Herzlich Willkommen! German Study-Abroad Information Session 2019-20
WHO AM I? • DAAD Y oung Ambassador for King’s/Dalhousie University • Completed ‘Berlin’s 20 th Century: Memory, Politics, Place’ (2018) • Received a German Studies Research Grant 2018/2019
WHAT IS THE DAAD? • The largest international organization dedicated to studying in Germany • Federally/state funded in Germany • International – Canada Headquarters: T oronto • www.daad-canada.ca
WHAT CAN THE DAAD DO FOR YOU? • Databases on study programs in Germany • Connect you with German Universities • Funding
OPPORTUNITIES • Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) • University Summer Course Grant • Research Grants (German Studies Research Grant) • Study Scholarship (for graduating seniors)
Questions? Email il713128@dal.ca
• The German Department allows you to take up to half of your German credits abroad for a Dalhousie degree. A six-credit course must generally consist of at least 70 contact hrs. of lessons. • Many, but not all courses are eligible. The Registrar’s office expects a record with a grade, from a university-affiliated institution. • Letter of Permission: a form which pre-approves courses taken elsewhere for transfer credit. • Pre-departure program – an online module offered by the International Centre and strongly recommended for all students doing programs abroad – mandatory for most Dalhousie-run programs. • https://www.dal.ca/campus_life/ile/travel_abroad.html
SOMMERKURSE For next year: CTMP3610.06 / GERM 3610.06 “Memory, Politics, Place: Berlin’s 20 th Century’ Held in English in Berlin , Spring 2020, the course explores themes of public spaces, collective memory, historical trauma and inter-generational responsibility. 6 credit hour class . • Time period: May 3-30 th , 2020. • Limited to: 20-25 participants • Eligibility: must have completed 30 credit hours, competitive application • Mandtory Fees (paid directly to the University of King’s College) - might change slightly! - T uition for a full-credit course:$1575.00 - Program fee:$2000.00 - Entrance to all sites (incl. Dresden Day Trip):$150.00 - Accommodation (incl. breakfast):$1900.00 -> Estimated T otal: $5625.00 Contact: sarah.clift@ukings.ca https://ukings.ca/course/memory-politics-place-berlins-20th-century/
SOMMERKURSE CSSG at Kassel (Canadian Summer School in Germany) - a Canadian-run program Time period: May 3 - June 20 ( 7 weeks ) • Intensive full-year course in 7 weeks, transfer credits without difficulty (6 credit hours), excellent proven intensive program (40+ years running) • Live with a German family • City stays in Berlin, Trier, and Hann. Münden • Culture program: Bundesliga, museums, plays, concerts, Volkstanz, etc. • Local university student • Tandem partner
SOMMERKURSE CSSG at Kassel (Canadian Summer School in Germany) One tuition fee for all. No international student differential fee = $1,726 (6 credit hours) Plus program fee = approximately $2,850 (confirmed at end of January 2020) Value for money. This includes for seven weeks: - T extbooks, study materials - Accommodation in Kassel, meals in Kassel (except lunch on school days) - Cultural & social activities (museums, plays, concerts, opera, German movies, etc.) - Local transit pass (bus & tram) - Excursions (transport, accommodation, meals, activities, etc.) - Does not include airfare to/from Germany and personal discretionary spending Contact: john.plews@smu.ca Deadline: January 31, 2020. Apply early to guarantee a place! Information and application on website: www.cssg.ca
There are a LOT of other options. Check out: www.daad.de For finding summer courses: www.daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/sommerkurse/en
SOMMERKURSE Heidelberg Ferienkurs: International Summer School of German Language and Culture at the University of Heidelberg • ALL language levels; in the afternoon: additional language exercises, seminars on current literary and social topics, lectures on German language, culture, and civilization. Classes: 20 hours/week plus additional language exercises and lectures • 500 Participants (max. 16 per group) • Supporting Program/ Leisure Activities: Workshops: drama, choir, newspaper, video, dancing, film; concerts, movie night, disco, sport; farewell party. Excursions around Heidelberg (included in course fee) Weekend excursions approx. EUR 25.-. • Eligibility: 18 years or older
