Emory German Studies in Austria

  Austria

• Vienna: 
Vienna

Term: Summer 

Description: The German Studies Department celebrates its 35th anniversary of taking students to Vienna, one of the great capitals of Central Europe so that they become intimately familiar with the culture, language, history, and everyday life. Students without any knowledge of German will take beginning German language classes; students at the intermediate level can complete their second year of German; and more advanced students will study Austrian cultural history from a European perspective. In addition, students can take a music course and explore the city's rich musical heritage, coordinated with the concert and opera schedule, or study the history of mountaineering in Austria. Accommodations are provided in local homestays.

Eligibility Requirements: Minimum 2.5 GPA; good academic standing; at least 18 years of age; completion of a full year of college; and currently enrolled in a college/university. GER 101/102 for MUS 202

Summer: Applications will be accepted starting January 2. The deadline for receipt of applications is March 2. Please note that some programs close before the end of January.

Highlights:
Academic Focus: German Studies: Language, Culture, and Music

Courses: All program participants take two courses for a total of eight Emory credit hours. Students may take 12 credit hours for an additional academic fee of USD 3,390. Students without any previous knowledge of German will take Beginning German 101 and 102. Students at the intermediate level can complete their second year of German (201 and 202), while more advanced students are offered a course sequence on Austrian cultural history taught from an European perspective.

GER 101 Beginning German I
Description: 4 credit hours

GER 102 Beginning German II
Description: 4 credit hours

GER 201 Intermediate German I
Description: 4 credit hours

GER 202 Intermediate German II
Description: 4 credit hours

GER 370A The Austrian Experience
Description: 4 credit hours

GER 370B The Austrian Experience
Description: 4 credit hours

GER 460 German Studies Seminar - Alpine Forever: The History of Exploartion and Mountaineering
Description: 4 credit hours

MUS 202 Music History of the Baroque, Classic and Romantic Periods
Description: 4 credit hours

Music in Vienna will be taught in German (if all class participants have at least an intermediate German knowledge) and coordinated with the Vienna's concert and opera schedule. Additional work will be required of music majors for the course to be counted toward the Music Major.

Living Arrangements: Students live in Viennese homes.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: USD 9,120

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American Participants.

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

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