Dates
December 27, 2026 – January 7, 2027Subjects
Cuisine & Culture, Film Studies, HonorsDeadlines
Aug. 1: Apply Early & Save $100Sept. 15: Regular Deadline
Program Overview
The KIIS Paris-Munich program is an eleven-day program that begins in one of the most vibrant German cities, Munich, and ends in the City of Lights, Paris. Students spend the first five days in downtown Munich near most of its famous attractions, including the Viktualienmarkt. The second part of the program will be in Paris. Culinary places in both countries will allow students to see how they are an integral part of German and French society. Note: Students should be aware that some walking is required in this program.
Note: Studying abroad likely is more physically strenuous than you are used to at home. KIIS study abroad programs typically involve approx. 5-10 miles of walking (approx. 10,000-20,000 steps) or the like in a day, including the possibility of walking, hiking, and climbing stairs in variable weather, over elevations at higher altitudes, and over rocky terrain. See Health & Wellness for more information.
Program Directors
I teach foreign languages and translation at Bellarmine University. I have an MFA in Writing from Spalding Univ., an MA in Spanish Literature from UofL, and an MA in German Literature from UC Santa Barbara. I have taught with and been the co-director of the KIIS Paris-Munich Winter Program since 2014.Prof. David Dominé
I’m a Professor of French and Associate Director of the honors program at EKU. I have led students to Paris and Lyon for study abroad. I enjoy showing students how people live beyond stereotypes and how to find new places that are not just the popular destinations. I am interested in consumerism, culture and values. I love film, photography and contemporary literature. Dr. Randi Polk
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Courses
All courses are taught in English and are 3 credit hours. You may enroll in 1 course.
This interdisciplinary course will not only demonstrate how food is an integral part of France and Germany while showcasing their respective cultures, it will also contextualize American eating habits, gastronomic traditions, and the current trends that are shaping the food scene in the United States. Although readings, assignments, and research-centered projects will provide the framework for an integral portion of such a course, the bulk of student learning will arise from experiential knowled
During your time in Munich and Paris, you will discover stories each of these cities offer through the study of icons and stories, their connection to the present, and how they reveal parts of the historical and cultural context of these diverse European cities. Students will study facts, figures, food, fashion, and more via film and text to construct their own realities of the present.
All KIIS course credit is awarded by Western Kentucky University. Prior to your KIIS program, please speak with your home campus academic advisor and/or study abroad office to determine course equivalencies. Grades will be transferred to your home institution in late January after the completion of the program. Course offerings are subject to change according to enrollment. For more information, visit Transcripts & Grades.
Program Excursions
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Paris Activities
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Munich Activities
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Fussen
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Viktualienmarkt
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Dachau Concentration Camp
Group Flight
ESTIMATED COST $1,600 – $1,700
The Paris-Munich Winter program offers a group flight option where you can travel to your program location with other students and faculty. If you choose this option, KIIS will purchase a flight ticket on your behalf. The flight cost will be added to your final program fee on November 1. The group flight will depart from Cincinnati or Louisville.
If not selecting the group flight, you are responsible to purchase your own roundtrip airfare.
The flight to Munich is overnight arriving the following morning. On the return, the flight from Paris to the USA departs and arrives on the same day. Visit Flights and Passports & Visas for more information.