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Quick Facts
Why Paris?
City Description - large city of 2.1 millionWhen you think of world-class cities, names like New York and London always come to mind. But Paris is actually the most popular city in the world based on its number of foreign visitors. With over 30 million visotrs per year, Paris attracts 15 times more visitors than it has residents! Paris is both the capital of France as well as the country's largest city. While the city has about 2.1 million residents, the total population of the metropolitan area is about 12 million. Its location in the center of northern France affords residents easy access to other major cities such as London and Brussels. The city sits on the River Seine and is divided into essentially 2 islands, known as the Left Bank and Right Bank. It is also divided into 20 different districts, which in French are called Arrondissements. Each Arrondissement has a number, so for instance the Louvre is located in the 1st Arrondissement, while the Avenue des Champs-Elysees is in the 8th Arrondissement. The history of Paris goes back over 2,000 years to sometime between 250 to 200 BC when a tribe of Celtic fisherman settled there. They named the area Lutetia, until Clovis I changed it to Paris between the 4th and 9th centuries. The city as we now know it didn’t really begin to take shape until 1163 when construction on Notre Dame began. During the 12th and 13th centuries, construction began on other current sites, such as the Sainte-Chapelle cathedral and the Sorbonne. It was also around this time that the land on the right bank was drained and construction began on a fortress that included what is now the Louvre. The late 15th century was the beginning of the Renaissance, which saw Paris become a center of technology, science, art and architecture. It was at this time that Louis XIV built his country estate, known as Versailles, thereby taking power from the center of Paris and moving it to the countryside. The 19th Century really turned Paris into what it is today. Baron Haussmann, under the direction of Napoleon III, designed the wide boulevards and added a sewer system. Then in the late 19th Century the third Republic was declared, which began democracy in France. The 20th Century saw Paris become the place to be as famous writers such as Ernest Hemingway and James Joyce, as well as artists Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso, moved to Paris. The rest, as they say, is history. Those who visit fall in love with it’s charm, elegance, attitude, cuisine, and culture. There is, after all, a very good reason that Paris is the most popular tourist destination in the world! AcademicsASA offers its students several courses of study in Paris: direct enrollment at the Université de Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV), the Institut Catholique, or the Cours de Langue et Civilisation Françaises de la Sorbonne. While study at the Cours de Civilisation concentrates upon the French language, and is usually limited to beginning/intermediate students, Paris IV and the Catholique offer a wide range of courses for advanced level French students. These courses, intended for French undergraduates, are taught in French by regular Paris IV or Catholique professors. Students can enroll in courses at both universities to fit their academic needs. Universite de Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV)Located on medieval foundations dating back to the 13th century, Université de Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV) was one of the first universities in the world. The University, which is world renown, was built on the principles of rich culture and tradition. The university is dedicated to excellence in Literature, Languages, Civilizations, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. It is also known for its top-quality researchers and excellent scientific reputation. Institut Catholique de ParisThe Institut Catholique de Paris was founded in central Paris in 1875 and currently enrolls 6,000 students, 2,000 of whom are international students from over 70 different countries. While founded by the Catholic church, the university is now religiously and ethnically diverse. Subject areas include Theology, Philosophy, Social Sciences and Economics, and Literature. Cours de Langue et Civilisation Françaises de la SorbonneThe French Language and Civilization program offers courses for all levels. The practical classes and phonetics lessons allow for foreign students to learn the basics of the French language or to improve their current level of French. Students who attend the Cours de Langue et Civilisation Françaises de la Sorbonne will take a placement exam upon arrival to determine their appropriate level. All students are required to take French Language and Phonetics and 3-4 additional electives. Click here for Billing Information Costs & Dates
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