Academic Focus
The Intensive Language program at Stendhal University – Grenoble 3 offered during the summer is designed for students of all language levels who wish to focus their studies solely on the acquisition and/or improvement of their French language skills. All language courses focus on oral and written expression, vocabulary development and listening comprehension.
Students will enroll in one language course, which meets for 80 contact hours and is generally worth 5 credits in the US semester system. However, it is up to the discretion of your academic advisor how much credit will be awarded. If you enroll in consecutive summer sessions, you will be tested at the end of each session and may move up to a higher level at the beginning of your next program. This allows students not only to earn credits for multiple language levels, but also to master a variety of French language concepts in a short amount of time. This program, in conjunction with the experience of living in Grenoble, is sure to increase your French language proficiency.
Schedule Summary
Language classes meet 4 hours per day, Monday through Friday. 3 of these hours will be spent in the classroom and 1 hour will be spent in the language lab. Classes will be held either in the morning or afternoon based on the university’s discretion.
Course Registration
You will begin your session with a placement exam. You will be placed in a language class with other students of your own language level. In order to ensure that you receive credit for the level that you place into, it is in your best interest to have courses at several levels approved by your academic advisor prior to departure.
