The programme fee includes:
For students who are enrolled at a partner university of the University of Tübingen, the programme fee will be 1,800 EUR.
Registration is possible all year long upon availability of places.
The courses are designed for undergraduate students from all academic disciplines with a strong general interest in cultures, Europe and Germany in particular. A very good command of English and the willingness to actively participate during course activities are required.
Students can choose between two study tracks:
Study Track A) Society, Misinformation, and Artificial Intelligence in Europe
This study track deals with two main questions: what constitutes good societies in Europe (and elsewhere) in the 21st century and how can we protect our very diverse (transnational) societies from breaking apart due to increasing technological pressure? Classes introduce concepts and ideas that enable participants to analyse possible AI-induced mis- and disinformation campaigns which threaten solidarity among the various groups of modern societies in Europe today. Furthermore, a focus will be on recent European attempts to regulate the use of AI-technologies on the Old Continent.
Study Track B) Sustainability, Biodiversity, and Ethics in Europe
Against the backdrop of the increasing threat that various environmental hazards pose to modern societies, this study track’s courses deal with two main questions: what constitutes good societies and their healthy relationship with the environment (with nature) in Europe in the 21st century and how can we protect our communities from breaking apart due to increasing environmental pressure? Classes introduce concepts and ideas that can inspire civic engagement at the local level, using beekeeping and the biodiversity of freshwater ecosystems as case studies. Discussions will focus on how to achieve different forms of more sustainable and inclusive relationships that bolster both strong human communities and a better climate.
Both tracks
In addition to the academic programme, we offer all participants German language classes (for beginners [A1] and students who already possess some German skills [A1-A2]), an intercultural workshop that prepares participants for the very diverse setting in which all classes take place, a buddy programme that matches each participant with local students who offer support throughout the duration of each programme (and beforehand), and a rich and varied social programme that offers many opportunities to experience arts, culture, and local student life in one of Germany’s most historical university towns.
The programme fee includes:
For students who are enrolled at a partner university of the University of Tübingen, the programme fee will be 1,800 EUR.
Registration is possible all year long upon availability of places.
Participants must have a good command of English to be able to follow the academic courses and participate in discussions.
Participants do not have to have any prior knowledge of German.
For participants with a higher German language level (B1 to C1), we will offer the possibility of independently carrying out project work (or similar) in German.
Accommodation will be arranged by the T-IES programme and is covered by the programme fee.
Depending on availability, students will either be accommodated in an apartment, with a host family, in a student shared flat, or in a student dorm. They will either have their own room or share it with one other programme participant. Kitchens and bathrooms will be used jointly.
Participants will receive a "Mensa card" for use in every university canteen and cafeteria.
Prices in the student dining hall vary from 3 to 5 EUR per meal.
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