French Study Abroad
Students enrolled in French at Victoria have the possibility of attending the French Summer School at the Université de la Nouvelle‐Calédonie (UNC) in Nouméa from 21 November to 11 December 2016 by enrolling in third trimester course, FHSS 210/FHSS 310. FHSS 210 Language Study Abroad and FHSS 310 Study Abroad for Language Learners allow students to take an approved third trimester language course in a relevant country and gain 20 points towards their BA, but not towards the relevant major. On their return, all students must submit a Portfolio (50%), a 1000/1300 word essay in the target language (or a 2,000 word essay in English for those who take FHSS 210 as beginners) (30%), and a 10/15 minute oral presentation (20%) in the target language. A pass/fail grade for FHSS 210/FHSS 310 will be awarded by the end of Trimester 3. Students from any background who have completed a minimum of 40points at 100‐level may enrol in FHSS 210. To enrol in FHSS 310, French students must have completed at least 40 points in French, and have reached a minimum proficiency level equivalent to B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Interested students must register their interest to Dr Myreille Pawliez as early as possible, and no later than 3 June 2016 if they wish to be considered for the French Embassy grant. Students must also obtain full approval from the French Programme Exchange Liaison Coordinator (Dr Myreille Pawliez, [email protected], VZ 511) and from the Head of School (Dr Sally Hill, [email protected], VZ 601) and have added the course at the FHSS Student and Academic Services Office (Murphy, Level 4). The French Embassy in Wellington offers a small grant towards the French Summer School (about €400). Students wishing to be considered for it should notify Dr Myreille Pawliez by 3 June 2016. The top candidate will be selected by the French Programme and the French Embassy notified. The amount of this grant is paid directly to UNC and the recipient must pay his/her reduced fee to UNC by 30 September 2016. Once enrolled in FHSS 210/FHSS 310, students are eligible to apply to the Victoria International Leadership Programme (VILP) Manager for a short course Mobility Grant of $600. Registered VILP participants can apply for an additional $400 VILP Global Explorer Grant. Applicants for this must have completed a certain proportion of the programme by the time of application. For more details, consult the grant requirements here: www.victoria.ac.nz/students/get‐
involved/vilp/experiential‐activities/vilp‐grant. Note that requirements are the same as for students seeking a grant to assist with a Victoria Abroad exchange. To apply, email the following information to [email protected] with ‘Mobility/Global Explorer Grant’ in the subject line: full name, student ID number, bank account name, bank account number, Summer Programme university and course name, start and end dates. Grant applications close 28 October 2016. Students must pay the French Summer School fee, the return flight, travel insurance and food, and their enrolment with UNC must be completed by 30 September 2016. Students must also pay the Victoria fee for FHSS 210/FHSS 310. A fee subsidy may apply once enrolments have been finalised. Enrolment in FHSS 210/FHSS 310 should be completed by 1 November 2016. French Summer School ‐ Université de la Nouvelle‐Calédonie 21 November – 11 December 2016 Contact: Université de la Nouvelle‐Calédonie, International Office / Bureau des relations internationales, BP R4, 98851 Nouméa Cedex, New Caledonia, tel: (+687) 29 02 01, fax : (+687) 25 48 29, email: international@univ‐nc.nc UNC registration and payment deadline: 30 September 2016. Late applications will not be considered and registration is valid only when the full payment has been processed. The UNC course fee (€1260) includes classes, on‐campus accommodation, a range of cultural activities, and transfers from and to the airport but does NOT include flights, travel insurance, meals or bank transfer fees. It must be paid to UNC by 30 September 2016. To download the application form: www.univ‐nc.nc, section UNC International. The total number of students accepted will not exceed 45, divided into 3 groups of 15. While at UNC, Victoria students must attend all classes (56 hours) as follows: - creative writing workshop and grammar - phonetics, pronunciation, speaking - oral & written practice - lectures on themes related to New Caledonia - various cultural activities - Students can opt to