University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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French 103, 104, 205 or French Phonetics 213
Summer Session I, LAS/SAO Course Abroad
Intensive French Language Study
Arles, France
Application Deadline: February 11, 2013
Course Description
Program Eligibility
Academics
Student Life
Additional Resources
Application Information
Program Fee
Scholarship Opportunities
Withdrawal, Change of Program, or Cancellation Policies
Passport/Visa Information
Contact Information
Course Description
Arles A La Carte (ACE) will provide students with a unique intensive language learning experience within the historic center of Arles. Courses will include a significant field study component allowing students to visit the local Roman monuments, enjoy Provencal cuisine during the regular language lunches with staff and professors, learn about Van Gogh and othe 20th century painters' time in Arles, and appreciate the importance of the surrounding Camargue region on local agriculture and economy.
Students will live with host families giving them the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in both the French language and culture. Field trips will be held to nearby towns, villages, and historical sites in order to introduce students to the region. Summer 2013 will be a wonderful time to be in the Arles area as Marseille was named "Capitale Europeenne de la culture."
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Program Eligibility
Application Requirements: UIUC undergrads and graduate students. Also open to non-UIUC students
Language of Instruction: French
The following requirements must be met depending on which course you plan to enroll in:
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To take French 103, students need to have taken French 102 or equivalent course
- Fulfill basic foreign language requirements
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To take French 104, students need to have taken French 103 or French 133 or equivalent course
- Fulfill basic foreign language requirements
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To take French 205, students need to have taken French 104, French 134 or equivalent course
- French 205 fulfills major/minor requirements in French
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To take French 213, students need to have taken French 104, French 134 or equivalent course
- French 213 fulfills major/minor requiremnts in French
Academics
This course is worth 4 credits. (6 credits for student who need financial aid)
Program Dates: May 15, 2013 - June 13, 2013 *
*Program dates and fees are subject to change due to exchange rate fluctuations and the number of participants.
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Student Life
Housing: Host families (all have been approved by ACE)
Meals: Most meals will be provided for you. Students will be responsible for a few meals.
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Application Information
First Steps Info Session
Watch the First Steps videos found on our website or attend a First Steps Info Session in person. These resources will get you thinking about important themes to consider before selecting a program including: academics, housing, duration, location, and cost. You will learn how to research a program, understand cost (with a segment on scholarships and financial aid too), and even how to apply! First Steps for the (term/year) semester will be held Monday through Thursday from 4-5pm in Lincoln Hall room 1027.
Application Process
Apply for this program through the Study Abroad Office. In order to determine if program expenses will be Financial Aid eligible, please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at 217-333-0100 as soon as possible. All participants are expected to adhere to the policies and procedures of the University of Illinois Study Abroad Office.
Click the "Create App" button on this web page to apply. Note that you will be charged a non-refundable $25 application fee by clicking "Create App."
You may apply to only one program per term. Please consider your program options carefully before beginning a new program application, as you will be charged a non-refundable $25 application fee each time you begin a new program application by clicking "Create App."
Application Components
Program applications vary. All SAO-sponsored, faculty-led course abroad applications include:
- An unofficial Illinois Transcript (not required for first semester Freshmen)
- Photocopy of Passport or receipt verifying application or renewal of passport
- Signature verification form (downloadable from your online application)
- 5 short-answer essay questions
- Online questionnaires and online signature documents
- Note: NO letters of recommendations are required for SAO-sponsored, faculty-led courses abroad
Applications and supporting documents must be submitted by the deadlines established by the Study Abroad Office (124 International Studies Building) for timely review. The Study Abroad Office reviews program applications as a batch after the deadline has passed. The decision dates listed below indicate the earliest possible date that a student's application may be reviewed. Most decisions will be released two to three weeks after each deadline.
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Program Fees
If the Study Abroad Office nominates or accepts you to the study abroad program you have applied for, the Study Abroad Office will bill your Illinois student account a non-refundable $305 advance fee. This fee will be deducted from the final cost of your program fees; however, please note that this fee is not refundable should you decide to withdraw from the study abroad program.
** Due to the group flight deadline being early, students who begin an application January 29th or later will NOT be on the group flight (unless a space becomes available). Should you be accepted to the program, the study abroad advisor will give you information on how to obtain the same flight itinerary as the group and details on how to arrive/depart from France. If you are not on the group flight, you will not be billed the flight cost. If you have concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Study Abroad Advisor, Jenna Krosch (jkrosch@illinois.edu).
2013 PROGRAM FEE: $5,550 - $5,880*
2012 Program fee: $5,775
*Fees are subject to change due to exchange rate fluctuations and the number of participants.
Total cost is ESTIMATED and is BEFORE scholarships.
Program Fee Includes: Round trip airfare (Chicago - Marseille); ground transportation; most meals; host family stays; excursions
Program Fee Does NOT Include: Range IV tution, few meals; personal expenses; visa fees (if applicable)
2103 TOTAL including off-budget expenses and program fee: $6,970 - $7,300
2012 TOTAL including off-budget expenses and program fee: $7,415
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Scholarship Opportunities
All students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences receive a scholarship ($300-$1,000) toward the program cost. The amount varies depending on the program destination. Scholarship amounts are announced when program fees for each program are announced. Non-LAS students should contact their college about scholarship opportunities. All participants should also apply for the Illinois for Illinois (I4I) Study Abroad Undergraduate Scholarship. For more information, click here.
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Withdrawal Policy
All withdrawals must be made by email to the Study Abroad Office. Online withdrawals without emails may result in extra charges. Withdrawal by 5:00 pm on February 11, 2013 loses only the $25 application fee. Withdrawal after having been accepted to the program loses the $305 advance payment. After committing to the program, the student is responsible for all costs incurred.
Change Policy
To change an application, an applicant must withdraw from the original application and start another one. Such withdrawals will lose the original $25 application fee. To avoid confusion and double charges, all changes should be accompanied by an email to the Study Abroad Office.
Cancellation Policy
If a student is denied, they lose only the $25 application fee. If the University of Illinois cancels a program, the student loses the application fee but will receive a full refund of the advance payment and any other billed expenses.
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Passport/Visa Information
You must have a valid passport to participate on this program. If you do not already have a passport, or if it needs to be renewed, you must begin that process now, even before program acceptance.
You may also be required to get a visa for your program. Please consult the host country’s consulate website or a visa agency to determine whether or not a visa is required to travel to your destination country or countries.
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Contact Information
For any questions you may have or for more detailed information on the program, please contact Brian Hunt, bbhunt2@illinois.edu in the French Department or Jenna Krosch, jkrosch@illinois.edu in the Study Abroad Office (SAO). The SAO is located at:
910 S. Fifth Street
112 International Studies Building
Champaign, IL 61820
217-333-6322
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 4:45pm. We are closed on holidays and when classes are not in session.
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