Strasbourg French Language Program
University of Missouri-St. Louis Faculty Led Program
Location: Strasbourg, France
Course: Six credit hours in French: French 2199 - Special Topics: Language Immersion and French 3271 - Intermediate Conversation
Prerequisites: French 2101 or equivalent
Eligibility Requirements: UMSL Study Abroad Eligibility Requirements
Dates: July 3 - July 23, 2011 Lodging available through end of July at no extra cost. Students may wish to extend their time in Europe by arranging trip to other areas.
Professors: Elizabeth Landers and Sandy Trapani
Course Description: In July 2011 the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at the University of Missouri-St. Louis offers students a unique opportunity to study French in the crossroads of Europe, Strasbourg, France. Experience the rich cultural heritage and picturesque setting of this dynamic European capital. The program will include language study, tours of major sites of interest, an excursion on the Alsatian Wine Route, and more.
Estimated Costs:
Tuition and Technology Fee for 6 credit hours - $1546.80 (2010 undergraduate rate, 2011 rates TBA April 2011)
AND
Program Fees: $1600.00*
Program Fee includes •Course Instruction •Class Materials •Health Insurance •Accomodations through the end of July •Excursions •Language Partner •Guest Lectures •Selected Meals
Not Included in the Fees •Roundtrip Airfare (estimate $1250) •Meals and Personal Expenses (estimate $1000 depending on personal habits) •Passport Costs •You may apply for a passport in the Center for International Studies' Passport Application Acceptance Facility on UMSL's campus (314)516-7257
For Additional Information:
Professor Elizabeth Landers, Foreign Languages and Literatures
(LandersB@umsl.edu 314-516-6546)
or
Professor Sandra Trapani, Foreign Languages
and Literatures (Trapani@umsl.edu 314-516-6247) or
Liz Shabani in the Office of Study Abroad (ShabaniE@umsl.edu 314516-6983)
Important Dates:
Priority Application Deadline: December 16, 2010
Application and Deposit Deadline: February 4, 2011 EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 11
Acceptance Documents Deadline: March 18, 2011
Remaining Program Fee Deadline: March 18, 2011
Online Orientation Completion: TBA
Mandatory In Person Oriention: TBA
Tuition Payment Deadline:TBA
Program Dates: July 3- July 23, 2011
Application Process:
Students will need to submit the following documents to the Study Abroad Office. Forms are available online.
1. UMSL Study Abroad Application Form
2. Non-refundable** $500 deposit (due at time of application - check payable to UMSL)
3. Scholarship application and scholarship essay (UMSL students only)
4. Non-UMSL students must also submit a letter of recommendation and transcript
Application and non-refundable deposit of $500 are due by February 4, 2011. Additional documents and remaining program fees ($1100) are due by March 18, 2011. Tuition ONLY may be billed to your UMSL student account; the program fees are payable by check or money order. If possible, please return documents and fees before their deadline.
We also offer a priority deadline of Thursday, December 16, 2010 for all Faculty-Led Summer Program Applications. This allows you to have priority reviews of your application or early acceptance.
Mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation:
Faculty-led program participants are required to complete the online study abroad orientation, which covers health and safety topics, culture shock, and much more. Participants may or may not have to attend an in-person orientation; you will be notified by the program coordinator via e-mail regarding the specific requirements for your program. Non-UM-St. Louis students residing in the St. Louis area are welcome to attend. Please notify the Study Abroad Office if you will be attending so that we may send you a parking permit and directions. Details and location.
Important Information Regarding Fees and Registration:
Fees:
There are two fees for faculty-led programs:Tuition/Technology Fee and Program Fee. Each fee must be paid separately.
1. Program fees must be paid by check or money order made out to UMSL and sent or brought to the Study Abroad Office. Credit cards are NOT accepted for program fees.
2. Tuition/technology fees will be billed to your student account by the Cashier’s Office after registration is complete. Non-UMSL credit participants will be notified via e-mail by the Study Abroad Office as to how they can make payments online or through the Cashier’s Office. If not participating for credit, the non-credit fee is payable by check made out to UMSL and must be sent to the Study Abroad Office.
Registration:
Registration Instructions will be sent to you via e-mail by the Study Abroad Coordinator. DO NOT TRY TO REGISTER WITHOUT RECEIVING INFORMATION FROM THE STUDY ABROAD OFFICE ABOUT THE CORRECT PROCEDURE FOR YOUR PROGRAM.
* UMSL reserves the right to revise the program fee if there are fluctuations in the exchange rate. Participants are responsible for any increase in rates.
**Deposit will be refunded only if you are not selected to participate in the program.
