It is the German Summer Intensive Language Program's goal to provide an environment that encourages and facilitates communication in German as much as possible. On a typical day, students can expect to spend four and one-half hours in the classroom, Monday through Friday. Students are expected to come to class with written and oral assignments prepared and new vocabulary memorized. In the afternoons, students can make use of the computer lab and the tutoring and practice sessions offered by the Teaching Assistant.
Homework takes at least three to five hours every day.
Some afternoons and evenings the program organizes extracurricular activities, such as watching contemporary German movies, informal gatherings, weekly no-host 'Stammtisch' in a German restaurant, and a picnic near our beautiful coastline. All instructors will be available during office hours and by appointment to assist with any questions that might come up. None - Students with some previous knowledge of German may want to discuss possibilities of placement with the Program coordinator. All instructors are native speakers and experienced teachers. All classes are taught almost exclusively in the target language.