Paris Contemporary Studies Program (PCS)

This Fall-semester only program combines immersion in contemporary cultural study at the Université Paris 8 (Vincennes—Saint-Denis), with equal immersion in the artistic and intellectual life of this exciting city and the student life support of BU’s Paris Center.

Academic Policies: Teaching format & Grading & Attendance

Grade conversion chart for Fall 2012

COURSES

CAS LF 486 Topics in Contemporary Studies Taught at the BU Paris Center, this weekly seminar explores and contextualizes the idea of the contemporary throughout history. The course will also offer a series of invited writers, artists and intellectuals, and other activities to encourage students to seek out the contemporaneity of thought and creativity in today’s Paris. 4 cr   French syllabus English Syllabus

CAS FR XXX Advanced French and Critical Workshop An intensive course offered during the month before the Paris 8 semester begins will prepare students for Paris 8 courses. The class will continue to meet during the Paris 8 semester as a workshop to provide students with the rhetorical and stylistic tools they need in order to read and write critical texts. 3 cr French syllabus;  English syllabus

Elective Courses

Students will enroll in three courses in the regular curriculum of Paris 8.

Academic staff of the BU Paris Center will assist students in the choice of courses. 9 cr