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WELCOME BLAISE PASCAL
TO... UNIVERSITY
WELCOME PG STAYING IN VICHY PG
- To the Heart of France 2 - General information 27/28
- To Blaise Pascal University 3 - Reasonably priced hotels 29
- To International Business - Renting on your
with French 4 own initiative 30
- Course summary 5
GLOSSARY
FALL SEMESTER - Abbreviations 31
- Doing business in France 6
- International business 7 ADMINISTRATIVE
- Negotiation in international FORMALITIES
markets 8 - Resident permit 32/33
- Research project 9 - Producing documents
- European Union: diversity - Housing benefit
and unity 10 - Documents to apply
- Ethics in organisation 11 for the APL benefit
- Meeting France…, - Social security & Health 33
Meeting French 1, 2 & 3 12/13
SOCIAL SECURITY
& HEALTH INSURANCE
SPRING SEMESTER - For students from EEA 34
- International marketing - For students from
in Europe 14
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non EEA countries
- Web globalisation - For students from Quebec
management 15 - For students older than 28 34
- International trade 16/17
- Intercultural communication 18 HEALTH AND MEDICAL
- France as a - University health service 35
tourist destination 19 - Doctors
- Research project 20 - Dentists
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- European Union: - How to claim back
diversity and unity 21 - Medical expenses
- Meeting France…, - Please note 35
Meeting French 1, 2 & 3 22/23
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION - Telephone 36
- Tuition fees and insurance 24 - Opening a bank account
- Accommodation
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- Living expenses
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- The academic year - Sports and recreation 37
- The credit system - Arts and culture
- Teaching methods
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- Tourism
- Examinations 24
USEFUL ADDRESSES 38
NECESSARY PROCEDURES
- Before you set off 25 USEFUL WEB-SITES 39
- On arrival 26
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WELCOME THE HEART
TO... OF FRANCE !
Blaise Pascal University and in particular its Faculty of Applied Languages,
Business and Communication, are pleased to present you their programme in
International Business with French.
The IBF programme is taught entirely in English and is designed to deal with
contemporary business issues within a European and international context.
Importantly, students will have the opportunity of learning the French language
and of appreciating life in France.
This booklet will provide full details about the programme and the university, as
well as practical information concerning accommodation, leisure, travel,
administration etc…
Based in Vichy, in the very heart of France, students will have the possibility to
study in a magnificent new university campus. All leisure and cultural acivities
are available and Vichy is ideally situated to discover the south of France, Paris
and other European countries.
PÔLE UNIVERSITAIRE & TECHNOLOGIQUE DE VICHY
1 avenue des Célestins
03200 Vichy - FRANCE
Tel.: + 33 4 70 30 43 61
E-mail:sec.vichy.lacc@univ-bpclermont.fr
Site: www.lacc.univ-bpclermont.fr
FOR MORE DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT
THE PROGRAMME DIRECTOR: THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
Geoffrey HEELS
EMAIL: EMAIL:
geoffrey.heels@univ-bpclermont.fr sec.vichy.lacc@univ-bpclermont.fr
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WELCOME BLAISE PASCAL
TO... UNIVERSITY
Blaise Pascal University is located in The University has approximately
the very centre of France in the beau- 14,000 full-time students and each
tiful region of the Auvergne and has year welcomes more than 1,000
campuses in the city of Clermont foreign students for periods ranging
Ferrand and in the nearby towns of from a few weeks to two full semes-
Montluçon, Moulins and Vichy. ters.
International students not only widen
their own horizons during their stay at
the university, they also make a
welcome contribution to student life
and perspectives at the university.
Studying abroad means plucking up
the courage to try something new. It
also means getting to know a new
culture, new people, new language
and, not least, it means taking in new
knowledge. The know-how, the
infrastructures and the understanding
staff of Blaise Pascal University mean
that foreign students are able to make
the most of their experience.
At the different sites, undergraduate
and post-graduate programmes can
be studied in Business, Languages,
Science, Humanities and Education
Science. Blaise Pascal University is a
modern, dynamic university with a
progressive approach to teaching,
learning and research.
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WELCOME INTERNATION BUSINESS
TO... WITH FRENCH
Blaise Pascal University, through its Faculty of Applied Languages, Business and
Communication, offers a course in International Business with French.
This course is taught entirely in English at Bachelor/Master level and enables
students to continue their business education as well as to learn the French
language and to get to know the French people and the country of France.
The International Business with French programme is located at the new
university campus in Vichy. Excellent learning conditions, modern computing
and language laboratories, multi-media centre and library are situated in a
magnificent environment.
Full student services are available (restaurant, social services, meeting
rooms…), and to help students settle and meet people, the campus offers a mix of
cultural events, celebrations and affordable trips to places of interest.
Students may register for one or two semesters of study.
Students who successfully complete two semesters will be
awarded the Blaise Pascal University Diploma in International
Business with French.
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COURSE
SUMMARY
FALL SEMESTER
CLASS HOURS CREDITS
Doing business in France 45 3 USA - 6 ECTS
International business 45 3 USA - 6 ECTS
Negotiating in international markets 45 3 USA - 6 ECTS
Ethics in organisations 45 3 USA - 6 ECTS
Research project 45 3 USA - 6 ECTS
European union: diversity and unity 45 3 USA - 6 ECTS
Meeting France, meeting French 1, 2 & 3 90 6 USA - 12 ECTS
SPRING SEMESTER
CLASS HOURS CREDITS
International marketing in Europe 45 3 USA - 6 ECTS
Web globalisation management 45 3 USA - 6 ECTS
International trade 45 3 USA - 6 ECTS
Intercultural comumunication 45 3 USA - 6 ECTS
France as a tourist destination 45 3 USA - 6 ECTS
Research project 45 3 USA - 6 ECTS
European union: diversity and unity 45 3 USA - 6 ECTS
Meeting France, meeting French 1, 2 & 3 90 6 USA - 12 ECTS
Each semester, students must choose The availability of certain classes
3 business classes together with the depends on student numbers.
French language class: total 225
hours tuition-semester.
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FALL DOING BUSINESS
SEMESTER IN FRANCE
The aim of the module is to give an insight into French markets and to
discover the opportunities and challenges facing international companies wishing to
work in France.
Although it has not traditionally been a major recipient of Inward Investment
(eg. from the USA and Japan), France is, however, beginning to establish a more
attractive position.
Its strategic position, both geographically and politically in Europe, guarantees
a significant role for the future, with more companies recognising the potential
of locating in France and reviewing their entry strategies into European
markets...
S HO R T HIS TOR Y OF FR A NCE P OL ITIC A L & INSTITU TIONA L
S TR U CTU RE
- Before the Revolution
- After the Revolution - Legislation
- Modern times - Taxation
- Labour laws…
F RA NC E TO DA Y B U SINES S IN FR A NCE
- Culture
- Company structures
- Society
- Multinationals and SMEs
- Attitudes
- Incentives
- Behaviour…
- Joint ventures and alliances…
E CO NO MY E X A MP L E S O F I NT E R N A TI O N A L
- Markets C O M P A N I E S O P ER A T I N G I N
- Exports and imports F R A NC E
- Growth
- American
- Inflation
- British
- Unemployment
- Japanese…
- Media…
PRE-REQUISITES EVALUATION
There are no specific pre-requisites for This course will be evaluated by
attending this class, but students should project work done by the students either
be open-minded, interested and motivated individually or in small groups. A written
to learn about France, the French and report and/or oral presentation will be
working with/in France. required.
