Institut Catholique de Paris French Language and Culture

Academic Program

TOTAL CREDITS AVAILABLE PER TERM

Quarter 10-15 – Semester credits

Semester 12-15  - Semester credits

Students who choose to study abroad in Paris in the Department for French Language and Culture Studies (Institut de Langue et de Cultures Française) at the Institut Catholique de Paris select a combination of French language and cultural electives, referred to as French Civilization courses. The number of credits earned for each language course and the cultural electives varies according to the particular session a student selects. Additionally, as indicated below, in some sessions the French Civilization electives are available only to students at specific levels. A student’s French level is based on a placement exam administered by the ICP. The ICP divides their language levels into 5 main categories containing different sublevels: Débutant (A1.1), Élémentaire (A1, A2, A2+), Intermédaire (B1, B1+, B1++), Avancé (B2, B2+), and Supérieur (C1, C2).

FALL QUARTER

• Students at the beginning levels (European Framework Levels A1.1 & A1) are required to take 15-18 contact hours per week (11-13 semester credits) of French language, and may opt to also enroll in 1 elective course (worth 30 contact hours or 2 semester credits) for a total of 11-15 semester credits.

• Students at the low-intermediate level (European Framework Level A2) are required to take 9-12 contact hours per week (6-9 semester credits) of French language, and may also enroll in 1-3 elective courses (worth 30 contact hours each or 2 semester credits each) for a total of 11-15 semester credits.

• Students at all other levels (European Framework Levels A2+, B1, B1+, B2, B2+) typically take only 6-9 contact hours per week (4-6 semester credits) of French language, and also enroll in 2-3 elective courses (worth 30 contact hours each or 2 semester credits each) for a total of 10-15 semester credits.

FALL AND SPRING SEMESTER

• Students at the beginning levels (European Framework Levels A1.1 & A1) are required to take 15 contact hours per week (15 semester credits) of French language. They may not take a cultural elective.

• Students at the low-intermediate level (European Framework Level A2) are required to take 9-12 contact hours per week (9-12 semester credits) of French language, and may also enroll in 1-2 elective courses (worth 45 contact hours each or 3 semester credits each) for a total of 12-15 semester credits.

• Students at all other levels (European Framework Levels A2+, B1, B1+, B2, B2+) typically take only 6-9 contact hours per week (6-9 semester credits) of French language, and also enroll in 2-3 elective courses (worth 45 contact hours each or 3 semester credits each) for a total of 12-15 semester credits.

• Students at the High-Intermediate/Low-Advanced (B1+/++) language level or above have the option of earning an additional three credits each semester if they complete an elective course taught exclusively for API students (see course offerings page for details). Students generally take this course in place of one of the cultural courses at the ICP.

• A limited number of teaching internships are also available for students at the Intermediate (B1) language level or above. An additional fee is charged for participation in the 3-credit internship.

EARLY START OPTIONS

Fall semester or academic year students who wish to refresh their French skills before starting the standard class session may choose to participate in the ICP September Intensive Month program in addition to their fall quarter or semester. This separate program may be added on before the student’s semester, and consists of 120 contact hours (8 U.S. semester credits) of French language study.

TRANSCRIPTS

Students receive a transcript from the Institut Catholique de Paris upon completion of their program.

What’s Included

PRE-DEPARTURE SERVICES

• Advising
• @api Online System
• Orientation Materials and Resources
• Mobile Phone
• Peer Mentors
• Social Networking
• Scholarships

ON-SITE SERVICES

• Airport Reception
• API Centers, Resident Directors
• On-Site Orientation
• Housing (including meals and laundry with some options)
• Transit Pass
• Tuition
• Tutoring
• Language & Culture Tools
• Medical & Life Insurance
• Excursions (overnight, day)
• Social & Cultural Activities
• Welcome and Farewell Group Meals
• Volunteer Opportunities

RE-ENTRY SERVICES

• Re-Entry Materials & Support
• Post-Program Evaluation
• Transcript
• Alumni Network & Professional Development Opportunities

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