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Leipzig, Germany

Temple Summer in Germany

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German Language and Contemporary Issues

Choose from the option to study intensive German language or delve into a special topics course taught in English that addresses contemporary issues. You also have the option of completing an additional four weeks of intensive German language study.

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Program dates

Four-week Option: late May through late June
Eight-week Option: late May through late July

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Location

The program takes place in Leipzig, in the heart of Europe in former East Germany.

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Language of instruction

  • Intensive language option: German
  • Contemporary issues course: English 

Academic program

During the first four weeks, you’ll choose from the option to take either:

  •  Intensive German Language:
    • You will enroll in a course(s) at interDaF (of the University of Leipzig’s Herder Institut), a non-profit association which constitutes the University of Leipzig’s center specializing in German as a foreign language. The Herder Institut has more than 50 years of excellence in advancing German language skills, as well as teaching about the culture and civilization of Germany
  • Special Topics course
    • Topic in 2024: Green Germany? Environmentalist Movements before and after Unification in Literature and Film
    • Taught in English by program director Dr. Andrea Schmidt
    • Earn credit for German 3220: Topics in German History and Culture (history and sociology cross-listings also available)

You also have the option of completing an additional four weeks of intensive German language study.

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Enrichment

This program offers several excursions and organized cultural events in order to enhance your learning experience while in Germany.

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Faculty

The summer 2024 program director is Dr. Andrea Schmidt, Assistant Professor of Instruction (German), French, German, Italian and Slavic department at Temple University.

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Housing

Program-arranged dormitories or apartments

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Eligibility

Open to qualified students matriculated at U.S. colleges and universities.

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Applying to the program

Application Deadline: February 15

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Term(s) Program Offered: 
Summer