College of Education
Provence Study and Culture Tour June 4 - 12, 2010
About
Maximize your cultural exploration of France's most popular tourist location- Provence. Spend a week mingling with the locals and sharing their lives. La Cadière d' Azur, located about 14 kilometers from the Cote d'Azure, will be the hub for our activities. The feudal village, perched on top of the plains of the Var region, offers Provencal life at its best. Vineyards, olive trees, and lavender fields set the stage for your entry into the Provençal lifestyle and cultural immersion.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the history, folk art, cuisine and other cultural aspects of this particular region of France.
- Demonstrate improved use and understanding of the French language in real-life situations, such as buying food, shopping, asking questions, etc.
- Examine cultural bias between Americans and the French people.
- Gain an in-depth understanding of one aspect of the Provençal culture.
- Develop rapport with one Provençal local to continue the learning process after you have returned home.
Photos
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Course Description
Course: "Provence: A French Cultural Experience"
This course will consist of an 8-day trip to the region of Provence in southern France. The primary objective is a cultural immersion to promote language acquisition, assimilation, and historical knowledge. While people visit the area for vacations, many fail to experience the local culture and traditions. Les Provençals have their own language, history (dating back to prehistoric times), cuisine, art and way of life. La Cadière d' Azur, the Medieval village where we will stay, offers an introduction to life in Provence. The course will also focus on the lifestyle and traditions of this distinctive region of France.
Course Activities
- Tour nearby historic villages
- Visit ancient Roman ruins
- Enjoy fine French and Provençal meals
- Socialize with the locals
- View and share the arts and crafts of the region
Cost & Credit Hours
You will receive 4 graduate credits for this course. The cost is $2900 double occupancy $3400 single occupancy which include travel expenses in Provence, lodging and most meals. (all breakfasts and some lunches and dinners)
A $450 deposit is required for this course, due December 1, 2009. Please see Provence Tour Itinerary registration information (PDF) for more details.
Air fare is NOT included but please call Debby Jennings about assistance in shopping for group rates.
This program is available for no credit but will remain the same rate with/without credit.