Program Date

June 27 - July 16, 2010 (Rennes only)

June 27 - September 15 (Rennes and Paris)

Departure date: June 26
Return date: July 17 (Rennes only) or July 25 (Rennes and Paris)

What You Will Learn

This total immersion program in French language and culture will provide students with a comprehensive approach and authentic language environment to continue the development of proficiency in French. Students will also achieve greater cultural understanding by becoming immediately and personally involved with different values inherent in a foreign culture.

It consists of two parts:

1. A mandatory three-week integrated program of French language and culture, offered by the CIREFE, the International Center of French Studies for Foreign Students at the University of Rennes in France.
    
2. An optional one-week survey of the French legacy in the development of both urban and domestic space, as it is manifested in and around Paris from the Middle Ages through contemporary times.

Prepared through three orientation sessions on campus (in February, March and April), the program in Rennes offers six Texas State credits. The Paris optional extension offers students the opportunity to earn three honors credits.

The City

Rennes and Paris

The Campus

The University of Rennes

Course Options

Program Criteria

Participants must complete the application packet and be officially admitted to the program.
Pre-requisites: FR 1410 and 1420, or equivalent.

Cost: $3,368 (Rennes only)/ $4,708 (Rennes and Paris)

(Cost subject to change)

Cost includes the following:

• Tuition and fees for six credits (Rennes only) or nine credits (Rennes and Paris)
• $200 non-refundable application fee
• Lodging and some meals
• Health Insurance
• Surface transportation
• Planned excursions

Airfare is not included. Students are responsible for arriving at the place and time specified by the academic program director.

Payment Schedule

(Information subject to change)

Participants may lose all or part of the deposit or total payment made if cancellation occurs. The $200 application fee is non-refundable.

All Study Abroad Program payments can be made using either of the following two options:

1. Online payments: Go to http://uweb.txstate.edu/gao/study_abroad/
    
2. Cash and check payments are accepted at the cashier's office, located on the first floor of the J.C. Kellam Administration Building. Be sure to bring your Texas State ID number with you, and indicate to the cashier that you are paying for a Study Abroad Program. Please pay the amount indicated on the payment schedule for your program.

Please note:

• All study abroad registrations must be made in the Study Abroad Office located at 302 ASB North.
   
• By making your first payment (online or at the cashier's office) you are agreeing to the payment and cancellation policies established for your study abroad program.
   
• After making your first payment, you are required to submit your study abroad application packet to the Study Abroad Office on or before the next business day, or your payment may be refunded less the $200 non-refundable application fee.

Financial Assistance

For detailed information on financial aid, visit our Financial Assistance page or contact the Texas State Office of Financial Aid, located in JCK 220.

For information and application materials for the International Education Fee Scholarship, download the IEFS Information and Application. The IEFS application deadline is November 13, 2009.

Program Director Contact Information

Dr. Carole Martin
Department of Modern Languages
512.245.2489

Program pending approval