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Overview
Course Objectives
This course focuses on encounters with various written, spoken and audio-visual texts and exchanges with other course participants. You will further develop and expand your competencies in listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as your understanding of German culture while being enabled to learn reflectively and strategically. At the end of the course, you will be able to
- regularly employ new strategies for learning and using the German language.
- participate in conversations and discussions of various topics in a German-speaking environment while being aware of the appropriate linguistic register.
- read and understand texts of various length and from a variety of genres without difficulties
- to write, independently revise, and correct term papers that meet the basic requirements for academic writing.
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- The course addresses cultural, political, and historical aspects of the city of Berlin and the German-speaking countries, which you will analyze and compare with your own background and experiences.
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Student Testimonials
- "I've had a great experience here and would definitely recommend FUBiS to anyone looking to study abroad."
- "The teaching quality was excellent! I am very glad that I came to this course."
- "Am appreciative for the FUBiS staffs for taking quick actions and responses to any needs from the students.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 42 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Credits
7 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Language Studies View 12 other Short Courses in Language Studies in GermanyExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Students should be able to speak and read English at the upper intermediate level (B2) or higher. No prior knowledge is required but the willingness to think beyond the usual framings on migration.
Required language skills
- The language of instruction is English. Language proficiency on an advanced Intermediate level (Mittelstufe II) is a prerequisite for participation. For orientation purposes, you can assess your language skills via the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
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International
1850 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1850 EUR for the full programme during 42 days. -
EU/EEA
1850 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1850 EUR for the full programme during 42 days.
Living costs for Berlin
836 - 1340 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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