Location

Vienna, the capital of Austria and one of the most attractive cities in the world, is the cultural and political center of East Central Europe. Mention music, art and theater, and Vienna comes to mind instantly. Its almost 2000-year history has made it an international meeting place and headquarters for international organizations such as OPEC and the UN Atomic Energy Commission. It is ideal as a place to study German language and literature, as well as European history. 

From Vienna, students can explore the Alps, take a train to most Western European capitals, or travel eastward to more exotic locations like Hungary and Croatia.

Program of Study

Students will enroll in 2 courses during the six-week program (May 24 – July 5) to earn 6 credits.  All students will take German History through Literature with Notre Dame’s Albert Wimmer, Associate Professor of German and Russian.  Students will also enroll in a German language course at the appropriate level, ranging from Beginning German to Advanced German.  Students will receive Notre Dame credit for these courses.
This program in Vienna is offered for Summer 2008 only.  It is possible that a program will be offered in Vienna in subsequent summers. Future programs will likely differ in timing and courses offered.

Excursions

As part of the German History through Literature course, students will visit many of Vienna’s rich museums and cultural sites, including the Imperial Palace, Belvedere Palace, and Schönbrunn Palace.
Additionally, two trips are built into the program.  The first is a 3-day trip to Prague, where students will tour the city, Prague Castle, and local landmarks.  This trip will include a visit to Terezin (Theresienstadt), a concentration camp during World War II.  Students will also enjoy a one-day trip through the Wachau region.  This day-long trip includes visits to Schloss Artstetten, last resting place of Archduke-Heir Francis Ferdinand and his spouse, Sophie Duchess of Hohenberg; Melk and the Melk Abbey, an historic Austrian Benedictine abbey, and one of the world's most famous monastic sites; and Durnstein, one of the most picturesque areas of the Danube, and home to the castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned.

Eligibility

Applicants must be full time students in good standing at the University of Notre Dame or St. Mary’s College.  Students are not required to know German. The online application must be completed by March 1, 2008.  Applications are available at http://www.nd.edu/~ois/Apply/Apply.html.

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