Language Course: German Language and Society (Seven Weeks Intensive)

 

Period: 05.08. - 22.09.2012

 

Target Group: All Levels (A1-C2), students of all disciplines, graduates of all disciplines. We welcome anyone wishing to study German in an international atmosphere.

 

Requirements: None

 

 

In order to achieve the best language progress, the courses in August and September may be combined into a 7-week intensive course. The topical course content does not overlap. The contents complement one another in a broad and multi-faceted experience of Germany.

 

In the morning, you attend the intercultural language course. In the afternoon, you can either take part in communication courses or sign up to a specialised course.

 

Language Course

 

In the morning, you attend the intercultural language course "Language and Society in Contemporary Germany" in August, and "Societal Developments in Germany" in September. You will intensify your linguistic capability, and simultaneously acquire current regional background knowledge.  

 

Within each level, all courses deal with the following regional topics with varying degrees of difficulty:

 

• Germany Through Foreign Eyes
• Everyday Life in Germany
• Regional Variety
• Cultural Variety
• Germany in the World
 

German as a foreign language consists not only of vocabulary and correct sentence structure. Germans also structure their conversations in a particular way and adhere to a culture-specific set of values. This adherence to culture in communication is a particular focus. Therefore a connection between foreign language and foreign understanding is formed.

 

Communication Course or Specialised Course

 

In the afternoon, you can either attend communication courses or book a specialised course.

 

 

---

 

 

 

 The language course takes place Monday to Friday and consists of 4 lessons from 9:00am to 12:30pm. 

The communication course takes place from 1:30pm to 3:00pm and lasts a total of 8 hours per week.

 

With regular attendance and a successfully passed final exam, you will receive ECTS credits for this course.

 

You may choose from the culture programme in the afternoon and evening according to your interests. 

 

Cost: Course fee 1100€ + registration fee 100€ + accommodation

 

with specialised course: additional fee 100€ (August) or 50€ (September)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

---