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DEUTSCHLAND HEUTE –
Facets of Contemporary Germany
June 6 – 26, 2021
This study abroad program is coordinated by the Northern Illinois University Study Abroad Office
(SAO), in cooperation with the NIU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Department of
Foreign Languages and Literatures.
The International Academy Internationales Haus Sonnenberg, St. Andreasberg, Germany, will be a
cooperating institution overseas.
PROGRAM DATES: The program will officially begin on Sunday, June 6, 2021 in St.
Andreasberg, Germany, and will end on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Students will be responsible for
making their own air travel arrangements in order to arrive in St. Andreasberg/Internationales Haus
Sonnenberg (IHS) on Sunday, June 6, 2021.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Friedemann Stuebing, Department of World Languages and
Literatures, NIU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
After his studies in Vienna (Austria) and Marburg (Germany), Friedemann Stuebing worked as a
teacher in a college-preparatory high school. Since 1998, he is Instructor of German at NIU. He is
an active member of AATG, participates in workshops and was involved in writing the book
“Prüfungstraining Deutsch – AP German Language and Culture”, and a collection of STEM
teaching units. In cooperation with Volker Langeheine (University of Braunschweig, Germany), he
created workbooks for teachers of German as a Second Language with the title “Deutschland
erleben – Die deutsche Märchenstra e” (Arbeitsheft Deutsch als Fremdsprache I),
“Märchenwerkstatt – Märchen von der Deutschen Märchenstra e im Unterricht“ (Arbeitsheft
Deutsch als Fremdsprache II), Currywurst ist Kult“ (Arbeitsheft Deutsch als Fremdsprache III),
and Unterwegs im Märchenland“ (Arbeitsheft für Anfangsunterricht Deutsch als Fremdsprache
IV). Since 2019, Stuebing is the Coordinator of the World Languages Learning Center (WLLC).
Co-director and lecturer will be Volker Langeheine, who holds degrees in German, History and
Pedagogy from Technische Universität Braunschweig, Germany. He is a certified high school
teacher in Germany and the US and held teaching positions at various schools and universities in
both countries for the last 30 years. Currently he is teaching German language and culture to
American IT and Business exchange students at TU Braunschweig and conducts professional
development seminars for teachers and courses for students of German as a foreign language in
cooperation with the International House Sonnenberg in Germany. Most recently he published
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preparatory materials for the new AP German Language and Culture exam (Deutsch als
Fremdsprache - Prüfungstraining AP German Language and Culture, Berlin: Cornelsen 2013) with
a team of experienced American educators as well as workbooks for the German Youth Hostel
Association (2012) and the German Fairy Tale Road ( 2014,with Friedemann Stuebing). He also
developed web-based teaching units for the Goethe Institute’s Wirtschaftsdeutsch online project,
published articles on business German, creative writing, linguistic pragmatics, fairy tales, language
pedagogy and edited a book on Deutsch in der beruflichen Kommunikation. He served as President
of AATG Nebraska as well as the Nebraska International Languages Association and as a member
of the AATG Executive Council. He has been a frequent presenter at AATG/ACTFL national
conventions and other conferences as well as a member of the AATG/Goethe Institute
Multiplikatorennetzwerk
PROGRAM OVERVIEW/OBJECTIVES: Students will be introduced to an international culture
through this immersion into Germany’s language and culture. Participation in this program will
greatly benefit the language competence of the students and is therefore an integral part of the
German Language Curriculum at NIU. The language objectives for students of the program are as
follows:
To use conversational German vocabulary relating to various themes.
To experience diverse aspects of the German culture - ranging from social and political
conditions to cuisine, sports, art, music and literature.
To access various media sources for personal enrichment.
To seek out opportunities to learn more about German language and culture.
The participants will be introduced to a variety of topics on contemporary Germany. Instruction and
local excursions will provide first-hand experience, in-depth understanding, and language
immersion. Based on the preparations of the first half of the program, the participants will be able
to deepen their knowledge and add further impressions during a trip to various places, spanning the
northern half of Germany from Bremerhaven to Berlin.
