JMU Summer in Berlin
Summer 2010: May 29 to July 10
Program Location
 Once the capital of Nazi Germany, and then divided between east and west for nearly three decades, Berlin is now the heart of reunified Germany and a major European crossroads. It is home to 170 museums, 20 theaters, and a diverse musical scene. Berlin is also a highly livable city, with excellent public transportation.
Students will be hosted by the Free University of Berlin (FUBIS). Participants may choose between two different living arrangements: a shared, furnished student apartment near the Free University campus; or a home stay with Berlin host family at an additional cost. The home stay option is particularly recommended for students who would like to master the language and practice their conversation skills in an informal setting.
Academic Program
 The JMU Summer Program in Berlin is open to all university students in good academic standing who are interested in travel and study abroad. No German language experience is necessary. Students will earn 9 credit hours while studying at our host, the Free University of Berlin (FUBIS). Classroom meetings on weekday mornings are accompanied in the afternoons by city walks, museum visits, performances, and other outings. Students may opt to participate in a wide variety of extracurricular activities and special events, such as film screenings, boat trips, a tour of the German parliament, and a day trip to the historic city of Dresden.
 Students will enroll in two 3-credit German language courses (elementary through intermediate) ) and one 3-credit content course ARTH, ENG, HIST, POSC for a total of 9 credit hours.
Participation in the JMU Berlin Summer Program will fulfill study abroad requirement for the JMU International Business Program.
Tentative course offerings:
GER 101, 102, 231, 232, 300 and 320 (Oral and Written Communication): German Language, 6 credits
GER 490: Borders and Crossings - German Literature: Romanticism to the Present, 3 credits
ARTH 320: Representing the Nation: Art and Architecture of Berlin, 3 credits
HIST 391: Exploring Contemporary Germany and Berlin, 3 credits
pending course approval
POSC 344: Understanding the European Union: Internal and External Affairs, 3 credits
Program Costs
For the current projected costs for this program, please click on the following link to the Fees for JMU Study Abroad Programs page.
Application
For more detailed instructions and to download the application, please click on the following link to the Applications and Forms section for JMU Short-Term Programs.
In addition to the Short-term Application, interested students should submit a short essay (approximately 1-page) explaining their interest in studying in Berlin.
For More Information
For more information and the JMU in Berlin Program, contact the program directors:
David Ehrenpreis
Professor
Art and Art History
Tel.: 540-568-5656
Email: ehrenpdh@jmu.edu
Laura Katzman
Associate Professor
School of Art and Art History
Tel.: 540-568-6372
E-mail: katzmalr@jmu.edu
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