Description

For over forty years students have studied German language, literature, and culture at the Summer Language Institute in Eutin while living with German families. Situated midway between Kiel and Lubeck in the northern state of Schleswig-Holstein, Eutin (pop. 17,000), Lawrence's sister city, welcomes students as guests and offers numerous cultural and recreational opportunities from opera festivals to water sports.

During a six-week stay with host families in Eutin, students will attend classes, participate in cultural and social events, and experience Northern Germany through a number of excursions to point of interest: Hamburg, Kiel and Lubeck. Following the institute in Eutin, the group will travel to Badenheim, Mainz, Munich, Vienna, Berlin.

Highlights

Courses Offered
Students enroll in three 3-credit hour classes appropriate to their skill level for a total of nine hours of credit. The language of instruction for all classes is German. Outside of class, students are encouraged to use German for all everyday purposes, including meals, excursions, etc.

* GERM 212 Intermediate German I. (3 credits) A continuation of GERM 108. Structured grammar review, composition, conversation with readings of literary and cultural texts. Prerequisite: GERM 108 or equivalent.

* GERM 216 Intermediate German II. (3 credits) A continuation of GERM 212. Structured grammar review, composition, conversation with readings of literary and cultural texts. Prerequisite: GERM 212 or equivalent.

* GERM 340 Deutsche Grammatik. (3 Credits) Exercises in selected topics of German grammar. Prerequisite: GERM 216 or equivalent.

* GERM 444 German Conversation for Everyday Use. (3 credits) The goal of this course is to maintain and further develop practical conversational skills of students who already have a basic knowledge of German. Discussion will range among topics from everyday German life and current affairs, with German newspapers and magazines providing the orientation.

* Eutin Intensive German Option
Students enrolled in their first semester of German in the Spring 2011 term and in good standing may qualify to participate in the Eutin Intensive German option. Students receive 11 credit hours of GERM 118 (the equivalent of GERM 108, 212 and 216). Students who qualify and elect this option will pay an additional two hours of tuition. Students interested in this option should contact the program director or the Office of Study Abroad for more information.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• German

Cost in US$:

Approximately 4,250 - 4,450

Program Fees Include:

Approximately 4,250 dollars (4,450 for non-KU students). The fee includes fees, meals, lodging, group cultural events, all program travel in Europe, and emergency medical evacuation and repatriation services.

Tuition and Fees: Estimated tuition and fees for 9 credit hours (based on standard tuition rate): 1,859 dollars.*

*Actual expenses for KU students will vary by the students individual tuition compact. Non-KU students will pay the standard tuition rate listed above.

Estimated Additional Expenses: Airfare, passport fees, and personal expenses. Participants arrange their own flight to Germany and meet the group in Hamburg on May 30.

Note:
All dates, costs, and program information are subject to change as necessary due to fluctuations in the exchange rate or other reasons.

Experience Required

no

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

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