PROGRAM SITES: The first two weeks of the program will take place at “Internationales Haus
Sonnenberg ” in St. Andreasberg/Harz Mountains, Germany, as the headquarter and various
locations in Germany connected to the course content.
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Location and surroundings
The International House Sonnenberg campus is located in the middle of the Harz National Park at a
height of approximately 730 meters on a forest meadow.
Many places of cultural interest in the western and eastern Harz can be easily reached by bus. The
bus stop is right by the entrance. The town of St. Andreasberg can be reached on foot or by a few
minutes bus ride. There is a summer sledging track, a high ropes course and a mining museum.
The Sonnenberg academy is an independent provider of international, non-school based education
in Europe, its work is solely and exclusively not for profit. The International House Sonnenberg
near St. Andreasberg/Oberharz is its conference centre. The International House Sonnenberg is a
residential college and Europe House.
The aim of all activity is the enhancement of international understanding and co-existence on the basis
of mutual respect. The essential values upheld include respect for human rights, a sustainable manner
of living in the ecological, social and economic areas and the recognition of variety as enrichment.
Activities are directed towards various target groups: adults,
young people from all educational backgrounds, trainees, families
with children, teachers, multipliers, people with disabilities and
many other groups. To this end, a variety of methods with a high
proportion of group and individual work are particular
characteristics of our educational work. Learning and
experiencing together helps to overcome prejudice and to develop
ways for communal and responsible action. Work and leisure time
are integrated during the conferences.
Depending on the individual project, the Sonnenberg-Kreis e.V.
receives financial support from different funding bodies. The
international dimension in our day to day activities is guaranteed
through our international network of Sonnenberg associations in
23 countries in Europe as well as Israel and the United States,
which make up the International Sonnenberg Association (ISA).
As a residential adult education college and Europe House, the International House Sonnenberg
(IHS) has been offering educational conferences and meetings for young people, adults and families
from Europe and the whole world for more than 50 years.
The not for profit organization Sonnenberg-Kreis e.V., founded in1958, has been responsible for
the institution since 2003. Through the International Sonnenberg Association (ISA), the House
possesses a broad network of membership organizations in numerous countries, with which the IHS
co-operates within the framework of international meetings.
Deutschland Heute – Facets of Contemporary Germany – 2021 Page 5 The International House Sonnenberg is a residential college and Europe House, its work and organization are assessed and certified according to the LQW criteria (Learning-oriented Quality Assurance in Further Education, www.artset.lqw.de). First Two Weeks: International House Sonnenberg and the Harz Region The program is taking place in Germany. In general, there will be classroom instruction during the first week and a trip through the northern half of Germany. The program intends to combine a lively, interesting learning experience about contemporary topics on Germany in classes, workshops, with guest speakers, through movies and popular culture, as well as short excursions in the Harz region surrounding the International House Sonnenberg, with Braunschweig, Wolfsburg, and Goslar as examples for culturally, economically, and historically relevant locations. Wolfsburg, founded on 1 July 1938 and one of Germany's few new cities established in the 20th century, has had a short but eventful history. Many a trend in the revival of West Germany can be traced back to the city. It is a typical and successful example of a planned urban development, and its history is closely bound with Volkswagen AG. Goslar, the former Free Imperial Town, has an over-1000-year history. Probably the discovery of silver and copper ore deposits induced the Saxon and Salic emperors to establish their largest and most secure palatinate here in the 11th century. For centuries it was the favored seat of government in northern Germany. Still today the view of the townscape with the steeples of the five large parish churches is impressive when viewed from the knoll upon which the Imperial Palace stands. The many crooked, narrow, cobble-stoned streets in the Old Town are an adventure of their own, where each house tells its own story and secret nooks and crannies await discovery. Since 1992, the Old Town of Goslar has been entered on the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage List for all Mankind.
