Language course (Lake Constance Summer School 2024)
29.07 - 02.08.2024 online
06.08 - 21.08.2024 face-to-face
For international students starting their studies in the winter semester at one of the Partner universities (a network of universities in the Lake Constance area) as well as students from one of the University of Liechtenstein’s partner universities, a German intensive course is always offered in August. Participants receive instruction at their own language ability level - whether beginner, intermediate or advanced.
In addition to the language courses, supplementary activities are offered in the afternoons and sometimes on the weekends. These include presentations on history, culture and politics as well as (city) tours and excursions throughout the Lake Constance region. The Lake Constance Summer School is organised by the Lake Constance Arts & Science Association in cooperation with the University of Konstanz’s International Office and Language Institute (SLI).
Accommodation and meals: When you register for the course, you can also book your accomodation. Dormitory Double Room (58,08 Eur) or other options. Meals are not included in this price. You can purchase meals at the cheaper student rates in the cafeteria (Mensa).
Registration
Registration for the Lake Constance Summer School starts on 10. February and ends on 15. May 2024.
In order to prepare our language classes, please complete the Goethe Institute’s online placement test and enter your result in the registration form.
Costs
Cost for the German intensive course and supplementary activities: 490 EUR (76 classroom hours, a language proficiency test, class material, 4 lectures and supplementary regional and cultural activities). Please note: If you are not or will not be enrolled at a Partner university, the summer school costs 590 EUR.
Details
Your teachers have completed philological training and are experienced teachers. Class size ranges from approx. 10-15 participants at different levels from A1 (beginner) to C1 (advanced).
Course content: listening comprehension, speaking skills, writing and reading (original) texts, all combined with grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation exercises. The beginner courses (often) use a text book. The intermediate and advanced courses have an increased focus on regional and cultural topics as well as on skills required of students (i.e. taking notes, giving a presentation).
Academic credit: certificate of attendance (either graded or ungraded) with 6 ECTS credits
Requirements: regular, active class participation (and contribution to discussions), presentations, homework (about 1 hour per day); a final test is required if you would like graded credit for the class.
More information about the Lake Constance Summer School is available here.
Some information about the Lake Constance Arts & Science Association
The Lake Constance Arts & Science Association is a network of 25 universities in Germany, Lichtenstein, Switzerland and Austria. The institutions within the association’s international network collaborate to create new study programmes, support research and development in cooperation with regional businesses and improve the educational opportunities available in the entire region over the long-term.
Everyone profits from having the Lake Constance Arts & Science Association:
- The general population in the region benefits from having access to additional educational opportunities. The international cooperation among members also increases graduates’ chances of successfully finding their first job. Students can make contacts in the surrounding countries during their study and training. Both the desire to gain international experience as well as the desire to keep close contact with an existing social network can be satisfied almost entirely.
- Local businesses - they benefit from the university network. Highly skilled professionals are more likely to stay in the region after graduating instead of leaving. At the same time, specialised study programmes can react quickly and with great flexibility to changing educational needs.
- The universities - collaboration allows the member institutions to share each other’s existing infrastructure like labs or high-tech devices. Student and lecturer exchanges promote positive synergies and intercultural understanding.
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