Title: France/Germany Field schools
1France/Germany Field schools
- Information Session Spring 2011
2Outline
- Overview
- France Field School
- Germany Field School
- Applying to Go
3Overview
- Kwantlen is proud to introduce two Kwantlen Field
Schools to Europe which will provide students
with remarkable experiences focusing on language
and culture. The travel dates for both our
Germany and France Field Schools have been
arranged so that students can participate in both
programs. - Field School Classes at Kwantlen
- May 2-12, 2011
- Germany Travel
- May15-28, 2011
- France Travel
- May 29-June 11, 2011
4Eligibility Requirements
- You need to be
- Nineteen years of age
- A student in good standing
- You do not need to
- complete a certain number of credits before you
can go - currently be a Kwantlen student to attend
5Why Should You Go?
- You will have a chance to experience
France/Germany in an intensive and in-depth way - You will be immersed in the language which will
facilitate your learning - You will gain valuable learning experience with
an international scope - You can begin to make the world your classroom
- You will have an opportunity to experience
something extraordinary and enhance your academic
experience with Kwantlen
6France Field School
7Classes
- France Field School students can register for up
to 3 credits - FREN 1100 French for Beginners 1
- French Language at various levels may be offered
in a guided studies format should there be enough
interest. - Part of the course will be completed at Kwantlen
and part on site in France - Students will also have the opportunity to
participate in not-for-credit Business class at
our partner school in Paris, INSEEC.
8Class Schedule
- FREN 1100 Surrey Campus
- 1130-1250
- May 2nd 13th
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10Itinerary
May 2-13 Classes at Kwantlen
May 29 Travel from Vancouver to Paris
May 30-June 7 Paris Sight-seeing
June 7 Day trip to Versailles
June 8-10 Paris Sight-Seeing
June 11 Depart for Vancouver
11Highlights
- You will do much more than taking French classes
in a Parisian immersion setting! - Visit the historical heat of Paris
- Feel the beat of Parisian night life
- Wander through the bohemian centres
- Picnic by your favourite bridges and parks,
- Commune with the souls of passed famous people at
the Lachaise cemetery - Loose yourselves in the Louvre museum
- Get dizzy from atop the Eiffel Tower
- Enjoy the avant-garde vibes of street performers
- Be awed by the aristocratic opulence of
Versailles. - Just enough to get you to love Paris for the rest
of your life!
12Paris
13Versailles
14Paris Contd
15Accommodation
- Adagio Paris Butte Chaumont
- An Aparthotel with apartment-like rooms for 4
to 5 people equipped with kitchenette and free
internet access. It is a 25 minute walk (10
minutes by metro) to the university.
16Germany Field School
17Classes
- Germany Field School students can register for up
to 6 credits - GERM 1100 Basic German 1
- CUST 3300 German Culture Through Film
- German language at various levels may be offered
in a guided studies format should there be enough
interest. - Part of the course will be completed at Kwantlen
and part on site in Germany
18Class Schedule
- GERM 1100 Surrey Sampus
- 230-350
- May 2nd 13th
- GERM 3300 Surrey Campus
- 400-530
- May 2nd 13th
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20Highlights
- Unique welcome barbecue in a loft in trendy
Prenzlauerberg - City tours and visit museums
- Final day spent amidst the restored Baroque
splendor of Dresden, Germany's Florence on the
Elbe - outdoor film screening
- Cabaret evening
- Walk through Germany's equivalent to Universal
Studios - Sit down to chat with a German documentary
filmmaker (probably) - Tour Frederick the Great's answer to the Palaces
at Versailles Potsdam's gorgeous Sansoucci Park.
21Itinerary
May 2-13 Classes at Kwantlen
May 14 Travel from Vancouver to Berlin
May 15-20 Sights around Berlin
May 21 Daytrip to Postdam
May 22-27 More Berlin
May 28 Daytrip to Dresden
May 29 Depart for Vancouver or Paris
22Germany
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24Accommodation
- Wombat City Hostel
- Kasty Apartment
25France/Germany Info
26Travel
- Flights for both Field Schools
- Given that each student has unique circumstances,
we are giving students the option to book their
own flights. - We will identify a group flight that students can
join with Kwantlen faculty or they can make
alternate arrangements as long as they arrive at
the expected meeting points on time. - Visas
- As of January 31, 2011 Canadian citizens do not
need visas to visit France or Germany for less
than 90 days - Non-Canadians might require a visa to enter
either country. Non-Canadians should also check
with Canadian Immigration to ensure that they
will maintain their visa or permanent resident
status while outside of Canada.
27Costs
- The program fee for each school is 1650 and
covers in country travel, accommodation,
sight-seeing activities, some meals and faculty
support while in abroad. - A deposit of 250 will be required at the time of
application and is non-refundable. The 250
deposit will go toward the 1650 fee. If applying
to both Field Schools, only one deposit is
required. - The outstanding amount owing will be due at the
same time as the rest of your regular course
fees. This date will be posted at - http//www.kwantlen.ca/registration/dates.html
- A minimum of 11 students will be required for a
Field School before it can go ahead. If the
program is cancelled due to lack of interest,
your 250 will be refunded.
28Funding
- Students who enroll in both Field Schools for 9
credits are eligible to apply for student loans. - Students also are able to apply for the Student
Educational Enhancement Fund which is up to 500
for expenses related to your studies that are
outside of regular tuition and fees.
29Application Process
- Students will need to fill out an application
form and hand it in to the International Liaison
Office with their 250 deposit - Deposit cheques should be made out to Kwantlen
Polytechnic University with a note Germany
and/or France Field School. - Application form consists of general information
page and a statement of interest. - Application deadline
- February 25th, 2011
30Conclusion
- We hope you are excited about this opportunity.
- Further questions
- Email internationalprograms_at_kwantlen.ca
- Web www.kwantlen.ca/exchange