Hofstra in Germany
August 2 - 28, 2007
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the Hofstra in Germany Program
Description
The Hofstra in Germany Program takes place in the beautiful and historic city of Munich in the state of Bavaria in southern Germany, not far from the German alps and neighboring Austria. Though known for its Oktoberfest, the city offers year-round a rich environment for exploring German culture: from its world-class museums, opera houses and theaters to its splendid park, the English Garden with its Russian alpine streams and broad vistas of greenery, perfect for cycling and strolling. In this stunning location, in a short, intensive August semester students get to know Germany through the special lens of the city of Munich.
Eligibility
Interested individuals are urged to apply as soon as possible.
Cost
The cost of the Hofstra in Germany Program totals $2,600, which includes roundtrip airfare (N.Y. to Munich), local weekly transportation passes, a single dorm room with (private toilet, shower and refrigerator), group admissions and excursions with transportation, as well as special group meals. The total does not include daily meals which students will be able to cover inexpensively by eating in the dorm, in the student cafeterias or around town at numerous good and reasonable eateries.
Hofstra tuition and fees are separate and additional, coming to $2,293 for the single three-credit course.
Program costs are subject to change due to fluctuations in the exchange rate. A $200 nonrefundable deposit will reserve a place in the program and must accompany the completed application form.
Deadline
Interested individuals are urged to apply as soon as possible.
Available Courses
Comparative Literature 152A: Munich in Literature, History and the Arts
The program offers one course, taught in English, on modern German literature and culture. This single course uses the city and surroundings to introduce students to the literature, painting, architecture and other arts of Germany through the ages, as well as its turbulent political history, especially in the 20th century. The course combines academic assignments and seminar discussions in the mornings with educational group excursions in the afternoon, around town and in the area, linked to particular topics.
Courses taught in the January/winter session or August/summer session do not satisfy distribution requirements. By arrangement with the major department, this course can possibly satisfy a major or minor requirement.
German majors and minors are welcome to take the course for German credit by completing work in German, along with separate discussions in German, by arrangement with the professor.
Contact
Dr. Neil Donahue
Department of Comparative Literature and Languages,
322 Calkins Hall
107 Hofstra University,
Hempstead, N.Y. 11549
Telephone: (516) 463-5442
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