DEUTSCHLAND HEUTE – Facets of Contemporary May 21 - June 10, 2017

This study abroad program is coordinated by the Northern Illinois University Study Abroad Office (SAO), in cooperation with the NIU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.

The International Academy Internationales Haus Sonnenberg, St. Andreasberg, Germany, will be a cooperating institution overseas.

PROGRAM DATES: The program will officially begin on Sunday, May 21, 2017 in St. Andreasberg, Germany, and will end on Saturday, June 10, 2017. Students will be responsible for making their own air travel arrangements in order to arrive in St. Andreasberg/Internationales Haus Sonnenberg (IHS) on Sunday, May 21, 2017.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Friedemann Stuebing, Dept. of Foreign Languages and Literatures, NIU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

After his studies in Vienna (Austria) and Marburg (Germany), Friedemann Stuebing worked as a teacher in a college-preparatory high school. Since 1998, he is Instructor of German at NIU. He is an active member of AATG, participates in workshops and was involved in writing the book “Prüfungstraining Deutsch – AP German Language and Culture”, and a collection of STEM teaching units. In cooperation with Volker Langeheine (University of , Germany), he created a workbook for teachers of German as a Second Language with the title “Deutschland erleben – Die deutsche Märchenstraβe”.

Co-director and lecturer will be Volker Langeheine, who holds degrees in German, History and Pedagogy from Technische Universität Braunschweig, Germany. He is a certified high school teacher in Germany and the US and held teaching positions at various schools and universities in both countries for the last 30 years. Currently he is teaching German language and culture to American IT and Business exchange students at TU Braunschweig and conducts professional development seminars for teachers and courses for students of German as a foreign language in cooperation with the International House Sonnenberg in Germany. Most recently he published preparatory materials for the new AP German Language and Culture exam (Deutsch als Fremdsprache - Prüfungstraining AP German Language and Culture, : Cornelsen 2013) with a team of experienced American educators as well as workbooks for the German Youth Hostel Association (2012) and the German Fairy Tale Road ( 2014,with Friedemann Stuebing). He also developed web-based teaching units for the Goethe Institute’s Wirtschaftsdeutsch online project, published articles on business German, creative writing, linguistic pragmatics, fairy tales, language pedagogy and edited a book on Deutsch in der beruflichen Kommunikation. He Duetschland Heute – Facets of Contemporary Germany - 2017 Page 2 served as President of AATG Nebraska as well as the Nebraska International Languages Association and as a member of the AATG Executive Council. He has been a frequent presenter at AATG/ACTFL national conventions and other conferences as well as a member of the AATG/Goethe Institute Multiplikatorennetzwerk

PROGRAM OVERVIEW/OBJECTIVES: Students will be introduced to an international culture through this immersion into Germany’s language and culture. Participation in this program will greatly benefit the language competence of the students and is therefore an integral part of the German Language Curriculum at NIU. The language objectives for students of the program are as follows:

 to use conversational German vocabulary relating to various themes,  to experience diverse aspects of the German culture - ranging from social and political conditions to cuisine, sports, art, music and literature,  to access various media sources for personal enrichment, and  to seek out opportunities to learn more about German language and culture.

The participants will be introduced to a variety of topics on contemporary Germany. Instruction and local excursions will provide first-hand experience, in-depth understanding, and language immersion. Based on the preparations of the first half of the program, the participants will be able to deepen their knowledge and add further impressions during a trip to various places, spanning the northern half of Germany from Bremerhaven to .

PROGRAM SITE(S): The first two weeks of the program will take place at “Internationales Haus Sonnenberg ” in St. Andreasberg/ Mountains, Germany, as the headquarter and various locations in Germany connected to the course content.

Location and surroundings

The International House Sonnenberg campus is located in the middle of the Harz National Park at a height of approximately 730 meters on a forest meadow.

Many places of cultural interest in the western and eastern Harz can be easily reached by bus. The bus stop is right by the entrance. The of St. Andreasberg can be reached on foot or by a few minutes bus ride. There is a summer sledging track, a high ropes course and a mining museum.

