{"id":2188,"date":"2023-06-13T15:59:19","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T22:59:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-usc-dornsife.pantheonsite.io\/fren-ital\/?page_id=2188"},"modified":"2026-01-12T13:45:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T21:45:19","slug":"fren-220-french-in-the-caribbean","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/fren-ital\/fren-220-french-in-the-caribbean\/","title":{"rendered":"Maymester in Martinique"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--featured-block \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--featured-block\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"text-image-container\">\n    <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--eyebrow\">\n\n    \n  <span>SUMMER 2026<\/span>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Take FREN 220 in Martinique!\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <div class=\"elementToProof\">Strengthen your French while living and learning in Martinique, an island at the crossroads of French and Caribbean identities. This third-semester course builds real-world communication skills and cultural competence through full immersion in a uniquely rich Francophone community.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Students will explore Martinique\u2019s history, culture, and contemporary identity through dynamic class discussions, authentic multimedia texts, and on-site cultural excursions. Working individually and collaboratively, you\u2019ll engage in meaningful, fully French-language activities!<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Perfect for students eager to level up their French and experience Francophone culture firsthand.<\/div>\n<p>For more information, please contact Prof. Misran at <a href=\"mailto:misran@usc.edu?Subject=I%20am%20interested%20in%20taking%20FREN%20220%20in%20Martinique%20for%20the%20Maymester%20in%20Spring%202024\">misran@usc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--link\">\n\n    \n    \n  \n<a \n  class=\"link\"\n  href= https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/flp\/home\/programs-and-resources\/maymester\/\n    aria-label=\"Read more about Apply now!\"  \n>\n    Apply now! \n  <svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 35 35\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 35 35\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><polygon fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" fill=\"#000\" points=\"19.3,27.5 29.3,17.5,19.3,7.5 16.3,10.4 21.4,15.4 6.7,15.4 6.7,19.6 21.4,19.6 16.3,24.6 \"\/><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n          <\/div>\n\n          <div class=\"image-container\">\n            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            data-src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/fren-ital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2025\/11\/Untitled-9-768x768.png\"\n          data-srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/fren-ital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2025\/11\/Untitled-9-768x768.png 768w\"          data-sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"          class=\"lazyload\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n                                                                                \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--photo-wall \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--photo-wall\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"heading-container\">\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          Explore Past Program Adventures!\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <p>Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of our past Martinique Maymester programs! 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