An optional tour of Brussels, Strasbourg and Frankfurt may be offered at the end of the four-week program. The University of Marburg is situated in the ancient university town of Marburg An Der Lahn in central Germany. Marburg, a city of 50,000, is in the state of Hesse about one hour by train north of Frankfurt. In the summer, visitors can boat on the Lahn, stroll through the castle grounds and extensive forests, and hike to neighboring villages. Phillip s University of Marburg, one of the finest educational institutions in Germany, where you will be studying, was founded in 1527 during the Protestant Reformation.
All students take a three credit German language course at the appropriate level for their skills.
This course meets each morning and offers approximately 36 hours of instruction. In addition students take one of the two modules below for an additional three credits. Each of these modules involves an additional 36 hours of instruction and is offered in both German and English so students may choose the language in which they wish to study. Economics and Politics Module focusing on political and economic integration in the European Union. The methods of instruction are short lectures, discussions, group work and work sheets.