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August 1 - August 30, 2007
The Departments of Comparative Literature and of French and Italian Studies invite you to live and study in Paris! Improve your French and experience the beautiful City of Light this summer! Led by Professor Gary Handwerk (Comparative Literature; Chair, Department of English) and Helene Vilavella-Collins (French and Italian Studies), the program will introduce students to the sights, the culture, the history, the eccentricities, and the many different faces of this enigmatic city. It is a unique opportunity to enrich your understanding of another culture while earning 15 UW resident credits.
Courses include:
Literature in Paris (5 credits; Prof. Handwerk): ENGL 490 or C LIT 490 or FRENCH 390.
From the Parisi to Contemporary Paris (5 credits; FRENCH 390).
French Language (5 credits; FRENCH 227, 327, 499, depending on placement)
Eligibility: students must have completed FRENCH 102 or its equivalent by the end of Spring Quarter 2007. Application deadline: February 1, 2007. For further information, contact Prof. Vilavella-Collins, helenev@u.washington.edu
August 20 - September 14, 2007
4-week, 5-credit early fall study programs that take you off campus and out of the country for a unique learning experience. 34 programs on 5 continents! Open to all majors! Financial aid available. Applications begin in winter quarter. (English faculty leading exploration seminars include John Coldewey, "Ashland Adventure: Shakespeare and Friends," in Ashland, Oregon, and Henry Laufenberg, "Modern Arts, Modern Literature, Modern Contexts" in Buenos Aires, Argentina.) For a complete list and detailed description of programs, see http://depts.washington.edu/explore.
October 1 - December 1, 2007
Offered by the Department of Comparative Literature, Fall Quarter in Paris is an interdisciplinary program offering three courses taught by faculty from the Departments of Comparative Literature, French, Art History and Architecture. Courses may be taken under a variety of course numbers, depending on individual student requirements, and include:
"Introduction to Theory and Criticism" (Prof. Mikkel Borch-Jacobsen, French & Comparative Literature): 5 credits; may be taken as ENGL 303 or C LIT 400 or CHID 498 or ART H 399 or EURO 490
"Paris: Architecture and Urbanism" (Prof. Meredith Clausen, Art History & Architecture): 5 credits; may be taken as ENGL 353 or C LIT 320 or CHID 498 or FRENCH 390 or ART H 494 or ARCH 498 or EURO 496
"Parlons-en" - French conversation course (Prof. Erik Anspach, Comparative Literature): 5 credits; may be taken as FRENCH 227 or FRENCH 327, depending on placement.
Questions about the program can be addressed to M. Borch-Jacobsen, Program Director (mbj@u.washington.edu, PDL B530), Helene Vilavella-Collins, Program Coordinator (helenev@u.washington.edu, PDL C251), or Kathleen Holliday, Comparative Literature Academic Counselor (kholl@u.washington.edu, PDL B-534).
March 24 - June 4, 2008
During Spring Quarter 2008, Comparative History of Ideas will inaugurate a new 12-credit study abroad program focusing on Padova, Venice and other sites in the Veneto region of Northern Italy. This program will be organized in collaboration with the University of Padova with housing located near the University center, and will feature opportunities for a close exchange with Italian students and instructors. Please note that while Italian language proficiency can be useful for participants in this program, it is not required and we encourage students of all disciplines to apply. Courses will include "The History and Culture of Padova and Venice" and "Gift and Sacrifice." Professor Raimonda Modiano of the Department of English will be one of the faculty members leading the program. For further information, see Comparative History of Ideas.
CHID Study-Abroad programs. Be sure to check study abroad information from Comparative History of Ideas. CHID offers a broad range of study-abroad opportunities throughout the academic year.
