Undergraduate Program

MONTPELLIER (France)

Location:

The program will be held in the beautiful seaside city of Montpellier, capital
of the Languedoc-Roussillon region. This is an ideal location for summer study because of its well-known university, climate, and attractive landscape. The central location offers students the possibility of visiting other major centers of culture, as well as famous beaches to the south and mountains to the north.

Guide to Montpellier

Guide to Montpellier II (in French and English)

Program:

This program will provide all participants with an extensive study of the
French language, and help them gain an appreciation of the country's culture. It will also impart an awareness and understanding of the economic, social, and cultural reality of modern France. Participants will receive 3 undergraduate credits through The College of New Jersey Summer School.

Courses for Credit:

Participants may receive up to 3 credit hours

French Language Course (3 credit hours each)

- beginner

- intermediate

- advanced

French Culture and Civilization (3 credit hours)

These courses will be taught by a French professor from Montpellier

and by Dr. Debbie Pierce of Mississipppi College.

There will be 3 organized day tours to places of interest, and visits addressing distinctive features of this French region.

Classes:

Two-and-one-half-hour classes will be held five days a week for three weeks.

Eligibility:

All TCNJ students in good academic standing, and students from any other
American college or university are eligible. College graduates, staff members, and members of the community at-large may also participate in the program. Previous knowledge ot French is preferred.

Program Director:

Dr. Debbie Pierce, Professor of French at Mississippi College, is the program director and coordinator. She has excellent knowledge of the Montpellier region and also has extensive experience leading student trips abroad.

Accomodations:

Participants will live at modern apartment/hotel style accommodations similar to a Residence Inn in the United States. Students will share a studio apartment, with a fully equipped kitchen and a private bath. It is centrally located near the historical downtown, classrooms and shopping areas of Montpellier. It provides a very safe and comfortable living environment.

Hotel Citadines

Food:

Food allowance of approximately $ 10.00 a day ill be provided each student. Grocery stores and restaurants are near the hotel. Students can also cook in their apartment.

Application Procedure:

Complete the application form, and return
it by March 1, 2004 with a deposit of $300. Full payment is due by Mayl 15th, 2004.

Program Cost:

The cost, based on TCNJ tuition for 3 credit hours plus registration fee

(approxiately)round $ 2600 will include

1) a studio appartment

2) $ 10.00 a day for meals

3) three organized excursions,one per week

4) tours of Montpellier, and other cities

5) going away party

6) 3 credits

All charges, unless otherwise indicated, are based upon present rates and present values of foreign currencies in relation to the US Dollar and to

current tarriffs, and are subject to adjustment in the event of changes therein.

Travel Arrangements:

The price does not include airfare

Very competitive prices for air-fare travel between
JFK/Newark and Montpellier are offered by several travel agents.

Personal Possessions:

Luggage and other personal possessions are entirely the
responsibility of the owner who is cautioned against the risk of leaving personal
property on conveyances.

Baggage:

Allowed free of charge to your first overseas destination and from most
points of return to the U.S.A. Passengers may have maximum of two bags per
person with a combined length, width, and height to 106 inches, provided no bag
exceeds 62 inches- plus "under-seat" baggage, with total dimensions of 45 inches.
Beyond the first overseas stopover point, as well as from points of return to the
U.S.A., a free-weight allowance of 44 pounds. applies. Luggage can be registered
directly to the Montpellier destination.

Transfer: By private conveyance between airport and residence, or by public
transportation.

Tour price: Air transportation, tips, expenses of passports, additional luggage
expenses, and all items of a personal nature are not included.

INTERESTED IN THIS PROGRAM?

Contact:

Dr. Ariane Pfenninger

Coordinator of the French Program

The College of New Jersey

Bliss Hall 305

P.O. Box 7718

Ewing, NJ 08628-0718

Phone: (609) 771-2317

e-mail: apfennin@tcnj.edu

Office of Global Programs

The College of New Jersey

P.O. Box 7718