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French-Speaking Programs
PARIS ORIENTATION PROGRAM
KU offers a language and cultural orientation program in Paris for students who will study at a French university during the academic year. This three-week program offers an advanced language review; lectures on French civilization; and an introduction to the extensive cultural resources of the city of Paris. Three hours of upper-level French credit are earned for the program. Students are housed in double-occupancy rooms at the Cité Universitaire Internationale de Paris. Two meals per day at the Cité Universitaire cafeterias are provided.
Eligibility: Acceptance to an exchange or study abroad program at a French university.
Cost: The program fee includes tuition and fees, room, most meals, cultural activities and entrance fees. September 1996:$1725.
UNIVERSITE DE FRANCHE- COMTÉ EXCHANGE, BESANCON,FRANCE
This academic year program for advanced students of French includes the Paris Orientation Program described above. Study at the UFC in Besancon begins in October. A beautiful, historically significant city, Besancon is situated in the foothills of the Jura Mountains. The centre ville retains the charm and character of the past and gives one the impression of being in a very small city. The academic program includes several courses which have been set up for program participants to improve language skills. All faculties of the university are open to qualified KU exchange participants. Students are housed in university apartments. A monthly
stipend is given for meals and a bus pass.
Eligibility :6 semesters of college-level French or the equivalent, including FREN 300 and FREN 326; junior status is recommended.
Deadline: March 15. Cost:
$8,955 (1996-97) 3-week Paris orientation, room and board,
bus pass, tuition and administrative fees
German-Speaking Programs
UNIVERSITY OF BONN, GERMANY
Bonn, for 40 years the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany, and a center of science and research, is located in the heart of the Rhineland. All programs include a 5-week pre-session orientation course, emphasizing language, culture and academic life. Students with language proficiency may take regular university classes for which they are qualified; students who have had a minimum of German language are eligible for an intensive language program. Students are housed in residence halls. A stipend for meals is provided as well as an in-city transportation pass.
Eligibility: junior to graduate standing, 2.8 cumulative GPA. Four semesters of college-level German plus demonstration of language proficiency are required to be considered for regular university classes. Dates: October-July (academic year); March-July (spring). Deadline: October 1 for spring; March 1 for the academic year. Cost:$9,330 (academic year 1995-96) includes 5-week orientation, room and board, tuition, in-city transportation pass, excursions and one-week trip to a major German city.
Danish Language Intensive Semester at KU in Lawrence, KS, Spring 1997!
This new program offered on the KU campus in Lawrence is open to students who wish to fulfill the 16-hour KU language requirement, study at a Danish university or study Danish language and culture for other reasons. In addition to daily intensive language and culture classes, students will participate in activities focusing on Danish culture, businesses and settlements in the Midwest. A graduate teaching assistant from Denmark will live with students on a designated corridor in KU student housing.Social activities with Danish students at KU are planned to intensify and enrich the learning process. For more information, see the KU OSA Danish Language Intensive Semester brochure.
Study Abroad Exchange Programs
ISEP
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM
The University of Kansas is a charter member of the International Student Exchange Program, a consortium of approximately 225 universities in 36 countries worldwide to exchange students. Students enroll directly in university courses at their host institution. Generally, the language of instruction is the language of the host country, although some sites in countries whose primary language is not English offer university-level courses in English. When applying to ISEP students choose several alternate sites; competition for placements varies from country to country.ISEP is appropriate for students who show a high level of independence. Generally, accommodations are in student housing and students and receive a stipend for meals.
Eligibility: Students with a minimum 2.75 GPA and junior status are preferred. Semester placements are available at several sites. Apply by January 15 for fall/year or August 15 for spring for best chance of placement. Cost: $4,620 (spring 1996)-$8,190 (year, 1996-97) includes tuition, room and board, and health insurance.
As of late February, Fall/Year 1996-97 placements were still available in the following countries, by language of instruction: English-Finland, Korea The Netherlands,Sweden;French France,Togo;German-Germany Austria;Italian-Italy;Spanish Colombia,Mexico,Dominican Republic;Portuguese-Brazil; Russian/Estonian-Estonia.
Utrecht Network
The Utrecht Network, a consortium of 20 European universities, provides expanded exchange opportunities for independent, self-motivated students. The exchange agreement is for tuition only; students find and pay for housing and meals on site.Fluency in the language of the host country is usually
required. See the OSA resource library for information about exchange sites.
For Fall/Year 1996-97, exchange placements are available in Italy (Bologna), Greece, Norway, Sweden Finland, Iceland and Austria.
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