Semester in Paris: French Studies
Host Institution
The
French Language and Cultural Institute (ILCF) at the Catholic
University of Paris was founded in 1948 and hosts nearly two thousand
international students each year who travel to Paris to improve their
French and familiarize themselves with the country's culture and
civilization.
The Institute is located in a beautiful and
historic downtown Parisian neighborhood, close to Saint-Sulpice,
Saint-Germain-des-Pres, Luxembourg Park and Montparnasse.
Fully-credited courses for American students are offered in a wide
array of disciplines including fine arts, communications, literature,
history, philosophy and geography, to name a few. There are more than
40 highly qualified professors using the most modern teaching methods
and technology.
ILCF is also partner of the Universities of Paris V (Sorbonne) and Paris VII and the Louvre Museum.
Accreditation
The ILCF is accredited by the French Ministry of Education, Higher
Education and Research, Common European Framework of Reference for
Languages (CEF), European Credits (ECTS), L'Office National de
Garantie, EduFrance, Socrates/Erasmus, MICEFA, CSN, CREPUQ, Paris
Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Louvre Museum.
Teaching Model
The teaching model at the ILCF has a heavy emphasis on language instruction with content courses on a wide array of topics at all French language levels.
