Gastronomy in Literature

Explore the role food plays in French culture and the history of French cooking and agriculture. Situated in the heart of sunny Provence, Arles is home to a culinary school/bed and breakfast, “Cuisine et Tradition School of Provencale Cuisine,” where students will study for two weeks the art of provencale cooking while reading selections from French texts inspired by food and its consumption. The course, taught by UM faculty member Anne Quinney, is intended for students who have completed the 200-level of French language. Students will earn 3 hours of credit for FR398.

Program Highlights

  • This program is intended for French majors and minors.
  • “ I love French cuisine and culture.” – Summer 2006 student
  • Click here for a slideshow of photos from other University of Mississippi students studying abroad in France.
Program cost
$2695
Dates of program
Depart US on May 13 (arrive in Nice on May 14)
Depart France on May 27
Location
Arles, France
Course credit
3 hours of FR 398: Upper-level French Abroad
Prerequisites
FR 202
Grading system
ABCDF scale
Program type
Short-term faculty led
Housing
Cuisine et Tradition School of Provencale Cuisine
Housing move-in day is May 14; check out is the morning of May 27
Faculty members
Anne Quinney
Qualifications
18 years old, minimum GPA of 2.5, and good academic and disciplinary standing at UM
Program price includes
Tuition, housing, program-sponsored excursions, most meals, and international health insurance
Program prices DOES NOT include
UM Study Abroad Application Fee, meals, airfare, personal spending money, and passport fees..
Study Abroad Advisor
Susan Oliphant
Application
To apply for this program students must submit the following:
Application deadline
February 28