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Overview
Within four weeks, this German Language and Culture - Semi-Intensive German Language Intermediate B1 course from Freie Universität Berlin will help you to expand your competences in listening, speaking, reading and writing, strengthen your knowledge of grammar, while emphasizing self-correction, as well as deepen your knowledge of the German culture.
You will analyze and interpret cultural, political, and historical topics in German-speaking countries and compare them with your own cultural background.
- By the end of the four-week course you will have developed and regularly use new strategies for language acquisition.
You will be able to engage in detailed discussions on above mentioned topics.
Furthermore, you will have developed reading strategies that will allow you to understand different text types in detail.
In addition, you will improve your essay writing skills, i.e. you will be able to write short texts on different topics, revise and proofread them.
Housing:
Wheelchair-accessible housing is available upon request. Please see our website for a full description of the furnished single-occupancy studio apartment and note that the registration deadline for this housing option is one month before the regular registration deadline!
About FUBiS
The Freie Universität Berlin International Summer and Winter University (FUBiS) is an intensive, academic program through which students can earn credits that may be counted towards their degrees at their home institutions. FUBiS sessions run for three to six weeks and take place both in summer and winter.
Courses
Students can choose between subject courses (mostly taught in English) and German language and culture courses. The 50+ subject courses are offered within the fields of Architecture, Art History, Politics, Law, History, Media Studies, Economics, Sustainability, Literature, Philosophy, Film, and Music. German language and culture courses are available for up to five different levels of proficiency.
Field Trips
Field trips are an integral part of all our courses. In addition, FUBiS offers excursions such as to the Berlin Reichstag building (seat of the German Parliament) and a guided tour through the underworlds of Berlin, or a day trip to Potsdam.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Oral Presentation You will prepare a ten-minute oral presentation. It is important that you prepare and explain relevant vocabulary for your presentation beforehand (max. 5 – 7) and that you give your peers a specific assignment. Furthermore, it is important that you speak freely rather than reading the oral presentation and that you keep to the time allowed.
Essay In this course, you will write one essay (font size 12, double-spaced, 200 – 250 words). Your teacher will mark potential errors as such and you are required to correct your essay and hand in a second corrected version. For the first version of your essay, you can obtain a maximum of 100 points; for the second version, you will receive up to 50% of the missing points. When writing your essay, you will strive first and foremost for clarity (organization and style) and accuracy (grammar and syntax).
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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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Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 42 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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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.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- 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.
Programme fee: € 300
Early registration discount: - € 50
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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