Deutschland Heute – Facets of Contemporary Germany – 2021 Page 6 The Third Week of the Program The second leg of the program is a week-long trip from Bremerhaven in the north to Germany’s capital Berlin. A Trip to Fairy-Tale Land n he B he G imm track The Brothers Grimm count among the most important heads of European cultural history. Their “Children and Houshold Tales” are listed among the UNESCO Memory of the World Register. Actively taking part in the political turnaround in 18th century Germany, the two studied jurists’ passion was the German language. With their collection of fairy tales they set up a poetic basis which has lasted until today. Travelling along the German Fairy Tale Road enables the students to retrace the Brothers Grimm’s life journey and follow the track of these two pioneers of German studies by experiencing a multitude of significant places and events. From the Main River to the North Sea, one of Germany’s oldest holiday routes stretches over 600 kilometers unfolding the splendor of myths, legends, and fairy tales. The journey will lead to places that were significant stations in the lives of the Brothers Grimm and places linked to some of their world-famous fairey tales – through narrow alleys between timber framed houses to noble mansion houses and fortified castles. Bremerhaven, the seaport of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, was the point of departure for many Germans and therefore earned the poetic title “City of Farewells”. This port city is a particularly important link between Germany and the “New World”. The German Emigration Center provides an impressive, award-winning exhibit to document Bremerhaven’s role as gateway to America and other countries.
Deutschland Heute – Facets of Contemporary Germany – 2021 Page 7 Bremen has many attractions to offer, like the “Schnoor”, Bremen’s oldest quarter, the unique architecture of quaint little Böttcherstrasse or the cathedral. It is also famous for its venerable statue of Roland on the historical market square which is –as well as the Weser-Renaissance-style town hall, part of UNESCO World Heritage. The statue of the Bremen Town Musicians reminds the visitor of the city’s connection to the famous Grimm fairy tale.
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Hameln’s historic city center is the location for the annual open-air “Pied-Piper-Festival”, in which actors
bring the tale of the Pied Piper to life. This legend made Hameln world-famous. The city’s wealth was
obtained due to its convenient position as a trading center on the river Weser. Thus, Hameln evolved into a
jewel of “Weser-Rennaissance” architecture.
Kassel is called the “Capital of the Fairy-Tale-
Route” where the Brothers Grimm spent the
most laborious but also the most productive
time of their lives. Here, they collected their
famous “Children and Houshold Tales.” The
new Brothers Grimm-Museum “Grimmwelten”
showcases the broad spectrum of the brothers’
body of work that ranges from science to art to
political engagement. The documenta is one of
the most important exhibition of contemporary
art worldwide and has made this city become
Europe’s top art venue. Castle Wilhelmshöhe is
home to one of the biggest and most important
Rembrandt collections.
In Marburg, the Brothers Grimm were students at Philipps University (founded in 1527) and here they
began their research on popular literature. Their home in the Barfuesserstrasse, the exhibition at the “House
of Romanticism”, located at the picturesque medieval market square, and the majestic Landgrave’s castle all
contribute to making a visit of Marburg an unforgettable experience. An observation of the Brothers Grimm:
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The Brothers Grimm spent their final years in
Berlin, where they lectured at Humboldt-
University and worked on the German Dictionary.
Germany’s capital has many things to explore, and
we will finish this program visiting Brandenburg
Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, the German Currywurst Museum, Checkpoint
Charlie, the headquarters of former East-Germany’s infamous secret service
(STASI), and the Brothers Grimm’s final resting place in Berlin-Schöneberg. .
PROGRAM AUDIENCE: Space is limited and qualified applicants will be accepted on a first-
come-first-serve basis. The program is open to NIU undergraduates and non-NIU students.
INSTRUCTION METHOD: A variety of instruction methods will be used to ensure
accountability, quality and thoroughness. The instruction will be provided by Friedemann
Stuebing (NIU faculty member) and Volker Langeheine (Braunschweig University) in lectures,
workshops, and field trips. Guest speakers, panel discussions, and question/answer sessions will
prepare, accompany, and conclude the learning experience. Teaching materials, developed by
Stuebing/Langeheine specifically for this course, will be provided, and there is no need for the
participants to purchase course materials. The participants will be asked to write a daily journal,
and the instructors will be available for daily sessions to work on these journals, for review and
discussion of experiences or classroom topics.
A pre-program meeting (end of Spring semester) will provide general information and
preparation for the program, while the participants will provide a presentation about their
experience (based on the daily journal they were required to keep) via e-mail.
