Summer in Paris: French Language
Host Institution
The
University of Paris - Sorbonne Paris IV (often known as the Sorbonne)
was founded in 1253 and is one of the oldest and most prestigious
universities in the world. The Sorbonne has over 25,000 students,
including several thousand international students from around the
world. The University of Paris IV is an official state institution
monitored by the French Ministry of Education.
Global Learning
Semesters students attend the Cours de Civilisation Francaise de la
Sorbonne, an institute that teaches French language and culture to
thousands of international students annually. It is probably the
best-known academic French language program in the world.
The
Sorbonne is located in the bohemian Latin Quarter, a neighborhood known
for its bistros, cafés and intellectual liveliness. Named after the
language spoken in the area up until the French Revolution, this
section of Paris's 5th arrondissement includes wonderful sites such as
the Panthéon, the Luxembourg Gardens, and the Churches of Saint-Sulpice
and Saint-Germain-de-Prés.
Accreditation
The University of Paris - Sorbonne Paris IV is an official state institution monitored by the French Ministry of Education.
Teaching Model
The teaching model has a heavy emphasis on language instruction,
including grammar and phonetic training. Depending on their language
level, students additionally attend a variety of content seminars
focused on cultural and societal issues.
