Intensive course for German studies

General topic

„Recent trends in German narrative literature – using the example of the oeuvre of Günter Grass and other contemporary writers“
- in cooperation with the Günter Grass Foundation Bremen – Audiovisual Archive and Historical Research Centre

Intensive course – 100 hours
Course language: German
Number of participants: ca. 20

Course date

6 August – 30 August 2012

Course contents

Modular concept with the following focuses:

  • German language intensive course with grammar, conversation, auditory and reading comprehension, writing skills, communication
  • seminars and lecturers to the general topic
  • textual work on selected literary texts
  • discussions, project work and workshops

including cultural programme:

  • visit to the Bremen Media Archive Günter Grass
  • excursion to Lübeck – hometown of Thomas Mann and Günter Grass

Credits

8 ECTS / 5 credit hours - US*

*Please note: These credits can be transferred to your home university/institution, however, it is your responsibility to verify with your home university/institution that the grades you earn in Bremen can be applied to your curriculum or course of study.
Your home university/institution may ask for an additional fee to transfer the credits.

Course participants

Students of German studies, graduates, teachers, students of cultural sciences and literature with a special interest in modern German literature and interested persons.
A high command of written and spoken German is prerequisite – level B2/C1/C2.
Minimum age 18 years.

Tram and bus ticket

As a participant of the International Summer School you can purchase a reduced monthly pass for EURO 50,-.

Additional Information

Internet access and e-mail are available to every participant.
During the entire stay tutors of the Hochschule Bremen will take care of participants’ needs.
At the end of the course a certificate will be issued to each participant.

Leisure programme

An attractive leisure programme offers ample opportunities to discover Bremen and the North of Germany.
Guided city tour, excursions (in part subject to a charge)*, trips within the surrounding area, welcome and farewell party

Course Fee

EURO 800,-

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The programme may be subject to change.