Summer 2025 in Grenoble | French and Francophone Studies

French Language, Culture and Sustainability in the French Alps!

💭Have you ever dreamed of studying abroad in France?

🥐Waking up to un café and un croissant?

💓Going on a romantic walk along the Seine with a view of the Eiffel Tower?

🌍Are you interested in learning more about sustainable solutions?

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If you answered YES to any of these questions, you will be delighted to learn that French faculty member Jessica Hoselton and the Department of French and Francophone Studies is excited to offer a summer study abroad program to Grenoble & Paris, France!

The four week interdisciplinary program will offer students 6-7 UIC credits: 3-4 in French language and 3 in a French cultural course focused on sustainability initiatives in France. The program will conclude with a 3-day stay in Paris.

ALL MAJORS WELCOME! NO PRIOR FRENCH EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

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Two Courses = 6-7 UIC Credits! Heading link

1) French 298: EcoVenture: Sustainable Solutions in Grenoble & Paris, France

Our interdisciplinary course will involve experiential learning opportunities in Grenoble and Paris focused on zero-impact initiatives, sustainable urban design and development, and community-oriented policies.

Some of the hands-on experiences include a local farm visit, a zero-waste cooking class, a guided tour of an eco-neighborhood, and a service-learning activity to promote eco-friendly study abroad.

**This class is taught in English and can fulfill Creative Arts or World Cultures Gen-ED Core requirements.**

French 298: EcoVenture: French language, Culture and Sustainability | 3 credit hours

2) French Language Course:

The French language courses are taught by our host institution, l’Université de Grenoble Alpes at the Centre Universitaire d’Études Françaises.

Upon taking a placement test for the appropriate course level, you will be able to either begin learning French or continue improving your language skills. ALL LEVELS WELCOME!

NO PRIOR FRENCH EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

French Language Course (All Levels) | 3-4 credit hours

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Meet Jessica Hoselton, Faculty Guide Heading link

Bonjour!

I’m Jessica Hoselton, and I’ve been teaching French here at UIC for 10 years! As much as I love teaching here, do you know what I love more? Traveling. To France, specifically. Surprise, surprise! Well, this time, I’d like to take YOU along with me.

So, what are you waiting for?

I look forward to hearing from you or meeting you at one of our future info-sessions! Feel free to email me with any questions!

Jessica Hoselton, jthorn4@uic.edu

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