Program dates: May 27 to August 2, 2024

 

Nantes Program Overview                     

Courses offered

Program Highlights

GE and/or Major, Minor Requirements

Contacts

Application

Description
The Nantes Program is an intense 10-week summer immersion French language and culture program. This program is offered exclusively by the Department of World Languages and Cultures to Cal Poly Humboldt students from all fields of study. The Nantes Program is a comprehensive all-services included program. Consequently, the students live in university dorms, take classes five days a week, and participate in various academic visits to outstanding cultural sites in France. The Program is also open to and welcomes students from other universities and colleges from the State of California, out-of-state, and international students. This is a 12 unit academic program. Minimum enrollment of participants is required.
  
Take a look at this video showing the highlights of Nantes

The Nantes Program is offered in partnership with the Institut de Francophonie, which offers French classes at all levels and prepares students for the DELF/DALF (the French equivalent of the TOEFL).


Program Location:

The city of Nantes is a medieval city of historical importance in the unification of French territory. Nantes was also a destination and departure port for African slavery routes, which is acknowledged today by memorials and is present in the city’s diverse population. Because of the city’s long history, it hosts a variety of architectural styles and prominent buildings: la Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, considered the finest example of French-style classic Gothic architecture in France, the medieval Breton dukes’ castles, as well as several Roman sites. In line with HSU’s values, Nantes is one of the greenest cities in France and is centered around the Loire river. It is also just a 45 minute train ride from the Atlantic ocean and Parc naturel régional de Brière, home to wildlife, swamps and medieval architecture. Nantes is also the birthplace of Jules Verne, the internationally celebrated author of works like Around the World in 80 Days and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

Courses offered:
All students take the following courses for a total of 12 units:
             
Both tracks participate in academic and cultural trips.


All of these courses are open to students with all levels of French knowledge and all courses will count towards the French & Francophone Studies major/minor.


For course descriptions see: Course Descriptions



Program Highlights:

• Immerse yourself in the language and culture of France.
• Live in apartments with French students.
• Visit cultural and natural places guided by faculty.
• May be possible to use Financial Aid to cover all related expenses. Plan in advance with Financial Aid counselor. There are also scholarships offered by the WLC department.
• This is a rigorous program that requires 45 hours a week of study time. All field trips are mandatory.
• Cost: TBA. Similar programs have run for $6,500-$7,500. This covers twelve units of tuition, ten weeks of housing, three meals per day, all transportation in host country, all excursions and insurance.

GE and/or Major, Minor Requirements:

• All courses apply to the French Major (42 Units) or Minor (20 Units).
• This program meets International Residence requirement for the French Major and the International Studies major (consult with major advisor).
• Courses in this program meet and exceed one year of college French language requirement in various Humboldt majors

 

 
Contact:

Dr. Joseph Diémé, 2022 Nantes Program Director
Office phone: 707-826-3154
Email: joseph.dieme@humboldt.edu
Department of World Languages and Cultures
WLC Office phone: 707-826-3226
Email: wlc@humboldt.edu
http://www.humboldt.edu/wlc/

Humboldt Offices

College of Extended Education and Global Engagement
2nd Floor Student & Business Services Building
Phone: (707) 826-3731
Email: extended@humboldt.edu
Website: http://www.humboldt.edu/~extended/

Study Abroad
Library 203
Tel:  (707) 826-4142
Email:  studyabroad@humboldt.edu
Website:  http://www.humboldt.edu/goabroad