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Study Abroad Programs
and Courses Offered
New opportunities
available
The UF International Center is now accepting applications for an unprecedented
number of UF sponsored Study Abroad Programs at the Paris Research Center.
A unit expressly designed to create and facilitate international initiatives
across campus and across the disciplines, the Paris Research Center is
an integral and exciting new component in the University of Florida's
commitment to international activities and academic excellence. We offer
the opportunity to enroll in: Intensive Week-Long Study Programs over
Spring Break, 1-2 Week Intensive Study Abroad Programs during the May
Intersession, Summer Study Abroad, and Fall and Spring semester-length
programs. These innovative programs for intensive study abroad in Paris
were expressly created to provide in-depth on-site international experiences.
All UF students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are encouraged to apply!
Programs Offered at the Paris Research Center
FALL SEMESTER
- International Affairs and the Public
Sphere
(UF Credits: 12-16).
Application Deadline: TBA
(September 2 – December 12, 2008) A new
international opportunity for UF students, the International Affairs
and the Public Sphere (IAPS) program is designed for students who
seek to gain an international perspective and to prepare for the
global challenges and opportunities of the 21st Century. Courses
are offered in cooperation with the Warrington College of Business
Administration, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures,
Department of Political Science, and the Department of Public Relations
of the College of Journalism and Communications.
- Landscape Architecture
at the Paris Research Center
(UF credits: 9-12)
Application Deadline: TBA
(September 2 – December 2, 2008) — A
unique opportunity to explore landscape architecture and urban design
in Paris. A full semester design studio explores rational and minimalist
design methodologies supported by experienced faculty and guest French
professionals in the field. Design studio work is complemented with
tours in Paris and its surrounding regions, France and other European
countries.
SPRING SEMESTER
- Honors
in Paris
(UF credits: 12-15)
Apply Today!
(January 4 – May 15, 2009) — An
exciting partnership between the Honors Program and the PRC
offers the opportunity for high achieving students to enroll
in challenging, interactive UF courses, enhanced by numerous
excursions, guest speakers, site visits, tours and many other
activities. The curriculum of this semester-long interdisciplinary
program is tailored around the theme: Power
and Image: Engagements with Modern France.
- Intensive
Weeklong Study over Spring Break
(UF credits: 2)
Application deadline: TBA -- Apply Early!
(March 8 – 14, 2009) - Innovative
programs for intensive study abroad in Paris expressly created to provide
in-depth on-site international experiences. They include: 7 activity-rich
days in Paris with classes given on-site at the cultural, historical
and political institutions you are studying, 6 nights in hotels, numerous
group meals, site visits, cultural activities and UF credit.
- May
Intersession Programs
(UF credits: 2-3)
Application deadline: TBA -- Apply Early!
(May 3 – 9 and May 3 – 16, 2009) -
Innovative programs for intensive study abroad in Paris expressly created
to provide in-depth on-site international experiences. They include:
14* activity-rich days in Paris with classes given on-site at the cultural,
historical and political institutions you are studying, 13* nights
in hotels, numerous group meals, site visits, cultural activities and
UF credit (*7 days, 6 nights for weeklong program).
SUMMER SEMESTER
- Summer Study
Abroad
(UF credits: 6-7)
Application deadline: TBA -- Apply Early!
(June 14-July 24, 2009) — Students spend
six weeks immersed in the rich environment of Paris where they will
live and study. Classes are given daily at the Paris Research Center
and each program offers students 6-7 credits, numerous group activities
and meals, cultural activities, site-visits, and guest lectures by
distinguished scholars in their fields of study. All courses have been
designed by specialists in their fields and have been selected for
academic excellence.
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