The Sonnenberg academy is an independent provider of international, non-school based education in Europe, its work is solely and exclusively not for profit. The International House Sonnenberg near St Andreasberg/ is its conference centre. The International House Sonnenberg is a residential college and Europe House. Duetschland Heute – Facets of Contemporary Germany - 2017 Page 3

The aim of all activity is the enhancement of international understanding and co-existence on the basis of mutual respect. The essential values upheld include respect for human rights, a sustainable manner of living in the ecological, social and economic areas and the recognition of variety as enrichment.

Activities are directed towards various target groups: adults, young people from all educational backgrounds, trainees, families with children, teachers, multipliers, people with disabilities and many other groups. To this end, a variety of methods with a high proportion of group and individual work are particular characteristics of our educational work. Learning and experiencing together helps to overcome prejudice and to develop ways for communal and responsible action. Work and leisure time are integrated during the conferences.

Depending on the individual project, the Sonnenberg-Kreis e.V. receives financial support from different funding bodies. The international dimension in our day to day activities is guaranteed through our international network of Sonnenberg associations in 23 countries in Europe as well as Israel and the United States, which make up the International Sonnenberg Association (ISA).

As a residential adult education college and Europe House, the International House Sonnenberg (IHS) has been offering educational conferences and meetings for young people, adults and families from Europe and the whole world for more than 50 years.

The not for profit organisation Sonnenberg-Kreis e.V., founded in1958, has been responsible for the institution since 2003. Through the “International Sonnenberg Association” (ISA) the House possesses a broad network of membership organisations in numerous countries, with which the IHS co-operates within the framework of international meetings.

The International House Sonnenberg is a residential college and Europe House, its work and organisation are assessed and certified according to the LQW criteria (Learning-oriented Quality Assurance in Further Education, www.artset.lqw.de).

HIGHLIGHTS: First two weeks: International House Sonnenberg and the Harz region

The program is taking place in Germany. In general, there will be classroom instruction with local and regional excursions during the first two weeks.

The program intends to combine a lively, interesting learning experience about contemporary topics on Germany in classes, workshops, with guest speakers, through movies and popular culture, as well as short excursions in the Harz region surrounding the International House Sonnenberg, with Braunschweig, Wolfsburg, and as examples for culturally, economically, and historically relevant locations.

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Braunschweig has a lot to offer, not least of all its unique charm: that of a large and modern city with a rich past, where you can find refreshing green oases of leisure alongside the bustle of inner city life. First mentioned in records in 1031, Braunschweig continued to evolve, from the 12th century on strongly influenced by the House of Guelf and the Hanseatic tradition. Magnificent historical buildings such as Dankwarderode Castle and St. Blasii Cathedral in the heart of the city, as well as streets lined with historic houses, still bear witness to Braunschweig’s eventful past. History and modern-day culture are closely intertwined in Braunschweig. The city boasts notable museums and major collections of a longstanding tradition. In addition to exceptional theatre performances and concerts, modern art exhibitions and large-scale sporting events, they are an integral part of Braunschweig’s cultural life.

Wolfsburg, founded on 1 July 1938 and one of Germany's few new cities established in the 20th century, has had a short but eventful history. Many a trend in the revival of can be traced back to the city. It is a typical and successful example of a planned urban development, and its history is closely bound with Volkswagen AG.

Goslar, the former Free Imperial Town, has an over-1000-year history. Probably the discovery of silver and copper ore deposits induced the Saxon and Salic emperors to establish their largest and most secure palatinate here in the 11th century. For centuries it was the favoured seat of government in .

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Still today the view of the townscape with the steeples of the five large parish churches is impressive when viewed from the knoll upon which the Imperial Palace stands. The many crooked, narrow, cobble-stoned streets in the are an adventure of their own, where each house tells its own story and secret nooks and crannies await discovery. Since 1992, the Old Town of Goslar has been entered on the UNESCO World Cultural and List for all Mankind.

The third week of the program

The second leg of the program is a week-long trip from Bremerhaven in the north to Germany's capital, Berlin.

A Trip to Fairy-Tale Land – on the Brothers Grimm’s track The Brothers Grimm count among the most important heads of European cultural history. Their “Children and Household Tales” are listed among the UNESCO Memory of the World Register.

Actively taking part in the political turnaround in 18th century Germany, the two studied jurists’ passion was the German language. With their collection of fairy tales they set up a poetic basis which has lasted until today.

