Vanderbilt in France

5/25/07 - 7/21/07

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Vanderbilt-in-France and the Vanderbilt Dance Program are excited to announce a summer of studying French and dance in the South of France. You'll stay in Aix-en-Provence, enjoying a Provencal way of life. Aix-en-Provence has the perfect location: 30 minutes from the sea, two hours from the Alps, and close to Italy and Spain. Paris is only three hours away by TGV.

While in Aix-en-Provence, you can enjoy art events like the Cezanne exhibition and the Festival of Lyric Arts. International music and dance festivals abound, including operas and classical concerts in the Cathedral, opera house, theatre, and in front of the Sainte Victoire.

As a participant in the Vanderbilt-in-France program, you will receive passes to attend modern dance performances, public rehearsals and lectures. You'll also have the opportunity to attend the Festival de Marseille, Apero-Dance, the Berlin Philharmonic, and Musique dans la rue (45 concerts in the streets).

Courses at Vanderbilt-in-France for students with 0-2 years of French award 6 credit hours:

• 102 accelerated elementary (5 credits) plus 216 music and dance study tour (1 credit)
• 103 accelerated intermediate (5 credits) + 216 music and dance study tour (1 credit)

For students with more than 2 years of French, there are courses awarding 7 credit hours - with 2 courses from the following list (for 6 credits) and the dance study tour (for 1 credit):

• 201 Composition
• 214 Conversation
• 220 Introduction to literature
• 226 Advanced grammar
• 251 Provencal literature and culture
• OR 287 Independent study on French Contemporary Ballet including an internship with the ballet Preljocaj (3 credits)

Weekly excursions in Provence include:

• Cassis
• Luberon
• Avignon
• Pont du Gard
• Sailing in the bay of Marseille
• Snorkeling in La Ciotat
• Study tour in Paris

For more information about Vanderbilt-in-France and the Vanderbilt Dance Program visit Vanderbilt Study Abroad office or contact Marsha Tardy at marsha.d.tardy@vanderbilt.edu.