Skip to content

Programs : Brochure

This page is the brochure for your selected program. You can view the provided information for this program on this page and click on the available buttons for additional options.

Summer German Language Program at Heidelberg University (Outgoing Program)

Print  Save  Share

  • Locations: Heidelberg, Germany
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Restrictions: SIUE applicants only
  • Budget Sheets: Summer
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Housing Options: Homestay Language of Instruction: German
Minimum GPA: 2.75 Program Type: Direct Placement
Area of Study: German
Program Description:
Program Highlights                                                                                                                             Heidelberg is located in the heart of Europe. Map shows hours by train.
  • Focus on experiential learning - outside the classroom as well as insideHeidelberg 2
  • Universität Heidelberg faculty
  • Homestays with German families
  • Numerous day trips
  • Study trip to Berlin
  • German Rail pass for weekend travel
Location
Located on the Neckar River and dominated by the massive ruins of the castle perched on the mountainside, Heidelberg is home to Germany's oldest university, founded in 1386. Approximately 30,000 study at the Universität Heidelberg, which is consistently rated among the top in the country. The German Language Summer School is located on the new campus, just a short bus ride to the historic town center with theaters, libraries, museums, shops and cafes.

Core Courses
GER 201-202 Intermediate German (6 credit hours)
GER 301-302 Advanced German (6 credit hours)

Additional Mini Electives (1 credit each) - Students may select up to two of these mini electives in addition to the core "intermediate" or "advanced" level course.
  • German Cultural Sampler
  • Germany and the European Union
  • Berlin Sampler
For Heidelberg Summer Language courses please see http://www.heidelberg.edu/content/summer-courses-0

The Heidelberg University Summer Language program application can be found here: http://www.heidelberg.edu/sites/default/files/lengiewicz/pdf/AJY Full Application.pdf

Costs
Summer 2016 Program Fee is $6,275. This fee includes:Heidelberg city view

Tuition
Room and board with host families

  • additional meal stipend
  • Tuition
  • Room and Board with host families
  • Heidelberg public transportation pass
  • excursions and cultural activities including trip to Berlin
  • transfers to and from the airport
  • a German Rail pass
Not included in program fee: airfare, books, health insurance.


For more information see the 2016 AJY Summer Program Brochure

Eligibility
Applicants must have completed AT LEAST 1 year of college level German language study (at least GER 101 & 102 at SIUE) and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. See application instructions for an overview of the SIUE study abroad application process. All application materials (SIUE requirements and Heidelberg requirements) must be submitted to the SIUE Office of International Programs by no later than March 1, 2014.

Program Contacts
Dr. Belinda Carstens-Wickham
Department of Foreign Language and Literature
PH 2325, Tel: 650-2146, Email: bcarste@siue.edu

Kim Browning
Office of International Affairs
SSC 0300, Tel: 650-2419, Email: kbrowni@siue.edu


Dates / Deadlines:

This program is no longer accepting applications.