Making Modernity in the Streets of Paris: Art, Film, Architecture

Study, with Dr. Graham Bader and Dr. Lida Oukaderova, the central role of Paris - as a place, instigator, and site of contestation - in the development of modern art, film, and architecture since 1870.

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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 ($7,200 Tuition for 6 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: 6 credit hours
• Course Instructors: Dr. Graham Bader and Dr. Lida Oukaderova
• Course Description: By looking at art and watching films, reading a range of texts, and visiting museums, neighborhoods, and buildings throughout the French capital, we will ask: What are modernism and modernity, what historical developments and contradictions have driven them, and how can Paris become a classroom for addressing these questions?
• Who is this class for? This class will appeal to anyone who wants to learn about modern European art, film, and architecture and is interested in exploring Paris as a laboratory for such learning.
• Course Zoom Information Session: Click here to view the Zoom information session recording.
• Click here to see the syllabus

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