Travelling along the German Fairy Tale Road enables the students to retrace the Brothers Grimm’s life journey and follow the track of these two pioneers of German studies by experiencing a multitude of significant places and events.

From the Main River to the North Sea, one of Germany’s oldest holiday routes stretches over 600 kilometers unfolding the splendor of myths, legends, and fairy tales. The journey will lead to places that were significant stations in the lives of the Brothers Grimm and places linked to some of their world- famous fairy tales – through narrow alleys between timber framed houses to noble mansion houses and fortified castles.

Bremerhaven, the seaport of the Free Hanseatic City of , was the point of departure for many Germans and therefore earned the poetic title “City of Farewells”. This port city is a particularly important link between Germany and the “New World”. The German Emigration Center provides an impressive, award-winning exhibit to document Bremerhaven’s role as gateway to America and other countries.

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Bremen has many attractions to offer, like the “Schnoor”, Bremen’s oldest quarter, the unique architecture of quaint little Böttcherstrasse or the cathedral. It is also famous for its venerable statue of Roland on the historical market square which is –as well as the Weser-Renaissance-style town hall, part of UNESCO World Heritage. The statue of the Bremen Town Musicians reminds the visitor of the city’s connection to the famous Grimm fairy tale.

Hameln’s historic city center is the location for the annual open-air “Pied-Piper-Festival”, in which actors bring the tale of the Pied Piper to life. This legend made Hameln world-famous. The city’s wealth was obtained due to its convenient position as a trading center on the river Weser. Thus, Hameln evolved into a jewel of “Weser-Rennaissance” architecture.

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Kassel is called the “Capital of the Fairy-Tale-Route” where the Brothers Grimm spent the most laborious but also the most productive time of their lives. Here, they collected their famous “Children and Household Tales”. The new Brothers Grimm-Museum “Grimmwelten” showcases the broad spectrum of the brothers’ body of work that ranges from science to art to political engagement. The documenta is one of the most important exhibition of contemporary art worldwide and has made this city become Europe’s top art venue. Castle Wilhelmshöhe is home to one of the biggest and most important Rembrandt collections.

In Marburg, the Brothers Grimm were students at Philipps University (founded in 1527) and here they began their research on popular literature. Their home in the Barfuesserstrasse, the exhibition at the “House of Romanticism”, located at the picturesque medieval market square, and the majestic Landgrave’s castle all contribute to making a visit of Marburg an unforgettable experience. An observation of the Brothers Grimm: Marburg has “more staircases in the streets than in the houses”.

The Brothers Grimm spent their final years in Berlin, where they lectured at Humboldt- University and worked on the German Dictionary. Germany’s capital has many things to explore, and we will finish this program visiting Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, the German Currywurst Museum, Checkpoint Charlie, the headquarters of former East-Germany’s infamous secret service (STASI), and the Brothers Grimm’s final resting place in Berlin-Schöneberg. Duetschland Heute – Facets of Contemporary Germany - 2017 Page 8

PROGRAM AUDIENCE: Space is limited and qualified applicants will be accepted on a first- come-first-serve basis. The program is open to NIU undergraduates and non-NIU students.

INSTRUCTION METHOD: A variety of instruction methods will be used to ensure accountability, quality and thoroughness. The instruction will be provided by Friedemann Stuebing (NIU faculty member) and Volker Langeheine (Braunschweig University) in lectures, workshops, and field trips. Guest speakers, panel discussions, and question/answer sessions will prepare, accompany, and conclude the learning experience. Teaching materials, developed by Stuebing/Langeheine specifically for this course, will be provided, and there is no need for the participants to purchase course materials. The participants will be asked to write a daily journal, and the instructors will be available for daily sessions to work on these journals, for review and discussion of experiences or classroom topics.

A pre-program meeting (end of Spring semester) will provide general information and preparation for the program, while the participants will provide a presentation about their experience (based on the daily journal they were required to keep) via e-mail.

The grade for this course will be determined as follows: 20% attendance and participation 40% daily journal 40% presentation

PROGRAM ACADEMIC CREDIT: For satisfactory participation in the program, participants will receive 6 semester hours of undergraduate in the following NIU courses.

