Contemporary Berlin: Culture, Identity, & Citizenship Summer Program
Language Requirements
- No language requirement; non-language courses taught in English
Northwestern Requirements
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0
Academic Specialties
Culture, History, Music, European Integration, German language. Jewish studies track available.
Course Type
- Session One:
- German Language I (beginner or intermediate levels)
Choose one course from:
- German History from 1933 - Present
- Music History through the lens of Berlin 1800-2000 - Session Two:
- German Language II
Choose one course from:
- Contemporary Music Culture in Germany
- Berlin Wall and European Integration
- Inter-Religious and Inter-Cultural Dialogues in Germany - Alternative track in Jewish Studies possible
Additional Information
Policies:- Read about the refund, cancellation and withdrawal policies for Northwestern's summer study abroad programs
- All students who participate in Northwestern Study Abroad programs are required to purchase HTH health insurance. Read about HTH costs and enrollment.
- All students who participate in Northwestern Study Abroad programs must register prior to their departure with International SOS, a free travel and security assistance program. For registration instructions, click here.
Housing
Students stay in double-occupancy rooms in a guest house near the Humboldt campus.Program Costs
Summer 2012: Please refer to the IPD program website.
Transportation to Course Site: Students arrange their airline tickets in conjunction with the Office of International Program Development.
Financial Aid: Northwestern students receiving financial aid during the academic year may be eligible for this program. If funding is available it may count as one of their 12 quarters of aid. For more information, please contact Mike Frechette, Assistant Director of Study Abroad Financial Services, at 847-491-7400. Non-Northwestern students should contact the Financial Aid Office at their home institution.
Approximate Program Size
15-20 students
Application Requirements
Students applying to this program must:
- Download the Northwestern Summer Study Abroad Application.
- Call the IPD office at 847-467-6953 to set up an interview with the IPD study abroad coordinator, and specify which program(s) you are interested in. These interview sessions are intended for students who are ready to apply and are an opportunity to learn more about the program and ask questions. Group interview sessions are held regularly at the IPD office (check IPD's events calendar for the schedule), and you are encouraged to call and reserve a place in a timely manner. Non-Northwestern students and off-campus students may arrange for interviews via phone. Final decisions on acceptance will not be made until after March 1st.
- Submit the following to the IPD office by March 1, 2012.
- Completed Northwestern Summer Study Abroad Application
- Completed IPD Program Application
- 4 official passport photos
- A copy of your passport. Make sure your passport is valid through February of the following year. If you are planning to apply to this program and you do not yet have a passport (or need to renew your current passport), you should begin this process as soon as possible so that it is completed by the time of application. The processing time for a passport application is approximately 6-8 weeks. For more information on how to apply for or renew a passport, please visit the State Department’s passport web site.
