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French Language, Culture, and Civilization at the Sorbonne

Year 1 2008/2009 (Sep 27, 2008 to May 30, 2009)
The Sorbonne
Catalog Code: IPRY1108

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Travel
Departure from the U.S. You should be at the airport at least 2 1/2 hours before take off.
Sat. 09/27
Travel
Arrive in Paris and go directly to residence. Afternoon/evening activities to be announced.
Sun. 09/28
Orientation
Mandatory orientation meeting at 10:00am at the ISA office
Mon. 09/29
Orientation
Mandatory Academic meeting at 10:00am at the ISA office followed by a walking tour in the Quartier Latin
Tue. 09/30
Exams
Mandatory placement exam at the university (Date and place can change)
Wed. 10/01
Excursion
Day excursion to Versailles
Thu. 10/02
Free Time
Free time and group visits around Paris: Activity schedule and meeting points to be announced.
Fri. 10/03 - Wed. 10/08
Classes
Regular class schedule begins.
Thu. 10/09
Excursion
Weekend excursion to the Loire Valley
Sat. 10/11 - Sun. 10/12
Excursion
Weekend excursion to Normandy/Mont Saint Michel
Sat. 11/15 - Sun. 11/16
Classes
Regular class schedule resumes after Winter Break.
Mon. 01/05
Exams
Final Exams
Sat. 01/17 - Fri. 01/23
Classes
Second semester begins.
Tue. 02/10
Classes
Regular class schedule resumes after Spring Break.
Mon. 04/27
Exams
Final Exams
Sat. 05/23 - Fri. 05/29
Travel
Return home or pursue independent travel.
Sat. 05/30
Holidays
Holiday
Holiday
Mon. 11/10 - Tue. 11/11
Holiday
Winter Break
Sat. 12/20 - Sun. 01/04
Holiday
Inter-semester Break
Mon. 01/26 - Fri. 02/06
Holiday
Spring Break
Sat. 04/11 - Sun. 04/26
Holiday
Holiday
Fri. 05/01
Holiday
Holiday
Fri. 05/08
Holiday
Holiday
Thu. 05/21
  • Class times will be determined after arrival to the program site.
  • All events and dates are not finalized and are subject to change without notice.