Summer Study in Germany

Germany - Eichstätt
Katholische Universität Eichstätt

About the Program

• The three-week program, running July 20 - August 14, 2009, includes intensive German language, literature and culture courses or courses examining the political and economic aspects of a globalized Germany and Europe.
• The Catholic University of Eichstätt is situated between Munich and Nürnberg in the Bavarian foothills with easy and quick access to the Bavarian Alps, Munich and Austria, as well as Eastern and Southern Europe.

Courses and Credits

The program offers four levels of German study from low intermediate to advanced/near native that are worth six credit hours (three credit hours in language and three credit hours in literature, business or culture). Course topics are:

1. Study Germany in the Heart of Bavaria (plus intensive German language courses)
2. Literature: Cool and Alone: Urban Heroes (plus intensive German Language courses)
3. Business & Politics: Germany, Europe and Globalization – taught in English (plus intensive German language Course)
4. Business & Politics: Germany, Europe and Globalization – taught in German (plus intensive German language course)

Housing

• Students stay in a residence hall (the Kolping Haus).

Cost (price is subject to change due to exchange rate)

• The cost includes tuition, 6 semester credits, accommodation in double rooms ($210.00 Euro surcharge for a single room), two all-day excursions to Bavarian sites, classes in theater and dance, film showings and a reception in the “Spiegelsaal“ of the Prince Bishop’s residence.
• Health insurance (International Student ID Card)  and airfare (approximately $1500.00) not included.

Three-Week Program

• July 20 - August 14
• Program Cost approximately $1690.00. Prices may vary due to fluctuations in the exchange rate.

Coordinator

Irene Compton
Schott Hall 910
Phone: 513-745-3549
Fax: 513-745-1955
E-mail: compton@xavier.edu