Tufts in Annecy

July 3 – July 31, 2010

Tufts in Annecy is a summer program based at CILFA (Centre International de Langue Française d’Annecy) , an institute that specializes in teaching French as a second language to students over the age of 18. Tufts’ affiliation with CILFA provides students with quality language instruction and helps students benefit from the study-abroad experience by enhancing integration into the culture. Tufts in Annecy students take courses at CILFA in Annecy, but are supported and assisted by Tufts University in Talloires.

Students enroll in an intensive French language course specific to their skill level, attending language classes in Annecy for twenty hours per week (usually four hours per day, Monday through Friday). CILFA has been affiliated with the University of Savoie since 1999. It is located in Annecy-le-Vieux, between lake and mountains. Taught by native speakers who are experts in the teaching of French, each course aims to develop and improve French speaking, listening, grammar, reading, and writing skills. The Tufts professor who serves as Resident Director oversees the placement of students at the appropriate level and follows the progress of each Tufts in Annecy student. He provides academic support and guidance as well as personalized individual tutoring in order to supplement the classes.

2010 Course Listing

Each CILFA course that is taken through Tufts in Annecy is the equivalent of one Tufts course (usually 3 or 4 semester hours of credit at other universities). All CILFA teachers have graduated from French universities and are qualified teachers of French as a Foreign Language. French language instruction is offered to students at all levels, beginner through advanced. However, Tufts credit is awarded only to students enrolled in levels equivalent to French 1 through 4 at Tufts University. Level is determined by placement test, regardless of the number of years of previous language study.

French 1: Elementary French I
This course is best suited for students with one semester of college French or previous French study who wish to achieve an active command of the language. This course teaches the fundamentals of reading, writing, listening comprehension, and speaking. Listening comprehension and oral ability are stressed daily.

French 2: Elementary French II
This course should be considered the second half of a first year college level cours pratique. This course advances the study of basic grammar, fosters the development of vocabulary, and broadens the range of situations in which the student can understand and communicate information.

French 3: Intermediate French I
This course reviews and continues the presentation of French grammar with attention to all four skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The course goal is to develop fluency and functional use of language.

French 4: Intermediate French II
This course continues grammar review with emphasis on fluency and accuracy of expression. Prose is read for development of vocabulary, with attention to tone and style. Classroom discussions and written compositions are frequent.

Independent Study (Equivalent of French 21 at Tufts)
Please contact the European Center for specific class and enrollment information.

Registration, Housing and Scholarship Forms

The registration deadline for the Tufts in Annecy 2010 program is April 2, 2010.
The 2010 program fee is $4,180. This fee includes tuition and fees for all courses, room and all meals with a French family, organized group airport transfer, bus transportation between class and the French family’s home, and selected activities.

Not included: Airfare, insurance, items of a personal nature (phone calls, excess baggage charges, passport fees), or optional activities.

Scholarships are available. For more information, and for registration forms, please visit the Registration page.