The grade for this course will be determined as follows:
20% attendance and participation
40% daily journal
40% presentationDeutschland Heute – Facets of Contemporary Germany – 2021 Page 10
PROGRAM ACADEMIC CREDIT: For satisfactory participation in the program, participants
will receive 6 semester hours of undergraduate in the following NIU courses.
UNDERGRADUATE CREDIT:
FLGE 300 Special Topics in German Language, Literature, Linguistics
or Culture 3 semester hours
Description: Special topics in German.
Prerequisite: FLGE 202 or consent of department.
AND
INTL 301 Study Abroad Programs 3 semester hours
Description: Course work undertaken as part of an approved university study abroad
program. Discipline-based course used to reflect credit given, with departmental approval, for
course work for which there is no NIU equivalent course available. May be repeated to a
maximum of 9 semester hours.
APPLICATION AND ADMISSION PROCEDURES: The program is open to undergraduate
students who meet the NIU general admission requirements. Currently enrolled students must
meet College of Liberal Arts and Sciences course GPA requirements.
Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing at the time of application. Students
who are on academic or disciplinary probation are not eligible to participate in study abroad
programs. Applicants must participate in the entire program and satisfy NIU
undergraduate or graduate admission and course requirements.
Students cannot have any encumbrances against their NIU records. Any encumbrances placed on a
student’s records by NIU (i.e., the Graduate School, Undergraduate Admissions, Bursar’s Office,
Accounts Receivable, Registration and Records, Student Judicial Office, Health Services, Parking
Services, etc.) must be cleared before a student is granted admission to a study abroad program.
For any student to be admitted into a study abroad program, an applicant’s transcript must be on
file with the NIU Study Abroad Office.
Students who are currently enrolled at NIU, or who have previously enrolled at NIU, do not need
to request an official transcript; SAO will make this request on behalf of the applicant.
Non-NIU Students: Non-NIU Students who want to participate in the program and earn
academic credit from NIU, who have not previously enrolled at NIU, should send a copy of their
transcript (official or unofficial) as soon as possible to the SAO.
Students can send transcripts to the SAO via email to niuabroad@niu.edu, fax a copy to (815)
753-0825, or mail or hand-deliver a copy of their transcript to the following address:
Northern Illinois UniversityDeutschland Heute – Facets of Contemporary Germany – 2021 Page 11
Study Abroad Office
Williston Hall 417
DeKalb, IL 60115
APPLICATION: Click here or visit the NIU Study Abroad Office website at
https://niu.studioabroad.com and search for the program name to begin the online application
process for this program. The online process provides guidance on requesting information,
advising, or applying for the program. More detailed instructions can be found on the
https://niu.studioabroad.com website or by contacting the Study Abroad Office at (815) 753-
0700 or niuabroad@niu.edu.
$100 APPLICATION FEE: A $100 application fee is required of all applicants. The $100 will
be charged to upon completion of the Application Fee and Commitment Deposit form in Study
Abroad Portal. The fee will be applied to the total balance of the program cost. This fee of $100
is non-refundable. The $100 application fee will be charged to NIU students’ NIU Bursar's
account. (Checks and money orders cannot be accepted from NIU students.) Non-NIU students
must submit a check or money order in the amount of $100. More detailed instructions can be
found on the website.
IMPORTANT – All applications will be categorized as “Pending” until the $100 application fee
has been posted (or, in the case of non-NIU students, once a check has been received). The Study
Abroad Office will not consider or process applications without the $100 application fee. In
order to reserve your place in the program you must submit the $100 fee within 14 days of
application. After 14 days, applicants who have not completed the Application Fee Form on the
Portal will be changed to a status of “Inactive.”
$200 COMMITMENT DEPOSIT: Once a student has been accepted to a program, they will
need to change their status to “Committed” to confirm their place on the program. When a
student confirms their place, they will be charged a $200 Commitment Deposit, which will be
applied to the balance of the program cost. This deposit is refundable up until the
application/withdrawal deadline (see box below). Past this date, the commitment deposit will
become non-refundable. Further details can be found within the application.Deutschland Heute – Facets of Contemporary Germany – 2021 Page 12
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
March 1, 2021
Please read the following carefully.
