Texts in Context: 戛纳 and the French Riviera

Students fly together to France and travel to 戛纳, 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 戛纳 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, 考克, 马蒂斯, and Chagall) as well as posters and advertisements documenting how the 戛纳 Film Festival was affected at the beginning of the Second World War. 

In addition to various locations within 戛纳, 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 戛纳). Having been exiled to the island of Elba in May 1814, Napoleon returned to France on March 1, 1815, landing near 戛纳 with 1,000人. 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, 夏加尔博物馆, 马蒂斯 museum) 
• Perfume and fashion industry day trip to Grasse (the center of the perfume and fashion industry)
• Art day trips to Beaulieu-sur-Mer, 不错的, and Antibes (the Rothschild Villa Ephrussi, 夏加尔博物馆, Picasso museum)
• An optional trip to 法国埃兹摩纳哥或圣. Paul de Vence will also be possible. 

Students return home to Michigan, enriched and changed.

要求: A minimum GPA of 3.0是必需的. Students who don’t meet the GPA requirement may still be eligible and should speak with OU’s International Education Office prior to applying.

课程: 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, 不是两个.

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 戛纳, 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 戛纳 are aïoli garni, 普罗旺斯鱼汤, codfish brandade, daube à la provençale, pumpkin gratin, panisse (fried chickpea cakes), pissaladiere, ratatouille niçoise, 大蒜蛋黄酱, salade niçoise, soupe au pistou (soup with basil and garlic), 里面, and sauté of veal aux olives. 祝你有个好胃口!

学费: 4个学分

You will be charged for these credits on your eBill at your normal rate of tuition.

项目费用: $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 成本s: $1,925

You will need additional funds for these expenses not covered by program fee. Amounts are estimated.

Airfare: $1,300
餐:200美元
Incidental personal expenses: $200
Passport (if you don't have one): $175
Optional excursion to Monaco: $50

Scholarships and 金融援助: 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.