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Critical Theory, Literature & Media

» General Information

Location:

Paris, France

Description:

NEW IN 2011
This new program is designed to increase student sensitivity to the relationships and differences between the everyday world in which we live and its literary and cultural representations.  Students will deepen their understanding of the critical theoretical tradition by examining the foundational work found at the intersection of Critical Theory and Political Theory within the broader context of French politics and France's role in the European Union. Excursions will take students to various significant historical, political, and cultural sites in and around Paris.

Students who desire an academic year exchange may follow this program with a spring semester at Sciences Po or an internship through IFE (Internships in Francophone Europe).

Terms:

Fall semester

Sponsor:

Northwestern University of International Program Development (IPD), in partnership with Sciences Po

Website:

Critical Theory, Literature & Media

Program Contact:

Karey Fuhs, IPD Study Abroad Coordinator, International Program Development Office Phone: 847-467-6953

Language Requirements

While there is no language pre-requisite to participate in this program, students are required to take intensive language training in French while in Paris.  Non-language classes are taught in English.  After completing this program, students interested in continuing their French language studies must take the online French placement test before continuing their studies in French at NU.  After taking the test, students will receive a recommended course placement.  Students may not place themselves. 

Academic Specialties

Critical Theory, Comparative Literature, Philosophy, French language

Course Type

Program courses take place at Sciences Po in Paris.  This is a Northwestern program with a set curriculum, so students must enroll in the courses listed below:

Critical Theory and Literary Studies (1 credit)

COMP LIT 395: Senior Seminar (1 credit)

POLI SCI 310-SA: Critical Theory and the Study of Politics (1 credit)

POLI SCI 364-SA: France and the European Union (1 credit)

FRENCH 199-SA or 299-SA: French Language (2 credits)

Click here for short course descriptions.

Housing

Students may choose between a homestay with a Parisian family or traditional dormitory style housing.  Homestays are arranged by ATOME, a private company that has been arranging homestays with IPD programs for several years.  Dormitory housing is available through St. John's University Paris campus.

Program Costs

Fall 2011 Program Fee:  Please refer to the IPD Program website for Fall 2011 cost information.

Approximate Program Size

12-15 students

Application Requirements

1. Download the Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.
2. Call the IPD office at 847-467-6953 to set up an interview with the IPD study abroad coordinator, and specify which program(s) you are interested in. These interview sessions are intended for students who are ready to apply and are an opportunity to learn more about the program and ask questions. Group interview sessions are held regularly at the IPD office, and you are encouraged to call and reserve a place in a timely manner. Non-Northwestern students and off-campus students may arrange for interviews via phone.
3. Complete the Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad and submit it to the Study Abroad Office by February 15, 2012. (If you are applying to a non-IPD program as your second choice, you must apply by the appropriate January deadline).
4. Submit the following to the IPD office:

1. Completed IPD Application
2. 4 official passport photos
3. A copy of your passport. Make sure your passport is valid through June of the following year.  If you are planning to apply to this program and you do not yet have a passport (or need to renew your current passport), you should begin this process as soon as possible so that it is completed by the time of application. The processing time for a passport application is approximately 6-8 weeks.  For more information on how to apply for or renew a passport, please visit the State Department’s passport web site.