Space in this program is limited, so early application is recommended. Qualified applicants
will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Upon acceptance into the program, applicants must change their status to “Committed” and
complete all post-decisions items on the Study Abroad Portal in order to be considered an
active participant and reserve their place in the program.
Applicants who have not changed their status to “Committed” will be withdrawn from the
program.
ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEALS: Participants will reside in twin-bedded rooms with
shower and bathroom and will be provided three meals daily throughout the period of residency.
A sound studio, a photographic lab, a computer room with ten workstations, two workshops, a
table tennis room, two cellar bars, one with a disco space and a large outside area together with a
barbecue hut complete what is available. The lecture and seminar rooms are equipped with
modern conference media. WLAN/internet access is available.
Full board is to be understood as breakfast and evening meal buffets and a warm lunch, which is
served at table. A varied diet will suit most tastes and, if desired, a special diet (vegetarian,
without pork or lactose) can be arranged. Efforts will be made to accommodate food allergies or
other intolerances. Please mention food requirements at the time of application.
On excursion days, lunch is replaced by a packed meal, which participants can make up
themselves from the breakfast buffet.
The two weeks at Sonnenberg are all inclusive. Students will need to pay for six lunches and six
dinners during the third week ($35 per day).
AIR TRANSPORTATION: Individuals will be responsible for making their own air travel
arrangements between the U.S. and St. Andreasberg and for purchasing their tickets from a travel
agent or airline of their choice. (Travel insurance is recommended.) Participants should keep in
mind that in order to arrive in St. Andreasberg in time for the official beginning of the program,
they should plan to depart the U.S. no later than Saturday, June 5, 2021.
For information regarding airfares and airlines students may wish to check-out additional airfare
sites on the Internet.Deutschland Heute – Facets of Contemporary Germany – 2021 Page 13
Important - The Study Abroad Office advises all participants that flight reservations for this
program should not be booked until:
1. After the March 1 application deadline
2. The SAO has accepted the minimum number of participants needed to operate this
program.
3. NIU have given approval for student international travel for Summer 2021.
This advisory is given so that participants do not find themselves financially responsible for
airline tickets should it be necessary to cancel the program. (See section entitled,
CANCELLATION OF THE PROGRAM)
LAND TRANSPORTATION: For program-related travel the group will travel by train and
various forms of public transportation. This transportation is provided as part of the NIU
program cost.
PASSPORT: --IMPORTANT--All participants are required to possess a valid passport
by March 1, 2021. Important Note: U.S. passports must be valid SIX months beyond the
intended stay overseas. Individuals who do not currently possess a valid passport should
apply for one immediately upon acceptance into the program. Information on acquiring a
U.S. passport is available at the U.S. State Department’s website:
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html.
VISA: Germany does not require a visa from US citizens for staying less than three months.
Non-U.S. passport holders may need special visas for travel in Germany and are responsible
for obtaining all necessary visas.
PASSPORT PHOTOS: You may have your passport photo(s) taken in the NIU Study
Abroad Office. Photos are $5.00 for two photos. Photos must be purchased in multiples of
two. Photos are usually developed while you wait. Photos can be paid for with exact
cash, personal check or charged to your NIU bursar account. Study Abroad Office hours
are 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (closed over the lunch hour) and 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. It is strongly
recommended that students get an extra pair of photos taken to keep on their person in case of a
missing or stolen passport.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS/VACCINATIONS: Travelers entering Germany are not required
to have any particular vaccinations. However, if you have questions on this matter you can contact
the DeKalb County Health Department (DCHD) for immunization and travel health information.
Most immunizations require a fee.
NIU INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL INSURANCE PLAN: Students will be enrolled in the
NIU International Travel Insurance Plan through ACE. This plan is required for participation in
an NIU study abroad program and will be billed your MyNIU account. It is not possible to waive
this mandatory insurance. Coverage will begin two days prior to the program start date and end
two days after the official program end date.Deutschland Heute – Facets of Contemporary Germany – 2021 Page 14
NIU PROGRAM COST: The program cost covers the following:
1) Full room and board during first two weeks; accommodations and breakfast during
the third week
2) Program-related transportation
3) Admission fees to cultural and historical sites visited as part of the daily schedule
4) Six hours of NIU undergraduate credit
5) NIU International Travel Insurance
PROGRAM COST: $6,340
HOW YOUR CHARGES WILL LOOK ON YOUR MyNIU ACCOUNT: The
following charges will post individually on your MyNIU account. The total of these two
charges (in additional to the study abroad program application fee at time of application)
will equal the total program cost.
