French Language at the Sorbonne
Temple University’s program allows you to further your study of French language and culture with intensive in-class language instruction while exploring life in the great city of Paris. Courses at the Sorbonne are designed to fit individual needs, whether you are a student with basic French or a student with more experience.
Temple’s Education Abroad office has made extensive efforts to make studying abroad possible for summer 2021. Given the global changes amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, your study abroad experience will differ from how you may have imagined it. As we move forward cautiously, but optimistically, we will provide you with updates specific to your program. In the meantime, we encourage you to reference Education Abroad’s COVID-19 Updates and COVID-19 Acknowledgement of Risks.
Location
The program is based in Paris, one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. The possibilities — intellectual, cultural and gastronomical — are endless. The immersive and inspiring setting allows for the perfect opportunity to improve your French language skills.
Language of instruction
French
Academic program
As a program participant, you will enroll in a French course (Cours Pratique de Langue Française), based on your level, taught by a native French professor at the Sorbonne. You will participate in a five-week program for four university-level credits.
A faculty member from Temple University's Department of French oversees the academics during the program.
Enrichment
Day-long program excursions to a variety of sites during orientation week (or beyond) and free lectures at the Sorbonne supplement the academic program.
Faculty
The current Temple University faculty advisor is Mr. Akim Gabriel. Courses are taught by Sorbonne faculty.
Eligibility
Open to qualified students matriculated at U.S. colleges and universities.
For more information, contact:
- Faculty Advisor and Program Director Mr. Akim Gabriel; Department of French, German, Italian and Slavic; Temple University (553 Anderson Hall); 215-204-1924; gakim@temple.edu
- Temple University Education Abroad; 215-204-0720; study.abroad@temple.edu