Facets of Contemporary Germany TENTATIVE DAILY SCHEDULE Sunday, 20.05.2018 (Pfingsten) 03-26-18-He/VL Welcome
This seminar has been designed by the International until 16.00 Arrival at Göttingen Train Station Academy Internationales Haus Sonnenberg, St. An- Travel to IHS in St. Andreas- dreasberg, Germany, as a study abroad program for berg/Harz Mountains the Northern Illinois University Study Abroad Office, in cooperation with the Northern Illinois University Col- 17.00-17.30 Welcome and introductions lege of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. from 19.00 Information about IHS, the area and the structure of the seminar original_R_by_tom martin_pixelio.de Students will be introduced to an international culture through this immersion into Germany’s language and Monday, 21.05.2018 (Pfingsten) culture. Participation in this program will greatly bene- Germany and the Germans 12.30-16.30 Discovering Goslar’s medieval fit the language competence of the students and is Old Town (UNESCO World Her- therefore an integral part of the German Language 9.15-12.30 What do I want to know / What I itage Site) – free time should learn about Germany? Curriculum at NIU. 19.00-21.00 Reflecting the Goslar/Harz expe-
14.30-17.30 What is German? Stereotypes, rience and work on diaries The language objectives for students of the program identities, cultural differences are as follows: Thursday, 24.05.2018 a. to use conversational German vocabulary relating 19.00-22.00 German movie night: „Almanya – German Food and Drinks to various themes, Willkommen in Deutschland“ b. to experience diverse aspects of the German cul- 9.15-12.30 German food, menus, restaurant ture - ranging from social and political conditions to Tuesday, 22.05.2018 culture cuisine, sports, art, music and literature, The Harz Region c. to access various media sources for personal en- 14.30-17.30 Preparing role-plays (group richment, and 9.15-12.30 The Harz Mountains work) and presentation of role- d. to seek out opportunities to learn more about Ger- - National park plays man language and culture. - Tourism - Mining 19.00-21.00 Reflecting the day and work on Participants will be introduced to a variety of topics on - UNESCO world heritage sites diaries contemporary Germany. Instruction and local excur- sions will provide first-hand experience, in-depth 14.30-17.30 Walking tour – Exploring the Friday, 25.05.2018 understanding, and language immersion. Based on Harz Mountains including the Excursion to Quedlinburg the preparations of the first half of the program, the historic Samson silver mine participants will be able to deepen their knowledge (UNESCO World Heritage Site) 11.00-12.30 Guided tour of Quedlinburg’s Old and add further impressions during a trip to various Town places, spanning the northern half of Germany from 19.00-22.00 Germany goes green – recycling Bremerhaven to Marburg and Berlin. and beyond 12.30-16.30 Discovering historical Quedlinburg – free time Wednesday, 23.05.2018 Friedemann Stübing: [email protected] Excursion to Goslar 19.00-21.00 Reflecting the day and work on Volker Langeheine: [email protected] diaries 11.30-12.30 Guided tour of historic Ram- Lutz Heinke: [email protected] melsberg silver mine (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Tuesday, 29.05.2018 Saturday, 26.05.2018 14.30-17.30 German politics, economy and Excursion to Göttingen Excursion to Wolfsburg culture reflected in German songs 9.15-12.30 Europe and the EU – what’s this 8.30-10.00 Travel to Wolfsburg all about? 19.00-21.00 Reflecting the day and work on diaries 10.30-16.00 Technology and mobility – Visit of VW Autostadt in Wolfsburg Friday, 01.06.2018 The German Fairy Tale Road 19.00-26.00 Reflecting the day and work on diaries 9.15-12.30 The German Fairy Tale Road and the Brothers Grimm
14.30-17.30 Walk to the “Dreibrodesteine”
19.00-21.00 Getting ready for the trip along the German Fairy Tale Road and
original_R_B_by_Dieter Schütz_pixelio.de work on diaries
Saturday, 02.06.2018 15.00-16.00 Guided tour of the University of Hameln Göttingen
Volkswagen R_by_Stefla-chef / pixelio.de 16.00-19.00 Exploring historical Göttingen – 9.15-12.00 Travel to Hameln by train Sunday, 27.05.2018 free time German History after WWII 19.00-22.00 An intercultural evening with 9. 15-12.30 The Cold War, the Iron Curtain, students in the university town the Fall of the Wall Wednesday, 30.05.2018 14.30-17.30 Excursion to Border Museum Excursion to Wolfenbüttel Teistungen 9.30.-11.30 Visit of Jägermeister in Wolfen- 19.00-22.00 The Stasi – Preparation for the büttel viewing and viewing of the movie „Das Leben der Anderen“ 12.00-16.30 Exploring Wolfenbüttel: Gather- ing information on attractions, Monday, 28.05.2018 restaurants, hotels, etc. in a sim- The German Multicultural Society ulation in small groups
9.15-12.30 Concepts of right wing populism 19.00-22.00 Group work and presentations R_B_by_Thomas Max Müller_pixelio.de
