Upon arrival in Annecy, students take a placement examination and accordingly are assigned to language classes at their appropriate levels.  Conducted at IFALPES, the classes include four hours of language instruction a day, studying grammar, culture, and civilization.  There are also two hours each of conversation and phonetics per week.  In addition, the resident director may assign six hours of experiential learning.

Students are also required to attend eight (two per week) afternoon "option" sessions: lectures, workshops or cultural excursions/activities.  Topics range from local folklore and cuisine to visits to regional sites of interest.  Throughout the entire program students are required to maintain written journals.

Course Offerings:

French 101-102 Elementary French

(3 credits each) Intensive courses of full-time formal instruction in France at the beginning level in French language and culture. Fulfills part of the second language requirement at UHM.

French 260 Second Level French Abroad

(6 credits) Intensive courses of full-time formal instruction in France at the second-year level in French language and culture. Pre: 102. Fulfills second-year foreign language requirement at UHM.

French 360 Third Level French Abroad *

(6 credits) Intensive courses of full-time formal instruction in France at the third-year level in French language and culture. Pre: 202 or 260. Fulfills UHM French major, certificate, or upper division elective credit requirements.

French 460 Fourth Level French Abroad *

(6 credits) Intensive courses of full-time formal instruction in France at the fourth-year level in French language and culture. Pre: 360 or equivalent. Fulfills UHM French major, certificate, or upper division elective credit requirements.

Courses taken in Annecy will appear on the UHM transcripts as UHM courses.

*Courses applicable toward a Certificate in French.