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Program Dates for Summer 2010 May 29 - July 3, 2010
Program For the thirty-ninth consecutive year, Georgetown University will conduct a five-week academic program in cooperation with the Universität Trier, Germany. The program, directed by Professor Peter C. Pfeiffer from the Georgetown University German Department, offers six-credit intensive courses at the intermediate and advanced levels, as well as three-credit courses and seminars for more advanced students. For students taking three-credit courses, internships with local business establishments can be arranged (limited availability). As a special feature, the program offers a service-based learning colloquium that combines working with the Catholic Diocese of Trier Social Services with rigorous academic study.
All courses are taught in German by instructors from Georgetown University and the University of Trier. Intensive Intermediate and Intensive Advanced German meet every weekday for three hours; three-credit courses meet four times a week for one-and-a-half hours. Internships last 1-2 weeks and take place every afternoon after class. All students must sign a language pledge to speak only German for the duration of the program.
The University and Town Trier, Germany 's oldest city and one of the former capitals of the Western Roman Empire, is located 120 miles west of Frankfurt, close to the Luxembourg border. This safe and picturesque town on the Moselle River offers the visitor of today a fascinating combination of ancient history and the conveniences of a modern city with extraordinarily diverse cultural activities. Designated a "World Cultural Heritage Site" by the United Nations, Trier has a stunning collection of archeological sites and monuments dating back over 2000 years. Students can climb a beautifully preserved Roman city gate (the Porta Nigra), explore the former Roman Imperial Baths, hear a concert in the largest surviving single-room structure from Roman times (Constantine's throne room, the Basilika), and see a theatrical performance in a Roman Amphitheater as part of the Antikenfestspiele. Other popular attractions include the 1700-year-old cathedral, the oldest Gothic church in Germany (Liebfrauenkirche), Karl Marx's birthplace, and the Roman Archeological Museum (Landesmuseum). For entertainment there are many events throughout the summer, including the multi-day "Altstadtfest" with live music and performances, the International Organ Music Festival, and live theater and music in the Tuchfabrik, a renovated factory with performance spaces and a restaurant/cafe. Because of its location in the Moselle river valley, Trier also offers excellent opportunities for outdoor activities, such as a hike up to the "Mariensäule" for a view from above the city or a bike ride along the river to quaint towns and vineyards. Trier is also a regional administrative center, a major destination for shopping in the area, and the center for the famed Moselle river wine industry. The city has an excellent metropolitan bus system for which students receive a monthly pass.
The medium-sized university with its approximately 11,000 students occupies a modern campus in the hills above the city. Participants of the program will receive temporary student IDs from the university, which will give them full access to the university's computer labs, libraries, and sports facilities and also make them eligible for special student rates at cultural events, concerts, movie theaters, regular theaters, and other venues in town. It also allows students to use the university's Mensa or dining hall that offers a variety of dishes (including a good selection of vegetarian food) at the student rate (approximately 3-4 euros for a full meal). Students are also welcome to take advantage of the many university-related extra-curricular offerings. In past summers, program participants became involved in activities as varied as joining the university club rugby team, riding horses at the university stables, playing ultimate Frisbee, or taking belly dancing lessons.
Accommodation and Excursions Students will be housed privately with carefully selected German families or individuals. Field trips to sites of artistic and historical interest in the Trier area as well as three longer excursions to the romantic Burg Eltz, Luxembourg, and Bonn are part of the program and will supplement the academic offerings. On weekends when there are no excursions planned, students are free to travel.
Timetable for Summer 2010
December 1, 2009: Early application deadline; $35 non-refundable application fee due (Please make checks payable to Georgetown University.)
January 8, 2010: Early applicants notified about acceptance decision
January 25, 2010: Early acceptance students confirm commitment with $500 non-refundable deposit
February 1, 2010: Regular application deadline; $35 non-refundable application fee due (Please make checks payable to Georgetown University.)
February 22, 2010: Regular applicants notified about acceptance decision
March 22, 2010: Regular acceptance students confirm commitment with $500 non-refundable deposit
April 30, 2010: Tuition payment due
May 29 - July 3, 2010: Program dates
Tuition and Fees The program cost for summer 2010 is $6,400. Program fees include tuition, room and board (homestay with one meal daily), academic fees, and supplemental insurance. Excursion costs are also included with the program fee.
Participants are responsible for their own roundtrip transportation from the U.S. to Trier. Trier is easily accessible from Frankfurt and Luxembourg. Various airlines offer economy fares to these destinations.
Financial Aid Through the generosity of the Heinz C. Prechter Scholarship Fund, the German Department has an opportunity to offer a limited number of enabling scholarships to qualified Georgetown students on the basis of need and merit. Additionally, the German Department offers a Jankowsky Fellowship for qualifying German majors [download the application].
Non-Georgetown students are encouraged to pursue financial aid requests at their home institutions and through community organizations such as the Rotary or Lion's Clubs, etc.