Thursday, 31.05.2018 14.00-16.00 Guided tour of historic Hameln 13.30-17.30 Excursion to concentration camp German Popular Culture memorial site “Dora Mittelbau” with the Pied Piper of Hameln
19.00-21.00 Reflecting the visit at “Dora Mit- 9.15-12.30 Researching and presenting a 17.00-21.00 Exploring Old Town of Hameln – telbau” and work on diaries German-speaking band or work on diaries and free time songwriter I like. Sunday, 03.06.2018 Thursday, 07.06.2018 Bremen/Bremerhaven Berlin
9.15-11.30 Travel to Bremen by train 9.30-14.30 Travel to Berlin by train SEMINAR LEADERS 14.00-18.00 Travel to Bremerhaven by train 15.00-17.30 Getting to know Berlin including Friedemann Stuebing, Northern Illinois University and visit of German Emigration Brandenburg Gate, Holocaust NIU Coordinator Center Memorial, Alter St.-Matthäus- 19:00-22.00 Exploring Old Town of Bremen – Kirchhof in Berlin-Schöneberg Volker Langeheine, Internationales Haus Sonnen- work on diaries and free time and more berg IHS Program Director Monday, 04.06.2018 18.00-19.30 Dinner at local restaurant Bremen/Kassel Lutz Heinke, Internationales Haus Sonnenberg 20.00-23.00 Guided tour of the Reichstag IHS Program Director
9.30-12.30 Tour of old town – fairy tale sculpture of Bremen Town Musi- cians, city hall, “Roland” statue WHAT‘S INCLUDED? 13.00-16.00 Travel to Kassel by train 17.00-22.00 Discovering Kassel – work on All travel expenses during the seminar (excluding diaries and free time travel to Göttingen and from Berlin), accommodation
Tuesday, 05.06.2018 in double rooms with shower/bath at IHS und in hotels Kassel in cities on the German Fairy Tale Road. Full board at IHS, breakfasts while traveling on the German Fairy 9.30-12.30 Visit of “Grimmwelt” and meeting original_R_by_Andrea Damm_pixelio.de with the CEO of the German Tale Road, excursions, all entrance fees, lectures, Friday, 08.06.2018 Fairy Tale Road Berlin workshops, Internet access, seminar materials und 14:00-16:00 Travel to Marburg by train instruction. 9.30-12.30 Exploring Berlin: Checkpoint
17.00-22.00 Getting to know Marburg and Charlie, German Currywurst dinner at local restaurant – work Museum, and more on diaries and free time 14.00-17.00 Deutsches Historisches Muse- um, DDR Museum or MEALS AT IHS Wednesday, 06.06.2018 Stasimuseum – work on diaries 8.15-9.00 a.m. – Breakfast Marburg and free time 12.30-1.15 p.m. – Lunch 19.00-22.00 Dinner at a local restaurant 9.30-12.30 Guided tour „On the Footsteps of afternoon – Coffee/Tea & Pastries the Brothers Grimm“ Saturday, 09.06.2018 5.45-6.30 p.m. – Dinner 14.30-17.30 Visit of Marburg Castle Farewell
19.00-22.00 Exploring Old Town of Marburg – morning Departure after breakfast work on diaries and free time EDUCATION BEYOND SCHOOL SONNENBERG PROFILE international • democratic • ecological As a residential adult education college and Europe House, the International House Sonnenberg (IHS) has been offering educational conferences and semi- nars for participants from all over the world for more than 50 years. The IHS is located near St. Andreas- berg in the Harz Mountains. It is an independent provider of international, non-school based education. CONFERENCE CENTER Its work is solely and exclusively not for profit. RESIDENTIAL ADULT EDUCATION COLLEGE
EUROPE HOUSE International House Sonnenberg (IHS) Clausthaler Straße 11 D-37444 St. Andreasberg Tel.: +49 (0)5582/944-0 Fax: +49 (0)5582/944-100 [email protected] www.sonnenberg-international.de original_R_B_by_günther gumhold_pixelio.de
Offerings are directed towards various target groups: HOW TO GET TO SONNENBERG adults, young people from all educational back- grounds, trainees, families with children, teachers, Facets of Contemporary multipliers, people with disabilities and many others. To this end, a variety of methods with a high propor- Germany tion of group and individual work are particular characteristics of our educational work. Learning and experiencing together helps to overcome prejudice Seminar for Students of Northern Illinois University, and to develop ways for communal and responsible DeKalb, Illinois/USA action. Work and leisure time are integrated during the seminars.
The goal of all activities is the enhancement of inter- MAY 20 – JUNE 9, 2018 national understanding and co-existence on the basis of mutual respect. The essential values upheld in- clude respect for human rights, a sustainable manner of living in the ecological, social and economic areas and the recognition of variety as enrichment. Shuttle-Service is available upon request from the Bad We would be more than happy to develop course Harzburg train station to IHS on the day of arrival. Reaching IHS by bus is possible from the Goslar train offerings for your group based on your needs. Please station (approx. 60 min.). A bus stop is located directly in do not hesitate to contact us. front of IHS. The closest airports with good public trans- portation connections are the Hannover, Berlin and Frankfurt/Main airports.