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Courses

There is no language requirement for the Pau program. You will enroll in three sequential language courses, plus a 1-or-3-credit French conversation course, for a total of 12 credit hours. An example of a sequence would be Second Year French II, Third Year French I and II, plus French Conversation (12 credits). Course enrollment is determined by a placement test at the beginning of the program. The language courses are taught at the Institute of French Studies at the University of Pau; your classmates will be other international students.

In addition, you will take one or two elective courses taught specifically for USAC-Pau students. The elective courses are designed to familiarize you with the region and help complete requirements for other disciplines. Courses taught in French are appropriate for students with third year French and above, and courses taught in English are appropriate for all students.

For a more detailed list of French language and elective courses, please access the USAC website. You are required to take a minimum of 15 credits for the semester and may take a maximum of 18 credits. 

Internships
Qualified students may apply for internships for the spring semester only. These internships are designed to complement the academic program. As a result, interns receive credit (a maximum of three) but no financial compensation. The schedule and number of work hours will be determined by the schedule of USAC courses. Internships students are expected to stay in Pau until mid-May. USAC will attempt to place students in any major field of work/study. Students should notify the USAC Pau coordinator about their desire to do an internship at least 45 days prior to arrival in Pau. Students interested in the internship must have 6 semesters of college French, 3.00 GPA, and junior standing at start of the internship.  For a list of past placements visit the USAC website.

UW-Eau Claire Equivalencies

Pau Equivalencies 2020-2021
 

Courses noted as "under review" will be updated as equivalents are available. The French language course offerings change very little from year to year but the electives may change. 

Liberal Education Requirements

If you are in catalog year 2016-2017 or later, you can fulfill an Integrative Learning (I1) requirement through study abroad. You will opt in after being accepted to your program and must complete a series of assignments before, during and after your time abroad. Talk with your academic advisor about whether you need to complete an I1 requirement through study abroad. You must complete the first assignments prior to going abroad; retroactive enrollment is not allowed.

Language Immersion

All majors and minors who wish to be certified to teach French must complete an appropriate period of language immersion in a country in which the language is spoken. This semester/year program meets the language immersion requirement.