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Culture & Identity Studies - Open to All Students

Study Abroad in Paris
with University of Wisconsin-La Crosse & CEA

Program Dates: 5/27/10 - 6/29/10
UW-L Application Deadline: 3/1/09
CEA Application Deadline: 4/1/09
Withdrawal Date: 4/7/09
Credits: 3 UW-L & 3 Transfer
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Includes: Tuition, program registration &
fees, accommodations and much more!
Price:
$4,750 

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW-L) has partnered with CEA to offer you the opportunity to study abroad in Paris, France. Renowned for its intellectuals, artists, writers, and revolutionaries, Paris represents the perfect combination of tradition and modernity. Long known as a city for freedom and tolerance, Paris has become characterized over the past decade by its acceptance of the LGBT community. Discover the Marais district, the location of CEA's GlobalCampus in Paris and the heart of Gay Paris. You will live in an apartment with like-minded students, fully immersed in French culture.

Courses Available

You will enroll in two courses (total of 6 credits) examining various concepts of gender and identity studies through a historical and contemporary framework.

LGBTQ Identity & Advocacy
Taught by Sara Sullivan and Willem Van Roosenbeek from UW-L
(3 credits)
Gay Paris: Culture, Society & Urban Sexual Identity
Taught by CEA GlobalCampus faculty
(3 credits)
This course investigates cultural, social and literary histories of sexual identity in the context of urban space in Paris, France. You will examine formations and constructions of sexual identity as it has been framed in Paris. You will also engage in a historical analysis of sexuality in 20th century Paris. Within our historical review, you will study how the categories of race, socioeconomic status, religion, class, ethnicity and immigration crosscut sexual identity and citizenship.

What's Included

  • Airport reception in Paris, transfer to housing
  • Onsite orientation
  • Welcome reception
  • Shared student housing with UW System students in fully-furnished apartments
  • Standard CEA excursions
  • Weekly social activities with other UW System and CEA students
  • Cell phone with free incoming calls and text messages for duration of program
  • Coverage under HTH WorldWide Insurance Platinum Plan
  • CEA resident support staff
  • 3 UW-L credits and 3 transfer credits (2-3 additional credits may be possible)
  • Full access to CEA GlobalCampus services, including: computer lab, Wi-Fi, and student lounge

A Real Learning Experience

Paris, the City of Light and host of the Gay Pride Parade & Festival, brings close to 750,000 people together in celebration every June - what better place to spend your summer and complete 6 credits of coursework. Participating in this program will provide you with unique opportunities to explore Paris first-hand while earning course credit. Take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity provided to you by UW-L and CEA!


How To Apply

  • Go to UW-L's Study Abroad France page for additional UW-L application details. You must first submit a UW-L application for this program through the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse by 3/1/2010.
    Send your application to:
    Will Van Roosenbeek
    University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
    1725 State Street
    La Crosse, WI 54601
  • Once approved, you will need to complete a CEA online application, including payment of a $300 confirmation deposit by 4/1/2010
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