The American University of Paris | Summer in Paris

The American University of Paris has designed a very successful intensive summer program in French language and culture. It carries academic credit but may also be taken by auditors at a special reduced tuition. In the short period of three weeks, participants are given maximum opportunity to practice spoken French, improve their pronunciation, review grammar and vocabulary, and get a firsthand introduction to French culture with experienced, native French teachers from the AUP faculty.

The Program: French Immersion participants benefit from dynamic, innovative methods of language teaching including audio and video materials and real-life situations. Numerous cultural outings (to museums, exhibits, theatre, cinema, etc.) and creative assignments and projects encouraging students to explore Paris, contribute to a complete immersion experience in French life, language, and culture.

Students may wish to enroll in both sessions in order to take full advantage of their stay. The break between the sessions is a perfect opportunity to travel or simply enjoy being in Paris.

Due to individual variations in language acquisition, advancement from one level of French Immersion to the next is not systematic for students enrolling in both sessions.

Summer Term students enrolled in standard courses may participate in afternoon conversation classes (FR 104i, FR 130i, or FR 211i).

Génial !
Our professor was animated, enthusiastic, helpful and understanding. I would love to take this class again.

- French Immersion student

Not only did I learn a tremendous amount of French, I also gained an understanding of Parisian culture and life. Very helpful!

- French Immersion student

The best thing about campus life at AUP is that you are in the middle of Paris—a ten-minute walk could take you to the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides or even
to the rue de Rivoli!

- Fernanda Porto Rodrigues '08

Placement Test: To insure that participants are placed in the appropriate level, all students in French language and literature courses, including Immersion, take a placement test on the second day of Orientation. It is best to indicate on the application form however, the level that you think corresponds to your capabilities.

French Immersion I : June 4 - June 22

French Immersion II : July 2 - July 20

Daily schedule »

Morning Classes

FR1000i - BEGINNING

Emphasizing the basic linguistic structures and verb tenses, this course has been structured for true beginners of French. Using visual stimuli (advertisements, comics, photographs, etc.), students will learn to identify and describe places, people and things as well as more abstract spatial, temporal (hour, day, season), and emotional (feelings, thoughts and opinions) ideas. Readings from short texts and everyday encounters (Métro, bank, stores, markets and cafés, etc.) will further help students to quickly become self-sufficient through basic language skills.

4 credits | MTWRF | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | G-21

FR2000i -La vie quotidienne

This course seeks to expand the students’ everyday vocabulary (fashion, transportation, housing, cooking, health, etc.) through a variety of materials (songs, poems, videos, advertising) so that they will feel at ease in their Parisian environment. Through outings to cafés, museums, department stores, students will be encouraged to explore the city’s colorful neighborhoods. Role-playing and group discussions will help improve each person’s oral expression, while written exercises will help one master the grammatical and linguistic structures of French.

4 credits | MTWRF | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | G-23 | Prerequisite: Placement

FR2005i - La société française d’aujourd’hui

La lecture quotidienne d’articles, de journaux et de magazines permettra aux étudiants de comprendre et de commenter l’actualité en français. Des extraits de films, projetés en classe, leur donneront l’occasion d’explorer les diverses facettes de la société française (famille, éducation, structure politique, mouvements sociaux, grands événements culturels, etc.) De nombreux débats renforceront la capacité des étudiants à exprimer leurs opinions. Une révision complète des temps et des principaux points de grammaire approfondira leur connaissance de la langue française. La rédaction d’essais et de petites critiques renforcera leur maîtrise de l’écrit. La lecture de nouvelles et d’extraits de romans les initiera à la découverte de la littérature française. Des sorties, organisées chaque semaine (expositions de peinture et de photographie, pièces de théâtre, films) les exposeront à la vie culturelle parisienne.

4 credits | MTWRF | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | G-24 | Prerequisite: Placement

Afternoon Classes

FR1004i - PRONUNCIATION FOR BEGINNERS

Provides beginners with a practical knowledge of French pronunciation. Through reading, listening, repetition, and memorization of words and short texts, students gain a clearer understanding of spoken French and improve their own pronunciation.

1 credits | MWR | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | G-21 | May be taken by 7-week students as a fourth course.

FR1030i - PRACTICAL CONVERSATION & PRONUNCIATION

Designed for language practice and to help students with day-to-day French. Guides students through situations in which they can interact effectively with their environment. Places special emphasis on pronunciation and intonation.

1 credits | MWR | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | G-23 | May be taken by 7-week students as a fourth course.

FR2011i - INTERMEDIATE CONVERSATION

Gives oral reinforcement of grammatical and linguistic structures studied concurrently or previously. Class material includes written or visual documents relating to the cultural life of French people as a starting-point for assignments.

FR2021i - ADVANCED CONVERSATION

WT1001 - PARIS CULTURAL WALKING TOUR

The Walking Tours explore different quartiers or areas in Paris of cultural and historical interest. Led by an AUP French Professor, the group often visits places “off the beaten track,” thus expanding the students’ geographical as well as linguistic horizons. Students are strongly urged to participate in these outings and encouraged to use the opportunity to practice their oral skills. For all levels.

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French Immersion Program