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Federal Republic of Germany 2008-09 Germany: Berlin Using Berlin as a case study, the Metropolitan Studies Program examines issues relevant to major cities today. Through comparative analysis and interdisciplinary courses, students will study topics such as Cultural Identity, Gender and Sexual Politics, Multiculturalism, A center of modern European history, Berlin has no equal for leaving its imprint on political, social, and cultural history in the 20th century. One of Europe's most vibrant cities, Berlin boasts a wide array of museums, art galleries, theaters, and cabarets, and its taste for artistic and social experimentation and effervescent night life are as alive today as they were in the 1920s. Berlin, a center for business, politics, and culture, and an ideological crossroads where East meets West, is the driving force for Germany in the 21st century. Students should submit both the Tulane application and the IES Abroad application to the OSA by the appropriate deadlines. The IES Abroad application can be found on the IES Abroad web site. The IES application may be submitted online; students must be sure to complete all components, including the IES Language Evaluation form. Academic Program Students should submit both the Tulane application and the IES Abroad application to the OSA by the appropriate deadlines. The IES Abroad application can be found on the IES Abroad web site. The IES application may be submitted online; students must be sure to complete all components, including the IES Language Evaluation form. Previous German language study is not required. Students who have less than two years of college-level German are required to enroll in a German language course in addition to the mandatory intensive German instruction conducted during orientation. Tulane awards 500-level credit for coursework completed on this program. Germany: Berlin Berlin has regarded itself as a city of knowledge and culture since the days of Friedrich the Great in the 18th century. The political and cultural developments of the 19th and 20th century are visible throughout Berlin’s cityscape, reflecting both the history of architecture and various approaches to dealing with the consequences of war and destruction. Germany’s capital city, Berlin is dynamic, cosmopolitan and creative, allowing for every kind of lifestyle. East meets West in the metropolis at the heart of a changing Europe. The IES Berlin Language & Area Studies Program draws upon Berlin's rich culture and tradition to connect coursework subjects with the living history of the city. The program offers IES courses taught in German by German faculty, as well as access to classes at a number of Berlin universities, including the renowned Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Freie Universität, the Technical Universität, and the Kunsthochschule Weissensee. Municipal law unique to Berlin allows students to take university courses at any public university in Berlin depending on student qualifications, available space, and scheduling. Institutions where special placements may be made include the Humboldt Universität, Technische Universität, Freie Universität, Fachhochschule für Wirtschaft, Universität der Künste, Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weissensee, Hochschule für Schauspielkunst "Ernst Busch," and Hochschuhle für Musik "Hanns Eisler." Course requirements must be completed by the end of each semester of enrollment. Tulane awards 500-level credit for coursework completed on this program. Germany: Jena Nestled along the banks of the river Saale, Jena provides the unique combination of a beautiful setting, strong cultural and philosophical traditions, and a classical German university. With 100,000 inhabitants, Jena is the largest city in the central Saale valley. Founded in 1558, the classical German university Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena has been Tulane's exchange partner in central Germany for nearly 20 years. Founded as a home for the new religious opinions of the sixteenth century, it has since been one of the most politically active universities in Germany. Some 20,000 students study at one of ten faculties at the university. The cultural scene in Jena is rich and includes concerts of the Jena Philharmonic Orchestra with outstanding soloists; performances of the Program Dates: Academic Year (August-July) or Spring semester (January-July). Students attend the Goethe Institut in late August and early September and then travel to Jena to begin "Wintersemester" classes at Friedrich-Schiller-Universität, which begin in October. Spring semester students attend the Goethe Institut in January and February and attend the "Sommersemester" courses that begin in March and end in late June. Exams take place in July. Because the German winter semester ends in late January, a fall semester only option is not available. Eligibility: 3.0 CGPA; completion of two or three 300-level courses with a grade of B or higher; GERM 325 and/or 326 highly recommended). Fields of Study: German language courses plus full university curriculum in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, law and theology, which include the following major areas: Biogeosciences, Geography, Material Sciences, Physics, Psychology; Ancient Studies, Arabic Studies, Art History, Christianity in Culture, History and Education, Communication Science, Education Science, English and American Studies, Folklore Studies and Cultural History, German as a Foreign and Second Language, German Studies, History, Indo-european Studies, Middle Eastern Studies/Ancient Middle Eastern Studies, Musicology (with Liszt School of Music Weimar), Philosophy, Political Science, Pre- and Early History, Romance Studies, Slavonic Studies, Sociology, Southeast European Studies, Sports Science; Caucasian Languages and Literatures, Computer Science (IT), Foundations of Christianity, German Literature, German Linguistics, Greek Philology, Intercultural Business Communication, Intercultural Music and Events Management ( with Liszt School of Music Weimar), Latin Philology, Latin Philology of Medieval and Modern Times, Linguistics, Religious Studies, Phonetics and Speech Training. Students of Music may also take courses in nearby Weimar at the renowned Lizst School of Music. Academic Program: To prepare students for enrollment in German classes, students enroll in a four-week intensive German language course at the Goethe Institut before the start of the semester. From the "Deutschkurs" offerings, students should select either the four-week "Campus Intensive und Studeinvorbereitung" from the "Goethe Campus" category in the city of her or his choice. This program provides students intensive preparation for study at German universities. Housing & MealsStudents live in student residence halls located throughout the city that are managed by the Studentenwerk. Residences are located within walking distance of university buildings. Since there is no meal plan, students prepare meals in their dorm kitchens or eat in the university cafeterias (Mensa) or in local cafes. Web links Program Costs : Students continue to pay Tulane tuition and the academic services fee for each semester abroad. This covers all academic costs, including tuition at the Goethe Institut and coursework completed at FSU Jena.
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and Urban Studies. Courses focus on Central Europe, but include comparisons to other metropolises in Western and Eastern Europe and the United States. The program is ideal for students majoring in Art History, Cultural Studies, Economics, Film Studies, Gender and Sexuality, History, Literature, Political Science, Sociology, or Urban Studies.
National Theater in Weimar, the Jenaer Theaterhaus, experimental theater and open-air concerts. One of the biggest events during the summer months is the series of programs called the "Kulturarena." Twice a year there is "Nightflight," a pubcrawl with films and live music in many of the bars and restaurants.