Germany
Berlin
IES.
Fall, spring, or year.
The Berlin program is organized in cooperation with the historic Humboldt University in former East Berlin. All courses are taught in German. A minimum of two years of college-level German or the equivalent is required for fall-semester and full-year students; a minimum of five semesters of college-level German or equivalent is required for spring-semester students. Priority is given to students who have taken German in the semester preceding their anticipated study in Berlin. There is a three-week orientation prior to the start of classes. Housing is in German homes or apartments.
Freiburg
IES.
Fall, spring, or year.
Because all instruction is in German, participants must have completed at least two years of college-level German or the equivalent. Students whose language ability initially is insufficient to permit full participation take an eighty-hour intensive language course in addition to the normal courseload. The IES Freiburg programs enable students to specialize in the relationships of modern Germany to Europe (German Studies Program), to study a variety of subjects within the German university system (Basic Program), or to combine both of these academic experiences. A number of university courses are supplemented by tutorials offered by IES. The University of Freiburg offers a partial scholarship to two IES students each year. Application is made through IES. Housing is in university residences.
Freiburg, European Union
IES.
Fall or spring.
Begun in the spring of 1981, this program is devoted to the study of the European Union (EU). The curriculum includes a group of core courses, which are taught in English. Students are required to study German and may choose to study French as well. Preference in admissions is given to students who have already studied French or German. Visits to EU institutions are an integral part of the program. Housing is in coeducational residence halls.
Hamburg
Smith College.
Year.
At least two years of German, a strong academic record, and a background in the intended field(s) of study are required. The program begins with an intensive six-week orientation. During the academic year, students are enrolled in regular courses at the University of Hamburg as well as an additional German-language class. Since these courses tend to be offered in the form of lectures and may be specialized in scope, they are supplemented by discussions arranged especially for program students and held by experienced German tutors (usually graduate students). The program is open to students in almost any major field of study. Housing is usually in residence halls but arrangements can be made if students prefer to live with families.
Konstanz
Rutgers.
Year.
This program includes a six-week preliminary language and civilization course. Good knowledge of German and a solid academic record are required, as all courses are taught in German. Students attend regular courses at the University of Konstanz and special small tutorials in some courses. Courses are available in German language and literature, art, economics, geography, history, political science, and sociology. Students are housed in single rooms in residence halls.
Wurzburg
Davidson College. 2.7 GPA.
Year.
Two years of college-level German are required. Students participate in a family stay, cultural orientation, and language program at the beginning of the year, and then take the same university courses as their German peers at the University of Wurzburg. The resident director assists in course selection, monitors the students' academic performance throughout the year, works with German colleagues to evaluate student work, and recommends assignment of academic credits by Davidson College. During the academic year, students are housed in university-affiliated residence halls.