German Language & German Studies at the University of Heidelberg in Heidelberg, Germany
May 26 - July 7, 2012
See the 2012 Heidelberg at Heidelberg Summer Program Brochure
Located on the Neckar river and dominated by the massive ruins of the castle perched on the mountainside, Heidelberg is home to Germany’s oldest university, founded in 1386. More than 30,000 students study at the Universität Heidelberg, which is consistently ranked among the top in the country. Our Summer School is located on the new campus, just a short bus ride to the historic town center with theaters, libraries, museums, shops, and cafés.
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Program Highlights
- Focus on experiential learning – outside of the classroom as well as inside
- University of Heidelberg faculty
- Homestays with German families
- Numerous day trips to medieval monasteries, walled cities, and castles
- Theater, art, and more
- Study trip to Berlin
- German Rail Pass for weekend travel
Core Courses
Intermediate level
GER 201, 202 Intermediate German (6 sem. hrs.)
Advanced level
GER 301 - Advanced German (3 sem. hrs.)
GER 306 - Cross-Cultural Encounters in Contemporary Germany (3 sem. hrs.)
Elective Courses
Students may select up to two of these courses.
- German Cultural Sampler (1 sem. hr.)
- Germany & the European Union (1 sem. hr.)
- Berlin Seminar (1 sem. hr.)
Credits
Students may earn between 6 and 8 credits for the summer term.
The program fee of $ 5,450.00 covers:
- tuition
- housing, breakfast and supper
- Heidelberg public transportation pass
- transfers to and from the airport
- excursions and cultural events, including the study trip to Berlin
- a German Rail Pass
- an official transcript
Not included are the transatlantic flight, books, and health insurance.
Eligibility: Participants are enrolled at a U.S. college or university, have successfully completed at least one year of college-level German, and have a cumulative grade point average of B or better.
Financial Aid: Students should discuss financial aid opportunities with the study abroad advisor on their home campus.
The application needs to be printed from the browser, completed, and sent with a non-refundable deposit of $20 by March 1. Reduce your program fee by $50 when applying by February 1 and confirming your participation by March 1.
Peggy George
Heidelberg at Heidelberg
Heidelberg University
310 E. Market St.
Tiffin, OH 44883-2462
Email: ajy@heidelberg.edu
Toll free: 1-800-925-9250
Phone: 419-448-2062
Fax: 419-448-2217
Contact Information in Germany:
Hanne Heckmann, Ph.D.
Resident Director, American Junior Year at Heidelberg University
Hauptstrasse 133, 69117 Heidelberg, Germany
Tel.: +49(0)6221-23874
Fax: +49(0)6221-167574
Email: h.heckmann@uni-heidelberg.de