OSPPARIS 10A:
Engineering Research Internship
For Paris Program students with academic experience in electronics, telecommunications or signal and image processing. Under direct guidance of researchers at Institut Supérieur d¿Electronique de Paris (ISEP), and where applicable, in collaboration with other French and international graduate students, contribute to the ISEP's ongoing research projects.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 6
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 18 units total)
OSPPARIS 11:
Special Internship
Often initiated by special contacts between students and professionals in France. Involvement may be based more on field work, and activity, rather than on fulfilling traditional academic requirements. Prerequisites: Written permission from the program director.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-6
OSPPARIS 12D:
Public Speaking in French Workshop: Phonetics, Rhythm and Confidence
Reading texts such as poems, theater scenes and speeches aloud in French. Analysis of ideas, words, punctuation and rhythm of texts. Importance of gestures and body language while speaking.Optional public presentation at end of quarter. Enrollment limited, but minimum enrollment of five for course to be offered.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
OSPPARIS 14:
Media Internship
Case studies and independent research as groundwork for comparative analysis of media on both sides of the Atlantic. Nature of media in the U.S and in France. Media as a means for understanding culture.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 3
| Repeatable
4 times
(up to 12 units total)
OSPPARIS 15:
Hospital Internship
Observation of medical services in Paris hospitals. How hospital teams work in France; how medical decisions are made; how patients are treated by nurses and doctors.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 3
| Repeatable
4 times
(up to 12 units total)
OSPPARIS 16A:
French Schooling Internship
Working with French schoolchildren in one of three settings: a neighborhood support association in the outskirts of Paris; or two after-school support association in the city. Commitment for a minimum of three hours a week on site plus meetings with internship instructor and a final paper. Number of placements depends on the needs of the sponsoring institutions. Previous work with children advised.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 2-3
OSPPARIS 19:
Arranged Internship 1
Two-quarter stay required unless student places into French 23P or above upon arrival. Internships can be arranged in a number of areas including the arts, architecture, politics, engineering, marketing and PR, media and journalism, health and psychological services, IT, NGO's, research, and hospitality administration.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 3-6
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 18 units total)
OSPPARIS 21:
France in a Time of War: Understanding the Paris Terrorist Attacks and their Aftermath
Following two terrorist attacks in the heart of Paris in January 2015, more than 4 million people marched to uphold France's «Republican values» and freedom of expression. How can we understand the unfathomable? Can the social sciences help us understand the context, causes and consequences of these events for France's model of secular democracy? Materials include newsreels, films, novels, and essays. Readings in English and French. Discussion in English.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3-4
| UG Reqs: WAY-A-II, WAY-EDP
OSPPARIS 22P:
Intermediate French I
Prerequisite: one year of college French if completed within two quarters of arriving in Paris, or FRENLANG 21C
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: Language
OSPPARIS 23P:
Intermediate French II
Prerequisite: FRENLANG 21C within two quarters of arriving in Paris, or FRENLANG 22C or OSPPARIS 22P
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: Language
OSPPARIS 24:
Introduction to French Society
Required for Paris program participants. Exploration of meaningful aspects of French society and culture through lectures on history of France, participation in on-site cultural projects with French students, and a series of special encounters, venues and activities through the quarter. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 2
| Repeatable
for credit
OSPPARIS 34:
Franco-American Encounters: Paris-New York in the 20th Century
Double vision of American artists and intellectuals of Paris, as well as their French counterparts of New York, throughout the 20th century. Exploration of Franco-American relations through two very problematic itineraries. Superposing the two will create a rich and complex image of the interaction between the two cultures. Migration of American artists and intellectuals to Paris in the 1920¿s and of French artists and intellectuals to New York during the Second World War. Through study of films, texts and images, view the two cities through eyes of immigrants, both temporary and permanent. Major figures such as Hemingway, Josephine Baker, and Louis-Ferdinand Céline.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, WAY-A-II, WAY-EDP
OSPPARIS 36:
French Writing Workshop
Offered upon request for students who have completed an Advanced French course. Focus on French writing style, enabling students to understand and master the subtleties of French writing.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 3
OSPPARIS 41:
EAP: Perspective, Volume, and Design
Mastering the techniques of spatial representation and developing a good visualization of volume. Offered by a major studio arts school in Paris, the "Ecole d'Arts Plastiques" (EAP). Preference for Art Practice, Art History, Product Design, Architecture or STS majors or minors with good language skills. In French. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 2
| Repeatable
for credit
OSPPARIS 41E:
EAP: Sculpture
Control of volume through use of materials such as clay or plaster in order to master three dimensioned representations. Offered by a major studio arts school in Paris, the ¿Ecole d¿Arts Plastiques¿ (EAP).Preference for Art Practice, Art History, Product Design, Architecture or STS majors or minors with good language skills. In French. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 2
OSPPARIS 42:
EAP: Drawing with Live Models
Solid foundation in drawing; concepts of proportions, composition and analysis through observation. Perception of space, movement and forms. Techniques include: graphite, charcoal, chalk, pastel, watercolor, monotype, markers. Offered by a major studio arts school in Paris, the "Ecole d'Arts Plastiques" (EAP). Preference for Art Practice, Art History, Product Design, Architecture or STS majors or minors with good language skills. In French. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 2
| Repeatable
for credit
OSPPARIS 43:
