Institute for German Language and Culture
The course fee includes the language course, free time activities in Wittenberg and two day trips.
Students and German language learners from all majors and disciplines
This course is specifically designed to meet the needs of advanced German language learners (level C2). It provides participants with the opportunity to improve and update their knowledge and perspectives of Germany. Besides language training and phonetic exercises, cultural events and regional studies are part of the programme.
Through selected regional topics, the many facets of modern German life will be discovered in activities such as conversations with experts, presentations, excursions, and a final course project. With participants from around the world, knowledge exchange and intercultural learning will be significant aspects of this summer course. All courses have lessons on pronunciation.
After a full day of learning and gathering new impressions, a variety of free time activities and intercultural get-togethers will help you to enjoy this wonderful summer course.
The course fee includes the language course, free time activities in Wittenberg and two day trips.
For this course DAAD university summer course scholarships (usually starting at language level B1) are available. If you wish to apply for this course, you can find all necessary information about the scholarship programme and its application requirements here. To submit your application, please note the reference number HSK-0502. This number can only be used for presence courses. Applying for attending online courses is not possible.
Participants with level C1 German, TestDaF TDN 4, or equivalent
Institut für deutsche Sprache und Kultur e. V. an der Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
Collegienstraße 62
06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg
Germany
Accommodation can be arranged by the organiser for an extra cost.
With host families, breakfast and dinner (typical German dinner) are included.
Grocery stores are located close to the accommodation.
Wittenberg is a beautiful little German town filled with UNESCO World Heritage Sites, parks, cafés and recreation areas along the Elbe River.
During our language courses, two international volunteers (ESC/FSJ) will be organising a wide range of free-time and leisure activities.
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About the university:
Education and research with a 500-year-old tradition: Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) offers a wide range of academic subjects in the areas of humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and medicine. The oldest and largest university in Saxony-Anhalt was created in 1817 when the University of Wittenberg (founded in 1502) merged with Friedrichs University Halle (founded in 1694). Today the university has around 20,000 students and 340 professors.
About the language institute:
The Institute for German Language and Culture has been offering German language courses for over 28 years. It arranges study abroad programmes and international teacher training programmes as well as international summer courses for 350 participants from more than 36 different countries each year. Additionally, intensive preparatory language courses for future university students are held in Halle, the hometown of the Martin Luther University. The institute is also a licensed exam centre for TestDaF and telc tests.
Lutherstadt Wittenberg, which is the seat of the Institute for German Language and Culture, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The famous reformer Martin Luther lived, taught, and wrote his 95 Theses here.
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