For Faculty teaching in Paris
In the process
of becoming
an integral part of Chicago's
undergraduate curriculum, study abroad has galvanized students and
faculty
alike. Ever since the College developed civilization programs
abroad in
1996, the success of civilization programs has also encouraged faculty
to
design discipline-specific ventures in the humanities, mathematics, and
the
social sciences, and students have taken advantage of an expanding
array of
opportunities overseas to further their studies. As a consequence
the
number of Chicago
faculty who have taught students in these
programs has
grown to more than one hundred and twenty.
Chicago's Paris
Center, a bold architectural
and symbolic initiative
marking the University's presence in Europe and particularly its
academic and
cultural ties to France,
opened its doors in autumn 2003 much to the delight of students and
faculty who
have flocked there to conduct research and address key intellectual
questions en place. Language courses taught
at the Center have allowed students as well as interested faculty to
pursue
language studies at the beginner, intermediate, or advanced level.
Frequently Asked
Questions
What programs/courses are taught at the Paris Center?
Consult
the master list linked to the study abroad website
http://study-abroad.uchicago.edu or
Click on
this chart.
What
are the teaching
dates for Spring 2006?
| Civ, Hum, Math |
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Spring |
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Teaching dates wk1 |
Teaching dates wk2 |
Teaching dates wk3 |
| Students arrive |
Fri |
24-Mar |
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| Course 1 begins |
Mon |
27-Mar |
27,28,29,30 |
Apr 3,4,5,6 |
10,11,12,13 |
| Course 1 ends |
Fri |
14-Apr |
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| Easter |
Sun |
16-Apr |
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| Paris Center closed |
Mon |
17-Apr |
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| Course 2 begins |
Mon |
18-Apr |
18,19,20,21 |
24,25,26,27 |
May 2,3,4,5 |
| Paris Center closed |
Mon |
1-May |
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| Course 2 ends |
Fri |
5-May |
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| Break |
Sat |
6-May |
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| Break ends |
Sun |
14-May |
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| Course 3 begins |
Mon |
15-May |
15,16,17,18 |
22,23,24,26 |
29,30,31,June 1 |
| Paris Center closed |
Thurs |
25-May |
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| Course 3 ends |
Fri |
2-Jun |
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| Program ends |
Sun |
4-Jun |
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| Program and Faculty |
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| Humanities |
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Course |
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Department |
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Program Chair |
| Dan Brudney |
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1 |
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Philosophy |
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Ward |
| Thomas
Christensen |
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2 |
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Music |
|
Davidson |
| Rebecca
Zorach |
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3 |
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Art History |
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| Civilization |
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| Chris
Faraone |
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1 |
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Classics |
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Desan |
| Gerald
Garruti |
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2 |
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local |
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| Terrence
Murphy |
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3 |
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Am Univ Paris |
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| Advanced
Mathematics |
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| Peter
Constantin |
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1 |
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Math |
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Sally |
| J Alperin |
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2 |
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Math |
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| Paul Sally |
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3 |
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Math |
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What should be included in a syllabus?
The course should de designed so as to compress
a quarter
into a three week course. One to two
paragraphs describing the proposed course along with a list of readings
will
suffice for the initial draft proposal. The
most interesting courses incorporate the resources of the city of Paris into the syllabus and reflect not only Paris but also
the wider
European context.
What will the teaching schedule be like?
Courses
are usually scheduled 4 days a week
-- Monday through Thursday, and sometimes Friday if a day is missed due
to a
holiday.
Classes generally meet
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (unless there is a holiday) for 2
hour 15
minute classes (135 minutes). Twelve class periods including exam.
Excursions
are usually on Friday.
Students
have seventh week off.
The chief
consideration here is that each Chicago
course of three weeks should include approximately 30 hours of class
time.
How
are the excursions organized?
There are
usually eight or nine excursions per quarter.
Some activities, such as the opera and the wine and cheese
tasting, will
be done for each program. Instructors
may request outings related
to their courses and are encouraged to do so but the request must
be made at least eight weeks before
the
spring quarter begins. (by January 31).
Click on
this list of excursions that are typically offered. [link
will be added soon.]
When
is the Paris
Center
open?
The Paris Center
is open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The
Center is officially closed the second and third weeks of August and
the last
week of December.
There are no
classes at the
Center on French holidays which are:
January 1, Easter Monday, May 1, May 8, Ascension, Pentecost
Monday,
July 14, August 15, November 1, November 11, and December 25.
Where would I stay while I teach in Paris?
Faculty
members teaching at the Paris
Center are offered
accommodation in a furnished one-bedroom apartment
adjacent to the
Center. Since spring quarter will have
several Chicago faculty members teaching at
the same time, suitable similar furnished apartments will be secured
for faculty. The College works within an allotted budget
allowance for housing and if faculty require a larger apartment or
additional amenities, faculty may be given a housing
allowance toward the preferred accommodation .
The College will pay for accommodation for a few days
before the program (Friday before Monday start) and a few days after
(Tuesday departure after program officially ends on Sunday).
The
arrivals and departures of Chicago
personnel must be planned at least two weeks in advance. Ideally, there will be two or three days to
allow for the cleaning of the apartment and the changing of the linen
between
the departure of one occupant and the arrival of the next.
If the arrival falls on a weekend, it will be
necessary to set up an appointment to obtain the key.
The Paris Center
has an arrangement with a Holiday Inn nearby at a special rate in the
event faculty wish to arrive earlier or
stay later. Please contact the Paris
Center for more
information. (011-33-1-53-94-78-80)
Whom do I
contact for additional information?
Stephanie Latkovski,
<slatk@uchicago.edu> 7773-702-8622.