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Minimum Cumulative GPA:	2.7	Language Prerequisite:	Yes
Language(s):	French	Type of Program:	Business, GU Faculty-Led, Language Program
Non-GU Students May Apply:	Yes	Housing Options:	Homestay
OS Advisor:	Cristina Dinu

Program Dates for Summer 2010
June 1 - July 13, 2010

Program
This program, organized jointly by Georgetown University and the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIP), is designed for students with advanced French language knowledge and a keen interest in politics, business, and culture. Coursework and activities focus on improving language proficiency while providing specialized content about political institutions and entrepreneurship in France and in the EU. The program combines formal classes and lectures with visits to major political institutions, firms, and cultural sites inside and outside of Paris. It is conducted in the spirit of linguistic and cultural immersion.

The CCIP is a well-known educational institution in the fields of language and business. It is located in the center of Paris with modern facilities, has a very well-trained staff, and is in close and ongoing contact with both the Paris and European business worlds.

In addition, SFS students who have already completed Advanced French II have the option to take the oral proficiency exam at the end of the program, with excellent chances of success.

Accommodation
Students are matched with host families for the duration of the entire program. Daily breakfast and three dinners per week are provided. While the CCIP provides students with lunch (included in the program cost) on the days they attend class, students can enjoy other meals in the many low-cost student restaurants that abound in Paris.

Timetable for Summer 2010

• December 1, 2009: Early application deadline; $35 non-refundable application fee due (Please make checks payable to Georgetown University.)
• January 8, 2010: Early applicants notified about acceptance decision
• January 25, 2010: Early acceptance students confirm commitment with $500 non-refundable deposit
• February 1, 2010: Regular application deadline; $35 non-refundable application fee due (Please make checks payable to Georgetown University.)
• February 22, 2010: Regular applicants notified about acceptance decision
• March 22, 2010: Regular acceptance students confirm commitment with $500 non-refundable deposit
• April 30, 2010: Tuition payment due
• June 1 - July 13, 2010: Program dates

Tuition and Fees
The program cost for summer 2010 is $8,350. This price includes tuition, academic fees, supplemental insurance, housing, breakfast, three dinners per week, lunch on the days students attend class at the CCIP, and excursion costs. Airfare to/from France, passport fees, any additional meals, travel to/from the university, and other individual expenses are not included in this cost.

Refunds*
Your acceptance form and program deposit are considered a good-faith commitment to participate on your Georgetown University summer program. Withdrawal from a summer program must be made in writing to the summer program coordinator. Please note that application fees and program deposits are non-refundable. Georgetown University will refund recoverable tuition and costs as determined by our partner institutions. Refunds will be calculated from the date the Office of International Programs is notified in writing of your intent to withdraw. Georgetown University is not responsible for indirect costs paid directly by the student, including but not limited to passport fees, vaccinations, and transportation costs.

Curriculum
All students are required to enroll in one of the following language courses, which concentrate on French for professional purposes, politics, and business:

FREN 102-62 Advanced French, Paris (3 credits) or
FREN 275-62 Post-Advanced French, Paris (3 credits)

Additionally, students enroll in one of the following two courses:

FREN 297-62 Political Institutions in France and the Dynamics of the European Union Today (3 credits) - This course concentrates on recent EU initiatives and the new realities of international commerce in France and Europe. Coursework includes in-class activities, lectures, and site visits to key institutions in French and European public life. Students will be evaluated on the basis of papers and oral presentations.

FREN 294-62 Business and Entrepreneurship in France and in the European Union (3 credits) - This course explores the relationship between government and business and focuses on the impact of government regulations, taxes, and finance on the creation of new businesses. Students participate in seminars, lectures, case studies, and on-site visits to firms.

Upon successful completion of the program, students receive six (6) Georgetown University undergraduate credits in French. Students may receive credit toward the Government major for the following course: FREN 297-62 Political Institutions in France and the Dynamics of the EU Today.

Non-Georgetown students should discuss transfer credit with a dean or academic adviser at their home university.

Activities Outside the Classroom 

• Visits to political institutions and major firms in Paris
• Lecture visits to major cultural sites inside and outside of Paris

Admissions
The program is open to undergraduate and graduate students. A minimum 2.7 GPA is required. The prerequisite for the program is the completion of Advanced French I (or its equivalent). Students require an advanced level of French language competence to allow them full participation in the program.

*Georgetown University reserves the right to adjust program fees or cancel any program without prior notification; however, every effort will be made to provide information on cancellations in a timely manner. In the event of cancellation, Georgetown University will refund program deposits and 100% of recoverable program fees.