Descriptions of SRJC Classes
ART 2.1: Ancient to Medieval Art History and Appreciation
From earliest times, France has proven itself to be an artistic powerhouse - the Paleolithic cave paintings of Chauvet date back to 30,000 BCE! Paris itself is heralded for its amazing examples of ancient and medieval art and architecture, from the famed Egyptian, Greek, and Roman collections of the Louvre to the Gothic heights of Notre-Dame and the Sainte-Chapelle. This course will include visits to the Louvre and its extensive ancient holdings, as well as field trips to the Bibliotheque Nationale, the Musee de Cluny, Notre-Dame, the Sainte-Chapelle, and various Roman-era sites throughout the city.

(3 units: CR/NC option or letter grade option)
CSU/UC; AA/AS area E; CSU area C1; IGETC area 3A;
CAN ART 2; ART 2.1 + ART 2.2 = CAN ART SEQ A

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ART 2.2: Renaissance to Modern Art History and Appreciation
What better way to study the art of the High Renaissance than to visit Leonardo's amazing Mona Lisa in person? From the impressive Italian collections of the Louvre and the Baroque splendors of Versailles to the plein air paintings of the Impressionists, Paris is teeming with the masterworks of art history! The city also boasts some of the world's foremost collections of Rococo, Neoclassical, Romantic, and Realist art. This course will include visits to and study of the famed collections of the Louvre, the Musee d'Orsay, and the Musee Marmottan-Claude Monet, as well as field trips to Versailles, the Pantheon, and the Arc de Triomphe.

(3 units: CR/NC or letter grade option)
CSU/UC; AA/AS area E;
CSU area C1; IGETC area 3A; CAN ART 2; ART 2.1 + ART 2.2 = CAN ART SEQ A

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ART 2.3: Modern Art History and Appreciation
From the inception of new painting techniques with Edouard Manet's famous Olympia to the radical social criticism of 1960s Conceptual artists, Paris has been a radiant beacon of Modernism for the better part of the last 150 years. Manet, Monet, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Matisse, Picasso: all of these artists named Paris as their cultural home of choice, and it became the most famous artistic center in the world by the early 20th century. This course will include visits to the famed collections of the Musee d'Orsay, Musee Rodin, Musee Picasso, and the3 Centre Pompidou, as well as field trips to Enlightenment-era salons, the Pantheon, and the Eiffel Tower.

(3 units: CR/NC or letter grade option)
CSU/UC; AA/AS area E; CSU area C1; IGETC area 3A

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SOC SCI 48.13 - French Life & Culture
A survey of French life and culture in historical and contemporary perspective. Specifically, the course will cover the history, politics, economics, culture, and society of modern-day France. Lectures by French guest lecturers and related field trips provide a broad overview of French culture and civilization. Required for all students enrolled in the Semester in Paris program whose AIFS applications are processed through Santa Rosa Junior College.

(3 units: CR/NC or letter grade option)
CSU/UC*; AA/AS - Elective

*The University of California will accept SRJC courses numbered 1 through 49 and most ATHL, DANCE, and PHYED courses. However, students should not count credit earned for special topics (48) or independent studies (49) toward the 60 units required for admission. The UC campus will evaluate these courses after admission.

Notes:

• Transfer credit is contingent on evaluation of course outline by transfer institution.
• Transfer credit may be limited by UC or CSU or both. Please consult a counselor for additional information.
• All students must enroll in the French Life and Culture course offered by the college/consortium that processes their AIFS application.