Study Abroad Program Charge
Instructional Cost
ADDITIONAL FEE – Academic Program Enhancement Fee: The NIU Academic
Program Enhancement Fee is in addition to the study abroad program cost. This fee is
charged as follows:
Undergraduate Credit: 6 hours or less - $125
All prices quoted are subject to change. The information contained in the program documents
and forms is presented in good faith and is believed to be correct as of the date presented.
Northern Illinois University reserves the right to amend, modify, revise, or delete any
information appearing in these documents, including but not limited to the cost of the program.
Non-NIU students should consult with their home institutions regarding additional costs that may
apply to study abroad. Non-NIU students are responsible for any study abroad charges imposed
by their home institution.
ADDITIONAL COSTS TO PARTICIPANTS:
Airfare
Cost of acquiring a passport (approximately $130, including 2 passport pictures).
Passport size photos.
Additional costs associated with obtaining a visa for non-U.S. passport holders.
Immunization fees (if immunizations are required)
$40 Undergraduate application fee for non-NIU undergraduate students or $10
Student-at-Large application fee for graduate-level students.
Independent travel and visa costs associated with independent travel.
Expenses for free-time pursuits.
Expenses and purchases of a personal nature.Deutschland Heute – Facets of Contemporary Germany – 2021 Page 15
Participants should consider a per diem allowance of 30 USD.
FINANCIAL AID: As a participant in a study abroad program through NIU, applicants may be
eligible for: Pell Grant, SEOG, PLUS Loan, Subsidized or Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, MAP
Award or you’re privately awarded scholarship with consent of awarding organization. Tuition
waivers do not apply.
If you are an NIU student and plan to apply for aid or loans to supplement this study abroad
program you must contact the NIU Financial Aid and Scholarship Office in Swen Parson 245,
(815) 753-1395 to discuss your current aid package and what you might be eligible for during the
Summer term. Questions regarding the program budget can be directed to the International
Affairs business manager, Barbara Stark, bstark@niu.edu or (815) 753-9530.
Please visit http://www.niu.edu/studyabroad/resources/index.shtml for information on financial
resources for study abroad.
WITHDRAWAL FROM THE PROGRAM: Applicants withdrawing from the program
after March 1, 2021 will forfeit the $100 application fee and may be responsible for
additional withdrawal penalties.
Applicants withdrawing from the program after this date will be held accountable for any
funds obligated to overseas vendors and agents on the applicant’s behalf. This provision is in
effect even if the applicant has not submitted the $100 application fee or additional payments,
and if the applicant is applying for financial aid.
If the applicant must withdraw after March 1, 2021 for medical reasons, the request must be
submitted to the Study Abroad Office in writing and accompanied by a signed statement from a
physician on the physician's letterhead stating that the illness is of such a duration or severity that
it precludes overseas travel. Withdrawal penalties may still apply.
Withdrawal penalties will be contingent on the following:
NIU's ability to obtain refunds from overseas vendors and agents.
The program has the minimum number of participants required to operate.
CANCELLATION OF THE PROGRAM: The Study Abroad Office reserves the right to
cancel this program if the minimum required enrollment is not attained. If, prior to the
commencement of the program, a U.S. State Department Travel Advisory is issued for Germany,
all applicants will be notified promptly of the warning and the possibility of cancellation of the
program. If, during the course of the program, a U.S. State Department Travel Advisory is
issued for Germany, students will be promptly notified of the warning and the advisability of
canceling the program.Deutschland Heute – Facets of Contemporary Germany – 2021 Page 16
The information contained in the program documents and forms are presented in good faith and
is believed to be correct as of the date presented. Northern Illinois University reserves the right
to amend, modify, revise, or delete any information appearing in these documents, including but
not limited to the cost of the program.
