Multiple Locations – German Language and Culture (CANCELED)
Hamburg, Germany
Dates
- Summer 2 Semester - July 10 - August 12, 2013 (tentative)
Application Deadline
- Summer 2 Semester - Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and program may fill at any time. Final deadline – January 24.
Description
Information Sessions:
Faculty Leader: Maren Blanchard (m.blanchard@neu.edu)
Study Abroad Coordinator: Daisy Biddle (d.biddle@neu.edu)
Summer II
Courses: German Culture (course number TBA) and GRMNxxxx depending on language level
Description:
The Berlin Dialogue provides students with an intensive instruction in German. Students will attend intensive language classes each weekday morning at a highly - accredited language institute.
In addition students will get an inside view of German Culture, engage with Professor Blanchard while experiencing a variety of things, such as: many interesting guided tours, meeting students their ages of different heritage (who were born and grew up in Berlin), talking to witnesses to history, getting to know the historical and modern Berlin.
Berlin has always been a vibrant and exciting city but since the reunification in 1989, Berlin has developed into one of the most fascinating cities in the world.
Courses
The instructor will provide students with her own expectations for the course. (Including attendance, homework assignments – Please, see separate syllabus for details.)
- GRMN 1302/2301/2302/3301/3302 German immersion (multiple levels)
- German Culture (Course to be determined)
Studies
Recommended Readings:
- Regular reading of “Der Tagesspiegel” – online
(Berlin daily newspaper) - The official Berlin website: http://www.berlin.de/
(“Berlin – offizielles Hauptstadtportal”)
Host University
DIE NEUE SCHULE – The school was founded in 1984 and is one of the best-known language schools in Berlin. The school is centrally located and yet in a quiet residential area, in walking distance to public transportation (subway).
DIE NEUE SCHULE attaches great importance to the professional and personal competence as well as to the academic backgrounds of their teachers. All teachers are native speakers. NU-Students will meet other students from all over the world, which makes the learning experience very special.
Eligibility Requirements
All students participating should have successfully finished two semesters of German (GRMN 1101 and GRMN 1102) Exceptions are possible, decisions will be made after an interview.
Application Procedure
- Online Dialogue of Civilizations application (available on OISP website)
- Unofficial transcript which you can download and print from MyNEU
- One copy of passport ID page – To be given directly to your faculty leader after acceptance.
- 2-3 page essay answering the following questions:
- What are your personal and academic reasons for wishing to participate in this Dialogue of Civilizations program?
- How will the program further your academic and career goals?
- What is your previous travel and language experience, if any?
- What courses have you taken which are directly relevant to the program?
**Faculty may require additional information and/or interview (after application deadline)
**Please note that prior to 11/15/12 your unofficial transcript and essay should be handed in to OISP. After 11/15/12, please send them directly to your faculty leader
Cost
Tuition: $9,830
DOC Fee:$2,000
Tuition and DOC Fee cover 8 Northeastern credits, round-trip airfare from Boston, housing for program duration, International SOS assistance, as well as some local transport, excursions and group meals.
Accommodations
Students will stay at a hostel in rooms with two beds (depending on the number of students), centrally located with just a few minutes walk to public transportation, free WiFi, breakfast buffet, 24/7 reception.
Destination
Berlin and Hamburg, Germany
“…traveling on this dialogue was a great learning experience in so many ways. I not only developed as a student, but also as a friend, a listener, a thinker, and
global citizen. I gained new insight as well as new friends. I learned more about a new culture as well as how I even think about culture… only in losing ourselves in a foreign culture, do we truly find ourselves and discover the people we are meant to be.”
(student, Berlin Dialogue 2012)
“The environment of the trip, with its individually-pertinent objectives, invigorating flexibility and encompassing immersion, made my first trip to Germany perhaps the most educational and enjoyable of my life. As a citizen of the United States and, yes, the world, I feel significantly more empowered in my understanding of global connections and cultural diversity.”
(student, Berlin Dialogue 2012)