Fall Semester:
Level I: late September 17th to December 20th, 2008
Level II: early September 3rd to December 20th, 2008
Spring Semester:
Level I: January 14th to April 25th, 2009
Level II: January 14th to May 21st, 2009
Summer Term:
June 14th to August 2nd, 2008

The Grenoble Language and Liberal Arts Program offers a semester or academic year of intensive language study and university coursework in one of France’s most beautiful cities. With its strong student population, both the city and the Université de Grenoble have long-standing traditions of welcoming students from all over the world. The program has two levels: Level 1: Intensive French Language, for students at the intermediate level; and Level 2: Advanced University Studies, for students already proficient in French. In addition to courses, the program offers field trips to acquaint students with other significant and historic French cities. Recent excursions have included Dijon, Arles, Marseille, Paris, Strasbourg and a visit to the European Parliament. The program also regularly organizes local cultural activities. All courses are taught by Université de Grenoble faculty and the resident director. Upon successful completion of a semester, students earn 16 Boston University credits.

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Université de Grenoble
One of Europe's oldest educational institutions, the Université de Grenoble dates from the fourteenth century. Today, Grenoble is a university center with a distinguished tradition of excellence in arts and letters. It has also earned an outstanding international reputation as a scientific center. In France, the Université de Grenoble is second only to Paris as a setting for research and scientific seminars. Students are encouraged to participate with French students in the university’s scholarly organizations, extracurricular activities and sports clubs.

Program Options
Students may enroll in the Grenoble program for the fall or spring semesters. However, students are encouraged to study abroad for an entire academic year. Program participants can continue in Grenoble or enroll in the Paris Internship Program the following semester after successful completion of the program in Grenoble. Many students have combined a semester in Grenoble with a semester studying in Francophone West Africa in our Niamey International Development Program in Niger. Students considering this option should complete the application process for both programs before departing for Grenoble.

The Intensive French Language Program (Level I)
Level I offers an intensive French-language curriculum at the university’s Centre Universitaire d’Etudes Françaises (CUEF), which is among the best French-language instruction centers in France. Students are placed in a sequence of three language courses based on previous coursework and a placement exam. The language courses use audiovisual instruction and intensive drilling to improve speaking, writing, and reading skills, and allow students to complete three semesters of French language courses in three months. Students also take a course in the development of French civilization and culture taught by the resident director, for which they conduct ethnographic research projects.

The Advanced University Studies Program (Level II)
Level II offers advanced students the opportunity to enroll directly in the Université de Grenoble. Eligibility for coursework at the university is determined by a placement exam administered in Grenoble. Qualified students select four upper-level academic courses from offerings in the Faculté des Langues, Lettres et Communication (Université Stendhal), the Faculté des Sciences Sociales (Université Pierre Mendès), the CUEF, or a combination thereof. Students choose from a variety of subjects such as art history, French literature, cinema, economics, political science, international relations, psychology, and more. In addition, all Level II students take a semester-long, advanced four-credit course, Travaux Pratiques, in written and oral French through the CUEF, and complete an ethnographic research project.

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