LA ROCHELLE Automne 2021 - Tentative dates: du 5 septembre au 21 décembre 2021 - Department of French ...

LA ROCHELLE
Automne 2021
     Directed by Dr. Hiers
      hiersm@cofc.edu

Tentative dates: du 5 septembre au
        21 décembre 2021

Program requirements

• Interested students must have completed, or be
  currently registered in, French 202 prior to
  participating in the program
• Students must have at least a 2.5
  overall GPA at the College of Charleston
• Students must either already possess a valid
  passport or be able to obtain a valid passport
• Students must apply for a student visa

Course credits
Students must enroll in at least 12 credit hours (4 courses) while
in La Rochelle to maintain a full-time student’s status at the
College of Charleston.

• Students placed in A2 will earn 12 credits
• Students placed in B1 and above will earn 15 credits

The courses offered will transfer as College of Charleston
courses, therefore students will earn grades just as they would if
they were offered on campus. Grades earned will factor into the
student’s GPA at the College.

Classes are held at the University of La Rochelle in the CUFLE
(Centre Universitaire de Français Langue Etrangère), or
international center, and are taught by French faculty.

Courses offered
• FREN 313: French Composition and Grammar
• FREN 314: French Conversation and Composition
• FREN 334: Interpreting Francophone Literature and Film
• FREN 335: Interpreting French Literature and Film
• FREN 360: French Language Study Abroad
• FREN 361: Current Issues in France
• FREN 362: Current Issues in the French-Speaking World
• FREN 363: Advanced French Culture
• FREN 390: Special Topics in French and/or Francophone
  Studies
• FREN 490: Special Topics in French Literature and Culture
• FREN 496: Directed Reading

Financial Aid and Scholarships

• Any financial aid that a student currently has at the College of
  Charleston will apply like normal for their semester abroad in La
  Rochelle (ie. Life Scholarship, Presidential Scholarship, Federal
  Student Loans and Grants, etc.). Students should meet with an
  advisor in the Office of Financial Assistance to determine
  exactly what aid a student is eligible for.

• Additionally, the Center for International Education awards
  scholarships for the semester that are worth up to $2000. Learn
  more about the CIE scholarship.

My experience with the CofC Study Abroad
Program in La Rochelle, France was organized,
personal, and meaningful from the beginning. From
the pre-departure meetings to being escorted from
Paris to La Rochelle by Dr. Hiers to the weekend
trip to the vineyards surrounding Bordeaux, I felt
that CofC’s study abroad office and Dr. Hiers were
truly there for us, ensuring that we had an
educational and fun experience, a smooth
transition, and an open line of communication. My
host family was incredibly accommodating. [….]The
University of La Rochelle was well-run, and the
teachers made a huge impact on my understanding
on the French language and culture. […..] I would
highly recommend this program to any student who
is seeking a unique, cultural, and exciting
immersion experience!
Arden Turkewitz

French Department Scholarships

•   Béatrice Stiglitz Travel Scholarship

•   Kathleen Hudson Rivers Foreign Language Scholarship

•   Huguenot Endowment Scholarship

•   Alliance Française-Arnaud Family Scholarship

To apply for those scholarships, go to French.cofc.edu, click on
“scholarships” Look at the requirements for each scholarship and submit
applications and references online to cofc.academicworks.com by
February 17, 2020

           Note: The Alliance Française-Arnaud Family Scholarship need be
        submitted on paper to Dr. Lisa Signori by February 17, 2020

LCWA Study Abroad Grant

 The LCWA scholarship application is an online form
found under “Scholarships” on the French Department
Website.
Fill it out on-line and submit it by the appropriate
deadline. This application is to be filled out whether or
not you are eligible for the OIE scholarships.
We will not consider your application if you do not fill it out completely, if you do
not follow the directions, or if you are not a declared major or minor in an LCWA
program.
Contact Dr. Morrison if you have any questions: morrisonsh@cofc.edu

Scholarships through the   Alumni Association
Eligibility
The student must be a full-time student at CofC and must
participate in a minimum of two College of Charleston
organizations.
Student is or will be a part of an approved College of Charleston
study abroad program to France.
Application Process
Fill out online scholarship application.
Application includes the following essays:
     List your extracurricular activities in school, community or
     church, including high school activities for currently enrolled
     students.
     In 500 words or less, describe your most significant volunteer
     or leadership activity and why it is meaningful to you.

Application Process

Application deadline is April 1st, 2020 for the Fall
2020 program. Applications can be found online
at https://cofc.abroadoffice.net. A non-refundable
$50 application fee will be posted to the student's
MyCharleston account once the application has
been submitted to, and approved by, the Center
for International Education. This fee is included in
the $4,800 program fee.

Program costs

Students will pay their normal College of Charleston tuition and a
program fee. The program fee of $4,800 (estimated for Fall
2020) includes housing with French families, 2 meals a day
(breakfast and dinner) provided by the families, and
comprehensive medical insurance and one excursion led by Dr.
Hiers within the first month of the program. (specific date TBA)

Additional costs beyond the tuition and program fee are: passport
fees, student visa fees, round-trip airfare to France, one meal per
day not covered by the family, and any personal travel and other
personal expenses/spending money during the semester.

"My experience in La Rochelle was
 unforgettable! The city has great
food, bars, and beaches. The town is
very similar to Charleston with its big
port and beautiful places to walk and
enjoy the weather so you'll feel right
at home living here. My French has
really improved and
attending the international
university allows for lots of diverse
experiences and friends!

 If you're looking for a small,
culturally rich "French Charleston"
then this is the place for you!

Marley Moss

You are all invited to attend our 1st
meeting (Time and place TBA)

 We usually have 3 to 4 meetings before
departure and students committed to the
program must attend.

I am always available for questions! Feel
free to email me at hiersm@cofc.edu
or call me at (843) 729-4042