UNDERGRADUATE CREDIT: FLGE 323 Special Topics in German Language, Literature or Culture 3 semester hours Description: Special topics in German. Prerequisite: FLGE 202 or consent of department. AND INTL 301 Study Abroad Programs 3 semester hours Description: Course work undertaken as part of an approved university study abroad program. Discipline-based course used to reflect credit given, with departmental approval, for course work for which there is no NIU equivalent course available. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.

APPLICATION AND ADMISSION PROCEDURES: The program is open to undergraduate students who meet the NIU general admission requirements. Currently enrolled students must meet College of Liberal Arts and Sciences course GPA requirements.

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Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing at the time of application. Students who are on academic or disciplinary probation are not eligible to participate in study abroad programs. Applicants must participate in the entire program and satisfy NIU undergraduate or graduate admission and course requirements.

Students cannot have any encumbrances against their NIU records. Any encumbrances placed on a student’s records by NIU (i.e., the Graduate School, Undergraduate Admissions, Bursar’s Office, Accounts Receivable, Registration and Records, Student Judicial Office, Health Services, Parking Services, etc.) must be cleared before a student is granted admission to a study abroad program.

For undergraduate students to be admitted to the program, an applicant’s official transcript must be on file in the NIU Study Abroad Office. Students who are currently enrolled at NIU, or who have previously enrolled at NIU, do not need to request an official transcript; the Study Abroad Office will make this request on behalf of the applicant. Students who want to participate in the program and earn academic credit from NIU who have not previously enrolled at NIU, or who are not currently enrolled at NIU, should ask the Registrar at their institution to forward an official transcript as soon as possible to the Study Abroad Office. (Student-issued transcripts and photocopies are not acceptable.) Questions relating to the admission requirements or transcripts should be directed to the Study Abroad Office.

APPLICATION: Click (http://niu.studioabroad.com/?go=ContemporaryGermany) or visit the NIU Study Abroad Office website at https://niu.studioabroad.com (and search for “(program country)” or the (program name) to begin the online application process for this program. The online process provides guidance on requesting information, advising, or applying for the program. Please note that at the time of application, applicants will be expected to submit a signature verification form and copy of their ID to the Study Abroad Office. More detailed instructions can be found on the https://niu.studioabroad.com website or by contacting the Study Abroad Office at (815) 753-0700 or [email protected].

$200 APPLICATION FEE/DEPOSIT: A $200 application fee/deposit is required of all applicants. The $200 is broken down into $100 for the non-refundable application fee and $100 for a program deposit. Both the application fee and the deposit will be applied to the total balance of the program cost. The $100 deposit is refundable only if the participant withdraws prior to the withdrawal deadline indicated on the program materials or for medical reasons verified by a physician if the withdrawal takes place after the withdrawal deadline.

The $200 application fee/deposit will be charged to NIU students’ NIU Bursar's account. (Checks and money orders cannot be accepted from NIU students.) Non-NIU students must submit a check or money order in the amount of $200. More detailed instructions can be found on the website.

IMPORTANT – All applications will be categorized as “Pending – No Deposit” until the $200 application fee/deposit has been received (or, in the case of non-NIU students, once a check has been received). The Study Abroad Office will not consider or process applications without the $200 application fee/deposit. In order to reserve your place in the program you must submit the $200 deposit within 14 days of application. After 14 days applications without a deposit will be changed to inactive.

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1, 2017

Please read the following carefully.

Space in this program is limited, so early application is recommended. Qualified applicants will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Upon acceptance into the program, applicants must change their status to “Committed” and complete all post-decisions items on the Study Abroad Portal in order to be considered an active participant and reserve their place in the program.

Applications will be evaluated on March 1, 2017. Applicants who have not changed their status to “Committed” will be withdrawn from the program.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEALS: Participants will reside in twin-bedded rooms with shower and bathroom and will be provided three meals daily throughout the period of residency.

A sound studio, a photographic lab, a computer room with ten work stations, two workshops, a table tennis room, two cellar bars, one with a disco space and a large outside area together with a barbecue hut complete what is available. The lecture and seminar rooms are equipped with modern conference media. WLAN/internet access is available.

On excursion days, lunch is replaced by a packed meal, which students can put together themselves from the breakfast buffet.

The two weeks at Sonnenberg are all inclusive. Students will need to pay for six lunches and six dinners during the third week ($35 per day).