DURATION: 45 HOURS CREDITS: 3 USA, 6 ECTS
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FALL INTERNATIONAL
SEMESTER BUSINESS
Corporate development is necessarily based on long-standing business
relationships between firms, confidence and mutual understanding. This module which
implies explores the factors which need to be taken into account by firms operating
in a competitive environment.
BUSINESS STRATEGY GLOBAL MARKETING
- Internationalisation: discovering - Dos and don’ts on
new markets, one at a time - Branding: choosing the right name,
- Globalisation: the world as one beware of symbols
market - Distribution channels: in Rome,
- Localisation: act global, think local, check the Roman way
deliver as if you were there - Communication: better safe than sorry
- Going direct: dealing directly with - Advertising: cost effective campaigns
customers' needs and requests vs efficient campaigns
- Distribution network & resellers:
selecting the right one, explaining the
INTERNATIONAL SALES FORCE
requirements
MANAGEMENT
- Partnerships and joint-ventures: for
better & for worse, till death do us part? - Local network: managing the local
- Segmenting or not: cherry picking staff in each market
clients in targeted markets or selling the - Global network: managing a team
full range everywhere spread across countries
- Remote network: dealing with
CROSS-CULTURAL RELATIONS agents, independent workers, etc.
- Virtual network: international call
- Banning: bad behaviours, bad mentality,
centres, selling online, etc.
promoting harmony and trust
- Ciient relationship: avoiding misun-
derstandings, cultural issues vs economics DIRECT SELLING TO THE GLOBAL
- International team management: MARKET
managing differences and generating
- Services set up
complementarities
- Communication issues: post,
- International meetings: understanding
telephone, IT, emails…
priorities and setting up an agenda
- Native issues: dealing with perceived
service and regulations
PRE-REQUISITES EVALUATION
There are no specific pre-requisites for This course will be evaluated by one group
attending this class, but students should project with an oral presentation and one
be open-minded, interested and motivated individual written project. There will be one
to learn about cross-cultural exchange, final written examination.
sales and marketing management in a
global environment.
DURATION: 45 HOURS CREDITS: 3 USA, 6 ECTS
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FALL NEGOTIATING IN
SEMESTER INTERNATIONAL MARKET
This module aims to highlight the difficulties involved in different professional
negotiation situations invoved in the day-to-day operations of a business
working in an international environment.
PREPARING FOR NEGOTIATION PARTICIPATIVE CASE STUDIES
- Defining negotiation - Appointing a distributor
- Understanding the principle of - Agreeing sales terms and conditions
exchange - Selling into new markets
- Identifying objectives - Discussing a business plan between
- Preparing oneself subsidiaries and HQ
- Assessing the opposition - In-house multinational negotiation
- Choosing a strategy
- Using an agenda
- Creating the right atmosphere
- Using seating plans
- Conducting a negotiation
- Judging the mood
- Making a proposal
- Responding to a proposal
- Understanding the body language
- Establishing positions
- Strengthening one’s position
- Weakening the other party’s position
CLOSING NEGOTIATION
- Trading positions
- Choosing how to close
- Moving to a close
- Handling a breakdown
- Using a mediator
- Going to arbitration
- Implementing decisions
PRE-REQUISITES EVALUATION
Students following this class should This course will be evaluated by
have knowledge of the fundamentals continuous assessment only. Each
of marketing and of sales techniques student will take part in several
in general. different negotiations.
DURATION: 45 HOURS CREDITS: 3 USA, 6 ECTS
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FALL RESEARCH
SEMESTER PROJECT
The aim of the module is to give the student an opportunity to carry out
research on a business topic and to produce a written report which is defended
orally at the end of the semester.
This research can be done as the basis order to determine the subject of the
or foundation for a final year disserta- project and to develop a working
tion or thesis in the student’s home hypothesis and sufficient analysis.
university.
The student should choose a project
The research project can be done in tutor from the teaching staff who will
one or both semesters. guide the student throughout the
project.
The student should choose a subject
which is in relation to his/her academic The research project should necessarily
and professional objectives. The project be creative, original, thorough, precise
should have a business and interna- and verifiable. It must respect Blaise
tional orientation. Pascal university requirements and
conventions.
After initial classes on methodology,
sources of information and writing
conventions and styles, the student
will be required to do preparatory
reading and manage his/her time in
PRE-REQUISITES EVALUATION
There are no specific pre-requisites for This research project will be evaluated
attending this class, but students equally on the written report and oral
should be motivated by the research presentation.
aspects of the module and should be
prepared to work on their own.
DURATION: 45 HOURS CREDITS: 3 USA, 6 ECTS
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FALL EUROPEAN UNION
SEMESTER DIVERSITY & UNITY
This module is designed to give the student an insight into European culture,
history and politics. With 400 million citizens, the EU is a combination of
peoples and languages which over the centuries have been united, divided and
reunited; conquering and/or conquered; rich and/or poor… In today’s
constantly changing world it is essential to be aware of the many different facets
and components of the EU. A series of lectures in tandem with student project
work and student presentations. Joint research may be done with a group of
students at Salford University led by Dr Paul Gubbins.
INTRODUCTION: THE EU TODAY MAJOR POLICIES
- Taking stock of prior knowledge, - Awareness of the areas of EU influence
attitude about the EU - Presentation & discussion of agriculture,
- Giving an overview of what the EU trade, employment, environment,
is today defence & immigration policies
- Brainstorming/quiz on present
aspects of the EU EUROPEAN ENLARGEMENT
- Defining the role of the EU in the world
- Awareness of current debate on the
THE HISTORICAL BACKGROUND future of the EU
- The criteria for entry
- Understanding the reasons for - The case for & against Turkey joining
building a European community
and how it developed EUROPEAN CULTURE
- Europe after WWII
- The precursors to the EU - Student research on cultural aspects.
- The key treaties - Presentation & discussion of cultural
similarities and differences. "X-ray" of
HOW EUROPE WORKS the culture of each of the 25 countries
- European cultural programmes
- Understanding the structure of the EU
- The role of the different institutions A CONSTITUTION FOR EUROPE?
- European elections
- Awareness of the issues leading to the
THE EURO ZONE breakdown of the constitution project?
- A legal framework for Europe? Towards
- Understanding EU monetary policy a federal Europe?
and the current issues surrounding it
- A 2-tier Europe?
- The debate over the growth and
stability pact
PRE-REQUISITES EVALUATION
There are no specific pre-requisites for Continuous assessment throughout the
attending this class, but students semester with 2 written assignments and
should be open-minded, curious and 2 oral presentations carrying 50% of the
eager to learn. total mark. A final 2-hour exam
comprising MCQ and an open question
will provide the remaining 50%.
DURATION: 45 HOURS CREDITS: 3 USA, 6 ECTS
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FALL ETHICS IN
SEMESTER ORGANISATIONS
Ethics and accountability have become unavoidable references in organisational
and managerial fields (certification norms, employee assessment...). This mo-
dule is aimed to give the student an understanding of practical, philosophical and
psychosociological stakes of this evolution and its impact on their future role and
missions.
At the end of this class, students will have developed their ability to:
- Identify philosophical and cultural
mainstreams concerning ethics, moral
and professional norms
- Understand the different meanings of
the following concepts in an organisational
perspective: ethics, accountability,
legitimacy, stakeholders
- Understand the influence of these
concepts on organisational management
and governance
- Understand psychosocial dynamics
that underlie individual and collective
ethics, access to moral autonomy
- Distinguish intimate thinking (ethics)
from social accountability (being
concretely accountable)
- Learning to distinguish relevant
stakeholders: who counts and why?
