Language and Short Courses 2024/2025

Seduction and Terror: Hitler's Germany Seduction and Terror: Hitler's Germany

Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin

Course location
Berlin
Teaching language
  • English
Language level of course
  • English: B2
Date(s)
  • 7 June - 19 July 2025 (Registration deadline of course provider: 10 May 2025)
Information on dates, prices and mode of study

A non-refundable programme fee, in addition to the tuition fee, is applicable. The programme fee, which includes the social programme, is to be paid within one week after registration at the latest, along with the tuition fee.

Target group

We welcome students from all disciplines who are interested in gaining insight into the operations and dynamics of Nazi rule in Germany and its attempt to annihilate the Jews and dominate the continent.

Description/content

Please visit our website (www.fubis.org) for an overview of all courses offered and for possible updates to the course programme.

About this course
The "thousand-year Reich" that Hitler promised when he became Chancellor of Germany in January 1933 lasted but 12 years. During this time, Hitler and his Nazi Party attempted to dominate Europe, terrorised vast numbers of Germans, launched a devastating war, and orchestrated the murder of more than five million Jews. In spite of the terror and vast destruction, Hitler and the Nazi Party gained the active support and involvement of most Germans. How was this possible? What roles did seduction and terror play?
This class focuses on Hitler's Germany, and it begins with the 19th century background. Central to this session will be a discussion of the broad political currents, the agitators, and petty demagogues who fuelled the dissatisfaction and spread it widely. We will also examine the popular literature that Hitler and many of his supporters read and absorbed.

Finally, the class will examine the end of the war, the so-called "zero hour" in Germany, the destruction and collapse of the country, and subsequently, how Germany has confronted the legacy of Hitler and Nazi rule.

We will visit local museums, historical sites, and locations that illuminate the workings of Nazi rule. These visits are a key element of the class and the experience of studying in Berlin.

Recognised language exams offered (e.g. DSH, TestDaF, TOEFL)
No
Other degrees / qualifications awarded
Certificate of participation
ECTS points (max.)
8
Average number of hours per week
12
Average number of participants per group/course
18
Dates and costs
  • 7 June - 19 July 2025 (Registration deadline of course provider: 10 May 2025), costs: EUR 1,850
This price includes
  • Course fees
Information on dates, prices and mode of study

A non-refundable programme fee, in addition to the tuition fee, is applicable. The programme fee, which includes the social programme, is to be paid within one week after registration at the latest, along with the tuition fee.

Teaching language
  • English
Language level of course
  • English: B2
Language requirements

Students must be able to speak, read, and write English at an advanced intermediate level.

Submit application to

http://www.fubis.org/5_geb/anmeldung/index.html

Is accommodation organised?
Accommodation is arranged by the organiser.
Type of accommodation

FUBiS arranges appropriate off-campus accommodation for the duration of the programme as an optional service upon request. Accommodation options can be chosen during the registration process. Accommodation is subject to availability. Prices range between 750 EUR and 1,150 EUR.

Is a social and leisure programme offered?
Yes
Description of social and leisure programme

FUBiS offers a variety of extracurricular activities, which are included in the programme fee:

  • guided tour of the Reichstag building and the Federal Parliament
  • river boat tour through the centre of Berlin

In addition, FUBiS offers optional excursions (for an extra cost) within Berlin as well as to other popular German cities.

Free internet access
Yes
Support in visa matters
No
Pick-up service from train station/airport
No

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