EAP: Painting and Use of Color
Different painting techniques for pictorial representation through various themes supporting the development of creativity. Offered by a major studio arts school in Paris, the "Ecole d'Arts Plastiques" (EAP). Preference for Art Practice, Art History, Product Design, Architecture or STS majors or minors with good language skills. In French. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 2
| Repeatable
for credit
OSPPARIS 44:
EAP: Analytical Drawing and Graphic Art
Focus on observation of a model to be copied. Analysis of one aspect of a general structure while using various materials and techniques in a limited amount of time. Offered by a major studio arts school in Paris, the "Ecole d'Arts Plastiques" (EAP). Preference for Art Practice, Art History, Product Design, Architecture or STS majors or minors with good language skills. In French. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 2
| Repeatable
for credit
OSPPARIS 44E:
EAP: Computer Art
Learn and develop efficient technique of modern graphic design. Offered by a major studio arts school in Paris, the "Ecole d'Arts Plastiques" (EAP).Preference for Art Practice, Art History, Product Design, Architecture or STS majors or minors with good language skills. In French. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 2
OSPPARIS 50M:
Introductory Science of Materials
Topics include: the relationship between atomic structure and macroscopic properties of man-made and natural materials; mechanical and thermodynamic behavior of surgical implants including alloys, ceramics, and polymers; and materials selection for biotechnology applications such as contact lenses, artificial joints, and cardiovascular stents. No prerequisite.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci, WAY-AQR, WAY-SMA
OSPPARIS 92:
Building Paris: Its History, Architecture, and Urban Design
The development of Parisian building and architecture from the 17th century to the present. Interaction of tradition and innovation in its transformation and its historical, political, and cultural underpinnings. Visits and case studies throughout Paris illustrate the formation of the city landscape and its culture.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, GER:EC-GlobalCom, WAY-A-II
OSPPARIS 93:
Paris: City of Film
Survey of French cinema, focusing on the relationship between the city of Paris and the history and culture of French films. Films depicting Paris as a location and setting. Mythology of Paris constructed onscreen as an introduction to the diversity of urban geography and the unique forms of public space. Films include the silent era; the 1930s period of poetic realism; the Nouvelle Vague's portraits of Paris in the era of postwar prosperity; and the city's changing ethnic composition in the contemporary era of globalization. Field trips to historic movie houses such as Le Grand Rex, Studio 28, and Le Campo Espace Tati, as well as the Cinémathèque française.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-A-II
OSPPARIS 94:
Topics in French Cinema
Independent study offered on topics in French film history, criticism, and theory. Students propose a topic to the instructor who will help craft a reading list and appropriate on-site field trip or archives. Students and instructor will meet weekly; outside work will be tailored to student interest.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1-3
OSPPARIS 103A:
French Lecture Series 1
May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
OSPPARIS 104A:
French Lecture Series 2
May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
OSPPARIS 105A:
French Lecture Series 3
May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
OSPPARIS 122X:
Challenges of Integration in the European Union
European integration is now an economic, social, and political reality. This integration has a history of mutation and a transformation of its very foundation. Topics: the evolution of welfare states, elites, political parties, and systems in Europe; lobbies, trade unions, voluntary associations, social movements, popular protest, citizenship, democracy.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4-5
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-SocSci, WAY-SI
OSPPARIS 125P:
Advanced French II
Prerequisite: FRENLANG 23C, or OSPPARIS 23P or equivalent placement
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: Language
OSPPARIS 180:
Paris Special Topics
May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-6
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 18 units total)
OSPPARIS 186F:
Contemporary African Literature in French
Focus is on African writers and those of the diaspora, bound together by a common history of slave trade, bondage, colonization, and racism. Their works belong to the past, seeking to save an oral heritage of proverbs, story tales, and epics, but they are also contemporary.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, GER:EC-GlobalCom, WAY-A-II, WAY-EDP
OSPPARIS 195C:
Paris University: Health and Science 1
May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-6
| Repeatable
6 times
(up to 24 units total)
OSPPARIS 195D:
Paris University: Health and Science 2
May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-6
| Repeatable
6 times
(up to 24 units total)
OSPPARIS 196C:
Paris University: Humanities 1
May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-6
| Repeatable
for credit
OSPPARIS 196D:
Paris University: Humanities 2
May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-6
| Repeatable
for credit
OSPPARIS 196E:
Paris University: Humanities 3
May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-6
| Repeatable
for credit
OSPPARIS 197C:
Paris University: Social Science 1
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-6
| Repeatable
for credit
OSPPARIS 197D:
Paris University: Social Science 2
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-6
| Repeatable
for credit
OSPPARIS 198A:
International Design and Construction Project
Working as part of a French team of designers and engineers, invent a new product and present it to a jury of professors from French Institutes. While engineers insure the product functions and designers insure ease of use, Stanford students additionally help assess whether product will be used locally or globally. Winter and Spring enrollment required.
Terms: Win, Spr
| Units: 4
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 8 units total)
OSPPARIS 198C:
Paris University: Engineering 1
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-6
| Repeatable
for credit
OSPPARIS 198D:
Paris University: Engineering 2
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-6
| Repeatable
for credit
OSPPARIS 199A:
Directed Reading A
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-6
| Repeatable
for credit
OSPPARIS 199B:
Directed Reading B
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-6
| Repeatable
for credit
