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International Education
O'Dowd Hall, Room 328
586 Pioneer Drive
Rochester,
MI
48309-4482
(location map)
(248) 370-2889
ie@youfa110.com
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Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Alex Zimmerman, Director
(248) 370-2843
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Texts in Context: Cannes and the French Riviera
Oakland University's two-week faculty-led program on the French Riviera. Experience Cannes, Monaco and l’Île Sainte-Marguerite while studying locations and texts unique to the French Riviera. You will gain first-hand knowledge of some of the most fascinating historical events of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries as they apply to the Côte d’Azur, from Napoleon to the present-day film industry in France.
Course: FRH 1610: Texts from the French and Francophone World (post-1800) (4 credits)
Program Dates: May 1 - 12, 2024
Application Deadline: March 1 (Apply by February 1 for best consideration for scholarships)
For more information contact:
Rebecca Josephy, Associate Professor, French
rjosephy@youfa110.com
Students fly together to France and travel to Cannes, a resort town on the French Riviera, famed for its international film festival. Its Boulevard de la Croisette, curving along the coast, is lined with sandy beaches, upmarket boutiques and palatial hotels.
Students will travel throughout Cannes to see several original documents studied in class and experience numerous locations mentioned in the documents to get richer and fuller understanding of the context and history of France.
Study locations and texts unique to the region: documents related to Napoleon’s debarkation in the Golfe Juan before Waterloo, newspaper reports on the explosion of the fashion and perfume industry in the 19th century with rich noble families using the “Côte d’azur” as their playground, texts documenting the importance of the South of France in 20th century art history (Picasso, Cocteau, Matisse, and Chagall) as well as posters and advertisements documenting how the Cannes Film Festival was affected at the beginning of the Second World War.
In addition to various locations within Cannes, the following day trips are planned:
- A day trip to the “îles des Lérins” is scheduled. L’île Marguerite is where the “Man in the Iron mask” was imprisoned. The legend of the man in the iron mask predates the period covered in this class. However, the story provides a fascinating introductory lesson on the topic of history vs. legend and the importance of documentation and evidence in the recording of history. As such, the study abroad will begin with a visit of the prison museum on L’Île Marguerite.
- Another day trip to Golfe Juan (and Cannes). Having been exiled to the island of Elba in May 1814, Napoleon returned to France on March 1, 1815, landing near Cannes with 1,000 men. He won support from the rural peasantry as he marched toward Paris, and Louis XVIII fled the country prior to Napoleon’s arrival in the capital on March 20.
- Art day trip (the Rothschild Villa Ephrussi, Chagall museum, Matisse museum)
- Perfume and fashion industry day trip to Grasse (the center of the perfume and fashion industry)
- Art day trips to Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Nice, and Antibes (the Rothschild Villa Ephrussi, Chagall museum, Picasso museum)
- An optional trip to Èze, Monaco or St. Paul de Vence will also be possible.
Students return home to Michigan, enriched and changed.
Requirements: A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Students who don’t meet the GPA requirement may still be eligible and should speak with OU’s International Education Office prior to applying.
Course: FRH 1610: Texts from the French and Francophone World (post-1800) (4 credits) Satisfies the university general education requirement in western civilization knowledge exploration area or in the global perspective knowledge exploration area, not both.
The course is taught in English by OU faculty and consists of lectures and course-related excursions.
The course is conducted in English. FRH 1600 is not required to take FRH 1610. In this study abroad version of FRH 1610, study includes locations and texts unique to the French Riviera.
Students will reside in a spacious apartment in Cannes, a few steps from the Croisette. All apartments are sound-proofed with a fully-equipped kitchen and wi-fi.
Students will purchase meals independently at the many restaurants, cafes and bistros throughout the region. The most famous specialties in Cannes are aïoli garni, bouillabaisse, codfish brandade, daube à la provençale, pumpkin gratin, panisse (fried chickpea cakes), pissaladière, ratatouille niçoise, rouille, salade niçoise, soupe au pistou (soup with basil and garlic), tapenade, and sauté of veal aux olives. Bon appetit!
Tuition: 4 Credits
You will be charged for these credits on your eBill at your normal rate of tuition.
Program Fee: $2,100
To be paid to OU on our MarketPlace payment system and includes: housing and some meals, ground transportation and all excursions while in France, and health insurance.
Additional Costs: $1,925
You will need additional funds for these expenses not covered by program fee. Amounts are estimated.
Airfare: $1,300
Meals: $200
Incidental personal expenses: $200
Passport (if you don't have one): $175
Optional excursion to Monaco: $50
Scholarships and Financial Aid: You are able to use financial aid to cover your full cost of attendance to this program (tuition, program fee and additional costs). Scholarships are also available through your study abroad application.