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French Language <strong>and</strong> Social <strong>Sciences</strong>Summer School 2011“The least we can expectfrom a grown man is thathe knows his time (...).It is important that each newgeneration enters the modernlife without astonishment <strong>and</strong>knows to find its place <strong>and</strong>move on.Emile BoutmyFOUNDER OF SCIENCES PO”WHERE & WHEN<strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Po</strong>’s French Language <strong>and</strong>Social <strong>Sciences</strong> Summer School isan intensive summer programmeaimed at international exchangestudents <strong>and</strong> degree-seekingstudents attending <strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Po</strong> inSeptember 2011 <strong>and</strong> who havebeginners level to upperintermediatelevel French.Combining intensive lessons ofFrench language <strong>and</strong> grammar withinnovative theatre workshops <strong>and</strong>creative writing sessions, theSummer School aims to developstudents' French writing <strong>and</strong>speaking skills. In order to preparestudents perfectly <strong>for</strong> their academicprogramme of study at <strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Po</strong>in 2011/2012, the programme alsoprovides training in the socialsciences.Le Havre, Norm<strong>and</strong>yEurope-Asia Campus in Le Havre4th – 23rd July 2011Open to international exchangestudents <strong>and</strong> degree-seeking studentsattending <strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Po</strong> in September2011
Europe-Asia Campus in Le Havre“<strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Po</strong> welcomesthe most outst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>and</strong>deserving students from awide range of social,geographic <strong>and</strong> culturalbackgrounds.This promotion of diversitygreatly enriches theintellectual life of ourcommunity.Richard Descoings,DIRECTOR OF SCIENCES PO”EUROPEAN PAST & PRESENT<strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Po</strong>’s French Language<strong>and</strong> Social <strong>Sciences</strong> SummerSchool takes place in Le Havre.Located on the Norm<strong>and</strong>y coast,Le Havre is France’s largestcommercial port <strong>and</strong> home toleading impressionist painters.The seaside port of Le Havre canbe considered as the birthplace ofImpressionism <strong>for</strong> it was here thatClaude Monet painted Impression:sunrise.The town <strong>and</strong> its surroundings arealso a testimony of a dynamic past<strong>and</strong> present bringing togethertoday diverse cultures <strong>and</strong>traditions.Le Havre, an outst<strong>and</strong>ing example ofmodern post-war reconstruction, isinscribed as a UNESCO World HeritageSite. Musée des Beaux-Arts AndréMalraux houses the second mostextensive collection of impressionistpaintings in France after those of theOrsay Museum in Paris.The countryside <strong>and</strong> its medieval townslike Rouen, Honfleur or Fécamp revealsthe rich merchant <strong>and</strong> craft past of theregion. Deauville is one of the mostprestigious seaside resorts in France.D-Day Beaches <strong>and</strong> Memory Places ofWorld War II remind the recent struggleof Europeans <strong>for</strong> freedom <strong>and</strong>democracy.
<strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Po</strong> French Language<strong>and</strong> Social <strong>Sciences</strong> Summer School 2011“Guest speakers <strong>and</strong>professors provide inputwhich encourages debate<strong>and</strong> the exchange of ideas.We are required to defenda point of view, develop ourcritical thinking, <strong>and</strong> toarrive at our own conclusions.It’s very stimulating!Thibault, 1STYEAR STUDENT”French 0900 – 1100Break 1100 – 1115Theater workshop / Creative writing 1115 – 1315Lunch Break 1315 – 1415European <strong>Po</strong>litics <strong>and</strong> Societies Lectures 1415 – 1615Sports / Sightseeing / Personal work 1615 – 1900Dinner Break 1900 – 2000Evening Social Event 2000 - 2230PROGRAMME CONTENTThe programme provides studentswith the chance to improve theirFrench language skills <strong>and</strong> tointroduce students to subjects <strong>and</strong>methodology which will eventuallybe followed at <strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Po</strong>.Courses <strong>and</strong> lectures are taught by<strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Po</strong> teachers <strong>and</strong> personaltutorials should help students toprogress quickly.A programme certificate will beawarded to all students <strong>and</strong> 4ECTS credits awarded to thosewho successfully complete theprogramme.Nearly 50 hours of French as a <strong>for</strong>eignlanguage taught by experiencedteachers including a midterm personalevaluation <strong>and</strong> theatre & creativewriting workshops enabling students toput their French into practiceIntroductory lectures in Social <strong>Sciences</strong>highlighting the specificities <strong>and</strong> mainissues of contemporary EuropeansocietiesStudents work on a group project insmall groups which will be presented atthe end of the programmeSocial <strong>and</strong> cultural activities enablingstudents to discover the area
Summer School Leisure Activities“Beaches, parties (…)yeah, I had a great time inNorm<strong>and</strong>y this summer ! I alsolearned a lot thanks to thewonderful support I receivedfrom the dedicated teachingteam.Jinyu, 2010 SUMMER SCHOOLSTUDENT”ACCOMODATION & ACTIVITIESThe Summer School is also theopportunity to discover Norm<strong>and</strong>y, atypical region near Paris (170 km),renowned <strong>for</strong> its beaches, museums,monuments <strong>and</strong> concert halls as wellas other social, cultural <strong>and</strong> sportingactivities.A wide range of cultural <strong>and</strong> socialactivities included in the programmewill be offered to Summer Schoolstudents. They will also have theopportunity to take part in variousoptional events. Some activities mayinclude an additional cost.Students will have accommodationwithin easy walking distance of campus,with two students sharing a room.Students have Wifi access <strong>and</strong> haveaccess to communal kitchen facilities.Breakfast, bedding <strong>and</strong> cooking utensils(plates, crockery, saucepans etc.) willbe provided.Activities included in the programme:Z’estival Summer Festival, visit ofRouen, Honfleur & Deauville, visit ofD-Day Beaches <strong>and</strong> memory places ofWorld War II, etc.Optional activities: <strong>Po</strong>ny Riding,Bowling, Claude Monet Foundation &Giverny Gardens, Sailing, etc.
