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Université de Nantes
Nantes, France
(pop. 300,000)
Student Enrollment: 30,000
Language of instruction: French
www.univ-nantes.fr
Course information
IRFFLE (French as foreign language department)
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PROGRAM TYPE
Academic year or semester exchanges
ISEP-Exchange for International students; chance of placement is limited.
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for US students is Limited.
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for International students is Limited
Courses
Option 1: Full year or semester- enrollment in regular university courses
Faculties of Economics; Letters and Humanities (applied foreign languages [Arabic, English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish], French & comparative literatures, foreign literatures & civilizations [classical, modern English, German, Italian, Spanish], geography, history, philosophy, psychology, sociology, urban & regional planning); Law; Sciences (chemistry, construction technology, earth sciences, informatics, materials science, mathematics, natural & life sciences, physics); Institute of Technology (business administration, electrical engineering, informatics, mechanical engineering).
Option 2: Semester- French Studies courses at French as a Foreign Language (IRFFLE)
Courses depend on the student's level of French. Students will take a placement test upon arrival to be placed in the appropriate level. All programs consist of the following core subjects:
-French Language: spoken, written, and grammar
-French Civilization: French history and contemporary society
Students placing into higher levels select from the following workshops in addition to their language studies: French expression-advanced pronunciation, phonetics, and body language; Cinema; Reading of the Press; Literature; Image analysis; French History; The History of Art in France and Europe; Student methodology; Economics and Society; France and Europe Theatre; Phonetics training; French Literature and Writing techniques
Option 3: Full Year- Semester 1: French Studies courses at IRFFLE and Semester 2: enrollment in regular university courses
Academic Notes
The university benefits from the presence of advanced research facilities. It has specialized libraries of letters and law, sciences, and technology. Languages, literature and humanities are considered strong areas of study, as are science and technology. Some university courses are offered on a full-year basis only.
Language Notes
Option 1: Full year or semester enrollment in university courses
A minimum of 4-5 semesters of university level French or its equivalent must be completed prior to program.
A 10-day pre-session French language course is offered at the beginning of July for an additional fee at the intermediate level.
Options 2: Semester- French Studies courses at French as a Foreign Language (IRFFLE).
A minimum of 3-4 semesters of university-level French or its equivalent must be completed prior to program.
Other notes:
If full year students want to take French language and culture courses both semester 1 and semester 2, they must pay the semester 2 language program fee.
For more information on courses and language options, see the:
ISEP French Language Advising Guide for US Students
ISEP French Language Advising Guide for I-to-I Students
Program Dates
Option 1: Full year or semester enrollment in university courses
Academic year: September to June
Semester 1: September to late December/ Early-January
Semester 2: Mid-January to June.
Option 2: Semester- French Studies courses at French as a Foreign Language (IRFFLE).
Semester 1: September to December
Semester 2: January to May
Option 3: Full Year- Semester 1: French Studies courses at IRFFLE and Semester 2: enrollment in university courses
Semester 1: September to December
Semester 2: Mid-January to June
Housing and Meals
Students are housed in single-occupancy rooms in university residence halls, which are equipped with sports and recreation facilities and libraries. Meals are taken at one of the university restaurants.
Profile
Although the university was founded in 1962, it is historically linked to the medieval universities of Nantes and Angers. International students comprise nearly 10 percent of the student body. The university takes pride in its role in regional development, and the social and cultural life of Brittany. Total enrollment: 30,000.
Location
The city of Nantes is located on the Loire River in the northwest province of Brittany. Today, Breton culture is manifested in the distinct regional character of the people and the Breton language is still spoken in some rural parts of Brittany.
Nantes is a major port and industrial center; it is also a lively cosmopolitan city with cafes and gardens. The city is rich in architecture: sites include the Gothic Cathédrale St. Pierre, a 15th-century chateau, and classical 18th-century buildings and palaces. Nantes also has many museums and is host to numerous cultural events. Frequent train connections run to Paris, Tours and Lyon.
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