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ALTER
OR CANCEL THIS PROGRAM AS MAY BE DEEMED NECESSARY!Deutschland Heute – Facets of Contemporary Germany – 2021 Page 17
Course Syllabus
FLGE 363
DEUTSCHLAND HEUTE –
Facets of Contemporary Germany
June 6 – 26, 2021
Program Director: Friedemann Stuebing
Department: World Languages and Literatures
Required Book(s):
Teaching materials, developed by Stuebing/Langeheine specifically for this course, will be
provided, and there is no need for the participants to purchase course materials.
Report:
All participants will keep a daily journal and provide a presentation about their experience.
The deadline for submission of presentation is: July 15.Deutschland Heute – Facets of Contemporary Germany – 2021 Page 18
TENTATIVE DAILY SCHEDULE
During the time at Sonnenberg International House, the daily schedule will be as follows:
9:15 -12:15 Instruction (3 units of 45 minutes each)
14:00 – 17:00 Group work / independent studies / journal-keeping (3 units of 45 min. each)
19:00 – 22:00 Evening meetings (varying subjects) (3 units of 45 minutes each)
Nine contact hours per day at IHS; there will be additional contact hours during excursions and the week-long trip.
Sunday, June 6: Introduction to the program
Monday: What I know and would like to know about Germany.
What is typical German? (Stereotypes, preconceived notions, and reality)
Tuesday: German food and drink
Wednesday: The Harz region: mining, National Park, UNESCO World Heritage
Thursday: Excursion to Goslar and Wildemann
Friday: Excursion to Quedlinburg and Thale
Saturday: Germany and Europe (History and Politics after WW II)
Sunday: Germany as a multicultural society
Monday: Excursion to Wolfsburg
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Tuesday: Popular Culture: German spaeking bands and singer-songwriters
Wednesday: Excursion to Göttingen
Thursday: Excursion to Wolfenbüttel
Friday: The German Fairy Tale Road
Saturday: Hameln
Sunday: Bremen/Bremerhaven
Monday: Bremen/Kassel
Tuesday: Kassel
Wednesday: Marburg
Thursday/Friday: Berlin
Saturday, June 26: Berlin; departure from Berlin or Frankfurt AirportStudy Abroad Planning and Cost Estimate
Today's Date:
Student Name:
Program Name: Deutschland Heute Facets of Contemporary Germany (Sankt
Andreasberg) Williston Hall 408
Approx Dates: June 6 - 26, 2021 DeKalb, IL 60115
Semester Abroad: Summer 2021 (815) 753-9530
Hours: 6 niuabroad@niu.edu
Study Abroad Office Bills to Student's Account
Application Fee/Commitment Deposit $300.00
Study Abroad Program Cost $6,040.00
$6,340.00
NIU Bills to Student's Account
Academic Enhancement Fee $125.00
UGRD: < 7 hrs: $125 or > 7 hrs: $250
GRAD: $22/hour, caps at 12 hrs
Student to Student Program Fee $0.00
Term cost, assessed to all students who
register for 12 or more hours
$125.00
Estimated Additional Expenses not billed to Student's Account
Housing (included in program cost) $0.00
Meals (most included in program cost) $210.00
Roundtrip Airfare $1,500.00
Passport $145.00
Books/Supplies $150.00
Personal Expenses/Local Transportation $625.00
$2,630.00
Total Estimated Cost of Program $9,095 Estimate
Please Note:
This planning and cost estimate is designed for estimating study abroad costs, mandatory fees, housing, and
other costs associated with studying abroad and is based on costs specific to this study abroad program.
The "Estimated Additional Expenses not billed to Student's Account" section is based on estimates and
addresses basic necessities and conservative personal expenses. This section does not include
extracurricular activities or independent travel.
Please note that this budget is an estimate at the time of publication and is subject to change. Costs can
fluctuate based on changes in currency exchange rates, tuition and fees increases, airfare, varying personal
lifestyles, etc.
Financial Aid: Financial Aid may be applied to the cost of studying abroad. Please contact the Student
Financial Aid Office for more information. Swen Parson 245, (815) 753-1395, finaid@niu.eduYou can also read