- Link individual sensibility with rational
thinking
PRE-REQUISITES EVALUATION
There are no specific pre-requisites for This course will be evaluated by one
attending this class, but students assignment with an oral presentation
should be open-minded, curious, and one final written examination
eager to learn and to discuss moral (case analysis focusing on critical
dilemmas. situations).
DURATION: 45 HOURS CREDITS: 3 USA, 6 ECTS
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FALL MEETING FRANCE
SEMESTER MEETING FRENCH 1&2
1 to communicate in everyday situations. Thisbasic French in order tostudents
This class is designed to help students learn
class will also enable
be able
to appreciate cultural differences between France and their country of origin.
The aim of this class is to help ASPECTS OF THE FRENCH LANGUAGE
students by: WHICH WILL BE COVERED:
IMPROVING PRONUNCIATION - Greeting
- Presenting oneself and introducing
- Building vocabulary others
- Understanding basic grammatical - Requesting information
structures - Following instructions
- Participating in role-plays - Understanding and participating in
- Discovering French culture through exchanges in everyday situations etc.
the media
PRE-REQUISITES EVALUATION
No previous knowledge of French is This class will be evaluated through
required to attend this class. continuous assessment followed by an
oral test at the end of the semester.
DURATION: 90 HOURS CREDITS: 6 USA, 12 ECTS
2 The aim of this class is knowledge of
and develop students’
to consolidate Students will develop skills in the
following fields:
everyday French by: - Reading comprehension
- Widening vocabulary - Listening comprehension
- Enabling comprehension of specific - Writing
details to improve intonation and - Knowledge of French civilisation
fluency - Knowledge of French culture
- Using a variety of grammatical tenses
correctly They will also be introduced to the
- Increasing confidence as a user of concept of learning autonomy and to
French learning French through the media.
PRE-REQUISITES EVALUATION
A basic to intermediate level of French Continuous assessment with a written
is required for this course. Students and oral test at the end of the course.
having successfully completed the
class “Meeting France, meeting
French” will attend this class.
DURATION: 90 HOURS CREDITS: 6 USA, 12 ECTS
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FALL MEETING FRANCE
SEMESTER MEETING FRENCH 3
3 students make progress in written
The aim of this class is to help DEBATE AND ROLE-PLAYS
- Civilisation
and oral communication and master
- Different regions of France
advanced grammatical structures in a
French history
variety of contexts.
- 19th Century poetry
- Contemporary literature
EVERYDAY LIFE SITUATIONS
- Oral expression (renting an apartment,
telling a story, visiting a tourist
attraction…)
- Oral comprehension (TV, radio, …)
- Written expression (letter writing,
academic writing…)
- To increase confidence as a user
of French
PRE-REQUISITES EVALUATION
A strong level of French is required for Continuous assessment with a written
this course. and oral test at the end of the course.
DURATION: 90 HOURS CREDITS: 6 USA, 12 ECTS
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SPRING INTERNATIONAL
SEMESTER MARKETING IN EUROPE
The module is designed to help students develop a perspective of International
Marketing, whilst considering the broader framework and the extra dimensions
involved in the Single European Market.
Although there has been a gradual expansion of the EU in the next few
harmonisation process within the 27 years...
countries, the EU remains a rich and
diverse market, with a vibrant and - The fundamentals of international
varied cultural heritage and there are marketing
still distinct differences.
- General presentation of Europe
Perhaps rather than business being including culture, language, regionalism…
simpler, it could be considered that
because of regulation and the need to - The EU today and tomorrow, size,
restructure, it can be highly complex. structure, policy…
The majority of Europeans have good - EU economy and monetary union,
income levels and like to have their the Euro, rationalisation, privatisation,
cultural differences recognised. protectionism…
Companies that respond to this, may - International Marketing in Europe,
have a better chance of developing a strategy, markets, marketing mix,
successful marketing strategy..... alliances, risks…
- Case studies as examples
TOPICS
- Marketing functions of a company, in
a multinational context, where the
parameters differ from those of
domestic marketing.....
- The EU, its culture, policies and busi-
ness; the Single European Market;
the Single European Currency
(including non-euro zone) and the
issues and implications of the
PRE-REQUISITES EVALUATION
Students attending this class should This class will be evaluated by project
have a knowledge of the fundamentals work done by the students either
of marketing and of business strategy. individually or in small groups. A
written report and/or oral presenta-
tion will be required.
DURATION: 45 HOURS CREDITS: 3 USA, 6 ECTS
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FALL WEB GLOBALISATION
SEMESTER MANAGEMENT
In a rapidly changing technological environment, companies must adapt to new
developments in information technology and integrate them in their communi-
cation strategy.
E-BUSINESS AND BUSINESS - Taking orders online, securing orders
STRATEGY and ordering security
- Content management, payment and
- Creating and setting up a strategy
delivery
- Integrating a new strategy to the
- Eb-to-b, eb-to-c, e-procurement,
business
e-fulfilment, and other Es: myth
- Opening the business to its
and reality
environment
- International strategy and localised
INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMER
strategy
RELATIONS
- Deciding on an e-business model:
integrated business line or stand- - Netiquette
alone operation, one-stop-shop or - Customer relationship
segmented markets, e-profit centre - Sales follow-up techniques
management - Push or pull technology
- Web audit, e-quality (TQM tools) - Central point of contact or individual
- Looking for results: return on points of contact?
investment, traffic, sales, statistics, - Professional email writing: sending,
etc. responding, generating traffic or sales
- Mailing list, e-newsletter
REMOTE RELATIONS AND REMOTE - HTML or text files
SELLING
- Technical issues: everything that
shines is not gold!
- Sales and marketing skills: a web
site is part of team…
- Customer's points of view
- How to deal with feed-backs,
frequently asked questions
- Customer profiling and customer
relationship
PRE-REQUISITES EVALUATION
Students following this class should This course will be evaluated by one
have a knowledge and experience of group project with an oral presentation
the Web and Internet. and one individual written project.
There will be one final written
examination.
DURATION: 45 HOURS CREDITS: 3 USA, 6 ECTS
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SPRING INTERNATIONAL
SEMESTER TRADE
Doing business with customers or suppliers in far-away countries, who speak
different languages and have different business practices, can be complicated.
A knowledge of specific techniques can make things much easier.
FREE-TRADE AND PROTECTIONISM INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
PROPOSALS
GETTING READY FOR - Content
INTERNATIONAL TRADE - Form and transmission
- Motivations
- Objectives INCOTERMS
- International health check - Transfer of costs and risks
- Product adaptation - Advantages and disadvantages
- Necessary documents and obligations
SELECTING MARKETS FOR - Limitations of incoterms
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Selection criteria CONTRACTS
- Selection matrix - Agency contracts and distribution
- Objectives and strategy contracts
MEANS OF SELLING ABROAD PACKING FOR EXPORT TRADE
- Direct sales - Functions
- Importers - Costs
- Agents - Types
- Franchising
- Joint-ventures
- Subsidiaries and branches…
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SPRING INTERNATIONAL
SEMESTER TRADE
TRANSPORT OF GOODS FOR IDENTIFICATION, EVALUATION
INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND MANAGEMENT OF RISKS
- Air freight INVOLVED IN INTERNATIONAL
- Sea freight TRADE
- Rail freight - Exchange risk
- Road haulage - Economic risk
- Political risk
INSURANCE OF GOODS IN - Credit risk
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
- Risks involved
- Extent of cover
- Cost
- Different insurance policies
- Insurance claims
CUSTOMS
- Role
- Procedures
- Documentation
- Duties and taxes
MEANS AND TECHNIQUES OF
INTERNATIONAL PAYMENT
- Drafts
- Promissory notes
- Cheques
- Letters of credit
- Bank transfers…
PRE-REQUISITES EVALUATION
Students attending this class should This course will be evaluated by one
have general business knowledge final written examination.
and/or experience.
