| Program Title: |
Pitzer Exchange with the University of Nantes |
| Location: |
Nantes, France
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nantes |
| Host website: |
http://www.univ-nantes.fr/ |
| Eligibility: |
Completion of four semesters of French language (or the equivalent) is required for participation as a regular university student. An upper level course in French is highly recommended. All courses are taught in French. Students must be in good standing at Pitzer College. Preference is given to juniors and first semester seniors but qualified sophomores are eligible if space is available. For students with no French, see below “Intensive Language”. |
| Preparation: |
At least one European area studies course is required before departure. Other general preparation options include: Comparative Politics, Intercultural Communications, Introduction to International/ Intercultural Studies, Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology |
| Application: |
Pitzer College general application and the forms required by the university |
| Program Dates: |
Fall Semester: Late September to January
Spring Semester: February to June |
| Required Courses: |
Required Courses: Participants are expected to take one course while abroad that includes content on French history, politics, literature or culture |
| Intensive Language: |
Nantes offers full-time courses in French studies (French as a foreign language plus literature and culture courses) to semester or full-year students. |
| Independent Study: |
See a Study Abroad Advisor |
| Course Options: |
Classes are available in French in the Faculties of Economics; Letters and Humanities including French & comparative literatures, foreign literatures & civilizations, geography, history, philosophy, psychology, sociology, urban & regional planning; Sciences including chemistry, earth sciences, informatics, materials science, mathematics, natural & life sciences, physics. |
| Credit Possible: |
Students must take the equivalent of a full course load at the university to equal four courses at Pitzer. Credit amounts vary for each class so students may be enrolled in anywhere from 4-6 classes. |
| Housing Options: |
Students are housed in single-occupancy rooms in university residence halls or in apartments. Meals are taken at one of the university restaurants or independently. Host families may be available upon request. |
| Advising notes: |
We recommend a one-year program vs. one semester to provide the best fit with the French university calendar. |
| Online News: |
www.brittany-news.net |
