API in Caen, France: French Language and Culture summer

Description

This program is designed to provide students with the necessary language tools of an immediate immersion into French civilization and way of life, and to enable them to gain a sufficient autonomy in a various range of communication situations. Students have 20 hours of language training each week for 3 weeks for a total of 60 contact hours, or 4 U.S. semester credits.

Students undergo 3 hours of language instruction every morning, Monday through Friday, focusing on grammatical structure, vocabulary enrichment, and oral comprehension and expression. This is supplemented by three weekly sessions from 2-4pm focusing on phonetics and thematic workshops. Cultural activities and excursions will take place on free afternoons and weekends to enhance the learning experience. Pre-Departure Services: Advising, api Online Resources, Orientation Materials and Support, Mobile Phone, Peer Mentors, Social Networking, Scholarships On-Site Services: Airport Reception, Resident Directors and Staff, Housing (including meals and laundry with host families), Tuition, Tutoring, Language and Culture Tools, Medical and Life Insurance, Excursions, Social and Cultural Activities, Welcome and Farewell Group Meals, Volunteer Opportunities Re-Entry Services: Re-Entry Materials and Support, Post-Program Evaluation, Transcript, Alumni Network and Development Opportunities