| Name of Program | GERMANY: Bonn-- Long Term | |
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| Location: | Bonn, Germany | |
| Sponsoring Institution(s) | Kalamazoo College Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn | |
| Dates | Long Term: early September to mid-February | |
| Language of Instruction | German | |
| Eligibility Requirements | Junior Standing Participation by Kalamazoo students in this program is subject to annual enrollment limits: 18. Contact the Center for International Programs for details. See the College catalogue for selection criteria. | |
| Additional Recommended Prep | ||
| GPA | 2.5 minimum | |
| Language | Minimum: German 201 Maximum: German 203 |
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| Application Process | Application/Essay Required? Interview Required? Due Date for Applications |
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| Approved for Transfer of | Kalamazoo Fin. Assistance/Scholarships Academic Credit | |
| Orientation on K Campus Required | Yes | |
| Academics | The program at the University of Bonn is designed for students at the intermediate level of German who wish to continue their study of German language and culture in a university setting. Students take courses especially organized for international students. | |
| Courses | The program begins with a four-week intensive German language course. During the University semester, students enroll in courses at the University's International Center. All students are required to enroll in a German language course during the semester and additional courses offered through the International Center. Students who test into the higher language levels are typically permitted to enroll in some university lecture courses which are supplemented by required tutorials, organized especially for foreign students. Most typically, students receive 3 units of German language (1 for the intensive language course and 2 for the semester language course) and 1 unit for the ICRP. The remaining 2 units are earned for course work done through the University's International Center. Catalogs and course lists from previous years are available in the Center for International Programs. All students will complete an integrative cultural research project (ICRP) as part of the academic program. Cultures Credit: The following courses have been approved as fulfilling the "cultures" requirement: German History 1871-1945 (HIST), and Germany and Europe 1871-1945 (HIST), Modern German Literature (LIT), and German Civilization and Culture - Landeskunde (SOC SCI). Please see the Study Abroad Handbook regarding instructions for petitioning for "cultures" credit for other courses. | |
| Credits | Students must enroll in the equivalent of 6 K-Units of credit for the long-term program. Students may not under load or overload. To receive Kalamazoo credit, courses must be within the liberal arts tradition. In order to be counted as one K-unit of credit, a course must have 40-45 contact hours. In cases where students must combine courses to achieve the minimum number of contact hours for a unit of credit, both courses must be from the same discipline, e.g. history with history or art with art. Grades from all study abroad courses will appear on the Kalamazoo transcript but are not included in the Kalamazoo grade point average. The transcript will list the title of the course, the appropriate discipline, and a translation of the local grade into the Kalamazoo "A, B, C" grading system. Students must earn the equivalent of a "C" in the local grading system to receive credit for course work completed abroad. Consult the individual Program Descriptions and the College catalogue for additional information. All course work, including the integrative cultural research project, must be completed and turned in before the end of the academic program or no credit will be given. Attendance at all classes is mandatory. | |
| ICRP/Field Study | The Integrative Cultural Research Project can be either a research project or an unpaid internship that explores global issues and the local circumstances, approaches and solutions while enhancing students' local language skills. Internship placements are typically with international agencies, women's groups, small business, or Non-Governmental Organizations. The program staff assists students with project design, internship placement or both. All ICRPs are conducted in the Bonn area. The research or internship will result in a major paper (10-15 pages.). The paper is due and must be turned in to the Resident Director before the end of the academic program or no credit will be awarded. | |
| Housing | Students live and eat in German student dormitories selected by the Housing Office affiliated with the University of Bonn. These dormitories are located in various parts of the city and students should be prepared to take public transportation to the university. | |
| Co-Curricular Opportunities | Students are eligible to participate in University activities and are encouraged to join one of the many clubs and organizations in the city. | |
| Excursions | The Akademisches Auslandsamt organizes some excursions for participants. | |
| URL of Host Institution | http://www.uni-bonn.de/ | |
| Comprehensive Program Fee | ||
| Program Fee | $22,646 | |
| Comprehensive fee includes | tuition and fees, food and housing while classes are in session, round-trip international airfare from the designated point of departure, typically New York, and some excursions. | |
| Not included | books, personal spending money, medical expenses, food or housing during vacation periods or after classes have ended, and independent travel |
This document contains the most accurate information available at the time of publication. Statements contained herein are not contractual obligations, and verbal or other representations that are inconsistent with or not contained within the Academic Catalogue's offerings or policies are not binding. Kalamazoo College and the Center for International Programs each reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or change, without specific notice, programs, offerings, policies, procedures, qualifications, fees, and other conditions.