WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY German History and Culture: Munich and Bavarian Alps

HIST 379/679, 3 s.h. (Summer)

Travel dates: June 13-27, 2011

Program overview: Bavaria is one of the most beautiful, culturally unique, and historically significant regions of Germany. Although now a federal state of Germany, Bavaria has preserved a local culture and regional history rooted in the Middle Ages that is distinctly different from that found in other parts of Germany. Known as a Nazi stronghold during World War II, it has become an economic powerhouse in recent years, currently serving as the headquarters for such companies as BMW, Audi, and Puma AG.

This Study Abroad Course starts in Munich where you will visit Nymphenburg Palace, the Neue Pinakothek art museum, the BMW museum, take a brewery tour and an historical walking tour of Munich, and of course a visit of the Hofbräuhaus. Day trips include visits to the medieval city of Nuremberg (including a visit to the Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds) and to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial. The second part of the Course takes you on a tour of the Bavarian Alps with visits to Neuschwanstein Castle, Berchtesgaden (including a tour of Hitler’s Eagle Nest and bunker system), and a spectacular train ride up the Zugspitze, Germany’s tallest mountain. Course information: Undergraduates—HIST 379 Graduate students—HIST 679 On-campus sessions: TBA You are also required to attend a pre-departure orientation session conducted by the Office of Study Abroad.

Class participation, including contribution to discussions and attendance, is expected in all phases of the Course. Questions about the course content should be directed to Dr. Chamberlin.

Eligibility requirements (degree-seeking students):

Undergraduates Graduate students 1. Completed at least 12 semester hours 1. Accepted to a graduate degree program 2. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 2. Recommendation cosigned by department chair and graduate advisor 3. Clearance of Student Judicial Programs 3. Clearance of Student Judicial Programs

All majors are welcome! Total enrollment for the program is limited to 15 participants.

Contact Information: Visit www.wiu.edu/studyabroad for more details or contact:

Academic Information Study Abroad Dr. Ute Chamberlin Kim McDaniel 445 Morgan Hall 209 Seal Hall (East wing) Phone: 298-1387 Phone: 298-2504 [email protected] [email protected] Sponsored by the Center for International Studies and the Department of History