Language for Business and Technology: France

Description

Study for 8 weeks in the very heart of Paris, at the Maison Internationale des Jeunes et des Etudiants in the Quartier du Marais (4e arrondissement), next to the River Seine, only a few minutes' walk from Notre-Dame and the Quartier Latin, and fall in love with the City of Light!

Find out why France is so much more than berets and brie and discover French culture, architecture and arts. Visit the most famous museums, landmarks, and monuments, such as Musée d’Orsay, The Louvre, The Louis Vuitton Foundation, Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie, Musée Arts et Métiers, Manufacture Nationale des Gobelins, or La Gaîté Lyrique digital arts and modern music centre, just to name a few.

Experience first-hand numerous current city projects that aim to transform the Paris city area into a major world and European metropolis of the 21st century, and confirm its rank among competing international megacities by building a sustainable city. Visit eco-districts, la Halle Pajol - an environmentally friendly, wooden and positive-energy building, accessible to people with reduced mobility, and one of the largest urban solar units in France -  and meet Parisian urban farmers.

Deepen your knowledge about French companies and learn about digital technologies that include a goal to improve the energy efficiency of industrial processes. Visit Station F, Europe's and one of world's leading startup campus, the Groupe PSA Poissy plant belonging to Groupe PSA, France's leading car manufacturers. Have a guided tour of the French Ministry of the Economy and Finance, the OECD (Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development) headquarters, and La Defense business district, the largest in Europe. Meet e-commerce and knowledge-based economy entrepreneurs. Immerse yourself fully into the language and culture of France.

Earn 9 credit hours in French at the 3000 level, applicable towards a certificate, French Minor or ALIS, IAML or GEML major, or in partial fulfillment of the International Plan Study Abroad requirement.

Advance your proficiency in the French language by learning and discussing fascinating current topics at the crossroads of Social Sciences, Economy, Business, Engineering, the Arts, Science and Technology, while enhancing your resume and preparing you to work in a number of countries throughout the world where French is spoken or in demand.

Study Abroad in France, and have the summer of your life!

Location

Paris, France

Dates

May 10 - June 29, 2023

Host Institution

MIJE (Maison Internationale des Jeunes Etudiants) + Cocoon Space (classroom)

Accommodations

Maison Internationale des Jeunes et des Etudiants in the Quartier du Marais: it is in the 4e arrondissement de Paris.

Courses

You will have some of the following options in Paris:

• FREN 3693: French Business and Technology II (co-taught by Dr Ippolito and Dr. Gall)
• FREN 3694: French Business and Technology Abroad (Dr. Gall)
• FREN 3813: Environment and Sustainability (Dr. Ippolito)

After Paris, students on the program also have the opportunity to continue studying in Dakar, Senegal at the 3000-level with FREN 3692 - French Business and Technlogy I  , taught by Samba Sy.

Total credits: 9 credits

Prerequisites

1) Completion of FREN 2002 and good academic standing OR 2) AP French Test Score of 5  or IB French Test Score of 6. 

Cost

• The program fee is $5,400. Fee includes transportation from Roissy International airport, lodging, all breakfasts, all dinners, books, site visits, field trips, and insurance.

• Program Fee does not include: Airfare, 9 credit hours tuition, visa, technology fee, independent ground transportation and meals.

• Payment deadlines: Apply on the Atlas Study Abroad Portal from OIE before February 15th. A $500 deposit is due at the time of application and is applied to the overall program fee. For Paris only: first payment of $2,450 is due February 15th, balance of $2,450 is due March 15th. Payments are withdrawn directly from Oscar accounts on the deadline.

• Scholarships are available. See application/scholarships page for details.

Cancellation Policy

Students canceling BEFORE February 15th, 2023, will lose their $500 deposit.

Students canceling AFTER February 15th, 2023, must pay 30% of the program fee.

Students canceling AFTER March 15th, 2023, must pay 100% of the program fee.

Program descriptions and fees are subject to final approval by educational units and the Office of International Education.  Georgia Tech reserves the right to alter or cancel this program due to low enrollment, unavailability of a professor to teach a planned course, or other unforeseen circumstances.  Once Georgia Tech has made payments to service providers, or if Georgia Tech cancels the program before departure or while the program is in progress for reasons beyond its control, such as political unrest or danger to participants' safety, only those fees that Georgia Tech is able to have refunded by service providers will be returned to participants.  If a student withdraws from the program, the student will be responsible for the payment of all fees.

Informational Meetings