NEW JUNE 2011 COURSE!
Students will travel to Austria and spend the first week in the charming and quaint town of Salzburg. Here students will explore town landmarks and religious buildings, as well as learn in-depth about the historical aspects of Salzburg. Next the group will travel to Vienna for three weeks to stay with Austrian host families. Here students will continue exposure to Austrian culture through a series of walks, activities, classes, and written reflection. Students also will glean important knowledge on Austria’s history and musical background through attendance at several museums and will gain a strong understanding of what times were like when the royal families inhabited Vienna. There will be thorough discussions as well on the differences and similarities of Austrian culture compared to other cultures.
Course: GERM 285/485
Location: Salzburg and Vienna, Austria
Prerequisite: GERM 101 and/or Austro-German Culture
Instructors: Wendell Frye
Curricular requirement: EL
Cost: $4,210
Length of program: 27 days beginning in late May
Meals: All meals included
Prices listed on the off-campus J Term Web site are ESTIMATES. If there are factors such as fluctuations in currency exchange rates, fuel prices, etc. that affect the final cost of a program, a fee adjustment will be announced October 11, 2010.