SOMMERKURSE Heidelberg Ferienkurs • Time period: 3 August - 28 August 2020 • Registration deadline: June 15, 2020 (BUT first come, first served. Y ou can apply after Jan. 15. The fees have to be paid when you apply.) Costs: • Course Fee: EUR 670 .- • Accommodation: Approx. EUR 360.-. The Summer School Office helps participants to find a room. Most of the available rooms are in student hostels and in private student flats. Cheap meals are available at the cafeterias of the university. = 1030 Euro (=ca. $1,500.00) - plus flight, health insurance, and incidental costs. https://www.zuv.uni-heidelberg.de/international/ferienkurs/
German Language Course in Würzburg at the Julius-Maximilians-Universität • Time Period: 1. August - 28. August 2020 • Application deadline: June 22, 2020 • For all levels - 25 hours/week, class size 15. • Cost: EUR 648.- (-> course) • This includes classes, learning material, at least 2 excursions, final exam, public transport, certificate, etc. • Plus accommodation, flight, health insurance, and incidental costs. • They help with finding accommodation. • Eligibility : minimum age 18 • Contact: info@deutschkurs-uni.de https://www.daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/sommerkurse/de/detail/6271/#tab_costs
SOMMERKURSE Summer School “Deutsch in Weimar” 2020 (Bauhaus - Universität Weimar) • All language levels. Learn German and explore Germany’s cultural history. • An average of 25 hours/week. • 10 - 15 participants per group) • Supporting Program/Leisure Activities: A multifaceted program of cultural encounters with readings, film evenings, and get- togethers, exciting trips to places in and around Weimar, and the legendary Summer School parties! There are opportunities to meet Germans and other Summer School participants, with whom you can practise your newly-acquired language skills. • Eligibility: 18 years or older
SOMMERKURSE Summer School “Deutsch in Weimar” 2020 (Bauhaus -Universität Weimar) • Time period: August 2 – 28, 2020 • Registration deadline: June 15, 2020 (from Jan 15, first come, first served) Costs: Course Fees EUR 650.- (includes course, accompanying program, teaching materials, a library card, and a Bauhaus Summer School ID card which gives you access to a number of discounts) Accommodation: approximately EUR 300.- bis EUR 450.- Y ou can book a room when you register. Plus flight, health insurance, and incidental costs . https://www.uni-weimar.de/summerschool/en/home/ Contact: Julia Rosenbusch: summerschool@uni-weimar.de
SOMMERKURSE International Summer Courses at the University of Freiburg: • Time period: August 3 - 29, 2020 • Application: Feb 15 - June 30, 2020 • For all levels • Language classes in the morning (a total of 72 teaching units) • Plus exercise courses and seminars in the afternoon • Supporting Program/Leisure Activities: Field trips and weekend excursions (for example Black forest, France, Lake Constance ( Bodensee )) • Eligibility : minimum age 17
SOMMERKURSE Costs: • Course Fee: EUR 700, • Accommodation may be arranged upon request : EUR 380 (student dorms with kitchen). = € 1080.00 (ca. $1,600 plus flight, health insurance, and incidental costs) http://www.sli.uni-freiburg.de/german/intensive/summer-winter/summer- winter#summer
SOMMERKURSE Berlin Encounters : Intensive Communicative Language Course at the Freie Universität Berlin • Intermediate/advanced-level courses - solid basis in first-year grammar or better required • Placement test on the day of arrival • 30 participants, 2 groups (15 participants per group) • 72 hours of language classes in the mornings and 30 hours cultural studies in the afternoons • Registration: Oct 28, 2019 ( TODAY !) - June 30, 2020, first come, first served • Time period: Aug 3 – 28, 2020
SOMMERKURSE • Berlin Encounters: Freie Universität Berlin • Costs: Course Fee € 680 (includes internet access, complementary free time program, tours etc.) • Plus accommodation: A lists options where you can find accommodation is on the website. • Plus flight, health insurance, and incidental costs. https://www.sprachenzentrum.fu- berlin.de/en/sprachangebot/sprachen/deutsch/sommerkurse/kursangebot/berliner-begegnungen/index.html
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