take the Test de connaissance du français (TCF), valid for two years for about €50. At the end of the course, students receive a teaching report and a transcript from UNC. These must be shown immediately after their return (at the latest by 23 December 2016) to Dr Myreille Pawliez (Victoria University of Wellington, French Programme Exchange Liaison coordinator, VZ 511, [email protected]). Victoria requirements for FHSS 210/FHSS 310 should also be completed by that date. Checklist for students To be considered by the French Programme for the French Embassy grant, you must notify Dr Myreille Pawliez by 3 June 2016. This grant is sent directly to UNC, and the successful applicant must pay his or her UNC reduced fee no later than 30 September 2016. Confirm intention of enrolment with UNC French Summer School and in FHSS 210/FHSS 310 to Dr Myreille Pawliez as early as possible. Complete the online UNC French Summer School for Students application form and the Student commitment form. You also need to provide a copy of your passport and student ID and send your full payment to UNC (see Student Commitment form for UNC bank details) no later than 30 September 2016. It is recommended that this is completed as early as possible as enrolment is limited to 45. The application form can be found at: www.univ‐nc.nc, section UNC International. Late applications are not considered and enrolment at UNC is not considered valid until full payment is received. Once approval from the French Programme Exchange Liaison Coordinator (Dr Myreille Pawliez, [email protected], VZ 511) has been obtained, email the Head of School (Dr Sally Hill, [email protected]) and contact the FHSS Student and Academic Services Office (Murphy, Level 4) to complete your enrolment in FHSS 210/FHSS 310 as early as possible and no later than 1 November 2016. You must pay the Victoria course fee, but a fee subsidy may apply once enrolments have been finalised. Once enrolled in FHSS 210/FHSS 310, students are eligible to apply to the Victoria International Leadership Programme (VILP) Manager for a short course Mobility Grant of $600. Registered VILP participants can apply for an additional $400 VILP Global Explorer Grant. Applicants for this must have completed a certain proportion of the programme by the time of application. For more details consult the grant requirements: www.victoria.ac.nz/students/get‐involved/vilp/experiential‐activities/vilp‐grant. Please note requirements are the same as for students seeking a grant to assist with a Victoria Abroad exchange. To apply please email the following information to [email protected] with ‘Mobility/Global Explorer Grant’ in the subject line: full name, student ID number, bank account name, bank account number, Summer Programme university and course name, start and end dates. Grant applications close 28 October 2016. Organise and pay for your return flight and a comprehensive travel insurance policy using a travel agent of your choice well in advance. Note that there are no daily flight between New Zealand and New Caledonia and that you must be in Nouméa by 20 November 2016 and won’t be able to leave Nouméa before 12 December 2016. Make sure that your passport is valid. No visa is required. Let UNC know of your arrival and departure times so that they can organise the airport shuttle. You need to budget about NZ$100 per week for food. Your accommodation includes a kitchenette and weekly transport is available for you to buy food. There are several student cafeterias on campus. If you wish to take the TCF (a French proficiency test), allow about NZ$50. It is also recommended that you budget for contingencies. Before departure, fill in the Information form available from Dr Myreille Pawliez, French Programme Exchange Liaison Coordinator, VZ 511 and return it with all the required information. These details will be kept confidentially in the School of Languages and Cultures for the duration of your stay. Soon after your return from Nouméa, you must provide a copy of your UNC teaching report, transcript and TCF results (if taken) to Dr Myreille Pawliez, French Programme Exchange Liaison Coordinator, VZ 511. You will also need to submit your Portfolio (50%), write a 1000/1300 word essay (30%) in French, and do a 10/15 minutes oral presentation (20%) in French. A pass/fail grade for FHSS 210/FHSS 310 will be awarded by the end of Trimester 3. School of Languages and Cultures, [email protected] Level 6, von Zedlitz Building, Kelburn Parade, www.victoria.ac.nz/slc