| Name of Program | GERMANY: Bonn-- Short Term | |
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| Location: | Bonn, Germany | |
| Sponsoring Institution(s) | Kalamazoo College University of Bonn | |
| Dates | Short Term: mid-March to early June | |
| Language of Instruction | German | |
| Eligibility Requirements | Sophomore Standing (Juniors admitted only if space is available) 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 102 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 focus of the short-term program in Bonn is to improve the student's proficiency in German and to provide an introduction to German culture and everyday life. | |
| Courses | Students take one unit of intensive German language, one German culture course (SOC SCI), and one German History course (HIST). All courses are taught in German. Cultures Credit: The following courses have been approved as fulfilling the "cultures" requirement: German Civilization and Culture (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 3 K-Units of credit. Students may not overload or under load. Students receive 2 units of German language and 1 unit Social Science for the German Culture course. 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 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 ICRP is not a component of this program. | |
| Housing | Students live and eat in German student dormitories selected by 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 some 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 | $11,323 | |
| Comprehensive fee includes | tuition and fees, food and housing while classes are in session, round-trip international airfare from the designated point of departure, and some excursions | |
| Not included | books, medical expenses, personal spending money, 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.