Program overview |
This course is led by Joël Castonguay-Bélanger, Faculty of Arts
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About the course
The revolution of 1789 left a profound mark on the French imagination. As a foundational rupture, it inspired a considerable amount of discourse aimed at recounting, explaining, and commenting on this event, which sought to break free from the old order and build a new world. Novels, poems, songs, plays, newspapers, engravings, and pamphlets published during the decade of 1789-1799 attempted to capture this revolution as much as they contributed to its mythologization. More than two centuries later, the representation of this political and social upheaval remains a significant aspect of French identity. Historians, writers and filmmakers continue to share the duty of questioning these years of euphoria and violence to give them meaning for the present.
Through a combination of visits of historical landmarks and museums, and the study of authentic 18th-century documents and contemporary fictions, this course aims to equip students with the necessary tools to better understand
this event, its legacy, and the debates around its diverse interpretations. It also seeks to provoke a general reflection on the relationships between history and fiction and on the recurring debates surrounding the representations given to the origins and repercussions of this period in French history.
Interested students may also extend their stay and enroll in the Lyon II CIEF language program (June 6 – July 4) for an additional 3-credit course.
Program eligibility
General Global Seminar requirements
To participate in a Global Seminar, students must:
- Be in good-standing in their faculty (as defined by home faculty)
- In the year leading up to the Global Seminar, have full-time student status (as defined by home faculty)
- Have completed 2nd year requirements before the start of the program (i.e. 3rd or 4th year standing)
- Have at least a 70% academic average in your last full-time academic session before applying
- Maintain a 70% academic average leading up to the program
- Meet any program specific requirements listed below including pre-requisites before participating
Program Specific requirements
- This course is entirely taught in French. Students must have a minimum proficiency level of A2 to enroll (i.e. FREN 202 or equivalent).
- Students minoring or majoring in French or History will be given priority, but all are welcome to apply.
- Interested students may also extend their stay and enroll in the Lyon II CIEF language program (June 6 – July 4) for an additional 3-credit course.
Final selection will be made by the lead faculty program directors. Space in the program may be limited.
Students who wish to participate in the summer after graduating may be eligible on a case-by-case basis.
Experience and conditions in the Field
In Paris, students will stay and study at the Maison des Étudiants canadiens, at the Cité internationale universitaire, a unique and vast campus which is easily accessible by metro and public transport. In Lyon, classes will take place at the Centre international d'études françaises (CIEF), located in the city center and also easy to access. In addition to the lectures and work in class, students should be prepared to walk a lot during museum visits and guided tours. Students with reduced mobility may experience challenges that will be hard to accommodate.
Accommodations
In Paris, students will have their own room at the Maison des Étudiants canadiens, at the Cité internationale universitaire.
In Lyon, Students will have arrangements with host families.
Program fees and costs
Approximate fees: $3575
*The final fee depends on the number of students in the seminar. All Global Seminars only run if there is a minimum number of students enrolled.
Program fees include:
- Accommodation
- Program- related travel in-country; (e.g. buses)
- Excursions and entrance fees
- Some group meals
- On-site guest lectures
Not Included:
- Go Global Fee
- Flights
- UBC tuition for credits
- Visa/country entrance fees
- Health or travel insurance
- Most meals
- Personal spending money*
* Some examples of personal costs included: mobile communication, personal transportation that is not related to the learning outcomes of the program, additional meals that are not already identified as part of the Program Fee, immunizations, Visas, etc.
Cultural Experience in France Grant (CEFG) for Arts students
This program is now supported by the Cultural Experience in France Grant for Arts students
Up to 13 Faculty of Arts students accepted to this program will have 75% of their program fee covered plus receive a $1000 award that can be used towards the flight or other travel costs.
Up to 7 Arts students accepted into this program, who demonstrate financial need, will have 100% of their program fee covered plus receive a $1600 award that can be used towards the flight or other travel costs.
Eligible Arts students applying to the program will automatically be considered for the funding. No additional application is required.
Basic eligibility for the Cultural Experience in France Grant will be the following:
- Accepted into this program
- UBC Vancouver Faculty Arts degree student (BA, BMus, etc.)
- Have a minimum GPA of 70% in the top 24 credits of the previous academic year with no failed or incomplete courses in the assessed period.
- Current full-time students (min 9 credits per term) in 2023-24 Academic Year
- Depending on the number of eligible candidates, priority may be given to students in a French major or minor
To be eligible for the 100% funding, there is this additional criteria:
- Students must have demonstrated financial need
- Priority will be given to students who meet the definition of eligibility for financial aid (having non-repayable loans and bursaries), as defined and determined by Enrolment Services
- Other students will have the opportunity to provide a written statement and budget to demonstrate un-met financial need
Students accepted to this program who are not eligible for the Cultural Experience in France Grant will receive the $1000 Go Global Award.