> Intensive courses: 15 hours/week + additional activities
Please note that the university will be closed from 24th July to 22nd August 2010.
Students enrolled in intensive courses have full-time student status and are entitled to student cards from the University of Avignon.
> Dates:
From 1st February to 19 May 2010 (2-week holiday, from 5th to 18th April; national holiday : 13th May)
From 6th september to 15th December 2010 (1 week-holiday, from 25th October to 1st November)
From 1st February to 18th May 2011 (2-week holiday at Easter)
> Levels:
From beginner (A1) to advanced (C1).
On the first day, students take a written placement test. They are placed into groups corresponding to their language level. There are 15 students per group on average (10 to 20 depending on level).
> Pedagogical approach :
Pedagogical objectives are defined according to the Common European Language Framework (CELF). You can refer to the CELF global scale to know more about CELF levels.
CUEFA teachers use an action-based approach (students are involved in more or less complex tasks).
>> Communicative activities using a wide range of media (audio, video, press ...).
>> Use of a textbook and workbook (provided by the CUEFA).
>> Study of the language connected with active discovery of the city of Avignon and the region of Provence (meetings, interviews, treasure hunts ...).
>> Study of the language based on individual or group projects.
>> Language laboratory work.
> Contents :
Each language course unit is built around a dominant skill : speaking, writing, reading, listening. The number of hours in each unit varies depending on the group. In addition, the following course units are offered :
- phonetics (A1 to B1 levels) : 1.30 hour per week
- French culture and society : from 1.30 hour to 3 hours per week
- creative writing : (for B1 or B2 levels only) : 3 hours per week
- history or literature (for B2 / C1 levels only, during the second semester) : 3 hours per week
> Additional activities:
>> Optional workshops can be offered (cinema, theatre, singing ...)
>> Advanced students may also attend lectures at the university (e.g. history, literature) as “auditeurs libres” ( subject to availability). "Auditeurs libres" attend lectures but cannot take examinations and do not receive grades.
>> Student association Echanges, whose goal is to facilitate the integration of international students and to get local and international students to mix, offers a wide range of activities throughout the academic year (excursions, cultural events, parties etc.).
> Certificates and examinations:
Students are assessed regularly. An attendance certificate and a transcript of records are provided at the end of the semester.
Students can also sit for a University Diploma in French Language and Culture, which is worth 30 ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer System). Four levels are offered, corresponding to four of the six levels defined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages:
>> 'Certificat Elémentaire de Langue Française' (Level A2)
>> 'Certificat Pratique de Langue Française' (level B1)
>> 'Diplôme d'Etudes Françaies' (level B2)
>> 'Diplôme Avancé d'Etudes Françaises' (level C1)
The CUEFA is a member of ADCUEFE (Association of French Language Centres in French universities).
University Diplomas in French language and culture are recognized by all ADCUEFE members.
> Fees for 2010-11:
1 semester : €1250, including €530 for pre-registration.
2 semesters : €2375, including €760 for pre-registration.
For enrolment in the intensive course, a cheque of € 530 for one semester or € 760 for two semesters must be sent to the CUEFA together with the application form.
The cheque must be made out to the accountant of the university: " l’Agent Comptable de l’Université d’Avignon”.
Payment can also be made by bank transfer or postal order.
> Application requirements:
Completion of secondary school studies (equivalent of French Baccalauréat).
See the application form (pdf) for details.
> Accommodation:
The CUEFA can help you find accommodation in Avignon.
See the accommodation application form (pdf).
In order to prepare your stay, you can refer to our practical guide (in French).