DURATION: 45 HOURS CREDITS: 3 USA, 6 ECTS
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SPRING INTERCULTURAL
SEMESTER COMMUNICATION
In an increasingly globalised work environment, knowing how to design
effective materials for audiences from different cultures is essential for good
business practices.
This class is designed to help students - Learn how to develop cross-cultural
gain an understanding of how culture communication plans, practices, and
affects presentation styles and expec- strategies for industry and business
tations in intercultural communication.
The course’s multi-part approach will
help students understand foundational
concepts in intercultural communica-
tion, acquire the skills needed to
communicate with members of other
cultures, and learn how to apply their
knowledge and skills to the design of
materials for audiences from different
cultures.
In particular, students will:
- Gain a foundational understanding of
intercultural communication concepts
and and theories
- Learn key terms and practices related
to translation, localization, and writing
for translation
- Learn how to use knowledge of inter-
cultural communication expectations
and theories to evaluate, edit, and
design materials for various cultural
audiences
PRE-REQUISITES EVALUATION
There are no specific pre-requisites for Continuous assessment throughout
attending this class, but students must the semester through workshops,
be both interested and motivated to projects and graded assignments. The
learn about designing materials for theoretical part of the course will be
cross-cultural communication. evaluated by a final, 2-hour written
exam.
DURATION: 45 HOURS CREDITS: 3 USA, 6 ECTS
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SPRING FRANCE AS A
SEMESTER TOURIST DESTINATION
This module is designed to give students an overview of the tourism industry in
France, the world’s top tourism destination. It will focus on tourism not just from
a business point of view but also as a human science, including cultural and
social aspects.
Students will learn about the historical and geographical contexts of tourism in
France in order to gain a better insight into current tourism practices. Field trips
to tourist sites and structures in the region will provide opportunities to meet
with professionals in the field.
HISTORICAL AND GEOGRAPHICAL tower: 19th century technology,
PANORAMA OF TOURISM IN FRANCE National parks, Disneyland Paris: other
theme parks
- Health tourism, spas, seaside
tourism, the Riviera
ORGANISATION AND STRUCTURE OF
- The “discovery” of the mountain, the
romantic movement, winter sports
TOURISM IN FRANCE PUBLIC AND
- The leisure classes and the birth of
PRIVATE SECTO
travel guides - Associations
- Transport: trains, bicycles and cars - Economic sectors: leisure, transport,
and their impact hotel and restaurant industries
- Front populaire and introduction of - Laws and reglementation
paid holidays, holiday camps, youth
hostels MARKETING AND PROMOTION
- 20th century importance of the body: - Marketing for whom? The major
sea, sand and sun clientele to France.
- "Les Trente Glorieuses", France - Organs of promotion, “Maison de la
modernises its tourism infrastructure France”
- Trends today and future perspectives
FIELD TRIPS
MAJOR TOURISM SITES AND THEIR For example: Tourist Office in Vichy,
IMPORTANCE TO FRENCH CULTURE spa establishment in Vichy, Priory,
- Maison Carré de Nimes , Palais des Souvigny, Castles in Bourbonnais,
papes, Avignon, Mont St Michel, Musée Clermont Ferrand, historical centre
du Louvre, Caracassonne: medieval
France, Chateau de Versailles, Eiffel
PRE-REQUISITES EVALUATION
No specific pre-requisites are One group project with oral presenta-
required, but a background in tourism tion and one individual piece of written
or a related area and an understanding work. One final exam.
of the relationship between toursim
and business will be useful.
DURATION: 45 HOURS CREDITS: 3 USA, 6 ECTS
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SPRING RESEARCH
SEMESTER PROJECT
The aim of the module is to give the student an opportunity to carry out
research on a business topic and to produce a written report which is defended
orally at the end of the semester. This research can be done as the basis or foun-
dation for a final year dissertation or thesis in the student’s home university.
The research project can be done in order to determine the subject of he
one or both semesters. project and to develop a working
hypothesis and sufficient analysis.
The student should choose a subject
which is in relation to his/her academic The student should choose a project
and professional objectives. The tutor from the teaching staff who will
project should have a business and guide the student throughout the
international orientation. project.
After initial classes on methodology, The research project should necessarily
sources of information and writing be creative, original, thorough, precise
conventions and styles, the student and verifiable. It must respect Blaise
will be required to do preparatory Pascal university requirements and
reading and manage his/her time in conventions.
PRE-REQUISITES EVALUATION
There are no specific pre-requisites for This research project will be evaluated
attending this class, but students equally on the written report and oral
should be motivated by the research presentation.
aspects of the module and should be
prepared to work on their own.
DURATION: 45 HOURS CREDITS: 3 USA, 6 ECTS
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SPRING EUROPEAN UNION
SEMESTER DIVERSITY & UNITY
This module is designed to give the student an insight into European culture,
history and politics. With approximately 400 million citizens, the European Union
is a combination of peoples and languages which over the centuries have been
united, divided and reunited; conquering and/or conquered; rich and/or poor…
In today’s constantly changing world with improved communications and ease
of travel, for business or pleasure it is essential to be aware of the many
different facets and components of the EU. A series of lectures in tandem with
student project work and student presentations. Joint research may be done
with a group of students at Salford University led by Dr Paul Gubbins.
INTRODUCTION: THE EU TODAY - The debate over the growth and
stability pact
- Taking stock of prior knowledge,
attitude about the EU MAJOR POLICIES
- Giving an overview of what the EU
is today - Awareness of the areas of EU influence
- Brainstorming/quiz on present - Presentation & discussion of agriculture,
aspects of the EU trade, employment, environment,
- Defining the role of EU in the world defence & immigration policies
THE HISTORICAL BACKGROUND EUROPEAN ENLARGEMENT
- Understanding the reasons for - Awareness of current debate on the
building a European community future of the EU
and how it developed. - The criteria for entry
- Europe after WWII - The case for & against Turkey joining
- The precursors to the EU
- The key treaties EUROPEAN CULTURE
- Student research on cultural aspects.
HOW EUROPE WORKS - Presentation & discussion of cultural
- Understanding the structure of the EU similarities and differences. "X-ray" of
- The role of the different institutions the culture of each of the 25 countries
European elections - European cultural programmes
THE EURO ZONE A CONSTITUTION FOR EUROPE?
- Understanding EU monetary policy - Awareness of the issues leading to the
and the current issues surrounding it breakdown of the constitution project?
- A 2-tier Europe? - A legal framework for Europe? Towards
a federal Europe?
PRE-REQUISITES EVALUATION
There are no specific pre-requisites for Continuous assessment throughout the
attending this class, but students semester with 2 written assignments and
should be open-minded, curious and 2 oral presentations carrying 50% of the
eager to learn total mark. A final 2-hour exam
comprising MCQ and an open question
will provide the remaining 50%.
DURATION: 45 HOURS CREDITS: 3 USA, 6 ECTS
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SPRING MEETING FRANCE
SEMESTER MEETIN FRENCH 1&2
This class is designed to help students learn basic French in order to be able to
communicate in everyday situations. This class will also enable students to
appreciate cultural differences between France and their country of origin.
1 The aim by: this
students
of class is to help ASPECTS OF THE FRENCH LANGUAGE
WHICH WILL BE COVERED INCLUDE:
- Greeting
IMPROVING PRONUNCIATION - Presenting oneself and introducing
- Building vocabulary others
- Understanding basic grammatical - Requesting information
structures - Following instructions
- Participating in role-plays - Understanding and participating in
- Discovering French culture through exchanges in everyday situations etc.
the media
PRE-REQUISITES EVALUATION
No previous knowledge of French is This class will be evaluated through
required to attend this class. continuous assessment followed by an
oral test at the end of the semester.
