About
Up to two students from the University of Virginia will complete a three-week teaching practicum at the Centre de linguistique appliquée (CLA) in Besançon, France. The CLA is part of the Université de Franche-Comté. The CLA is the premier center for second language education and research on second language teaching and learning in France. CLA students studying English will benefit through contact with native speakers of English and through contact with U.S. university students as cultural informants. The UVA students will benefit from an intensive professional development experience, a chance to interact with faculty and students in a foreign country, opportunities to observe different types of language courses, and a chance to utilize the CLA's extensive resources on language learning and teaching.

Centre de linguistique appliquée

Responsibilities
The participants in LING 511Z will complete assigned classroom observations, plan and conduct conversation practice sessions for CLA students of English, and assist CLA faculty and staff as needed. The classroom observations will provide LING 511Z participants with opportunities to see and then reflect on a variety of instructional styles, different kinds of foreign language courses, and activities for language learners at different levels of proficiency. The participants will develop materials to be used in language learning activities that they plan and execute. The participants will be supervised by both CLA faculty and a UVA faculty member.

On-Site Orientation
Ms. Donna L'Hôte, Instructor at the CLA, and other CLA staff will provide information on the CLA, Besançon, and the logistics of the ESL practicum: curriculum, schedule of classes, practicum responsibilities, and working with French learners of English.

Housing
A home stay with demi-pension (half-board, i.e., breakfast and dinner) is recommended. Homestays are arranged by CLA staff. The estimated cost of the homestay is provided in the program budget sheet.

Program Information

EFL Teaching Practicum: Besançon, France
(LING 511Z; 3 credits)

Course information
Prerequisite
LING 509: Theory and Methods of Teaching ESL, offered in the spring semester and open to any undergraduate or graduate student at UVA, all years, all schools.

Syllabus
2009 EFL Practicum: Besançon Syllabus

University and City Information:
CLA
City of Besançon

Study Abroad Policies
Refund policy
Withdrawal and Refund Policy

Important
Students will be required to apply for a visa; a valid passport is necessary (expiration should be at least six months after return date from program).

Insurance
Students attending the Besançon program must have proof of insurance and must be prepared to pay cash for emergencies at local hospitals, etc.

Cost
The program cost and payment schedule are listed under the "Budget Sheets" link at the top of this page. In addition to these, students are responsible for the following expenses:

• International airfare
• Student visa
• Local transportation
• Personal travel
• Insurance ( both health & emergency evacuation)
• Housing and meals
• Laundry
• Personal expenses

Further Information
Program Director:
Dudley Doane
Summer and Special Academic Programs
Center for American English Language and Culture
PO Box 400161
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA 22904
434-924-6166
djd4j@virginia.edu