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Credits

Program Structure & Courses

High Intermediate Level Course Structure

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Available Levels

Courses

The following courses have been confirmed for this term. Please note, the host institution reserves the right to cancel or change courses without prior notification.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
High Intermediate French I 300 Fr 145 10
High Intermediate French II 300 Fr 145 10
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
History of Art in France I 300, 400 Fr 20 1
History of Paris: From the Origins to the French Revolution * 300, 400 Fr 20 1
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Aspects of French Cinema 300, 400 Fr 20 1
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
18th Century French Literature 300, 400 Fr 20 1
19th Century French Literature 300, 400 Fr 20 1
Literature and Civilization: From the Renaissance to the Classical Age * 300, 400 Fr 20 1
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Regions of France: Part I * 300 Fr 20 1
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
France and Europe * 300, 400 Fr 20 1
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Economic and Social Issues in France * 300, 400 Fr 20 1
Political & Economic Issues in Modern France * 300, 400 Fr 20 1
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
French Society: From the Middle Ages to the Present * 300, 400 Fr 20 1

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Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
September 30
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive in Paris on this date.

October 01 - 05
Orientation

Mandatory CEA & Sorbonne Orientation will be held.

October 06
Classes Begin

Classes begin at Sorbonne on this day.

October 20
Drop/Add Deadline

This is the last day to drop and/or add Sorbonne courses.

October 25 - 29
School Break

Sorbonne is closed for Fall Break. No classes will be held.

November 01
Holiday

Holiday. No classes will be held at Sorbonne.

November 10
Course Withdrawal Deadline

This is the last day on which students can withdraw from an Elective at Sorbonne.

November 11 - 12
Holiday

Holiday. No classes will be held at Sorbonne.

December 20 - 31
School Break

Sorbonne is closed for Winter Break. No classes will be held.

January 21
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at Sorbonne.

January 24 - 28
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at Sorbonne.

February 14
Classes Begin

Classes begin at Sorbonne on this day.

February 21
Classes Begin

Conferences begin at Sorbonne on this day.

February 25
Drop/Add Deadline

This is the last day to drop and/or add Sorbonne French courses.

March 04
Drop/Add Deadline

This is the last day to drop and/or add Sorbonne conferences.

March 14 - 18
School Break

Sorbonne is closed for Winter Break. No classes will be held.

April 15
Course Withdrawal Deadline

This is the last day to withdraw from Sorbonne Conferences.

April 18 - 22
School Break

Sorbonne is closed for Spring Break. No classes will be held.

May 13
Classes End

This is the last day of conferences at Sorbonne.

May 16 - 20
Final Exams

Final exams for conferences will be held at Sorbonne.

May 20
Classes End

This is the last day of French classes at Sorbonne.

May 23 - 27
Final Exams

Final exams for French classes will be held at Sorbonne.

May 26
Holiday

Holiday. No classes will be held at Sorbonne.

May 28
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$28,995
$28,995
CEA Secure
CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date
$0
$1,000
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$700
$1,500
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$325
$325
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$196
$420
Meals

Includes the average expected cost for meals in housing option without a meal plan, such as daily groceries and eating out at restaurants. 
$9,891
$13,738
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$4,671
$13,738
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$4,396
$8,792
TOTAL EXPENSES $49,174 $68,508