Study Abroad France

French Heritage

FRN 476 – 3 credits, 3 hours

Location: Lyons and Paris, France

Tentative Dates: June 17 – July 9, 2022

Course Description: BMCC’s Study Abroad Program in France is for intermediate and advanced level French students. Taught in Lyon and Paris, the course will further develop student’s four language acquisition skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in French. Students will also do work on selected contemporary themes related to French society and institutions (i.e. the press in France, cinema, food, etc). Students will enhance their knowledge of French and Francophone language and culture through class meetings, seminars and an experiential component, which includes visits to sites of historic and cultural importance, such as Versailles and museums.

Prerequisite: FRN 106 or above, or proficiency in FRN 106 as determined by the Modern Languages Department placement test plus at least three credits in a foreign language taught at CUNY; see additional eligibility requirements.

Housing and Meals: In Lyon, students will have a single room in a homestay with a local family. Breakfast will be provided. Students will receive supermarket stipends for other meals. In Paris, students will stay in apartment hotels with kitchenettes. Breakfast will be provided. Students will receive supermarket stipends for other meals.

Program Fee: TBD (BMCC study abroad program fees usually range between $1,000 and $2,000, including the BMCC Association Scholarship; the fee covers international airfare, housing, meals, local program-related transportation, excursions, health insurance and any emergency costs related to COVID-19). Students may apply to other scholarships to help cover the program fee. Learn more about scholarships.

Additional Costs: BMCC tuition and fees for 3 credits, as well as out-of-pocket costs for personal expenses, visa (if needed), tips, and out-of-pocket meals.  Optional side trips to local tourist attractions may also incur additional costs.

For more information regarding the program, please contact:
Peter Consenstein
Professor, French
Modern Languages Department
Office: Room S-601-N, 199 Chambers St.
Email: pconsenstein@bmcc.cuny.edu
Phone: (212) 220-1276

Please note that all information listed above is subject to change at any time.

Study Abroad

199 Chambers Street, Room S-750A
New York, NY 10007
Email: jlevin@bmcc.cuny.edu
Phone: (212) 776-6429

Office Hours:
Monday-Friday
9 a.m.–5 p.m.