summer study abroad in france: mediterranean diet and lifestyle may 12-june 2, 2012 open to all mu...
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Summer Study Abroad in France: Mediterranean Diet and LifestyleMay 12-June 2, 2012 Open to all MU students (no prerequisites,
specific majors, or class standing requirements) MU academic credit (3 hours)Led by MU faculty, Dr. Dale Brigham
Course Objectives:
1. Identify the ways foods are produced, marketed, and
consumed in France as compared to the U.S.
2. Contrast social, cultural, and environmental influences on food acquisition, storage, and preparation in France with those in the U.S.
3. Evaluate public policies and practices related to food, nutrition, and health in France as compared to the U.S.
Program Overview
Three-week immersion into the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet and way of life, as experienced in France.
The program will be based in Beauvais, a historic city in the Picardy region of France, one-hour north of Paris.
Students will study French food culture and gastronomy, French family cooking, and the benefits of the French diet on health.
Program Overview
The program includes:
Field trips to Paris, Versailles, and the French seacoast
French cooking classes, culinary demonstrations and food tastings
Tours of regional cultural and historic sites
What will I study?Students will earn three (3) MU credit hours by attending and actively participating in classroom instruction, cooking classes and demonstrations, that include the following topics:Health Benefits of the Mediterranean DietThe French ParadoxFrench Food Culture and GastronomyFrench Family CookingFood and Public Health
Where will I live?LaSalle Beauvais Polytechnic Institute, a prestigious
small college on the outskirts of Beauvais, FranceStudents will live in residence halls and study
alongside French studentsLaSalle Beauvais services include: dining hall,
residence halls with wireless access, computer labs, laundry facilities, gym, and student recreation center
Where will I travel?• Field trips to Paris, Versailles, the French
seacoast, and other regional cultural and historic sites
• Paris is only one hour away from campus by train, which depart Beauvais every hour for Paris.
• Beauvais international airport (5 minutes from the LaSalle Beauvais campus) offers low-cost, regular flights to other European countries.
ExpectationsParticipation in all classes and excursions is
expected of each student. Behavior: You are a guest in another
country and a representative of the University of Missouri.
Course Work: Students will complete all course work, including tests, presentations and papers, in France. All classes will be taught in English.
Program CostsEstimated program costsSaturday, May 12 – Saturday, June 2, 20121
MU Educational Fees for 3 Credits: $785MU Information Technology Fees for 3 Credits: $37MU Human Environmental Sciences Course Fees for 3 Credits: $123MU Study Abroad Administrative Fee: $75HTH Student Health Insurance: $35Early Program Fee2: $3,500Total Program Costs: $4,555
Additional Costs:Round Trip Airfare (estimated):$1,400Personal Expenses (estimated): $300Total Additional Costs: $1,700
Final Cost: $6,255
1Based on fees for the Fall 2011 semester. Summer 2012 fees may vary. 2The program fee is based on applications received before December 9, 2011.
Financial AidFinancial aid that is typically available for regular
classes at MU should apply to the cost of the program:Curators ScholarshipBright-FlightMU GrantOther MU scholarships
Additional grants, loans or scholarships may be available to offset the extra costs incurred on this program.
For more information contact the Financial Aid Office at 11 Jesse Hall, 882-7506.
How do I sign up?
http://extension.missouri.edu/hes/studyabroad/France
Submit the following to Carole Braun in 308 Gwynn:A completed course proposal form-You will need to
get approval to study abroad from your advisor and school’s dean’s office
A completed application formA nonrefundable $100 deposit should be made out to
University of Missouri to hold a place in the program. The deposit will be applied toward the student’s payment for the program fee.
Return deposit and forms to 308 Gwynn by December 9, 2011
French Cooking Courses
Paris Food Tours
Dr. Philippe Pouillard, Nutrition Professor, LaSalle Beauvais
Paris Food Markets
Exploring Paris
LaSalle Beauvais Lawn Party
LaSalle Beauvais Students
Paris at Nightfall
Paris:City of Light
Vélib‘ shared bikes in Paris
Versailles Palace and Grounds
Dr. Brigham and Dr. Turner in Paris
