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Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: Faculty-Led Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.5
Click here for a definition of this term Housing Type(s): Dormitory, Homestay Click here for a definition of this term Home Campus: Non-U of U, U of U: Utah Campus
Click here for a definition of this term Credit Type: Undergraduate U of U Click here for a definition of this term Language(s) of Instruction: English
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum Language Prerequisite: Advanced English Language Fluency, No Host Language Click here for a definition of this term Badge Opportunities: Independent Options
Click here for a definition of this term Field of Study: Business Administration, Humanities, International Studies, Languages & Literature, Political Science Click here for a definition of this term Eligibility: Course Prerequisite(s), Good Academic & Judicial Standing, Minimum Age: 18
Click here for a definition of this term Pre-departure Requirements: Learning Abroad 101, Pre-Departure Orientation, Participation Requirements for Learning Abroad, Post-Decision Health Assessment, Pre & Post Commitments Click here for a definition of this term Program Cost: $$$
Program Description:

DESCRIPTIONSU15 Germany International

Participants will take courses at the Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel. Kiel is a modern city on a beautiful inlet of the Baltic Sea, near the Danish border. Berlin, Amsterdam, and Copenhagen are within an easy distance. Many water sports are available, including sailing and windsurfing.

The International Studies/Political Science program will run in conjunction with the Intensive German Language Kiel program with upper-level courses that fulfill the third-year foreign language requirement for International Studies majors. IS and POLS courses offered are International Law and Human Rights. Interested students will have the option to take courses from both programs. For even more information, visit this page!

ACADEMICS

  • Available credit(s):  6-8 credits
  • Applicants are required to enroll in at least 1, but encouraged to enroll in 2, of the program courses (Undergraduate) and also the 1-credit Survival German class 
    • Please consult with your Faculty Director and Academic Advisor to determine course enrollment
  • Courses are subject to change
  • Click on the Courses Offered link above for more information, including prerequisites
  • This program fulfills core and upper-division requirements for the International Studies and Political Science majors.

EXCURSIONS

  • Possible excursions may include:
    • Medieval city of Lübeck
    • Weekend trip to Berlin
    • Modern city of Hamburg
    • Half-day excursions around Keil (including sailing)

LEARNING ABROAD BADGES

In addition to taking classes, students enrich their time abroad by participating in Learning Abroad Badge opportunities such as, Career Development, Language Immersion, Research Experience, and Community Engagement:
Badge Opportunities
The Learning Abroad Badges listed in the Fact Sheet above are included in this program. Some programs offer opportunities to earn additional Learning Abroad Badges through independent options.  Students interested in earning multiple Learning Abroad Badges can participate in the Global U Program and receive special recognition at graduation.

FACULTY DIRECTORS

  • Karin Baumgartner, PhD
    • Professor
    • College of Humanities
    • karin.baumgartner@utah.edu
 
  • Michael Gruenbaum, PhD
    • Assistant Professor
    • College of Humanities
    • m.gruenbaum@utah.edu

ACCOMMODATIONS

  • See Housing Type(s) above
  • Participants are required to use the program housing facilities
  • Housing is included in the program cost

FINANCES

  • Click on the Budget Sheet link above for information about ESTIMATED costs
  • Participants should read the full Withdrawal Penalty Policy BEFORE applying
  • Scholarships are available for Degree-Seeking, University of Utah students
  • Financial Aid might apply, visit your Financial Aid Counselor for more information

LEARNING ABROAD HANDBOOK

The Learning Abroad Handbook outlines the University of Utah's eligibility requirements, financial policies, conduct standards, administrative procedures, academic expectations, as well as visa and passport guidelines for Learning Abroad Programs. ALL participants are subject to the rules and regulations in the Learning Abroad Handbook. It is every participant's responsibility to read the Learning Abroad Handbook and contact Learning Abroad with any questions.



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