Refunds* Your acceptance form and program deposit are considered a good-faith commitment to participate on your Georgetown University summer program. Withdrawal from a summer program must be made in writing to the summer program coordinator. Please note that application fees and program deposits are non-refundable. Georgetown University will refund recoverable tuition and costs as determined by our partner institutions. Refunds will be calculated from the date the Office of International Programs is notified in writing of your intent to withdraw. Georgetown University is not responsible for indirect costs paid directly by the student, including but not limited to passport fees, vaccinations, and transportation costs.
Academics
Curriculum All courses offered in Trier aim to maximize students' study abroad experience by continually relating course material to life in Trier and Germany and by involving them in course-based, ethnographically-oriented research projects.
All participants must register for six credits. Students in courses numbered 153 and above may also register for the one-credit internship.
For graduate credit, students must sign up for courses above the 350 level. Graduate students will take part in the same class sessions, but course requirements will differ significantly.
Applicants from other universities as well as all Georgetown students who have not taken German at Georgetown University are required to take the C-Test part of the German Department's placement test. Contact the Program Director to make arrangements.
GERM-032-62 Intensive Intermediate German: Contemporary Germany (6 credits). Prerequisite: At least two semesters of college-level German (e.g., German 002 or 011). Theme-based exploration of the contemporary German-speaking world. Development of grammatical knowledge, vocabulary, complex sentence structures, and cultural understanding through topic-related reading, writing, and speaking.
GERM-111-62 Intensive Advanced German: Stories & Histories (6 credits). Prerequisite: At least four semesters of college-level German (e.g., German 022 or 032). In-depth treatment of German Society, 1945 to present. Selected readings of authentic literary and non-literary texts for expanding vocabulary, for complex sentence and paragraph structures in writing and speaking, and for sophisticated reading behaviors.
Prerequisites for the following courses: Completion of GERM-111 or equivalent.
GERM-153-62 Mitten in Europa: Reading and Writing about Germany in Europe (3 credits). Prerequisite: At least six semesters of college-level German (e.g., German 102 or 111). Topically organized course that emphasizes intensive writing of different text types and a more discriminating use of all aspects of language, especially public discourses.
GERM-175-62 Business German (3 credits). Prerequisite: At least six semesters of college-level German (e.g., German 102 or 111). Focus on business and entrepreneurial discourses in writing and speaking integrated in business-related themes; development of an understanding of German business practices. (Students will also enroll in GERM-176-62.)
GERM-176-62 Internships (limited availability) (1 credit). Introduction into everyday business environment by working in business or administrative positions in Trier. Additional application materials required: CV and cover letter in German (for guidance in writing these documents, contact the Trier Program Director).
GERM-264-62/364-62 Portraits of the Artist:German Literature of the 20th Century (3 credits). Prerequisite: At least six semesters of college-level German (e.g., German 102 or 111). Seminar on major literary works by 20th century authors, including Th. Mann, Brecht, Bachmann, Seghers, and others. Writing of interpretive essays. Graduate-level credit (GERM-364-62) possible for expanded requirements and additional readings.
GERM-332-62/382-62 Germany 1870-1990: Modernity and Image (3 credits). Prerequisite: At least six semesters of college-level German (e.g., German 102 or 111). Seminar on major developments from 1870/71 to the present as reflected in various media, especially film and autobiographical writings. Requires extensive viewing of films, reading, and essay writing. Graduate-level credit (GERM-382-62) possible for expanded requirements and additional readings.
GERM-335-62 & 336-62 Social Services in Germany: A Service Learning Colloquium I & II (3 credits each). Prerequisite: Completion of GERM-152 or equivalent or score of 85 or higher on C-test section of the German Department's placement exam. The colloquia combine pre-program academic orientation and study with 15-20 hours/week on-site service under the auspices of the social service division of the Arch Diocese of Trier (Caritas Verband Trier) with an academic tutorial on the structure and history of social services in Germany. Students will work in a group with other care givers in order to receive appropriate guidance and support. Students usually sign up for both 335 and 336 simultaneously.
These signature colloquia offer an extraordinary and unique opportunity for hands-on social engagement, personal growth, and academic learning.
Admissions Georgetown and non-Georgetown students are welcome to apply. The program is open to persons who are seriously interested in expanding their abilities as a culturally literate user of German in an academic environment and are ready to be fully immersed in the language and daily life of the historic city of Trier for a period of five weeks.
All students are required to submit two recommendations from two different professors; Georgetown University students may ask their professors to submit recommendations directly to Professor Pfeiffer via e-mail.
It is recommended that students apply early.
Contact Information
Cristina Dinu Assistant Director of Summer Study Abroad Programs Office of International Programs Georgetown University 1421 37th Street, NW Poulton Hall, 2nd Floor Washington, DC 20057-1013 Phone: (202) 687-5867 Fax: (202) 687-5944 oipsummerabroad@georgetown.edu
For program information, please contact: Prof. Peter C. Pfeiffer Director, Trier Program Department of German Georgetown University ICC 467 Washington, DC 20057 Phone: (202) 687-5693 Fax: (202) 687-7568 pfeiffep@georgetown.edu
*Georgetown University reserves the right to adjust program fees or cancel any program without prior notification; however, every effort will be made to provide information on cancellations in a timely manner. In the event of cancellation, Georgetown University will refund program deposits and 100% of recoverable program fees.
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