Language and Culture in Eutin, Germany
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 Lübeck 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 Lübeck. Following the institute in Eutin, the group will travel to Badenheim, Mainz, Munich, Vienna, Berlin.
Itinerary
| May 29 | Depart U.S. |
| May 30 | Arrive Hamburg: Pick up by representatives of the City of Eutin. Welcome in Eutin and meeting with host-families. |
| May 31 | Exploration of Eutin: First orientation. |
| June 1-9 | Study in Eutin: Instruction by KU Faculty and native speakers from Eutin. Visits to theaters, concerts, and museums. Study trips and excursions to: |
| Hamburg: Visits to Kunsthalle, Völkerkundemuseum, Innenstadt und Rathaus, Hafenrundfahrt |
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| Lübeck: Visits to Museum Behnhaus, St. Petri, Marienkriche, Buddenbrookhaus, Holstentor, and Niederegger Marzipan. | |
| Schwerin: Visits to Staatliches Museum, Ducal castle and Schwerin Cathedral. | |
| Kiel: Visits to Kunsthalle, Kiel University, Kiel Week sailing festival. | |
| July 10-12 | Badenheim: Badenheim (pop 400): A wine-growing village: host family stay and tour of wine production sites |
| July 12-13 | Mainz: Visit to Gutenberg Museum, Landesmuseum, St. Stephan Church and Mainz Cathedral |
| July 13-16 | Munich: Visits to Frauenkriche, Deutsches Museum, Hofbräuhaus, Lenbachhaus, Pinakothek, Olympiapark, English Garden |
| July 16-20 | Vienna: Saint Stephen’s Cathedral, Mozart House, Museum of Art, Hundertwasser House, Schönbrun Castle, Jewish Museum, catacomb and city tour. |
| July 20-24 | Berlin: Reichstag, Brandburg Gate, Potsdamer Platz, Schloß Charlottenburg, Schloß Bellevue, Potsdam and Sans Souci, Berlin Kreuzberg, and numerous museums (Check Point Charlie, Pergamon, Filmmuseum Berlin, Jüdisches Museum) |
| July 24 | Return departurtes for U.S. |
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 2009 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.
Program Director
Dr. Clark first gathered experience giving tours when he worked as a taxi driver in Berlin while studying for a master’s degree from the Freie Universität Berlin. He completed his Ph.D. studies at the University of Illinois. In 2005 he was the director of the Summer Program and is looking forward to visiting Eutin and Germany in 2009.
Accommodations
Students will live with host families in Eutin and hotels during the trip.
Dates
Depart US: May 27, 2010
Arrive in Eutin: May 28, 2010
Depart from Germany: July 22, 2010
Eligibility
Open to students from any accredited U.S. college or university who have completed two semesters of college-level German or the equivalent. Students enrolled in the first semester of German in the Spring semester may apply with the director’s permission. Minimum 2.5 GPA required (exceptions considered after submission of a petition).
Credit
Nine hours of undergraduate credit are granted by the University of Kansas upon successful completion of the program.
Cost: TBD (Summer 2009 costs are listed below).
Program fee: Approximately $4,250 ($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.*
*Actual expenses for KU students will vary by the student’s 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.
Financial Aid
KU students who qualify for summer financial aid in the form of Stafford and/or other loans, Pell or SEOG Grants, and scholarships may apply the aid to the cost of a Study Abroad Program.
Limited supplemental scholarships are available to KU undergraduates. Applications are available at the Office of Study Abroad. You can also download the scholarship application. The scholarship application deadline is March 1.
Non-KU students should check into the financial resources available to them at their home institutions.
Application Procedures
Application Deadline: March 1, 2010. Early application is strongly encouraged.
Applications are available in the KU Office of Study Abroad. You can also download* the application. All application materials are to be returned to the Office of Study Abroad.
*Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to download an application. If your computer does not have Acrobat Reader you can download it for FREE.
For more information, contact:
Dr. Rex Clark
Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures
The University of Kansas
1445 Jayhawk Blvd., Rm 3087
Lawrence, KS 66045-9176
phone: 785-864-4803
fax: 785-864-4298
email: rexclark@ku.edu
http://www2.ku.edu/~germanic/
The University of Kansas
Office of Study Abroad
Lippincott Hall
1410 Jayhawk Blvd., Room 108
Lawrence, KS 66045-7515
tel: (785) 864-3742
e-mail: osa@ku.edu
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