European Studies Association
Three Study Options
French Language- All Levels
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Art Appreciation
Want to learn French? We have two options for your language study with our academic partners.
Interested in art? Where better than Paris to uncover past stories and today's creativity as art, history and rebellion collide.
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Survival French
An ESA faculty-led introductory French program designed for beginners to intermediates.
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Focus on using the language to explore the city, as well as to understand French culture. On some days there may be visits to other sites. Academic credit available through East Los Angeles College (ELAC) or Los Angeles Valley College (LAVC)
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Institut Catholique
A university-level course designed for intermediate to advanced students. ($950 supplemental fee)
ESA works closely with the Institut Catholique de Paris, a private French university of international reputation, to provide you with the very best language instruction available in Paris. Small classes, excellent teachers, up-to-date materials, a pleasant 5-10 minute walk from our residences make learning French fun. Academic credit may be available through ELAC or LAVC.
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Art Appreciation
2026 Course offered by Los Medanos College
For over two thousand years, artists, revolutionaries, and dreamers have left their mark upon Paris' streets. From Roman ruins to royal palaces to vibrant neighborhoods alive with street art, Paris tells stories in stone, paint, textile and sound. This course invites you to uncover how each chapter of its past shapes the culture and creativity of its present.
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Taught by Los Medanos College Professor Eric Sanchez, this 3-unit class gives you transfer credit and can be taken Pass/No Pass. It will be taught in English.
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Art Appreciation is full for Summer 2026. A waitlist is available.
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