest. Internships can be located in Dijon or elsewhere in Burgundy. If the work placement is not in Dijon, on-site housing will be provided.

Housing

In order to benefit from the overall study abroad and cultural experience, students are housed with local families throughout the city. Most housing is within walking distance of Burgundy School of Business and the center of Dijon. Every student has a private room and only one student is placed with each host family. The host family provides breakfast and three evening meals per week. Although living with a family is recommended, the option of staying in a student hall of residence can also be offered to a limited number of students.

Fees

  • General administration fees: 550 euros
  • Course fees: 1250 euros
  • Internship fees: 600 euros
  • Home stays: 135 euros per week (including breakfast and 3 diners per week)
  • Student Hall of Residence: 300 to 500 euros per month (average)

 

contact : Nathalie CUREAU
Tel: +33 380 725 979 – Fax: +33 380 725 988
nathalie.cureau@escdijon.eu

 

The application deadline is March 30, 2010. The application form can be found at: