Description

Lexia in Berlin is affiliated with Die Neue Schule, with instruction provided by the distinguished faculty of the Freie Universitat Berlin, Technische Universitat, and Humboldt Universat. Our program also includes guest lectures from government officials, artists, filmmakers, architects, and representatives of Berlins ethnic communities. To explore Germany's role in the European Union, students attend events sponsored by the European Commission, embassies, and grassroots initiatives, including workshops, lectures, and weekend seminars on European integration.

The Visual Culture program works with the Atelierhaus Mengerzeile, an artists' cooperative founded in 1993. Located in a former piano factory next to where the Berlin Wall once divided Treptow and Neukolln, the Atelierhaus offers students the chance to interact with international artists. Classes also meet at the FU, in museums and galleries, and in the Lexia Center in Schoneberg, a central and friendly neighborhood filled with galleries, cafes, specialty shops, and music stores. Our center, an updated industrial loft in a fin-de-siecle brick building, offers generous studio, classroom, workshop, and office space, including WLAN internet, projection equipment, student lounge, and reading area. In addition to Lexia, the building houses a dozen architecture and design offices, artists and galleries, families and students, flamenco dance and Japanese gymnastics studios, bookbinders, a flower shop, and bakery. Lexia's student services coordinator also introduces students to Berlins rich public culture with theater and concerts, open-air markets, and outstanding parks and lakes.

Lexia encourages interaction and dialogue between our students and German faculty and students. Berlin scholars, artists, and students provide Lexia participants with direct access to the culture. No prior knowledge of German is required, as courses are offered in English. Intensive language training helps students to develop the skills and confidence to live and study in Berlin.

Highlights

Lexia offers the opportunity to engage in an in-depth study of Berlin and Germany: its history, arts, politics and culture. Lexia's individualized and personal approach, combines intense academic study with maximum immersion into the local culture and community.

* The Academic Program (7 weeks; 8 or 10 semester or 12 or 15 quarter credits)

* German Area Studies and Culture Track
- Orientation
- German Language Course
- German Area Studies and Culture Seminar
- Elective Course
- Review and Evaluation

* Visual Culture Track
- Orientation
- German Language Course
- Visual Culture Seminar
- Elective Course
- Review and Evaluation

Except for the Elective Course, students are required to take all components of the Lexia program. Students may opt to continue their language training in place of an Elective. The program is designed to be academically challenging, but students have time to explore the local culture on their own.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

In general, on-site orientation, tuition and fees, scheduled program excursions, housing costs (options vary by program), partial board at some sites, student support services by Lexia Resident Director and program staff, comprehensive medical insurance, International Student Identity Card (ISIC), official transcript from Western Washington University. For specific information regarding Berlin, please inquire at Lexia International.

Experience Required

no

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Dormitory
• Home-stays