</iframe> Location The city of Tours, situated along the banks of the Loire River, has been described as having the lively, cosmopolitan air of a miniature Paris. Only an hour by train from Paris, Tours attracts visitors with its wide 18th-century avenues, its many parks and formal gardens, café-lined boulevards, and thriving university. Tours and the surrounding Loire Valley have played a major role in French history. Originally a Gallo-Roman settlement and later home to monks as well as to Medieval and Renaissance kings, the area has a rich spiritual and architectural legacy. While known for its physical beauty and temperate climate (74 F in June), Tours is also a center for sports with its own soccer club and cycling competitions, as well as opportunities for hiking, biking, canoeing, and kayaking. Visitors can visit the region by land, by boat or by balloon! A vibrant cultural center, Tours and nearby towns host jazz, rock, and classical music festivals in June. Program All students who successfully complete the program will receive 9 hours of credit. Students can complete Wake Forest's basic language requirement in an immersion setting by taking intensive intermediate French concurrently with FRH 212. More advanced students who have already completed the language requirement can earn credit toward the major or minor in French by completing intensive advanced intermediate conversation and grammar training along with a FRH 216 course in francophone literature and culture; this program also includes weekly lectures by faculty specializing in history, gastronomy, business, political science, or literature. The intensive language courses will be taught by professors at the Institut de Touraine. FRH 212 and 216 will be taught by a Wake Forest professor. Depending on your level of French, your schedule will be one of the following: Beginning to intermediate: FRH 212: Exploring the French & Francophone World (3 hours) FRH 520: Intensive Intermediate Language and Phonetics (6 hours) Intermediate to advanced intermediate: FRH 216: Studies in French & Francophone Literature & Culture (3 hours) FRH 500: Intensive Advanced Intermediate Language and Phonetics (6 hours) Faculty 2022 Faculty Director  Véronique McNelly Professor of the Practice French Studies E-mail: mcnellv@wfu.edu Phone: (336) 758-4207 Accommodation Students will live with families in homestays. Placements will be arranged for students before arrival in Tours. Breakfast, dinner and laundry services will be provided by families and included in the program cost. Excursions Previous excursions have included trips to Mont Saint Michel, Saint Malo, Paris, the Vouvray caverns and winery and the châteaux of the Loire Valley. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in boating, hiking, sports, and cultural activities organized by the Institut de Touraine. Selection The faculty director is responsible for the selection of each group based on the following criteria: Academic suitability (2 semesters of French or FRH 113 is required) Social and emotional maturity Classification Seriousness of the student in pursuing the academic and cultural aims of the program Applicability of the program to the student's interests and studies. Costs The total cost of summer study abroad can be broken down into four categories: Program Fee - Usually covers room, in-country travel, excursions, some meals and other costs associated with the program. Tuition – Students on WFU summer programs pay WFU summer school tuition per credit hour. The 2021 summer rate was $900/per credit hour. Expect a small increase for summer 2022. Airfare (estimated) – Varies per location. Students are responsible for their own airfare unless otherwise noted. Personal Expenses (estimated) – These will vary depending on the students' spending habits, cost of living in the destination country, and the number of meals included in the program fee. This may also include visa fees, vaccinations, academic supplies/books and other miscellaneous daily expenses. Program Fee - $4,590 (includes 6 hrs transfer credit) Tuition (3 hrs) - $2,850 Airfare (estimated) - $1,600 Personal Expenses (estimated) ~ $500 Estimated total cost - $9,450 Scholarships Scholarships are available through the Center for Global Programs and Studies. Application Deadline: February 15th.    