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ADVANCED SUMMER LANGUAGE INSTITUTE IN HOLZKIRCHEN, GERMANY

Holzkirchen (pop. 15,000) is located in the pre-Alpine plain about 20 miles south of Munich. Commuter trains provide rapid transportation throughout the metropolitan area and access to the many cultural offering of Munich. There are numerous oppurtunities for recreational activities in the mountains and lakes of the Bavarian Alps and nearby Austria. KU's program in Holzkirchen was established in 1961 and is conducted in cooperation with the Volkshochschule Holzkirchen-Otterfing and the Freunde der Universität Kansas in Holzkirchen. Instructors, besides Prof. Keel, are faculty of the Volkshochschule with training in Deutsch als Fremdsprache and traditional German studies.

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2008 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Dates
June 8 to August 2, 2008

Eligibility
Completion of fourth-semester college German course or equivalent (Germ 216 or above).

Credit:
Nine (9) hours of credit in German from the University of Kansas . Every student takes Special Studies in German (453) plus two electives.
Each student will have two classes in the morning Tuesday through Friday. After a lunch break, GERM 453 (film class) will meet as announced in the afternoon. However, this class will not meet every day. Language of instruction in all classes is German. Classes will be held in rooms of the Volkshochschule Holzkirchen-Otterfing. Normally, textbooks and other reading materials will be provided to students after arrival in Holzkirchen. Active participation will be weighted heavily in determining final course grades.
Instructors: Dr. William Keel (GERM 453); Dr. Werner Mohr (GERM 400 & GERM 620); Brigitte Reindl (GERM 618); Barbara Rauch (GERM 340)—subject to change as necessary. Thomas Mandl is the director of the Volkshochschule.
Each student enrolls in three (3) courses including GERM 453 and two additional courses based on preparation. Students now completing the fourth semester of college German (GERM 216 Intermediate German II) should enroll in GERM 340, GERM 400, and GERM 453. More advanced students (three to four German courses beyond fourth-semester college German) should normally take GERM 618, GERM 620, and GERM 453. Other combinations are also possible. Please consult with Professor Keel if you have any questions concerning your course selection. Class selection may not be changed after July 1.

Course Electives

• Germ 340 Deutsche Grammatik (3 credit hours)
  Extensive practice in writing short compositions with review of selected grammar topics. Prerequisite: GERM 216 or fourth semester German course.
• Germ 400 Introduction to German Literary Masterpiece (3 credit hours)
  Reading and analysis of a number of illustrative works of 19th and 20th-century German literature, selected to familiarize the student with various literary genres and techniques. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in GERM 340 or completion of another intermediate composition course.
• GERM 453 Special Studies in German Language, History and Culture (3 credit hours)
  This course is required of all students at the Deutsche Sommerschule in Holzkirchen. Students will keep journals during the travel period as well as write short essays about historical and cultural films viewed. In Holzkirchen, the group will view and discuss feature films with a focus on recent German history and culture. Most meetings will be held in the afternoons. Prerequisite: GERM 216 or fourth semester German course.
• Germ 618 Moderner deutscher Sprachgebrauch (3 credit hours)
  Systematic study of advanced topics of German grammar and idiomatic usage. Emphasis on matters of stylistics in written compositions. Prerequisite: Completion of two 300-level composition/grammar review courses and two 400-level literature courses.
• Germ 620 Deutschland in Geschichte und Gegenwart (3 credit hours)
  Discussion of the historical background of contemporary Germany with emphasis on the developments of the 20th century as well as the current political structure and the social and economic consequences of the unification of Germany on 3 October 1990. Individual reports and research projects on current issues of interest. Prerequisite: Completion of two 300-level composition/grammar review courses and two 400-level literature courses.

Program
After an initial orientation in Holzkirchen, the group will travel to Köln, Bonn, Mayschoss, Berlin and Potsdam by rail. After returning to Holzkirchen, students will live with host familes, attend classes, participate in cultural events and and make excursions to nearby points of interest: Berchtesgaden , Neuschwanstein, Chiemsee, Dachau , etc. The group will spend one weekend hiking in the Bavarian Alps. A commuter ticket for the metropolitan Munich region is also provided for the month of July.

Cost
Approximately $3,820 ($4,020 for non-KU students) exclusive of trans-Atlantic airfare (includes undergraduate tuition and fees, meals, lodging, travel and cultural events--including admission to museums and castles--for the eight-week program as well as administrative costs). Estimated tuition and fees for 9 credit hours is $1,753 (KU students will pay tuition based on their tuition compact). Contact the KU Office of Study Abroad for information regarding financial aid: 108 Lippincott Hall; (785-864-3742)

Application
The program is limited to 25 students. Early application is encouraged. Applications received after March 1, 2008 will only be considered on a space available basis. Contact KU German Department or Office of Study Abroad. www.studyabroad.ku.edu

Contact
Prof. William Keel
Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures
The University of Kansas
1445 Jayhawk Blvd., Room 2080
Lawrence, KS 66045-7590
(785-864-4657)
Fax: 785-864-4298
E-mail: wkeel@ku.edu