DURATION: 90 HOURS CREDITS: 6 USA, 12 ECTS
2 The aim of this class is knowledge of
and develop students’
to consolidate Students will develop skills in the
following fields:
everyday French by: - Reading comprehension
- Widening vocabulary - Listening comprehension
- Enabling comprehension of specific - Writing
details to improve intonation and - Knowledge of French civilisation
fluency - Knowledge of French culture
- Using a variety of grammatical tenses
correctly They will also be introduced to the
- Increasing confidence as a user of concept of learning autonomy and to
French learning French through the media.
PRE-REQUISITES EVALUATION
A basic to intermediate level of French The evaluation takes the form of a
is required for this course. Students continuous assessment with a written
having successfully completed the and oral test at the end of the course.
class “Meeting France, meeting
French” will attend this class.
DURATION: 90 HOURS CREDITS: 6 USA, 12 ECTS
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SPRING MEETING FRANCE
SEMESTER MEETING FRENCH 3
3 students make progress is to help
The aim of this class
in written
DEBATE AND ROLE-PLAYS
- Civilisation
and oral communication and master
- Different regions of France
advanced grammatical structures in a
French history
variety of contexts.
- 19th Century poetry
- Contemporary literature
EVERYDAY LIFE SITUATIONS
- Oral expression (renting an apartment,
telling a story, visiting a tourist
attraction…)
- Oral comprehension (TV, radio, …)
- Written expression (letter writing,
academic writing…)
- To increase confidence as a user
of French
PRE-REQUISITES EVALUATION
A strong level of French is required for Continuous assessment with a written
this course. and oral test at the end of the course.
DURATION: 90 HOURS CREDITS: 6 USA, 12 ECTS
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GENERAL
INFORMATION
TUITION FEES AND INSURANCE
I TEACHING METHODS
Students from universities which already Teaching is carried out in various forms
have exchange agreements with Blaise such as lectures, seminars, group work and
Pascal University can register for one or two independent study. Lectures are given in
semesters on the International Business small groups and the students are encour-
with French programme (depending on the aged to participate and ask questions.
number of places available). No fees are Attendance is, in general, compulsory and
payable. Independent students may also always recommended.
apply, but tuition fees are applicable. Please
contact us for details. In some classes students are required to
present a paper, often in collaboration with
Upon registration, students are required to one or two fellow students, at a seminar.
have national health insurance. For Students are expected to participate in
students from the European Union, basic discussion. The paper normally carries
insurance cover is dealt with by the E111 or some of the credits awarded to the class.
E128. For non-EU citizens, basic national
health insurance needs to be paid for. This EXAMINATIONS
amounts to approximately 180 Euros and
means that most basic medical costs are A class may be examined in various ways.
reimbursed. It is, however, strongly A written or oral examination plus presen-
recommended that each international tation of a paper is a common type of
student also take out supplementary health examination. Typically, group papers are
insurance which costs from about 12 Euros discussed in seminars towards the end of
to about 160 Euros, depending on the the semester and a written examination
extent of the cover required. takes place at the end of the semester.
Sometimes continuous assessment is used
THE ACADEMIC YEAR and is based on compulsory attendance and
participation throughout the semester.
The academic year consists of two semes-
ters: the Fall semester and the Spring A student who fails an examination can
semester. On the International Business re-sit the examination within a period of
with French programme, the Fall semester four weeks following the end of the
starts in September and finishes in mid- semester.
December. The Spring semester goes from Cheating is severely punished. All incidents
mid-February to early June. There are two are reported to the Advisory Board of the
one-)week breaks in each semester and a Faculty and can lead to suspension or
break between the end of the Fall semester expulsion from the university.
and the start of the Spring semester.
THE CREDIT SYSTEM
Academic achievements at the Blaise Pascal
Unversity are compatible with the American
and European credit systems. The certifi-
cate of studies shows the number of credits
the student has been awarded.
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NECESSARY BEFORE
PROCEDURES YOU SET OFF
Do not forget to bring all the following TRANSLATION OF DOCUMENTS
documents translated into French and
bring several photocopies of each: If you have not got translations, of the
documents required by the Prefecture
- Valid passport (or identity card for before your arrival in France, you can
members of the European Community) obtain certified translations from:
- Student visa (obligatory for non- SEMAPHORE
Europeans 8 rue DACHER
03200 Vichy
- Several copies of your birth certificate
(with the maiden name of your mother) Tel.: +33 4 70 96 39 61
and a certified translation of the
original, all of which having been
TRADUCTION
issued within the last 3 months 95 rue Jean JAURES
03200 Vichy
- Your degree/diploma certificates with Tel.: +33 4 70 97 93 13
a certified translation of the original
- Full social security or health insurance NOTES
coverage certificate E106, E109,
E111, E121, E122 or E128 for
students belonging to the E.E.E. ....................................................
(non-European students younger
than 28 are obliged to join the French ....................................................
Students Health Insurance Scheme –
currently about €180 per year)
....................................................
- Several black and white passport size
photos, showing you face on, on a ....................................................
white background, head bare
- Proof of financial resources totalling ....................................................
a minimum of €430 each month,
except for ERASMUS Students ....................................................
NOTES ....................................................
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NECESSARY
PROCEDURES ON ARRIVAL
GET IN TOUCH WITH FROM THE AIRPORT
THE UNIVERSITY
- Take the shuttle service "Fontanon"
PÔLE UNIVERSITAIRE & to the railway station (fare currently
TECHNOLOGIQUE DE VICHY €3,81) – only available for flights
1, avenue des Célestins coming in from Paris
03200 VICHY - Otherwise taxis are available (it costs
Tel.: + 33 4 70 30 43 61 €15 to the station)
or
Tel.: + 33 4 70 30 43 43 - The train from Clermont Ferrand to
Vichy costs €7.90
COMING BY TRAIN
If you have booked no accommodation
The easiest way to get to Vichy is by with the university, go first to a hotel
train. The university is a 10-minute or Youth Hostel (maximum stay 5
walk from the station. days) for a few days before you settle
If you need help, call the university : in:
Tel.: + 33 4 70 30 43 61 RESIDENCE VICTORIA
or 17, avenue Victoria
Tel.: + 33 4 70 30 43 43 03200 Vichy
Come out of the station, turn left and Tel.: + 33 4 70 96 52 70
walk! The university is about 100 metres
RESIDENCE PROVENCE
on your right after the second set of
traffic lights. 6, avenue Victoria
03200 VIchy
Tel.: + 33 4 70 96 55 50
TAKING A TAXI
If you’re not feeling very energetic or
if you’ve got lots of bags, you can take NOTES
a taxi from the station:
Tel.: + 33 4 70 98 69 69 ....................................................
COMING BY PLANE ....................................................
If you are coming by plane, you will
arrive at Aéroport international de ....................................................
Clermont-Ferrand / Aulnat:
....................................................
Tel.: + 33 4 73 62 71 00
....................................................
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STAYING
IN VICHY
V
ichy is situated in the centre of In the field of sport, for example, it
France, to the North of the has created a vast dedicated complex,
Auvergne region and at the heart the Parc Omnisports (Sports Park)
of the "Province du Boubonnais", including the Centre International de
birthplace of the Bourbons. Séjour (International Visiting Centre).
Vichy is a town at the centre of a
conurbation of 78,000 inhabitants. A
Sub-Prefecture of Allier.
