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La SorbonneSetting | Program Options | Courses | Calendar | Language | Examinations | Cost | Accommodations | ApplicationsSetting
La Sorbonne is France's
most prominent educational institution. The university is located in the
Latin Quarter on the well-known boulevard which showcases many important
public and private buildings. The university's history goes back to the
13th century; it was founded about 1257 and evolved into the University
of Paris. Beginning in 1968, in a major reform, the university was decentralized
into 13 The university is located on the Left Bank, near the Seine, a district noted for its educational and cultural pursuits that has retained its individual character. Within easy walking distance is the Luxembourg Gardens, a splendid park that was originally for royalty. La Sorbonne
provides a range of academic choices for beginners and those at an intermediate
or advanced level, as well as for graduate students and teachers of French.
Intensive language courses on all levels are taught by excellent professors
and instructors who are trained in teaching their own language to non-native
speakers. No previous knowledge French is required; however, some La Sorbonne
courses require a very advanced level of French.
Program OptionsCours De Langue et Civilisation
Francaises Centre Experimental D etude
De La Civilisation Francaises
CoursesCours De Langue et Civilisation
Francaises Standard Courses
(12/hours/week plus lectures/conferences) Intensive Language
Sessions (25 hours/week) Supplementary or Complementary
Courses:
Centre Experimental D etude De La Civilisation Francaises Summer: Selection of three courses in the subjects of history, literature, cineman, etc.) and/or Séminaires (Orientations actuelles de la didactique du français; langue étrangère et langue seconde) Cours Universitaires De L'Annee (for Advanced Level Students) " Magistere De Langue
Et De Civilisation Françaises, requires 12 months of study from
September through July, a university degree (preferably in French), and
an entrance exam. The program requires participation in four sections.
It begins with the Intensive September program (see the summer schedule),
continues with two semesters (Spring and Winter) and concludes with a
summer section.
CalendarSummer Programs: June, July, August, September, Different durations: 4 to 15 weeks. Semester and Academic Year sessions:
Language of ClassesAll classes are conducted in French.
Examinations and CertificatesCourses require regular attendance and final exam for those in a semester or academic summer program. At the end of course(s), professors calculate the students exam scores, class participation, phonetics, attendance, etc. and assign a score for the written and oral proficiency in French, as well as each course taken in French Civilization and/or other special coures. The program offers a certificate issued by Cours de Civilisation Francaise de la Sorbonne or Centre Experimental D etude De La Civilisation Francaises. Cours de Civilisation Francaise de la Sorbonne offers: Different certificates related to the type and level of course and the oral and written exams taken at the end of the study period: Certificat de Langue et Civilisation françaises (advanced, intermediate), Certificat de Langue française (all students), Certificat de Langue française , Initiation à la Civilisation (advanced, intermediate), Certificat pratique de française commercial et économique de la Chambre de Commerce et d'industrie de Paris. Without an exam: Certificat de Présence; Lectures: Certificat d'inscription In addition, course options exist for Français des Affaires (in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris) and for the D.E.L.F. exam. Centre Experimental D etude
De La Civilisation Francaises offers: CostThe cost of the summer programs range from $1400 for a 4-week program to $2,550 for an 8-week session. The immersion courses (25 hours/week) begin at $2,000 for four weeks. For the semester, the standard course is $3250 (Cours Pratiques et Conferences), and the immersion course (beginner and intermediate levels)is $5000. AccommodationsParis' housing has not kept pace with the population growth. Finding suitable and reasonably-priced accommodations is a challenge anytime. Students can make their own housing arrangements or request European Heritage Institute's (EHI) services. EHI will discuss housing options with applicants and help identify the best available accommodations at the time of application that meet needs and preferences. Based on their selection, EHI will provide housing assistance and make arrangements (available at the time of request). It may include a room at the Cité International Universitaire or an apartment. Application InformationPersons who wish to apply should complete the application and send by mail or electronically to the European Heritage Institute. See details of the application process.
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Paris
is the choice location to study French. The city has defined much of French
culture to the world and Paris has dominated the intellectual life of
the nation. Moreover, the international importance of the French language
and of French thought and action, has lent even greater significance to
the expanded role of the capital.
separate
components. The Université de Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV) offers
its courses on French language and civilization in conjunction with the
Société des Amis des Universités de Paris.
intensive
are 25. Supplementary classes are also available.
