Study Abroad in Cannes: Courses
The intensive language course and seminars in English and in French are open to all students at the Collège. AIFS students are required to take one intensive language course at the appropriate level plus a maximum of three seminars for a maximum 18 credits. Students who take seminars in French for credit should be in upper intermediate French or higher. Those with less French background are encouraged to audit one seminar in French.
The certificate for those in the business program is issued separately. Students can withdraw from or change any course up to one week after the start of the semester without penalty. Equivalent class levels are:
| U.S. | France |
| French 101 | 110, 120, 121, 122, 130 |
| French 201 | 131, 132, 210, 211 |
| French 301 | 212, 220, 221, 222 |
| French 401 | 230, 231, 232, 310 |
Required language courses | Seminars in English |
Seminars in French | Non-credit courses
Required language courses
Students are placed in one of these language courses depending on their level of proficiency. French 101 to 401 levels meet 15 hours per week for 16 weeks (240 hours).
French 103 fall/spring (-)
Phonétique et Laboratoire
(Spoken French and Phonetics)
One hour a week in the language laboratory. Emphasis is on intonation, articulation and sentence rhythm with phonetic correction on tapes. It must be taken in conjunction with a language course and does not carry any extra credit. Students may, however, request extra credit from their own academic institution. Students who want more than one hour per week may pay a supplement to the Collège for extra hours.
French 180 (CIC levels 110-130) fall/spring (9)
Cours Elémentaire
(Intensive French Language: Elementary)
Grammar, conversation, phonetics and writing practice for beginners and students with up to two years of high school French.
French 280 (CIC levels 131-211) fall/spring (9)
Cours Intermédiaire I
(Intensive French Language: Intermediate)
Vocabulary, grammar, composition, phonetics and techniques of written expression.
French 380 (CIC levels 212-222) fall/spring (9)
Cours Intermédiaire II
(Intensive French Language: Upper Intermediate)
Systematic study of tenses, moods and subordinate clauses. Objectives include acquisition of various levels of language (informal, colloquial, refined) and the study of writing styles as well as study of French civilization through social, political, economic and cultural themes.
French 480 (CIC levels 230-310) fall/spring (9)
Cours Avancé
(Intensive French Language:Advanced)
Structural exercises in grammar and the correct use of types of language: commercial, administrative, journalistic, familiar, colloquial and formal. French civilization is studied via social, political, economic and cultural themes.
Seminars taught in English
These seminars meet three and a half hours a week for 12 weeks (42 hours). A minimum of five students is required to open a seminar.
Art 460 fall/spring (3)
French Art: 19th and 20th Century
Movements and individual artists emphasizing Impressionists and artists of the School of Paris, many of whom lived and painted on the Riviera. Students visit local museums containing their works. In French this seminar is French/Art 461.
LEAD 303 fall/spring (3)
Organizational Administration: A European Context
Topics are: France—post-war economic transformation, the economy, socio-political system, dilemma of the welfare state, unemployment, health, retirement and French organizational culture; Europe—origins and development of the EC, operating in the single market, relationships of the EU, GATT, U.S., Japan, the Third World and eastern Europe, EC institutions and governments, the European monetary system, Maastricht, political and monetary union; agriculture, auto industry, telecommunications, computing, aerospace, banking and insurance. Course number and title provided by Chapman University. Prerequisite: One course in Principles of Leadership or Principles of Management.
Sociology 308 fall/spring (3)
French Civilization
France is presented through its history, geography and politics. Emphasis is on the media, daily life of young people, educational institutions and fashion-related topics.
Seminars taught in French
Students must place into upper intermediate French (Intermédiaire II French level 210) or higher to take seminars taught in French.
French/Theatre Dance 310 fall/spring (3)
Théâtre: Expression Théâtrale
(Acting: Theatrical Expression)
Meets four to six hours per week. Emphasizes rhythm and articulation of the French language employing a different, original “script” written by the professor. Dramatic sketches designed with roles suitable for all participants use expressions and themes drawn from daily life and emphasize the sound of French as it is spoken.The number of hours per week is determined by the role assigned. AIFS pays the $150 fee for each student who participates in a production and takes this course.
The following meet three and a half hours a week for 12 weeks (42 hours):
French/Art 461 fall/spring (3)
Histoire de l'Art en France au
19ème et 20ème siècles
(French Art: 19th and 20th Century)
This course is the same as Art 460, but taught in French.
French 305 fall/spring (3)
Littérature Française du 17ème au 20ème siècles
(French Literature: 17th to 20th Century)
Panorama of French literature including drama, poetry and fiction. Key works of the 17th to the 20th centuries. A supplementary fee of approximately $500 is paid by the student to the Collège.
French/Film Television 311 fall/spring (3)
Cinéma Français
(French Cinema)
Cinematographic language with an overview of the evolution of French cinema through in-depth analysis of major themes and movements in key works of three important modern periods-French Poetic Realism, The New Wave (1960s) and cinema from the 1980's to the present. Open to lower intermediate level and above. A supplementary fee of approximately $500 is paid by the student to the Collège.
French/Political Science 303 fall/spring (3)
La Vie Politique en France
(French Political Life)
Political institutions of the Fifth Republic, the roles of the president of the republic, the government and parliament, the constitution, administrative functions at various levels of government from national to local and the present political situation.
French/Sociology 309 fall/spring (3)
La Société Française
(French Society)
Principal structures of French society: political, geographical, economic and educational. Human aspects of contemporary France. Traditions, innovations, structures and contradictions.
Non-credit courses for personal enrichment
Landscape Drawing fall/spring (-)
A local artist instructs basic sketching and painting techniques including work outdoors. Students provide their own materials and are expected to do additional work outside class. The course meets two hours each week for 12 weeks (24 hours). It is taught in French at the Association des Beaux Arts. Students pay a supplementary fee of $120 directly to the Association.
French Cuisine fall/spring (-)
Taught in French at the Centre de Formation d'Apprentis, a professional cooking and catering school, this course emphasizes traditional main courses, sauces and desserts. The minimum enrollment is eight students, maximum is 12.The supplementary fee is $200; AIFS subsidizes the remaining cost. The 8-week course meets once a week for five hours. Students share the meals they prepare, accompanied by wine they purchase.