It enjoys an exceptional geographical
environment along the banks of the
river Allier, close to the Parc Régional
des Volcans d'Auvergne (National
Park), 55 km (34 miles) from the
regional capital, Clermont-Ferrand.
Surrounded by many areas of natural
beauty, with green parks and gardens,
Vichy is a town in the countryside, but
a real town with a complete and very
modern infrastructure offering a wide
range of facilities and activities.
While remaining true to its origins as
an internationally known spa town
(Vichy mineral water and Vichy beauty
products are famous throughout the
world), Vichy has begun to diversify its
activities since the start of the 1960's.
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STAYING
IN VICHY
Or again in the field of language ACCOMMODATION
tourism with the opening of the
CAVILAM (Audio-visual Centre for A wide range of accommodation
Modern Languages) where thousands opportunities are available to
of foreign language students come to international students at reasonable
learn French. cost. From furnished individual
studios, to shared flats or
During the last ten years the town has staying with a host family, the cost
joined its partners in a vast scheme to varies from about 220 to 350
make Vichy a major European centre per month depending on the type
dedicated to beauty, health, fitness of accommodation. Students can
also choose to stay in a student
and leisure. Considerable investments
hall of residence either on or close
have been made in the spa treatment / to the campus (subject to avail-
health farm sectors, business tourism, ability).
and hotels, in parallel with a very
significant level of architectural Generally, most international
renovation and the redevelopment of students who are registered for
the town centre. two semesters and who are in
rented accommodation receive a
housing grant which, in general,
amounts to between about 90
and 130 per month.
NUMBER OF INHABITANTS
26,500 (town centre)
78,000 (Greater Vichy)
REGION COUNTRY
Auvergne-Allier
The year 2001 saw the completion of a GEOGRAPHICAL SITUATION
major project by the District de Centre of France (Massif Central)
l'agglomération (Urban District): the 220 miles south of Paris
opening of the Lardy-Célestins
university and technology centre. ALTITUDE
Focussed on the new skills of business, 263 m
languages, biotechnology and applied
communications, the Lardy-Célestins CLIMATE
centre will be the motor for economic
Continental, with considerable
differences in temperature
development in the conurbation. between winter (-5°C to 5°C)
and summer (25°C to 30°C)
It is on this campus, that students
following the International Business In town, not much snow but plenty
with French programme will be able to in the surrounding countryside (55
study. minutes by car to ski resorts).
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STAYING REASONABLY
IN VICHY PRICED HOTELS
For a more detailed list of hotels, NOTES
please ask for the brochure at the
tourist office next to the opera-house.
....................................................
HÔTEL CALIFORNIA ....................................................
27, rue Jean Jaurès
03200 Vichy ....................................................
Tél.: +33 4 70 97 85 05
Fax: +33 4 70 97 41 01 ....................................................
HÔTEL CHAMBORD ....................................................
82-84, rue de Paris
03200 Vichy ....................................................
Tél.: +33 4 70 30 16 30
Fax: +33 4 70 31 54 92
....................................................
HÔTELMODERNE
8, rue Max Durand Fardel ....................................................
03200 Vichy
Tél.: +33 4 70 31 20 21 ....................................................
Fax: +33 4 70 31 20 40
....................................................
HÔTEL DE NICE
ET BRISTOL
....................................................
10, rue Georges Clémenceau
03200 Vichy
Tél.: +33 4 70 98 20 38 ....................................................
Fax: +33 4 70 31 52 97
....................................................
HÔTEL UNIVERSEL
2, place de la gare ....................................................
03200 Vichy
Tél.: +33 4 70 98 22 34 ....................................................
Fax: +33 4 70 98 87 29
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STAYING RENTING ON YOUR
IN VICHY OWN INITIATIVE
A list of appartments, flats and studios L'INFO
is available free of charge from the 28, rue de Paris
university. 03200 Vichy
If you wish to stay with a French family
LE 03
for all or part of the semester, please
5, rue Dejoux
contact the university.
03200 Vichy
The youth information center can also
Students are usually looking for
provide assistance in looking for
"studios" or "fully furnished single
accommodation:
flats" (F1 meublé). Two-roomed
BUREAU INFORMATION JEUNESSE apartments (F2 meublé) could be
shared by two or more students
21, place Victor Hugo
depending on the number of beds and
03300 Cusset
the size of the flat.
Tel.: +33 4 70 30 95 48
Some useful questions to ask when
ADVERTISEMENTS calling landlords:
Look up advertisements on notice
boards or in "Info" or “03”, free papers
published each week.
- Combien de pièces ? (est-ce un F1 ou F2 ?)
How many bedrooms? 1 or 2?
- L’appartement est-il meublé ou vide ?
Is the flat/apartment empty or fully furnished?
- Le chauffage est-il électrique ou au gaz ? (le gaz est plus économique)
Is it gas or electricity heated? (gas is cheaper)
- Quel est le montant du loyer ?
How much is the rent?
- Y a-t-il des charges à payer en plus du loyer ? Si oui, lesquelles ?
(chauffage, eau, électricité, entretien de l’immeuble...)
Are there extra charges on top of rent? Extra charges may be due for
water, heating, electricity, maintenance…
- Distance approximative du centre ville ? (à pied/en car)
How far is it from the town centre? (by bus? or on foot?)
- Faut-il payer une caution ou des frais d’agence ?
Are rental agent's fees or a deposit to be paid?
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GLOSSARY
ABBREVIATIONS
GLOSSARY grds: grand(e)s / big
imm./im.: immeuble / building
Studio: usually a one-room flat with a ind.: individual/single
bathroom/toilet and kitchenette
kitch.: kitchenette / small kitchen
F1: usually separate kitchen and a lib. de suite: libre de suite / vacant
living room which converts to a ns: nous / we
bedroom, plus toilet & bathroom
park.: parking / car park
F2: the kitchen, bedroom and bath-
part.: particulier / private individual
room are usually all separate
pend.: penderie / wardrobe
Meublé: fully furnished pr.: près / near
Non meublé avec kitchenette: a fully px: prix / price
equipped kitchen but no other furni- s’adr.: s’adresser à / contact
ture
sdb: salle de bains / bathroom
Chauffage collectif: all flats in the t.b.é: très bon état / v. good condition
building are heated on a collective tcc: toutes charges comprises / all
basis and heating expenses are often
inclusive
included in the extra charges on top
of rent tel: téléphone / telephone
tt/tout conf.: tout confort / fully
Chauffage individuel: the landlord
contacts the electricity and gas com- equipped
pany him/herself to have the gas or vds: vends / sell
electricity switched on (bills payable
every two months). INSURANCE
Les charges: extra costs not included in
the rent can include various items Be careful to insure your accommo-
such as cleaning and upkeep of dation. It is very strongly advised to
apartment building lift repairs insure your flat in case of fire,
collective heating/ upkeep of gardens flooding, theft etc. Contact:
around the building/ water rates/ car
park/ garage/ cellar etc... LA MUTUELLE DES ETUDIANTS
18 rue Maréchal Foch
03200 VICHY
ABBREVIATIONS IN SMALL ADS
Tel.: +33 4 70 59 88 48
à déb.: à débattre / open to offer
ap.: après / after S.M.E.R.R.A.
caut.: caution / deposit Espace Saint Pierre
ch./chge: charges / utilities 26 rue du Fbg St Pierre
conf.: confort / comfort 03100 MONTLUCON
Tel.: +33 4 70 28 31 78
cuis.: cuisine / kitchen
chauff.: chauffage / heating
ELECTRICITY AND GAS
état nf.: état neuf / as new E.D.F. - G.D.F.
fble: faible / low Service abonnement.
gaz: chauffage au gaz / gas heating Tel.: +33 8 10 633 633
gge ou gar.: garage / garage
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ADMINISTRATIVE
FORMALITIES
RESIDENCE PERMIT 4- proof of fixed abode in the Dépar-
If you come from one of the countries tement of Allier (rent payment receipt
listed page 34, you do not need a visa, or document certified by a hall of
but a residence permit is necessary for residence or a "foyer")
a stay of more than 3 months.
