Johann S. Bach, Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, and Robert Schumann are three great names closely associated with Leipzig as a city of music. Bach worked in Leipzig's Thomaskirche as musical director and cantor. The Gewandhaus Orchestra became world famous under Mendelssohn- Bartholdy. The Leipzig Opera is the oldest in Germany. Leipzig has also been an important city of trade fairs, books and publishing. The church Nikolaikirche was the starting point and focal point of the Monday demonstrations that were the catalysts for the peaceful revolution and reunification of Germany.

GER 211: Intermediate Intensive German (6 units): Intensive practice of communication skills in German (listening, reading, speaking, and writing), systematic review of German grammar (equivalent to GER 201 and GER 202). Prerequisite: completion of two semesters of German study at college level or the equivalent.

GER 392: Directed Research in German Studies (6 units): Daily class meetings, conversation, reading and writing, individual research and group projects on topics in German Studies (art, business, film, history, linguistics, music, politics, and sports). Prerequisite: completion of a minimum of four semesters of German study at college level or the equivalent.

GER 492: Directed Research in German Studies (6 units): Same as GER 392, but a more extensive individual research project on a topic in German literature / culture. Prerequisite: GER 392 of a previous Summer Study in Leipzig Program.

Accommodation Students will be accommodated in single rooms in student residence halls that house German and international students. All rooms are equipped with Internet connection. (You just need an Ethernet cable to connect your notebook.)

• There will be a weekend excursion, two day-trips to other cities in the area, a visit of either the Porsche or BMW factory, a brewery tour (Brauhaus Reudnitz), various visits of museums, and a concert in the Opernhaus or the Gewandhaus. Participants will have two weekends for rest or individual travel. Last summer, destinations were the cities of Naumburg, Erfurt, and Quedlinburg.
  

Transportation Students make their own travel arrangements from the US to Leipzig. We recommend that accepted participants book their flights as early as possible. Leipzig is easily accessible by air to the airport Leipzig/Halle or through high-speed trains from Frankfurt (3 hrs), or Berlin (2 hrs). Students will have unlimited access to the excellent public transportation system within Leipzig. Car rental companies offer student- discounted rates for the eccentric driver (see picture to the right).

The fee includes:

• University of Arizona tuition and registration fees for 6 academic units
• Single room accommodation in student residence halls
• Unlimited transportation cost within Leipzig
• Group excursions (train / bus tickets and accomodation)
  
• Group cultural events including visits and entrance fees to museums and performances
• Program administrative costs

Transportation to Germany Rail pass for travel in Germany/Europe (only recommended for extensive individual travel before and after the study program) Meals International Student ID Card (includes required basic insurance) Travel insurance (recommended): STA Travel Miscellaneous personal expenses

Scholarships* ($150 to $500): Two kinds of scholarships are available from the Department of German Studies: (1) the Weinel Scholarship for UofA Majors of German (see call for application). Deadline for the Weinel Scholarship applications is November 4, 2007. (2) UofA students of all majors and minors may apply for a German Heritage Club Scholarship. Deadline is March 15, 2008. (Additional information can be obtained from Kelly Dugas (kdugas@u.arizona.edu, Tel. 621-7385).

Travel Scholarships* (ranging from $200-500): Applications are available from the Office of Study Abroad & Student Exchange. Contact Laura Thornes (Tel. 626-9702, e-mail: thornesl@u.arizona.edu) or download the application form from the study abroad web site. Application deadline for the travel scholarships is March 15, 2008.

• Students of the University of Arizona and any other accredited college in the USA or Canada (Note: Non-UofA students must apply for non-degree admission and submit unofficial transcripts from home institution.)
• GPA: 2.5 or higher.
• Completion of a minimum of two semesters of college German or equivalent

• Apply online at: http://studyabroad.arizona.edu/application.php
  
• On the online form, choose Summer One Program (under Program Type) and SUM Arizona in Germany (Leipzig) (under Desired Study Abroad Program).
  
• Submit a $ 75 application fee to the Office of Study Abroad by January 15 (for the first round of applicants) or March 15 (for the second round of applicants),
  
• Upon acceptance, submit a non-refundable deposit of $ 300 (as a first part of the program fee).
  
• Attend pre-departure orientation meetings by the Office of Study Abroad and by the Department of German Studies (in late April).

January 15, 2008 (first round)
March 15, 2008 (second round if there are still open seats)

We strongly recommend that students apply early, i.e. by the January 15 deadline. Students accepted into the program should make travel arrangements as early as possible in order to get inexpensive flights.

For program and course information: Peter Ecke, Program Director Department of German Studies 301 Learning Service Building P.O. Box 210105 University of Arizona Tucson, AZ 85721 Tel: (520) 621-3202 or (520) 621-7385  Email: eckep@u.arizona.edu

For application, fees etc.: Laura Thornes, Study Abroad Advisor Office of Study Abroad & Student Exchange The University of Arizona 939 N. Tyndall Ave Tucson, AZ 85721-0529  Tel: (520) 626-9702 Email: thornesl@u.arizona.edu

Links

Leipzig Info.net
Meine Stadt Leipzig
Sachsen.net Leipzig
Stadt Leipzig
Universität Leipzig