All courses expose the student to a wide range of texts and contexts that acquaint her with the cultural heritage and contemporary life of Germany, Austria, and German-speaking Switzerland. Language courses emphasize rapid acquisition of communication skills. Because almost all upper-level courses are conducted in German, the advanced student can achieve a high level of fluency.

Study Abroad in Berlin and Mainz

Our popular Study Abroad Program, administered in partnership with Middlebury College, is located in Berlin and in Mainz. Please direct any questions about the program to Professor Thomas Nolden.
Our program offers both one- and two-semester options, allowing students of almost any major to pursue their academic interersts. A Resident Director, based in Mainz, leads a detailed orientation, helps students settle into life and register for classes, and regularly meets with students in Berlin. Students enroll in courses at the Freie Universit?t Berlin, the largest of Berlin?s universities and one of the so-called ?Elite Universities? in Germany