Moreover, this document is required 5- proof of enrolment at Blaise Pascal
for claiming housing benefit. University
If you come from another country, you 6- proof of financial resources:
have to get a "long stay" visa for - consider 430 multiplied by number
periods over 3 months. Before arriving, of months of stay
you should, first of all, ask for a "long - grant or scholarship certificate
stay" visa from the French Embassy in - or proof of personal means (amount
your own country. and source)
Refuse any kind of visa marked "dis- - or parents or someone else under-
pense temporaire de carte de séjour", taking to pay a sum of money for
as it does not entitle you to a residence the student, indicating the amount
permit which is necessary for claiming and the period during which pay-
housing benefit. ment is to be made.
If the guarantor lives in France: a
As soon as you arrive you must go to certificate stating that he will be
the Sous-Prefecture for a student's paying the sum, proof of income
residence permit. and, should it be pertinent, details
In order to obtain this residence concerning the provision of free
permit, you must go to the Sous- accommodation or meal vouchers.
Préfecture de l’Allier: 17, rue Alquié If the guarantor lives abroad: a
03200 VICHY. legal certificate issued by the
authorities of his own country that
he will provide for you financially)
PRODUCING DOCUMENTS - certificate of reciprocal agreement
with the French Social Security for
For the residence permit to be given,
non-European students, E106, E109,
you must produce the following docu-
E111, E121, E122 or E128 form for
ments:
European students
1- an up-to-date passport or a national
7- 4 identity photographs (black and
identity card for E.E.E. students, or an
white, full face with a clear back-
up-to-date passport with a "long stay"
ground, head bare)
visa for all students outside the E.E.E.
2- birth certificate translated into 8- a stamped self-addressed envelope
French
3- marriage certificate, translated into
French >>>>
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ADMINISTRATIVE
FORMALITIES
For students who national's countries DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY FOR
are from outside the E.E.E.: once you THE APL BENEFIT
have given all the documents request-
ed to the Prefecture, you will receive in - The housing benefit application form
return a form "request for a medical duly completed and signed
consultation" which you have to fill in. - A document specifying official details
of your bank account, issued by your
This form remains at the Prefecture bank
and will be sent to the OMI - Proof of resources for the previous
(International Migration Office). Your year or scholarship/grant award certifi-
name and address will be registered cates
and you will be asked to make an - Grant award certificate if you have
appointment for a free medical exami- one
nation. You will receive either from the
doctor or from the OMI a document FOR EUROPEAN-NATIONALS
which you have to send back to the
Sous-Prefecture in order to get the - All documents establishing your iden-
definitive residence permit. tity and civil status (photocopy of the
pertinent pages in any certificate
In the meantime you will receive a detailing family particulars, birth
certificate proving your request for a certificate, passport)
residence permit. In general, its
validity lasts for 3 months and it can
FOR NON EUROPEAN-NATIONALS
be renewed. This is a different
document from your passport and you - A photocopy of your residence permit is
will have to hand it back when obligatory for non-European nationals
receiving your temporary residence
permit. The temporary residence
SOCIAL SECURITY FOR
permit can be a label attached to your
FOREIGN STUDENTS
passport or a plastic card (given to
European students not having a CAISSE PRIMAIRE
passport). D'ASSURANCE MALADIE
45, boulevard du Sichon
HOUSING BENEFIT 03200 Vichy
Tel.: +33 820 84 90 31
Your rent may be significantly reduced
by claiming the housing benefit called
A.P.L. (or A.L.S.). To be eligible, you
must first have completed all other NOTES
administrative formalities (residence
permit, bank account etc...). A.P.L. ....................................................
housing benefit can be claimed at the
C.A.F.:
....................................................
CAISSE D'ALLOCATION FAMILIALE
9 et 11, rue Achille-Roche ....................................................
03013 Moulins
Tel.: +33 4 70 48 39 22
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SOCIAL SECURITY
& HEALTH INSURANCE
SOCIAL SECURITY FOR STUDENTS FROM - (Provisional) Proof of your application
THE "EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA” for a residence permit
- Proof of resources, grant…
Students younger than 28 and nationals
from the E.E.E. should come to France INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS
with an E-128 form which can be FROM QUEBEC :
obtained from their local Social Security
Students who are nationals of Quebec
Office at home. They take this form and
should come to France with an SE-
particulars of their bank account to the
401-Q-102-bis or an SE-401-Q-106
Social Security Office (C.P.A.M -
form which can be obtained from their
migrants service) to claim back medical
local Social Security Office at home.
expenses. However, this does not
guarantee complete reimbursement for They take this form and particulars of
medical fees. their bank account to the Social
Security Office (C.P.A.M.) in Vichy
Students are therefore strongly advised
(migrants service) to claim back
to take out a complementary insurance
medical expenses.
with "La Mutuelle Etudiante" or the
S.M.E.R.R.A. (Student insurance) to
cover medical fees completely (costs
SOCIAL SECURITY AND HEALTH
vary depending on the cover).
INSURANCE FOR STUDENTS OLDER
THAN 28
European students having contracted a
Students over 28 must take out a
private insurance policy will have to
private health insurance, whatever
present a valid certificate for the whole
their nationality.
period of their stay. Medical expenses
are covered by private insurance
coverage and not by the C.P.A.M.
The 30 members of the "euro-
SOCIAL SECURITY FOR STUDENTS
p ea n ec on o mi c ar ea " ar e :
FROM NON E.E.E. COUNTRIES
Students younger than 28 and nationals Austria Lichtenstein
of non E.E.E. countries (please refer to Belgium Lithuania
the list of E.E.E. countries mentioned Bulgary Luxemburg
above) will have to join the student Czech Rep Malta
insurance scheme of the French Social Denmark Norway
Security System and pay the fees of Estonia Cyprus
about 180. They cannot be exempted France Poland
from this health insurance coverage, Finland Portugal
even if they have taken out public Germany Romania
health insurance in their home country Greece Slovakia
or private health insurance in their Holland Slovenia
home country or in France. Hungary Spain
Iceland Sweden
Students will need to provide the follow- Ireland United Kingdom
ing documents to apply: Italy
- University enrolment certificate Latvia
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HEALTH & MEDICAL
EMERGENCIES
SAMU: 15 FIRE: 18 HOSPITAL: +33 4 70 97 33 33
(Emergencies)
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICE HOW TO CLAIM BACK MEDICAL
EXPENSES
The SSIU (university health service)
Take the self-adhesive labels off the
in Clermont Ferrand offers free con-
medicine that the doctor prescribes
sultations Monday to Friday from 8.30
for you and stick them on to the form
a.m. to 5 p.m. You have to make an
given to you by the doctor in the
appointment. Consultations in the fol-
same order that they appear on the
lowing fields are available:
prescription (as explained on the
- general medicine, gynecology,
form).
assistance in stopping smoking ...
- nursery, vaccination, emergencies Send all this to the social security
- social services office with the second copy of the pre-
- psychological help, psychotherapy, scription and a copy of your E128
etc. form. Social security insurance will
- free tests for AIDS and hepatitis reimburse you up to 70 % of the
consultation and medicine by bank
This service is available in Clermont
transfer directly to your account
Ferrand.