Application DetailsPROGRAMME FEESThe programme fees are 2700 Euros includingaccommodation on the basis of 21 nights.SCHOLARSHIPA limited number of scholarships <strong>for</strong> the SummerSchool Programme are available to students.Should you have any questions about this pleaseemail summer.school@sciences-po.fr.APPLICATION DEADLINE”The deadline <strong>for</strong> sending your application <strong>for</strong>m is16 May 2011. Application <strong>for</strong>ms must be sent byemail to summer.school@sciences-po.fr.Applications received after this date will only beconsidered if places are still available.Students will be notified of their admission to theSummer School by 20 May 2011 <strong>and</strong> will berequired to pay the programme fees, by the latest31 May 2011. Students should send proof of theirpayment be<strong>for</strong>e this date tosummer.school@sciences-po.fr.PAYMENTThe payment of programme fees must be madeby bank transfer to the Fondation Nationale des<strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Po</strong>litiques (FNSP). Please indicate thereference E36/2011 Summer School Le Havreas well as student’s full name.Application to the programme will not beaccepted until full payment of programme feeshas been received by the Summer School Team.Students are there<strong>for</strong>e advised to payprogramme fees at the earliest opportunity inorder to secure their place be<strong>for</strong>e the coursebecomes full.BANK DETAILSFNSP - CIC Paris Bac2 BOULEVARD RASPAIL 75007 PARIS FRANCEBank Code : 30066Sort Code : 10041Account Number : 00010558602Key : 23IBAN : FR76 3006 6100 4100 0105 5860 223BIC : CMCIFRPPPlease note that <strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Po</strong> can only acceptpayment in Euros.CANCELLATION & REFUNDS•Students who request to withdraw prior to twoweeks be<strong>for</strong>e the beginning of the programmewill be refunded 60% of programme fees paid.•Students who request to withdraw within theone week prior to the beginning of theprogramme will be refunded 40% of programmefees paid.•No refunds will be given to students whowithdraw from the programme within less thanone week be<strong>for</strong>e arrival or who leave be<strong>for</strong>ethe end of the programme.•No refunds will be given in the event ofwithdrawal from the programme due to illness.All participants are advised to make sure theyhave adequate insurance cover <strong>for</strong> thiseventuality.•All refunds will be processed after the end ofthe Summer School programme.•All refunds will be made in Euros. <strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Po</strong>can not refund any shortfalls due to exchangerate fluctuations or offer compensation <strong>for</strong> anybank or other charges incurred.<strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Po</strong> French Language <strong>and</strong> Social <strong>Sciences</strong> Summer School 2011 – DAIE – <strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Po</strong> – 27 rue Saint Guillaume – 75337 Paris Cedex 07Tél : +33 (0)1 45 49 50 50 - Fax : +33 (0)1 45 49 76 12 - http://www.international.sciences-po.fr
Application FormPARTICIPANT DETAILSLast Name“First NameNationalityDate & Place of BirthHome UniversityGender Male FemaleTelephoneEmailFRENCH LEVELThe <strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Po</strong> French Language <strong>and</strong> Social <strong>Sciences</strong> Summer School 2011 is open to studentswith a <strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Po</strong> French level between 1 <strong>and</strong> 3 (A2, B1 & B2 Level of the European LanguageCertificates TELC).If you have taken an official French test (TCF, DELF, DALF), please indicate the result <strong>and</strong> date onwhich you have taken the test:DateLevelIf you have not taken an official French test, you must auto-evaluate your French level by reading<strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Po</strong>'s languages charter: http://<strong>for</strong>mation.sciences-po.fr/fr/content/chartes-des-langues <strong>and</strong>indicating your French level.<strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Po</strong> French LevelPlease include a CV, personal statement outlining your reasons <strong>for</strong> wanting to take part in the FrenchLanguage <strong>and</strong> Social <strong>Sciences</strong> Summer School <strong>and</strong> evidence of your official French test results (ifapplicable).I have read <strong>and</strong> agree with the payment conditions <strong>for</strong> the <strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Po</strong> French Language <strong>and</strong> Social<strong>Sciences</strong> Summer School 2011.DateSignature<strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Po</strong> French Language <strong>and</strong> Social <strong>Sciences</strong> Summer School 2011 – DAIE – <strong>Sciences</strong> <strong>Po</strong> – 27 rue Saint Guillaume – 75337 Paris Cedex 07Tél : +33 (0)1 45 49 50 50 - Fax : +33 (0)1 45 49 76 12 - http://www.international.sciences-po.fr
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