German Language & Cultural Studies

Berlin, Germany
German Language & Cultural Studies

About the Program

Spend a summer immersed in German language and culture in intriguing, influential Berlin. Designed for students at a high-beginning and above language level, you’ll delve into local culture while honing your spoken and written German. Attend class with other international students from around the globe as you refine and cultivate your language skills. Cultural visits and field trips in and around Berlin enhance the lessons learned in class, enhancing your understanding of German language and culture.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

Berlin

Dates:

6/23/18 - 7/21/18

Price:

$5,195

Credits:

4

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

4/1/18

Requirements

Transcript - Unofficial
Complete Application
$95 Online Application Fee

Eligibility

Foreign Language
Proficiency:

High Beginner And Above

Education
Completed:

High School Graduate

Course Prerequisites:

Students must have completed at least one semester of language at the college level.

Minimum GPA:

2.5

Get a Flight Credit worth up to $500 when you apply with code* by March 15, 2025

Where You'll Study

Humboldt Universität zu Berlin

World-renowned Humboldt Universität zu Berlin is the oldest of Berlin’s major universities. The university was founded in 1810 with the goal of providing a well-rounded, humanist educati...

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Credits

Program Structure & Courses

You'll take 1 language course at your German language ability level, and 1 culture course. Language courses meet for 80 contact hours/3 credits, and culture courses meet for 20 contact hours/1 credit. You'll earn 4 credits (up to 100 contact hours) over the term.

Language courses meet daily, Monday-Friday; culture courses meet twice a week.

You’ll take a language placement test after you arrive in Berlin. Course registration will then be finalized on-site, based on the results of your language placement test. It is in your best interest to have multiple alternative courses approved by your home university prior to your departure due to course availabilities. To ensure that you receive credit for the language level you place into, have your home university pre-approve courses at several levels before you leave for Germany. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines

High Beginner And Above Course Structure

Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
German Culture: Summer In Berlin * 200, 300 De 20 1
Nanu, die Deutschen! 300 De 20 1
Zoom in on Berlin 200, 300 De 20 1
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Advanced Level German A 300 De 80 3
Advanced Level German B 300 De 80 3
Intermediate Level German A and B 200 De 80 3

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Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
June 23
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at the Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL) on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing.

June 24
Orientation

Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held.

June 25
Classes Begin

Classes begin at Humboldt University on this day.

July 20
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at Humboldt University.

July 20
Final Exams

Final exams will be held.

July 21
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$5,195
$5,195
CEA Secure
CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date
$0
$275
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$1,000
$1,600
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$135
$135
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$42
$56
Meals
Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$298
$595
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$280
$560
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$280
$560
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,230 $8,976