Contact   2022 Faculty Director  Véronique McNelly Professor of the Practice French Studies E-mail: mcnellv@wfu.edu Phone: (336) 758-4207 Sean McGlynn Study Abroad Advisor Center for Global Programs and Studies 116 Reynolda Hall Phone: (336) 758 3194 E-mail: mcglynsd@wfu.edu       Testimonials   (336) 758-4207 "> </iframe> Location The city of Tours, situated along the banks of the Loire River, has been described as having the lively, cosmopolitan air of a miniature Paris. Only an hour by train from Paris, Tours attracts visitors with its wide 18th-century avenues, its many parks and formal gardens, café-lined boulevards, and thriving university. Tours and the surrounding Loire Valley have played a major role in French history. Originally a Gallo-Roman settlement and later home to monks as well as to Medieval and Renaissance kings, the area has a rich spiritual and architectural legacy. While known for its physical beauty and temperate climate (74 F in June), Tours is also a center for sports with its own soccer club and cycling competitions, as well as opportunities for hiking, biking, canoeing, and kayaking. Visitors can visit the region by land, by boat or by balloon! A vibrant cultural center, Tours and nearby towns host jazz, rock, and classical music festivals in June. Program All students who successfully complete the program will receive 9 hours of credit. Students can complete Wake Forest's basic language requirement in an immersion setting by taking intensive intermediate French concurrently with FRH 212. More advanced students who have already completed the language requirement can earn credit toward the major or minor in French by completing intensive advanced intermediate conversation and grammar training along with a FRH 216 course in francophone literature and culture; this program also includes weekly lectures by faculty specializing in history, gastronomy, business, political science, or literature. The intensive language courses will be taught by professors at the Institut de Touraine. FRH 212 and 216 will be taught by a Wake Forest professor. Depending on your level of French, your schedule will be one of the following: Beginning to intermediate: FRH 212: Exploring the French & Francophone World (3 hours) FRH 520: Intensive Intermediate Language and Phonetics (6 hours) Intermediate to advanced intermediate: FRH 216: Studies in French & Francophone Literature & Culture (3 hours) FRH 500: Intensive Advanced Intermediate Language and Phonetics (6 hours) Faculty 2022 Faculty Director  Véronique McNelly Professor of the Practice French Studies E-mail: mcnellv@wfu.edu Phone: (336) 758-4207 Accommodation Students will live with families in homestays. Placements will be arranged for students before arrival in Tours. Breakfast, dinner and laundry services will be provided by families and included in the program cost. Excursions Previous excursions have included trips to Mont Saint Michel, Saint Malo, Paris, the Vouvray caverns and winery and the châteaux of the Loire Valley. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in boating, hiking, sports, and cultural activities organized by the Institut de Touraine. Selection The faculty director is responsible for the selection of each group based on the following criteria: Academic suitability (2 semesters of French or FRH 113 is required) Social and emotional maturity Classification Seriousness of the student in pursuing the academic and cultural aims of the program Applicability of the program to the student's interests and studies. Costs The total cost of summer study abroad can be broken down into four categories: Program Fee - Usually covers room, in-country travel, excursions, some meals and other costs associated with the program. Tuition – Students on WFU summer programs pay WFU summer school tuition per credit hour. The 2021 summer rate was $900/per credit hour. Expect a small increase for summer 2022. Airfare (estimated) – Varies per location. Students are responsible for their own airfare unless otherwise noted. Personal Expenses (estimated) – These will vary depending on the students' spending habits, cost of living in the destination country, and the number of meals included in the program fee. This may also include visa fees, vaccinations, academic supplies/books and other miscellaneous daily expenses. Program Fee - $4,590 (includes 6 hrs transfer credit) Tuition (3 hrs) - $2,850 Airfare (estimated) - $1,600 Personal Expenses (estimated) ~ $500 Estimated total cost - $9,450 Scholarships Scholarships are available through the Center for Global Programs and Studies. Application Deadline: February 15th.    Contact   2022 Faculty Director  Véronique McNelly Professor of the Practice French Studies E-mail: mcnellv@wfu.edu Phone: (336) 758-4207 Sean McGlynn Study Abroad Advisor Center for Global Programs and Studies 116 Reynolda Hall Phone: (336) 758 3194 E-mail: mcglynsd@wfu.edu       Testimonials   (336) 758-4207 "/> Skip to content

