Intermediate Language Study Abroad

(3-6 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

Taught as 'Deutsch Aufbaukurse B1.1' at a host institution. This course is an intermediate German language course that students take while on study abroad. Taught as J11 'Aspects of Society and Culture in Contemporary Germany' at a host instution. HG campus location. "After arrival in Heidelberg, students participate in a 4-week Preliminary Course at the AJY Study Center. The course consists of three components: 1. Sixty (60) hours of intensive practice in listening and reading comprehension, advanced German grammar and vocabulary, text analysis and text production, preparing the students for the University's German Language Proficiency Examination. 2. The course is supplemented by a program of visits / excursions to various institutions in and around Heidelberg with an emphasis on exploring contemporary German society. Students are required to report on these various intercultural encounters through oral presentations. 3. Since all students are required to participate in a community activity (such as a sports club, choir, volunteer work ) on a weekly basis during the university semester students begin planning for their individual activity during the preliminary course. At the end of their semester, they turn in a 3-page paper, do a presentation or a photo/video project relating to this activity. Three semester credits are awarded upon successful completion of all course requirements. DSH (Obligatory Proficiency Examination)"