Summer in Germany (in German, English) - ISEP Direct
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Spend 4 weeks in Germany in the fairy-tale pretty college town of Marburg (it even inspired the Brothers Grimm!)
• Stroll along the river, spend time in the picturesque old town, tour Marburg Castle, and climb up Kaiser Wilhelm Tower for panoramic views of the city
• Study beginning and intermediate German language while learning about German history and politics
• Explore German history in Weimar, Kassel, and Wiesbaden on included field trips
LIFE ABROAD
Hessen International Summer University is a month-long summer program with intensive German language courses and academic seminars in the fields of History, Politics, Society, and Culture.
Excursions & Cultural Experiences
Take part in three exciting excursions designed to complement your coursework! Explore historic Weimar, Kassel, and Wiesbaden on guided day trips. Immerse yourself in local history, marvel at stunning architecture, and enjoy free time to discover each city’s unique charm.
Housing
Single-room housing is included in the program fee. Accomodations have shared bathroom and kitchen access. Both local German students and international student are housed at this location. Accessible housing options are also available.
Meals
A full meal plan is not included in the program fee, however snacks and occasional meals are included in the program. Students will use their own funds to cover remaining meal costs but will have access to cooking facilities, grocery stores, street food, and restaurants. We recommend students plan to have 300-400 euros to pay for food while abroad, depending on their lifestyle.
Explore Marburg
Marburg is truly a university town with the academic buildings spread throughout. But that's not the only thing to see! Marburg is filled with rich culture and museums are scattered throughout the city. Spend and afternoon paddling down the Lahn River or go out and try a Hessen style beer with lemonade and fruit! With your student card, transportation by bus is free.
SCHOLARSHIP
This program qualifies for the ISEP French and German Language Annette Kade Fund Scholarship. The scholarship awards $500 - $1,500 USD to students who are from a U.S. institution and studying French or German language in Austria, France, Germany, Reunion Island, or Switzerland. Learn more here.
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Course Description
The program includes:
- Language intensive courses are taught in small groups and offered at various levels for a total of 6 ECTS (72 contact hours)
- Two academic seminars
- A supplemental course on German culture and politics
- Three-day field trip to Strasbourg
- One-day weekend trip — more field trips will be offered, and students are welcome to participate in all trips at no extra cost
- Students can earn up to 12 ECTS
- As outlined in the chart below, students can expext to spend a considerable amount of time in class during this condensed summer intensive program.
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Weeks 1 & 2 |
Weeks 3 & 4 |
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German Language Course 72 Hours (6 ECTS) |
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History Seminar |
History Seminar |
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Politics Seminar |
Politics Seminar |
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Society Seminar |
Society Seminar |
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Culture Seminar |
Culture Seminar |
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Supplement Course 1 OR Supplement Course 2 |
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Other Academic Conditions
Students wishing to take courses taught in German should submit an ISEP language proficiency report.
PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible.
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