Tufts in Paris

Introduction
The Tufts-in-Paris program offers a combination of Tufts in-house courses taught by French professors and courses in French institutions of higher education in Paris, notably the University of Paris III (Sorbonne Nouvelle), University of Paris I (Panthéon-Sorbonne), and the Institut Catholique. All three are located on the Left Bank within easy distance of the program office situated in the historic Montparnasse area. Courses are available in French and comparative literature, political science, economics, history, cinema and theatre studies, communications, art history, philosophy, religion, psychology, European studies and international relations. All courses are taught in French. Qualified students may also apply for the full-year diploma program for international students at the prestigious Institut d’Etudes Politiques (Sciences-Po).

A spring semester program starting in mid-January and ending in early June allows students to enroll in at least two in-house courses, including a mandatory French language course, and two courses at the aforementioned French institutions. Note: French institutions may limit enrollments, and priority may be given to students either enrolling for the full year or taking a course toward their major.

Administration
Director: Dr. Monique Fecteau, B.A., Colby College; M.A., New York University; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Prerequisites
Well-prepared undergraduates (normally juniors, but occasionally some seniors) who meet the requirements listed here and have a demonstrated interest in France and French-speaking cultures and have completed French 21 and 22 (Composition and Conversation) or the equivalent to six semesters of college-level French may apply to the program. At least one third-year level course, such as French 31 or 32 (Masterpieces of French Literature) or French 121 or 122 is highly recommended. A grade point average of 3.0 in all French courses is required. Regardless of language level or previous instruction, students are strongly advised to take a course in French language or literature in the semester preceding the semester or year in Paris. Majors from the following departments have participated in the program in recent years: art history, economics, English, French, history, international relations, political science, psychology and sociology. All majors are encouraged to apply, but preference will be given to students with solid French language skills and a strong commitment to the cultural, academic, and linguistic goals of the program.

All students applying to the Institut d’Etudes Politiques (Sciences-Po) must pass a preliminary test administered on the Tufts campus in spring semester preceding the year abroad. A cumulative GPA of 3.5 is recommended for application. Sciences-Po makes the final decision with regard to admission.

Comprehensive Program Fee 2011-2012
$28,016 for a semester,
$56,032 for the academic year includes:

• Ten-day orientation in Paris and group excursion;
  
• Three program courses in fall and four in spring, as described here;
  
• Full tuition and fees to allow each student to take a range of courses at the following institutions, as appropriate: University of Paris I or III, Institut d’Etudes Politiques, Institut Catholique;
  
• Room, breakfast, and five dinners per week with French homestay (Winter and Spring vacations excluded);
  
• Lunch allowance (Winter and Spring vacations excluded);
  
• Transportation passes;
  
• A weekend group excursion and day trips each semester;
• Cultural events in Paris: theater, concerts, etc.