AIR TRANSPORTATION: Individuals will be responsible for making their own air travel arrangements between the U.S. and St. Andreasberg and for purchasing their tickets from a travel agent or airline of their choice. (Travel insurance is recommended.) Participants should keep in mind that in order to arrive in St. Andreasberg in time for the official beginning of the program, they should plan to depart the U.S. no later than Saturday, May 20, 2017.

For information regarding airfares and airlines students may wish to check-out additional airfare sites on the Internet.

Important - The Study Abroad Office advises all participants that flight reservations for this program should not be booked until:

a. After the March 1 application deadline AND b. The SAO has accepted the minimum number of participants needed to operate this program.

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This advisory is given so that participants do not find themselves financially responsible for airline tickets should it be necessary to cancel the program. (See section entitled, CANCELLATION OF THE PROGRAM.)

LAND TRANSPORTATION: For program-related travel the group will travel by train and various forms of public transportation. This transportation is provided as part of the NIU program cost. (See the Tentative Daily Schedule for specific details regarding other program-related transportation.)), and

PASSPORT: --IMPORTANT--All participants are required to possess a valid passport by March 15, 2017. Important Note: U.S. passports must be valid SIX months beyond the intended stay overseas. Individuals who do not currently possess a valid passport should apply for one immediately. If applicants are not within the Chicago area, they must apply at the nearest passport agency.) Information on acquiring a U.S. passport is available at the U.S. State Department’s website: http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html. Foreign passport holders may need special visas for travel and are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas.

VISA: Germany does not require a visa from US citizens for staying less than three months.

PASSPORT, VISA AND ISIC PHOTOS: You may have your passport photo(s) taken in the NIU Study Abroad Office. Photos are $5.00 for two photos. Photos must be purchased in multiples of two. Photos are usually developed while you wait. We accept exact cash, personal check or we can charge it to your bursar account. Study Abroad Office hours are 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (closed over the lunch hour) and 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. It is strongly recommended that students get an extra pair of photos taken to keep on their person while in China in case of a missing or stolen passport.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT I.D. CARD: The ISIC card is provided as part of the program cost. The I.D. card can provide discount on international airfare and other travel. Students will receive an application and instructions for obtaining this card when accepted into the program.

The International Student Identity Card also includes a limited health and accident insurance policy which is only valid outside the U.S. Students will have to pay bills at the time of treatment and will be reimbursed later.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS/VACCINATIONS: Travelers entering Germany are not required to have any particular vaccinations. However, if you have questions in that matter you can contact the NIU University Health Service Travel Clinic for information on what immunizations are required. The Travel Clinic can administer most immunizations to currently enrolled NIU students. Most immunizations require a fee. Consult the Travel Clinic several months before you travel.

NIU MAJOR MEDICAL INSURANCE: NIU Student health insurance is required for participation in an NIU study abroad program. Participants not currently enrolled in the NIU Major Medical Insurance Plan will be enrolled by the Study Abroad Office. The NIU Major Duetschland Heute – Facets of Contemporary Germany - 2017 Page 12

Medical Insurance Plan has a $250 deductible clause. Students requiring medical attention will be expected to pay any related costs and then file a claim with the NIU Student Insurance Office after returning to the States. Receipts showing payment for all medical expenses are required for reimbursement.

NIU PROGRAM COST: The program cost pays for the following cost related services:

1) Full room and board during first two weeks; accommodations and breakfast during the third week 2) Program-related transportation 3) Admission fees to cultural and historical sites visited as part of the daily schedule 4) International Student I.D. Card (ISIC) 5) NIU undergraduate credit 6) NIU major medical insurance

PROGRAM COST: $4,350 The program costs below represents the total in charges and fees that will be paid to NIU for this program. Please note that the following charges will post individually on your MyNIU account:  Study Abroad Program Charge  Instructional Cost  NIU Student Medical Insurance  NIU Academic Program Enhancement Fee

All prices quoted are subject to change. The information contained in the program documents and forms is presented in good faith and is believed to be correct as of the date presented. Northern Illinois University reserves the right to amend, modify, revise, or delete any information appearing in these documents, including but not limited to the cost of the program.

Non-NIU students should consult with their home institutions regarding additional costs that may apply to study abroad. Non-NIU students are responsible for any study abroad charges imposed by their home institution.

