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Stuttgart Summer University

stuttgart

Dates :
May 21 - June 29, 2012

Stuttgart is the cultural centre of the State of Baden-Württemberg with a wealth of theatres and concert halls. It is also the home of the world-famous ballet and there are museums and art galleries as well as academies of music and art. At one of the music halls you can enjoy famous musicals like "Das Phantom der Oper" or "42nd Street". Since the nieneties of the last century Stuttgart has become the centre for German Hip Hop. Numerous discos and music clubs are spread all over the city.

Stuttgart is also one of the most important business locations and industrial centres in Germany. Many of Germany's renown companies like Mercedes-Benz and Bosch have factories here. In addition, there are numerous smaller companies involved in the production of machine tools, textiles and clothes, precision instrumtents, food and luxury items. There are also companies that specialize in woodworking, leather processing and making shoes or musical instruments as well as a number of large breweries. There is also a small paper and chemical industry.

The University of Stuttgart will organise housing with host families or in a student dorm. Most families live within 30 minutes commuting time from the university.

Subject Courses: these will be taught in the afternoons and will have integrated excursions. These excursions are mandatory.

Select among subject courses taught in English:

European Art History
20th Century Architecture
Cross-Cultural Communication
Transportation & Urban Planning
International Business

German Language: classes will be from 8.30 to 12.15 on Mondays to Fridays. You will be placed in an appropriate class based on your performance in a Placement Test administered upon arrival.

German Language Courses
Over the six week period, the total number of contact hours in any one German Language Course is 90. This is equivalent to 9 ECTS credits.Elementary Courses
These courses stress correct pronunciation, oral comprehension, and simple speaking ability, and lead to active mastery of basic grammar and limited reading ability.

Elementary German I
Course Description:

  • Basic grammar and structures of German
  • Elementary vocabulary
  • Everyday situations in your studies and at home
  • Starting and continuing written and oral communication

Elementary German II
This course is a combination of an Elementary German I course and a Conversation Course. It will cover the basic skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) with a heavy emphasis on everyday German.
Prerequisite: Elementary German I or equivalent Course Description:

  • Further development of the written and oral language and communication skills from Elementary German I
  • Basic structures of German (continued)
  • Everyday situations in your studies and at home
  • Introduction to tourist and professional situations
  • Transition from word to sentence level grammar
Intermediate Courses
These courses lead to a greater competence in spoken language and to more advanced reading skills.
Prerequisite: Elementary German II or equivalent
Intermediate German I
This course aims to help you improve and expand your knowledge of the basics of German.
Course Description:
  • Further development of language and communication skills from Elementary German II
  • Networking language skills
  • Focus on syntax and text grammar
  • Further types of topical texts from university and professional contexts
  • Communication skills including fluency and flexibility
  • Special focus on oral communication (discussing, reproting, presenting)

Excursions: A number of optional excursions will be offered. The excursions will be on Saturdays, respectively on the weekend. You will, however, have ample opportunity to organise your long-weekend trips to other cities such as Berlin or Paris, should you desire.

Students should view full details online at http://www.ia.uni-stuttgart.de/iu/summeruniversity/application_form.html

10 Reasons to join this year’s Summer University:

  1. Stay with a host family and find out about German life and culture firsthand
  2. Go on exciting class excursions and get credits for it
  3. Select among subject courses taught in English:

European Art History
20th Century Architecture
Cross-Cultural Communication
Transportation & Urban Planning
International Business

  1. Learn a new language and practice “on-the-go”
  2. Check out companies such as Daimler, Bosch, Porsche
  3. See the brand new Mercedes Benz - or Porsche Museum
  4. Be part of the international cultural diversity of Stuttgart
  5. Visit a local brewery and learn all about brewing that great German beer
  6. Go to places such as Heidelberg, Freiburg and Lake Constance
  7. Have Europe at your finger tips

 

Estimated Costs:

 

Stuttgart Summer Program
Educational Fees1 (2011 rate; summer 2012 rate TBA in April) $1,547.40
Information Technology Fee $74.40
Student Facility, Activity, & Health Fee $0.00
Housing & Some Meals Included
Meals and Other Personal Expenses2 $1000
Airfare (estimate) $1,600.00
Books $100
Miscellaneous3 $100
Additional Stuttgart Program Fee4 (950 EUROS) approx. $1283
Total Estimated Cost5 $5704.80

1 Educational fees are based on 6 credit hours. Non-resident fees may apply.
2 Breakfasts are included. This estimate is for remaining meals and personal expenses. (It will vary by student depending on personal habits). You can eat in one of the university cafeterias for about € 3.00/meal.
3 Includes mandatory HTH international health insurance and International Student Identification Card (ISIC).
4Program fee includes housing, required excursions, breakfasts, and in-country transportation. Factored at a $1.35 exchange rate.
5 Please note that expenses are ESTIMATES. Costs vary depending on the exchange rate, the inflation rate, individual spending habits, and amount of extra travel. The cost estimate above does not include costs for independent travel, which can vary widely from student to student.

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How to Apply/Application Process:
To apply, please visit the Study Abroad Application Deadlines & Procedures page for How to Apply for this Exchange Program deadlines, application procedures, and forms.

Mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation:
All UM-St. Louis students who study abroad are required to attend pre-departure orientation. This session will cover registration and financial aid, credit transfer, travel, health and safety topics, culture shock, and much more. Details and location.

 

Last modified January 20, 2012