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  • Locations: Tours, France
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • This program is currently not accepting applications.
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Click here for a definition of this term GPA Requirement: 2.00 Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 2 semesters completed
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: French Click here for a definition of this term Language Courses Offered: French
Click here for a definition of this term Prior Language Study Required: 2 semesters (or FRH 113) Click here for a definition of this term Housing: Homestay
Click here for a definition of this term Open to non-WFU Students: Yes Click here for a definition of this term Academic Areas Offered: French
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Discover the Loire Valley of France

The city of Tours, situated along the banks of the Loire River, has been described as having the lively, cosmopolitan air of a miniature Paris. Only an hour by train from Paris, Tours attracts visitors with its wide 18th-century avenues, its many parks and formal gardens, café-lined boulevards, and thriving university.

All students who successfully complete the program will receive 9 hours of credit. More advanced students who have already completed the language requirement can earn credit toward the major or minor in French by completing intensive advanced intermediate conversation and grammar training along with a FRH 216 course in francophone literature and culture.
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Overview The city of Tours, situated along the banks of the Loire River, has been described as having the lively, cosmopolitan air of a miniature Paris. Only an hour by train from Paris, Tours attracts visitors with its wide avenues, many parks and formal gardens, café-lined boulevards, and thriving university.

All students who successfully complete the program will receive 9 hours of credit. Coursework for beginning and intermediate students fulfills the Wake Forest Basic Language Requirement and allows students to hone their French language skills in an immersion setting. More advanced students who have already completed the language requirement can earn credit toward the major or minor in French by completing intensive advanced intermediate conversation and grammar training along with a FRH 216 course in francophone literature and culture.



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Location The city of Tours, situated along the banks of the Loire River, has been described as having the lively, cosmopolitan air of a miniature Paris. Only an hour by train from Paris, Tours attracts visitors with its wide 18th-century avenues, its many parks and formal gardens, café-lined boulevards, and thriving university. Tours and the surrounding Loire Valley have played a major role in French history. Originally a Gallo-Roman settlement and later home to monks as well as to Medieval and Renaissance kings, the area has a rich spiritual and architectural legacy. While known for its physical beauty and temperate climate (74 F in June), Tours is also a center for sports with its own soccer club and cycling competitions, as well as opportunities for hiking, biking, canoeing, and kayaking. Visitors can visit the region by land, by boat or by balloon! A vibrant cultural center, Tours and nearby towns host jazz, rock, and classical music festivals in June.
Program All students who successfully complete the program will receive 9 hours of credit. Students can complete Wake Forest's basic language requirement in an immersion setting by taking intensive intermediate French concurrently with FRH 212. More advanced students who have already completed the language requirement can earn credit toward the major or minor in French by completing intensive advanced intermediate conversation and grammar training along with a FRH 216 course in francophone literature and culture; this program also includes weekly lectures by faculty specializing in history, gastronomy, business, political science, or literature. The intensive language courses will be taught by professors at the Institut de Touraine. FRH 212 and 216 will be taught by a Wake Forest professor. Depending on your level of French, your schedule will be one of the following:

Beginning to intermediate:
FRH 212: Exploring the French & Francophone World (3 hours)
FRH 520: Intensive Intermediate Language and Phonetics (6 hours)

Intermediate to advanced intermediate:
FRH 216: Studies in French & Francophone Literature & Culture (3 hours)
FRH 500: Intensive Advanced Intermediate Language and Phonetics (6 hours)
Faculty 2022 Faculty Director 
Véronique McNelly
Professor of the Practice French Studies
E-mail: mcnellv@wfu.edu
Phone: (336) 758-4207
Accommodation Students will live with families in homestays. Placements will be arranged for students before arrival in Tours. Breakfast, dinner and laundry services will be provided by families and included in the program cost.
Excursions Previous excursions have included trips to Mont Saint Michel, Saint Malo, Paris, the Vouvray caverns and winery and the châteaux of the Loire Valley. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in boating, hiking, sports, and cultural activities organized by the Institut de Touraine.
Selection The faculty director is responsible for the selection of each group based on the following criteria:
  • Academic suitability (2 semesters of French or FRH 113 is required)
  • Social and emotional maturity
  • Classification
  • Seriousness of the student in pursuing the academic and cultural aims of the program
  • Applicability of the program to the student's interests and studies.
Costs The total cost of summer study abroad can be broken down into four categories:
  • Program Fee - Usually covers room, in-country travel, excursions, some meals and other costs associated with the program.
  • Tuition – Students on WFU summer programs pay WFU summer school tuition per credit hour. The 2021 summer rate was $900/per credit hour. Expect a small increase for summer 2022.
  • Airfare (estimated) – Varies per location. Students are responsible for their own airfare unless otherwise noted.
  • Personal Expenses (estimated) – These will vary depending on the students' spending habits, cost of living in the destination country, and the number of meals included in the program fee. This may also include visa fees, vaccinations, academic supplies/books and other miscellaneous daily expenses.
Program Fee - $4,590 (includes 6 hrs transfer credit)
Tuition (3 hrs) - $2,850
Airfare (estimated) - $1,600
Personal Expenses (estimated) ~ $500
Estimated total cost - $9,450
Scholarships Scholarships are available through the Center for Global Programs and Studies. Application Deadline: February 15th. 
 
Contact
 
2022 Faculty Director 
Véronique McNelly
Professor of the Practice French Studies
E-mail: mcnellv@wfu.edu
Phone: (336) 758-4207

Sean McGlynn
Study Abroad Advisor
Center for Global Programs and Studies
116 Reynolda Hall
Phone: (336) 758 3194
E-mail: mcglynsd@wfu.edu
 



 

 
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This program is currently not accepting applications.