ADDITIONAL COSTS TO PARTICIPANTS:  Airfare  Cost of acquiring a passport (approximately $130, including 2 passport pictures).  Passport size photos.  Additional costs associated with obtaining a visa for non-U.S. passport holders.  Immunization fees (if immunizations are required)  $40 Undergraduate application fee for non-NIU undergraduate students.  Independent travel and visa costs associated with independent travel.  Expenses for free-time pursuits.  Expenses and purchases of a personal nature. Participants should consider a per diem allowance of 30 USD.

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FINANCIAL AID: As a participant in a study abroad program through NIU, applicants may be eligible for: Pell Grant, SEOG, Perkins Loan, PLUS Loan, Subsidized or Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, MAP Award or your privately awarded scholarship with consent of awarding organization. Tuition waivers do not apply.

Please contact Tim Condon, International Affairs Business Manager, Williston Hall 407, (815) 753-9530, [email protected] for more information.

WITHDRAWAL FROM THE PROGRAM: Applicants withdrawing from the program after March 1, 2017 will not be refunded the $200 program deposit

Applicants withdrawing from the program after this date will also be held accountable for any funds obligated to overseas vendors and agents on the applicant’s behalf. This provision is in effect even if the applicant has not submitted the $200 deposit or additional payments, and if the applicant is applying for financial aid.

If the applicant must withdraw after March 1, 2017 for medical reasons, funds obligated on their behalf to overseas vendors can only be refunded if:

1) The request is submitted to the Study Abroad Office in writing and accompanied by a signed statement stating that travel is not advised from a physician on the physician’s letterhead; and 2) NIU is able to obtain refunds from overseas vendors and agents; and 3) The program has the minimum number of participants required to operate.

CANCELLATION OF THE PROGRAM: The Study Abroad Office reserves the right to cancel this program if the minimum required enrollment is not attained. If, prior to the commencement of the program, a U.S. State Department Travel Warning is issued for Germany, all applicants will be notified promptly of the warning and the possibility of cancellation of the program. If, during the course of the program, a U.S. State Department Travel Warning is issued for Germany, students will be promptly notified of the warning and the advisability of canceling the program.

The information contained in the program documents and forms are presented in good faith and is believed to be correct as of the date presented. Northern Illinois University reserves the right to amend, modify, revise, or delete any information appearing in these documents, including but not limited to the cost of the program.

NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER OR CANCEL THIS PROGRAM AS MAY BE DEEMED NECESSARY!

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Course Syllabus

FLGE 363 DEUTSCHLAND HEUTE – Facets of Contemporary Germany May 21 - June 10

Program Director: Friedemann Stuebing Department: Foreign Languages and Literatures

Required Book(s):

Teaching materials, developed by Stuebing/Langeheine specifically for this course, will be provided, and there is no need for the participants to purchase course materials.

Report:

All participants will keep a daily journal and provide a presentation about their experience.

The deadline for submission of presentation is: June 28, 2017.

TENTATIVE DAILY SCHEDULE

During the time at Sonnenberg International House, the daily schedule will be as follows:

9:15 -12:15 Instruction (3 units of 45 minutes each) 14:00 – 17:00 Group work / independent studies / journal-keeping (3 units of 45 min. each) 19:00 – 22:00 Evening meetings (varying subjects) (3 units of 45 minutes each)

9 contact hours per day at IHS; there will be additional contact hours during excursions and the week-long trip

Sunday, May 21: Introduction to the program

Monday: What I know and would like to know about Germany. What is typical German? (Stereotypes, preconceived notions, and reality)

Tuesday: The Harz region: mining, National Park, UNESCO World Heritage

Wednesday: Excursion to Goslar

Thursday: German food and culture

Friday: Excursion to Wolfenbüttel

Saturday: Excursion to Wolfsburg

Sunday: German History after WWII

Monday: The German Multicultural Society

Tuesday: German Popular Culture

Wednesday: Excursion to Göttingen

Thursday: Excursion to

Friday: The German Fairy Tale Road

Saturday: Hameln

Sunday: Bremerhaven / Bremen

Monday: Bremen/Kassel

Tuesday: Kassel

Wednesday: Marburg

Thursday: Berlin

Friday: Berlin

Saturday, June 11: Departure

Schedule subject to change.