Fall 2010 Semester Program with Nazareth College of
Rochester NY
Fall Semester Program (English) in Berlin Germany
Since spring of 2001, Nazareth College of Rochester, New York,
with Studienforum Berlin e.V., offers a 15-credit, 16-week semester program in
Berlin, the Berlin Residential Program.
Starting in 2006, this program
is a CCIS
semester program.
CCIS
has far more than
100 member
institutions in the U.S.
The dates for fall 2010 are August
29 - December 17.
Summary
Students take five courses: three liberal arts courses (45 h
each), taught in English;
orientation and an introductory German language course; and
a four-week unpaid internship permitting use of English, at
corporations, public institutions such as
museums, schools, think tanks, etc., in
Berlin (the internship may be
substituted by a second language
course). Accommodation and board is in
homestays.
This program is open to all students who want to acquire U.S.
credits. The program includes
tuition, room and board (two
meals), an on-site student
coordinator, cultural events and
excursions.
Orientation does emphasize health and particularly personal security while studying and while traveling in Berlin and Germany.
This program allows for the unique opportunity to
study the political and economic
changes in Germany's capital and
Central Europe first-hand and to experience history in the
making. This fall's curriculum includes cross-listed courses:
German History 1871 to the Present (history); European Business Economics (economics or business administration); 20th Century German Literature, Theater and Cabaret (literature or theater arts); Conflict Studies (political science, peace studies, including Arabic area studies); and Symphonic Music and Opera, Mozart to Mahler
(music history).
The extended application deadline
is 15 June 2010.
CONTACT: Nazareth College (Dr.
William Hopkins) or
Studienforum Berlin
(Dr. Hanns-D. Jacobsen).
Visit also the Center of International Education at Nazareth College of Rochester,
N.Y.
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The Fall Semester Program is taught in English, not in German -
with the exception of the language
instruction, of course. This distinguishes the
Berlin Residential Program from most other study-abroad programs offered in Germany. It is ensured that each student receives strong support and personal attention by faculty and
staff. All courses are designed to take advantage of
Berlin, Germany's capital,
historical, as well as, current political,
economic and cultural
resources. The courses assist students to enhance understanding contemporary issues in
enlarging Europe, unifying Germany and Berlin including the problem areas surrounding the relationship between the eastern and western parts of Germany.
The calendar for the Berlin
home-stay semester separates the
courses into three phases:
Students study German
intensively throughout
September. From early October to
early mid-November students
enroll in three of the five
available Liberal Arts courses.
The professional Internship then
lasts from mid-November to
mid-December, during which time
students work full-time at their
internship location. This
schedule maximizes students'
progress in the language, no
matter what level of German they
had studied in September.
Students assume responsibility for providing all necessary signatures and authorizations by the designated
deadlines. (Applications which are not fully completed will not be
considered.)
The Fall Semester Program is designed especially for sophomores and juniors of all fields of
study. They must have a good academic standing (grade point average of 3.0 (B) or
better). Some proficiency in the German language is strongly
recommended. In addition, all students who are open to new ideas and enthusiastic and serious about learning in another culture are
welcome.
To help students to adjust to the new situation STUDIENFORUM BERLIN
provides, during the first week of the
program, a general orientation to Germany and Berlin. This is an important program
component. Here students will become acquainted with each other and with the academic and administrative
staff, particularly with the student
coordinator. The participants will get an overview on the
recources, facilities and user procedures of STUDIENFORUM BERLIN as well as the logistics of living in Berlin such as
housing, transportation, health,
safety
and personal security, and
recreation. Also issues concerning living in a foreign setting as a challenge of cross-cultural learning will be
discussed.
Orientation will also help each student to learn about the program
objectives. There will also be a discussion of academic and personal goals for the semester with the
students, faculty members and
staff. The week of orientation will be supplemented through
lectures, field trips, group
discussions, selected readings and films as well as through social
gatherings. During the program STUDIENFORUM BERLIN's student coordinator will be available throughout the course to meet the special needs of the
students. STUDIENFORUM BERLIN's staff also organizes sightseeing tours to Berlin and Potsdam
(as part of the program) as well as excursions to places of historical and cultural interest outside of Berlin, i.e. Dresden, Leipzig, Weimar, Erfurt, Hamburg,
Szczecin (Poland) or Prague (Czech
Republic), and makes reservations for cultural events (theatres, operas, concerts, exhibitions etc.).
Each liberal arts course comprises 45 contact hours throughout the duration of the
semester. To get 15 (or 16) credits
(the exact amount depends on the home
universities' requirements), each student has to take (1) three courses, (2)
on-site orientation and language
instruction, and (3) a four-week
internship. The internship can be replaced by a second 45-hours language
course. Academic standards in Berlin are consistent with those at NAZARETH COLLEGE.
