INST 489I: Study Abroad Practicum with the Université Catholique de l’Ouest in Angers,
                                    France (Semester Exchange Program)
                                 
                                 Prerequisites: Two years of undergraduate study
                                 
                                 Credits: (3-15)
                                 
                                 
Available Spring semester, students receive 15 credit hours and pay in-state tuition
                                    to ¸£Àûµ¼ÔÚÏß¹Û¿´. A program is also offered in the Summer with slightly different
                                    criteria – see the RU Summer Program for additional information. A directed program
                                    of travel study designed to augment a student’s knowledge of the French language and
                                    culture. Students will usually receive a minimum of 15 hours per week of formal language
                                    instruction in addition to being involved in a total immersion living situation. Permission
                                    by the department chair is required prior to enrollment. Upon successful completion,
                                    students will receive a total of 15 credit hours. Grade values are assigned as pass/fail
                                    and the awarding of specific course credit is determined at the conclusion of the
                                    experience and when official transcripts are received by the Registrar’s Office. Faculty
                                    Coordinator: Dr. Eric du Plessis.