Contact Information
International Center (IC), 401
118 College Drive, #5069
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
Phone: 601.266.4344
Fax: 601.266.5699
Study French in France
The Program
As the birthplace of the French language, France is the ideal location for students to learn its language, experience its customs, and discover its history and art.
The University of Southern Mississippi's study-abroad program in France offers students the opportunity to actively participate in every facet of French's rich culture and heritage.
Dates
25 May 2013 - 22 June 2013
Location
Nice, France
Academic Program
The Southern Miss French program will be hosted by France Langue. This center offers e-mail and internet access to students free of charge. Students may also borrow books, videos or music CD's from the library. Classes meet in small groups led by highly qualified instructors who specialize in teaching French as a foreign language.
Program participants will be assigned to classes based on their academic background in French. All courses emphasize communication skills and oral proficiency. 
Southern Miss' French in France Program awards six (6) semester hours of credit in French to students who complete four weeks of coursework with passing grades. These hours may be taken at any level, from beginning French through graduate-level work. The level of credit depends on the individual's academic background in French, as determined by his or her transcript.
Eligibility
Minimum program eligibility requirements include the completion of at least 28 semester hours with an overall 2.0 GPA for undergraduates (or consent of the program director) and graduate standing for graduate students. All students must be in clear academic standing. Students must also satisfy any additional prerequisites described under the individual course listings. The director of the program, in consultation with the Foreign Languages department chair and the Director of International Education are responsible for final enrollment decisions.
Housing
Every student will live with a French family. Sharing in a family's home life is an essential part of this program, because it immerses students not only in the French language but also in everyday cultural practices impossible for outsiders to observe. It also provides a safe, comfortable environment and a sense of stability that helps counteract culture shock. Students will share morning and evening meals with their host family. Many students form lasting friendships with host family members and continue to correspond with them long after they return to the United States.
Cost
The cost of the program is $4799 for undergraduate credit and $4999 for graduate credit. This price includes, tuition and fees, international student identity card, subway pass, room and board, two weekend excursions (including transportation and fees). Students will need to make their own flight arrangements.
Financial Aid
The French Studies in France Program qualifies for financial aid in the form of guaranteed student loans, Pell Grants, or applicable graduate assistantships. Southern Miss students requiring financial aid should contact Frances Sudduth in the International Programs Office before requesting a 2012 - 2013 Study Abroad Financial Aid Application from the university's Financial Aid Office.
Please note: If you are eligible for both the honors travel award and the Golden Key discount, only one may apply to the cost of the program. We will apply the award/discount which gives you the highest award/discount.
Application Deadline
Completed online application, with $250 deposit, will be accepted until 12 April 2013, space permitting. Southern Miss will acknowledge receipt of applications and students will be informed of their registration status. The balance of fees will be due on 19 April 2013. Applications are processed in the order of receipt. Students may apply at any time prior to the deadline and are urged to apply early.
Cancellations and Refunds
Except in cases of academic ineligibility or course cancellation, deposits are non-refundable. Fees, exclusive of deposit, are refundable if written notification is received prior to 19 April 2013. Thereafter, no refunds will be available. The International Programs Office should be notified of all cancellations. Refund requests must be made in writing.
Assistance and Information
The University of Southern Mississippi
Office of International Programs
118 College Drive #5069
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Phone: 601.266.4344
Fax: 601.266.5699
E-mail: studyabroad@usm.edu
Keltoum Rowland, Director
The University of Southern Mississippi
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
118 College Drive #5038
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Phone: 601.266.4964
Fax: 601.266.3316
E-mail: keltoum.rowland@usm.edu
2012 Syllabi (2013 syllabi, TBA)
Are you a Foreign Languages major? Are you planning to minor in a foreign language? Are you studying a foreign language at all? Are you remotely interested? If you can answer "yes" to any of these questions, you simply must consider studying abroad! Take a look at your opportunities here.
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