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Department of Languages Summer 2010 Programs Application: Complete the Application for Summer Study Abroad. Submit a Bursar’s receipt for the non-refundable $50 application fee and the non-refundable $200 deposit directly to the Department of Languages by February 15, 2010. If you are applying for both a CIP Summer Study Abroad program and a Department of Languages program, submit a separate application, and separate application fee and deposit for each program to the appropriate office. Cost: Cost for each program is to be determined. Contact: Department of Languages at 937-229-2449 Angers, France July 2010 (specific dates to be determined) As the capital of Anjou and gateway to the Loire valley, Angers is distinguished for the richness of its heritage and its cultural and economic dynamism. Angers’ metropolitan population of 260,000 is home to more than 30,000 students, and the town is located equidistant from Paris (less than two hours by high-speed train) and the Atlantic Ocean. The towers of the nearby castle fortress guard over the town, and its museums, gardens, shops, restaurants, art festivals and student life. This total immersion program combines intensive language courses at the Université Catholique de l’Ouest (UCO) with organized evening activities and weekend excursions with students from all over the world also studying in Angers. Students attend language classes during the day and stay with French host families to experience total immersion in French language and culture. The program includes two day-long excursions to nearby sights. Program cost includes room and board with French family, UCO tuition, two excursions as well as local field trips. Students select one of the courses for a total of 6 credits. FRN 270 Intermediate Study Abroad (6 credits composed of two 3 credit courses). Prerequisite: FRN 141 FRN 370 Advanced Study Abroad (6 credits composed of two 3 credit courses). Prerequisite: FRN 201 and 202 Marburg, Germany May 28-June 26, 2010 (tentative dates) Marburg, a medieval town of 75,000 residents, is centrally located in Germany about one hour north of Frankfurt. Marburg’s quaint setting, warm hospitality and thriving student population make it an ideal setting for a study abroad program. Marburg’s main church, the Elizabethkirche, is the oldest pure Gothic church in Germany and one of the many historic treasures of the region. The University of Marburg, founded at the beginning of the Reformation in 1527, serves as a cultural and sporting center for the area. The Marburg program is offered in affiliation with Speak and Write, a private language school serving business, professional and college-aged students. The program concentrates on developing oral skills and is intended to facilitate rapid language acquisition for everyday life. Participants register for both courses for a total of 6 credits. GER 370-01 Study Abroad: Intensive German Language Study (3 credits). Prerequisite: GER 202 or the equivalent GER 370-02 Study Abroad: Contemporary Germany (3 credits). Prerequisite: GER 202 or the equivalent Costa Rica Summer 2010 (dates to be determined) During the four-week program in Costa Rica, students will take classes Mondays through Fridays at three different sites belonging to the same school. Two weeks of the program will be spent in Heredia/San José; one week at the school’s site in Monteverde, in the mountains; and one week at the school’s site in Flamingo located on the west coast beach. Students will live with three different Costa Rican host families over the course of the stay (breakfast and dinner included). Exploring three sites within Costa Rica and living with host families will enable students to have a better picture of the country — not only of the geography, but also of Costa Rican culture and family life. Program cost includes room and some meals as well as excursions to several attractions. SPN 370 Spanish Language, Culture and Literature (up to 6 credits). Prerequisite: SPN 202

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