(don't forget to join particulars of
your bank account for the first reim-
DOCTORS bursement) or send you a check if
you prefer.
You will be required to pay for a
consultation with a general practitioner. You are strongly advised to take out a
The cost of an appointment is complementary student health insur-
currently 22. The doctor will give ance which will reimburse extra costs
you a form to fill out in order to be such as doctor’s fees and medicine
reimbursed by social security. You not covered by the social security or
also have to take this form to the by the E128 form. If you have to have
pharmacy with your prescription. urgent medical treatment in a clinic or
in hospital, fees could prove to be
DENTISTS extremely expensive.
You will have to pay if you go to a
PLEASE NOTE
dentist. The cost will depend on the
treatment you require, but can quickly If you go consistently to the same
become quite expensive. Social pharmacy, ask him/her to allow you
Security insurance will pay directly a to benefit from the "tiers-payant"
part of the dentist’s fees if you system (a system of direct payment
present your certificate of health by Social Security - you do not have
insurance; the remaining amount will to pay in advance for your medica-
be paid by the complementary tion).
student health insurance.
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PRACTICAL
INFORMATION
TELEPHONE LIVING EXPENSES
Living expenses including rent, other
In France, telephone numbers have 10
bills, and entertainment can be
digits and begin with 0.
anything from 400 to 600 per
For example: 04 70 30 43 61 month depending on the student’s
lifestyle and the type of accommoda-
When calling France from abroad, the
tion rented.
international code for France must:
- Be dialled (00) Most rented accommodation enables
- Then the code from France (33) students to receive a housing grant.
- Then the last nine numbers (leaving
During the first month, you will need
out the first 0)
extra money for rent deposits, for
connecting electricity, gas, telephone
For example: 00 33 4 70 30 43 63
and various other extras, especially if
you are going to rent an apartment.
When calling abroad from France, then
the international code must be dialled You are strongly advised to open a
(00) followed by the country code. bank account as soon as you arrive in
France and to deposit enough money
Example:
to cover all these initial expenses.
- For USA: 00 1…
- For Germany: 00 49…
Postage stamp
France & Europe ......... 0,54/ 0,60
OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT France - USA ......................... 0,90
Contact several banks in order to Telephone card
compare their services and charges. (120 unités) ......................... 15,24
4 identity
In order to open a bank account, you phographs ................................... 4
will require:
- Valid passport or residence permit Cafateria tickets
- Proof of fixed abode: copy of your (per 10) about .......................... 26
lease or rent payment receipts Sandwich,Kebab ................ 2 to 5
- Student card or proof of enrolment Fast food ...................... 3,35 to 7
at Blaise Pascal University
Bread...................................... 0,65
Litre of milk........................... 0,70
You should ask the bank for:
Bottle of
- Cheque book and/or bank debit card coca-cola ............................... 1,22
- Some R.I.B. (Relevés d’Identité
Bancaire) slips showing details of
Bus ticket............................... 1,20
your bank account, available at
your bank (mainly asked for when- Discothèque
ever direct bank transfers are entrance about .......................... 1
neede, e.g. paying bills) Cinema entrance ........................ 8
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PRACTICAL
INFORMATION
SPORTS AND RECREATION TOURISM
Almost all sports and leisure activities Further useful information on the town
are available in Vichy or the nearby and the region is available from the
area. Tourist Board:
For example, all water sports can be OFFICE DE TOURISME
done in Vichy itself (sailing, windsurf-
19, rue du Parc
ing, water-skiing…), downhill and
cross country skiing are less than an 03200 VICHY
hour away. two golf courses (one in Tel.: +33 4 70 98 71 94
the centre of town!), tennis, squash… Web: www.vichy-tourisme.com
Vichy even has its own horse-racing The youth information centre provides
track and show-jumping arena! information and documentation on
Of course, if you get too tired from teaching, jobs, further education,
doing too much sport, don’t forget the practical aspects for foreign students,
hot water springs where you can relax leisure activities, travel… Ads (jobs,
and unwind! work placements, accommodation) are
displayed on notice boards :
ARTS AND CULTURE BUREAU INFORMATION JEUNESSE
A magnificent opera house with plays, 21, place Victor Hugo
classical and modern concerts. Four 03300 Cusset
cinemas. Two libraries. Museums.
Tel.: +33 4 70 30 95 48
Vichy has regular exhibitions and
conferences for all centres of interest. Handi-Sup is the disability support
service. Its aims are to facilitate the
There really is a lot to do in Vichy. integration of students with disabilities
in the University. Handi-Sup is based
Known as a resort town, with restau- in Clermont Ferrand:
rants by the river and magnificent
parks and gardens in the centre of S.I.U.H. / HANDI-SUP
town, Vichy attracts visitors as much 24, avenue des Landais
by all the activities it has to offer as by
63175 Aubière cedex
the simple plesaure to be had of
walking around the town and visiting
the surrounding countryside.
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USEFUL
ADDRESSES
EMERGENCY NUMBERS TRANSPORT
SAMU: 15 AEROPORT
POMPIERS: 18 Aéroport Clermont-Ferrand/ Aulnat
POLICE SECOURS: 17 Tel.: +33 4 73 62 71 00
HOPITAL: +33 70 97 33 33
CENTRE ANTI-POISON: +33 73 27 33 33 TRAIN
S.N.C.F.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES Place de la Gare
03200 Vichy
MAIRIE DE VICHY
Place de l’hotel de Ville BUS SERVICES
03200 Vichy Place Charles de Gaulle
Tel.: +33 4 70 30 17 17 03200 Vichy
Tel.: +33 4 70 97 81 29
SOUS-PREFECTURE DE L'ALLIER
17 rue Alquié TAXI 24-hour service
03200 Vichy Tel.: +33 4 70 98 69 69
CAISSE PRIMAIRE D'ASSURANCE NOTES
MALADIE
45 bd Sichon ....................................................
03200 Vichy
Tel : +33 820 84 90 31
....................................................
EDF-GDF
Electricity and gas companies ....................................................
abonnements:
Tel.: +33 8 10 633 633 ....................................................
....................................................
ADDITIONAL STUDENT HEALTH
INSURANCE
....................................................
LA MUTUELLE DES ETUDIANTS
18 rue Maréchal Foch ....................................................
03200 Vichy
Tel.: +33 4 70 59 88 48 ....................................................
S.M.E.R.R.A.
Espace St Pierre ....................................................
26 rue du Fbg St Pierre
03100 Montluçon ....................................................
Tel.: +33 4 70 28 31 78
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USEFUL
WEB-SITES
Please visit some of these web-sites. They will help you to get to know the
university, the campus, the town of Vichy and the Allier department, as well as
the beautiful region of the Auvergne. You will also find economic and business
information together with details on sports and leisure and cutlural and sporting
events.
www.univ-bpclermont.fr
www.vichy-universite.com
www.perso.wanadoo.fr/carteret
www.ville-vichy.fr
www.auvergnethermale.tm.fr/vichy/vichy.htm
www.cr-auvergne.fr
www.cyberbougnat.net
www.auvergne-net.com
www.creps-auvergne.jeunesse-sports.gouv.fr
www.ja-vichy.com
www.cg03.fr
www.auvergnethermale.tm.fr/vichy/loisirs.htm
wwwvichy.bestofcity.fr/files/index.asp
www.destinationvichy.com
www.congres-vichy.com
www.franceview.com/vichy
www.vichy-tourisme.com
www.avichy.com
www.vichy-auvergne.net
www.crt-auvergne.fr
www.vulcania.tm.fr
www. sncf.fr
www.pagesjaunes.fr
www.caf.fr
www.lacc.univ-bpclermont.fr
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