The liberal arts courses have syllabi with assigned and optional
readings, require oral
presentations, a midterm evaluation
(in-class), and take-home finals. Students are expected to come to class prepared and to participate actively in the
discussions.
The intensive German language course will be held throughout the second, third and fourth week of the
program (20h/week) allowing for basic
and advanced
communication in the German
language. The German language course takes place at "Die Neue Schule", a very experienced language school in Berlin which meets Goethe-Institute
standards. The language instruction is offered on a beginning or intermediate level and will focus on practical language skills and conversation in order to facilitate a quick integration into life in Berlin.
The language program is only the starting point for students to improve their language skills and overall
experiences. Proficiency will be enhanced by multiple possibilities to meet German people,
e.g. while students live with German families and when they participate in excursions and field
trips. In addition,
starting in 2009, there will be
conversational classes at "Die
Neue Schule" (4h/week)
throughout the fifth to the
eleventh week to allow for
continuous conversation in a
structured environment.
Each of the liberal arts courses
will be taught over 10 weeks. Fridays will normally be used for field trips and
excursions.
The four-week internship takes place at the end of the program
(starting November 15), by spending
five days per week with the respective
institution.
The
2010 curriculum includes German language instruction
(#1),
an unpaid
internship (#2), and cross-listed
courses (choose three out of #3
to #7):
The liberal arts classes are held in
the modern classrooms of
"Die Neue Schule" in
Berlin Wilmersdorf. The classrooms can easily been reached through the extensive public transportation system of Berlin.
Note: STUDIENFORUM BERLIN provides also the opportunity to audit courses in other institutions of higher education throughout Berlin and Brandenburg such as the Freie Universität Berlin, the Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, the Technische Universität Berlin, the Universität der Künste, and the Universität Potsdam for students with advanced language skills. These universities will charge a small fee for auditors. Certain deadlines for registration have to be observed. STUDIENFORUM BERLIN provides assistance for university application procedures.
Books, texts required and specifically designed readers for the courses will be provided at extra costs. Access to the scientific libraries in Berlin as well as to computers and to the internet will be arranged.
Each student is encouraged to participate actively in the courses through readings as well as oral and written presentations. Grades are based upon class participation and attendance, written papers and examinations
(usually an in-class mid-term, and a final take-home
essay). To get basic
instructions on how to write an
essay, click
here.
STUDIENFORUM BERLIN's course offerings include regular meetings with students, faculty and staff to discuss and review the program, allowing students to express their academic and personal experiences. This dialogue helps to shape the program to the students' particular needs. Each program concludes with a review and evaluation by students, faculty and staff and the internship host.
STUDIENFORUM BERLIN does not grant credit or confer degrees.
Credit resp. transfer credit
for this semester program is awarded by NAZARETH COLLEGE of Rochester, New York.
Please inquire!
As a general rule, each student applying for a program of STUDIENFORUM BERLIN is responsible to be aware of her/his home institution's credit transfer policies and
requirements.
Students should be aware that in accepting transfer credit there may be an additional administrative fee from their university/college.
On request, STUDIENFORUM BERLIN issues certificates for the Language Programs, the Semester Program and the Internship Program which confirm the successful participation of a student in the respective program. The certificate includes information about the duration of the program, the courses chosen, and the amount of contact hours per course. The grading of coursework follows U.S. grading principles. Interns will be evaluated by the internship supervisor in accordance with the requirements of the home institution.
Costs include
- tuition,
- on-site student
coordinator,
- pick-up service,
- a "Welcome package" (including a City Map, the STUDIENFORUM BERLIN's Student Handbook "Discover Berlin", several brochures
etc.),
- accommodation with host families and two meals per day,
- welcome and goodbye dinner,
- sightseeing tours in Berlin and Potsdam,
- special group trips to
Dresden, Weimar/Buchenwald,
Erfurt, Szczecin (Poland)
and Prague
(Czech Republic),
- organization of leisure and cultural
activities,
-
NAZARETH COLLEGE's and STUDIENFORUM BERLIN's administration
fee.
These items will be
included in the total program
cost, when billed directly by
Nazareth College:
- learning material and lab fee
(for tickets concerning the courses "20th Century German
Theater, Literature, Cabaret"
and "Symphonic Music and Opera, Mozart to Mahler"),
- health, accident and liability
insurance,
- cellphone rent.
Not included
are
- public transportation
pass,
- residency permit,
- lunches,
- incidentals.
STUDIENFORUM BERLIN has assembled an experienced, open-minded, motivated and dedicated
faculty and staff
who all have received degrees
and taught at major universities throughout the world. Faculty and staff feel obliged to meet the needs of the students.
For further information or questions please
email us.
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