German Language Courses:

Learn the Language, Understand the Culture, Experience Berlin!

Overview:

• Date: June 27 – July 17, 2010
• Course Content
  The language courses combine intensive language classes with a taste of culture and history of Berlin / Germany. We offer two courses at beginners’ level, one for absolute beginners and one for advanced beginners (see below). Both courses cover general language skills, core grammatical structures, basic vocabulary, and knowledge about German culture and living. A special focus will be on communication. A concert or opera performance is one of the highlights.
  
  1. Beginners’ Course: This course is aimed at students with no knowledge of German (A1). Lecturer: Christa Wagner
  2. Advanced Beginners: This course is designed for students with basic knowledge (A2) of German (after 1-2 semesters). Lecturer: Doris Kubiczek
  
  In order to make sure you are placed in the course according to your precognition, we kindly ask you to inform us in detail for how long you have studied German, at which level, and/or which books you have been using in your class(es).
• Course Language: German
• Hours per Week: 20 - 24
• Target Group: We welcome all that are interested in learning the German language and in getting to know German culture.
• Number of Participants: About 15 (a minimum of 10 per course is required)
• Registration Deadline: April 1, 2010
  March 15 for nominated students from partner universities
• Course Fees: EUR 1.080, -
  This includes tuition and application fees, accommodation with breakfast, health, accident, and liability insurance, service and support, one certificate confirming the grade received, and most parts of the extra-curricular programme.

Accommodation:

Students' Hotel: double rooms with private bath and breakfast, no kitchenette. For more information, please also see FAQ on accommodation.

Arrival June 27 (move-in), departure July 17 (move-out).

On weekdays lunch can be purchased in the student cafeteria for very reasonable prices.

Culture and Leisure Time Program:

The International Office team offers participants a wide variety of optional cultural and social events in Berlin and surrounding area about twice a week. This may include visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites (Museum Island in Berlin, Castles and Gardens in Potsdam), Berlin Wall Museum and Holocaust Museum, excursion to the Memorial Sachsenhausen, a boat trip, Beach Bar, a brewery tour, and many other activities.

Facts:

• 65 contact hours
• 5 ECTS credits
• One class hour is 45 min long.

Grading

Grades will be based on active participation and regular attendance in class and class excursions, on self-study and homework assignments, and on the final examination. If students miss more than two classes, the final grade will be downgraded. Students are expected to be on time for classes. If all requirements are passed, students will be issued a certificate confirming the grade received.