UMW in FranceHistoric Preservation Abroad |
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Dr. Andrea Livi-Smith, a Paris native, leads this program focused on the urban and architectural history of Paris, as well as its preservation. Taught in English, this course will traverse Paris to discover its history from the maze-like streets of the middle ages to the City of Lights as we know it today. Extensive site visits will be the centerpiece of this course, with a bonus excursion to another international city outside of France. This program is offered in cooperation with Mission Interuniversitaire de Coordination des Échanges Franco-Americains (MICEFA).
AccommodationsStudents will stay in shared dormitory rooms at Cité Universitaire, a ten-minute subway ride from the center of Paris. Kitchen facilities and student restaurants, laundry facilities, a computer lab, and internet access are available at the residence. CourseworkStudents will be earn 3 transfer credits for HISP 470: Preservation Abroad (Paris: Architecture, Planning, and Preservation). The course is taught by Dr. Smith in cooperation with MICEFA. Students also have the option to participate in an independent study under Dr. Smith for an additional 1-3 credits. For additional course information, email Dr. Smith at alsmith@umw.edu. This course satisfies the Beyond the Classroom OR Diverse and Global Perspectives general education requirement by contract with the Faculty Director only. Requirements & PrerequisitesStudents must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA in order to participate. HISP 105 and 209 are recommended prerequisites but are not required. French proficiency is not required as courses will be taught in English. As per UMW credit transfer policies, a grade of C or above is required for courses taught abroad to transfer back to UMW. This program is open to all UMW students regardless of major or year of study. It is also open to non-UMW students. ScholarshipsFaculty-Led Program Scholarships are available to UMW students (deadlines apply). PaymentSee the program fees and payment due dates in the right column. Use the Make a Payment button below to pay your deposit and regular program payment. Use the Special Payment option to pay a special amount (such as additional insurance or payment in a different amount as a result of a scholarship award). Online payees have the choice of either credit card or eCheck (ACH) payment. ACH transactions will be charged a flat fee of $0.50 per transaction. All credit card payments will incur a 2.85% service fee. For credit card payments, a minimum convenience fee of $3.00 will be applied to transactions over $20.00 and under $106.00. Payments can also be made in-person via cash or check (made out to “UMW”) at the UMW Cashiers Office located on the second floor of Lee Hall. No fees apply with this payment method.
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June 30— July 31
