IR 374 Model Europe: Comparative Public Policy in France and the European Union

Program Dates: July 01- July 23, 2025

Location: Paris, France

Suggested arrival and check-out date: Arrive June 30, 2025, and housing move-out July 24, 2025

Housing Dates: June 30-July 24, 2025

As in the US, European governance is modeled on capitalism, rights, and democracy. European nations and the European Union, however, approach these topics distinctly. This course, with a focus on the European Union and France in comparative perspective to the US, explores contemporary challenges across three foundational policy fields: governance and citizenship; the environment; and business. Faculty experts and guest lecturers work closely with students to understand the contradictory mechanisms at work in these three policy spheres, querying which political strategies are best adapted for the successful future consolidation of Europe. The aim of the course is to provide students with a sophisticated understanding of European policy modeling and contemporary challenges to the European Union.

This course is open to all majors.

Application Deadline: March 4th, 2025

Program Decision Date: March 11th, 2025

Deadline to Commit to Program: March 27th ,2025

• Application Form
• 1 letter of recommendation from USC Faculty can be uploaded by recommender via the Terra Dotta System 
• Personal Statement (250-word minimum, 2 pages max)- stating why you are motivated to enroll in this program, how this program may benefit your academic interests and future career aspirations, and why do you feel you are a good fit for this program; current resume; and application form

 Tuition 4 units — $8,548 (subject to change)
Airfare — $1,300 9 (subject to change)

Two Housing locations
1. AUP Musset Residence Hall
2. AUP Jouffroy Residence Hall

Housing options
1. Single or double studios in AUP Musset Residence Hall

2. Single studio or single or double rooms in apartments shared between 3 and 5 students in AUP Jouffroy Residence Hall

AUP Musset twin (shared room)
Rent: 1,052 €
Deposit: 600 €

AUP Musset single studio
Rent: 1,407 €
Deposit: 600 €

AUP Jouffroy shared room (in shared apartment)
Rent: 1,433 €
Deposit: 800 €

AUP Jouffroy single room (in shared apartment)
Rent: 1,646 €
Deposit: 800 €

AUP Jouffroy single studio
Rent: 1,752 €
Deposit: 800 €

Housing Dates: June 30 -July 24, 2025

For more information, please contact Akeya Harmon via email at akeyahar@usc.edu.