Course at a Glance
Course: HUMN 100
Class and Credits: Introduction to Humanities (3 credits)
Location: Paris, France 24-26 May
When: 15 May to 2 July 2024
Register By: 1 May 2024
Status: Open
Highlights:
American Writers in Paris with Hemingway & Stein
Existential Philosophy with Sartre and De Beauvoir
Musee D’Orsay and French Impressionism
WWII and Allied Liberation
Shakespeare and Company Bookstore
Tuition and Fees:
$750.00 Undergraduate 3-credit hour tuition cost
$200.00 Field Study Additional Fee (Museum/ticket fees, excursions)
Not included: Meals, transportation to and from the location, and hotel accommodations.
Immerse yourself in the exploration of Paris's profound historical impact on the world and American culture!
Stroll along the charming boulevards, cruise the Seine, and savor the cuisine that has solidified Paris's status as a global cultural hub, drawing visitors from all corners of the world. Paris, with its rich history, has been a center of art, literature, and philosophy for centuries. Topics include:
American Writers in Paris with Hemingway & Stein
Existential Philosophy with Sartre and De Beauvoir
Musee D’Orsay and French Impressionism
WWII and Allied Liberation
Shakespeare and Company Bookstore
Applies to the General Education Requirements in the Humanities.
Faculty member: Dr. Jessica Stock, e-mail jessica.stock@umgc.edu
Course Details
Tentative Online class times and dates:
15 May to 2 July 2024
Meeting times: 1800-2130
Zoom Lecture
15 May 1800-2130
22 May 1800-2130
12 June 1800-2130
19 June 1800-2130
Tentative itinerary location and times:
On-site in Paris: 24, 25, 26 May. Classes begin each day at 0900—Schedule subject to change based on availability
Friday, 24 May
0900 Meet up Café De Flore [St. Germaine]
10:00 The American Library in Paris
13:00 Shakespeare and Company
15:00 Literature Walking Tour
Saturday, 25 May
10:00 The Liberation of Paris Museum
18:00 Concert at St. Germaine
Sunday, 26 May
10:00 Musee D’Orsay or The Le Louvre
17:00 Le Rosebud
Textbooks and Course Materials
Please refer to the current course syllabus found on the online web schedule of classes for details about course materials.
Registration Details
You may register for the 3 credit field study course with your local program coordinator or online at MyUMGC. Tuition assistance or financial aid can be applied toward tuition costs. For more information, contact the UMGC Field Study Office at CIV +49-(0)631-534-800, or e-mail fieldstudies-europe@umgc.edu.
Before completing your travel plans, please verify with your local program coordinator or the Field Study Office at UMGC Europe Headquarters that the course will be held as scheduled. If you drop/withdraw from a field study course after the registration deadline, you will be charged a fee of $100.
How is a field study course different from a regular course?
A field study course packs all of the 48 contact-hours of other courses into adventure-filled days on location, so you can earn one to three credits at an accelerated pace. In addition, rather than taking place in an education center, a field study course takes place in a historical European city where the subject being studied has its roots. You will visit historical sites and museums as well as participate in lectures that bring it all together for a one-of-a-kind learning experience.
For more information, please visit the Field Study Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page.
Helpful Hints
Before you leave:
- Contact your travel agency concerning insurance coverage for cancellations.
- Contact your health insurance company for information concerning coverage at your destination.
- Familiarize yourself with local laws and customs of your destination country.
- Check the weather forecast for your destination.
- Obtain city maps for your destination.
- Leave contact information with people at home who may need to reach you during the course.
- Make sure your legal affairs are in order and leave a short-term power of attorney with someone you trust.
- Make two photocopies of your passport and the contents of your wallet--leave one copy at home and bring the other with you.
For more information, please visit the Field Study Resources page.