Global Cultures: Global Paris

Explore with Dr. Eugenia Georges what anthropology can bring to the study of cities and urban life in general, taking the city of Paris as its focus.

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Program Details:

• Program Dates: June 3 - 21, 2024
• Program Location: Rice Global Paris Center | Paris, France
• Who Can Apply? Any Rice Undergraduate (no prerequisites required)
• Program Total Cost: $1,200 per credit hour ($3,600 Tuition for 3 credit hours) + travel to Paris ($1000-$2500) and living expenses for 3 weeks ($1000-$1500).
• What's Covered: The program will provide housing for all three weeks, local travel, course-set excursions/tickets, three group meals, and travel insurance.
• What's Not Covered: Airfare to Paris, passport fees (if applicable), any visa fees (if applicable), ride to and from the airport, any non-course planned travel/excursions/tickets, International phone plans and/or SIM cards, incidentals, and most meals.
• Financial Aid: Students looking for financial aid to help with expenses should contact the Financial Aid Office to see if and how much financial aid they qualify for. Summer tuition qualifies for some assistance, and in some cases, grants are available
• Tuition Assistance: Students can also apply to receive further tuition assistance and some international travel assistance from Rice Global Paris. Application for assistance is included in the course application.

Course Details:

• Credit Hours: 3 credit hours
• Course Instructor: Dr. Eugenia Georges
• Course Description: Taking the city of Paris as its focus, this seminar-style course will explore what anthropology can bring to the study of cities and urban life in general, and Paris in particular. Through the analytical lens of globalization theory, the course will survey key dimensions of globalization and examine their distinctive social and cultural manifestations in the Parisian context. The course emphasizes research methods and the pedagogical significance of experiential learning in an international context and gives students the opportunity to conduct original research abroad in a global city.
• Who is this class for? Any Rice Undergraduate (no prerequisites required)
• Course Zoom Information Session: Click here to view the Zoom information session recording.

For questions, please visit our FAQ page or email pariscenter@rice.edu. The application deadline is January 26, 2024.