Course Catalog 2005-2007.pdf - The American University of Paris

Catalog 2005-07
THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PARIS
ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER
& WRITING LAB
ARC is AUP's Academic Resource Center, which serves as
an “information commons” and research center. Located in
the Grenelle classroom building, students will find many
useful resources here -- both human and digital! ARC@AUP
serves as a link between technology and the curriculum for
AUP faculty and students.
Services provided to the students include access to the
University Library catalogue and databases, “My AUP” on-line
Blackboard course sites, and a digital multimedia corner for
graphics and video production. In addition, ARC peer-tutoring
programs make the most of AUP's exceptional students to
provide mentoring and academic support to fellow students.
ARC tutoring services currently include the Writing Lab tutors
(AUP's strongest student writers), the ARC-Link tutors
(trained to assist with specific, challenging courses) and
Media/Tech Tutors for instructional technology applications.
Services provided to the faculty include support for research
projects, lectures and presentations, assistance with teaching
and learning technologies (such as the Blackboard platform),
and a modular classroom featuring a data/video projector,
instructor workstation and wireless laptop computers.
Everyone is welcome to use the cyber café/vending area,
featuring laptop plug-ins at every table. Additional
information about ARC may be found at
http://www.aup.fr/infotech/arc/default.htm
THE ENGLISH FOUNDATION PROGRAM
The American University of Paris offers a sequence of courses
to those students who have been accepted into the University
on the basis of their academic accomplishments but whose
language skills in English are not yet adequate for full-time
undergraduate work (see English Foundation Program, page 28).
SUMMER SESSIONS
The American University of Paris offers two five-week summer
sessions from early June to mid-August, when AUP students
as well as visiting students from around the world can earn
transferable academic credit in a full range of liberal arts
disciplines. Special programs for academic credit are also
offered during the summer, such as two three-week sessions
of French Immersion, an intensive program of French
language and culture.
SEMINAR TOUR PROGRAM
DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
The Division of Student Affairs provides non-academic
support to all students of the University. The Division
complements the academic mission of the institution and
helps students have valuable learning experiences outside
the classroom. The services provided include:
■ Orientation. A mandatory program held prior to the start
of each semester and each summer session. Orientation
familiarizes new students with the University and with life
in Paris. Academic advising, course registration,
placement tests, and housing assistance are some of the
many activities that occur during Orientation.
■ Housing. The Housing Office assists students in finding
suitable housing, which may be independent rooms, rooms
with French families, or apartments. The Housing Office is
open year-round to assist students with any issues related
to housing.
■ Cultural Programs. The Office of Cultural Programs
organizes all study trips related to University courses.
The Office also organizes a variety of daylong and weekend
cultural excursions throughout France and Europe and
facilitates access to the wealth of cultural events in Paris.
■ Student Activities. Activities vary from year to year
according to the talents and interests of the student body.
Leadership in student groups and control of the student
activity budget are the responsibility of the Student
Government Association.
■ Sports. The University offers a limited number of
intramural sports activities depending on the interests of
the student body. Students have access to discounted
membership in a local health club and to the wide variety
of private sports clubs in Paris.
■ Career Counseling. The Internship/Career Development
Office guides students and alumni in the career planning
process by assisting them in conducting self-assessment,
exploring career options, targeting potential employers,
enhancing cover letter and resume writing skills,
developing interviewing and career networking capacities,
researching trends in the job market, investigating and
applying to graduate school, and gaining professional
experience via internships, part-time and summer jobs,
volunteer work, and extracurricular activities. The office
maintains contact with potential employers and AUP
alumni for recruitment and networking purposes, and posts
local and international jobs offers. The office also
schedules workshops and presentations on issues related
to careers and postgraduate education.
■ Personal Counseling. Psychological counselors affiliated
with the University are available to give students shortterm
assistance during the period of adjustment to Paris
and college life.
More detailed information concerning student activities and
services can be obtained from the Student Affairs Office.
In partnership with U.S.-based universities, The American
University of Paris organizes two-week travel/study courses
in France and Francophone countries for adults.
Accompanied by an AUP professor, these groups study
cultural history. For more information, consult the web:
www.learn.unh.edu/interhostel
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