The program will begin in Paris, where for four days, students will immerse themselves in French culture, cuisine, and history. Students will then travel to Nantes where the University of Pittsburgh collaborates with the Institute for International Education of Students (IES), the on-site organization which coordinates program logistics. The IES Center occupies the fourth floor of a 19th century residential building located a few blocks from the historic center of Nantes. Cultural programming that complements the academic program includes two full-day excursions (to the Loire Valley and Mont St. Michel) and  other events designed to coincide with the themes of the academic program. 

Please Note: This is a tentative list and is subject to change

FR 0003 or FR 0004 : Intermediate French I or II (3 credit hours)
These courses focus on developing competency in comprehending and producing the French language both spoken and written as well as socio-cultural competency in communicating w/ French-speaking people.

FR 0006: Business French (3 credits)
In this intermediate-level course intended for students interested in business and economics, we will study the language and cultural context of the French business world, including marketing, advertising, and the meaning of work. Much of the course will be workshop-based, as we write French resumes and cover letters, conduct mock job interviews, and visit business sites in Nantes.

FR 0006:  Media in French Culture (3 credit hours)
In this course designed to be taken along with French 3 or 4, we will examine media in twenty-first century French culture with a focus on newspapers, radio, TV, and the web. Local media sources from Nantes will also be discussed. In addition, we will use media to conduct research on French culture, and students will do media-based research projects on topics of interest.

FR   1020: The French in the 21st Century (3 credit hours)
In this course, we will examine French cultural practices through readings, films, videos, oral interviews conducted with host families and other French people, and hands-on observations in the city of Nantes. One class period per week will be held in cultural spaces outside the classroom.

FR 1052 : Art History of Nantes (3 credit hours)
This course focuses on the art and history of Nantes and will include visits to the Musée des Beaux Arts de Nantes, to the cathedral, and to the city's historic neighborhoods.