Develop your knowledge of Government and Politics in Paris!
Dates: Fall 2009 August 28, 2009 - December 12, 2009
Spring 2010 January 15, 2010 - May 8, 2010
Imagine yourself studying in Paris, one of the great European political capitals! This is the ideal place for you to begin (or continue) your study of government political science, and the French language. In Paris, you will gain valuable knowledge of the current state of modern politics as well as expand your awareness of the international arena.
Some of the most significant historical events of the modern era took place in Paris, the “City of Lights”. Through this extraordinary program you can experience firsthand the magical city that has inspired poets and revolutionaries alike over the centuries.
Travel back in time to Haussmann’s Paris as you stroll down grand avenues such as the Champs-Elysees, explore the Place de la Bastille, or visit the breathtaking Eiffel Tower. Relax at a café or brasserie, spend an afternoon at one of many local parks, or enjoy a pastry at one of Paris’s world renowned patisseries. This program will allow you to taste the unique character that is Paris - including excursions to places like the Sewers, the Louvre, the Musee d’Orsay, and to the nearby Chateau de Versailles.
During the semester, you will also enjoy several excursions targeted at taking advantage of the program’s proximity to the political workings of Europe. These include trips to places like Strasbourg and Brussels, with visits to centers of today’s European Union.
Co-sponsored by the Department of Languages and Literatures & the Department of Government and Politics, the France Semester Program offers a unique combination of courses that is sure to set you apart in your educational career.
Within this new program you have the option to take a selection of courses over the entire semester or within our modular five-week program. All courses are taught in English.
Internship opportunities are also available for students who have successfully completed intermediate French or above. An interview and a special application process is required.
Anticipated semester-long course offerings include:
GOV 3680 Politics of Africa
GOV 3290 Politics of Revolution
GOV 1700 Comparative Political Systems
FRE 1000 Intensive French
FRE 3110/3120 Advanced French Conversation
FRE 3600 Paris in the French Culture
LLT 3980 International Internship*
*(French level- Intermediate or above)
GOV 4913 International Internship*
*(French level- Intermediate or above)
Anticipated five-week modular courses include:
ART 1775 Art and Architecture in France
FRE 1010 French Level One
FRE 1020 French Level Two
ECO 1320 Economics of Poverty and Income Inequality
PHI 3000C Metaphysics
THE 2810 Religions of the World
One of the most exciting parts of this unique academic journey is the opportunity to live in and experience the culture of a different country. The new semester-long program will allow you to live and learn in Paris. Our newly renovated campus – located at St. John’s own campus, the Maison-Mère, is located in the fashionable sixth district (6th arrondisement of Paris).