Princeton in Munich

Saturday, May 28, 2011 through Sunday, June 26th, 2011

Interested in learning a language quickly? In studying abroad? In getting to know one of Europe’s most beautiful cities?

Princeton in Munich, the Department of German’s June program in Munich, Germany, offers two courses every June, German 105G (third semester) and German 107G (fourth semester). These courses combine intensive instruction at the world-famous Goethe Institut with seminars on culture led by a Princeton professor.

There are three paths to Munich:

  • If you’re new to German, enroll in German 101; our regular German 102 in the spring makes you eligible for 105G in Munich.
  • Or you can enroll in German 101 and place into German 102-5 (see details in course catalog); you are then eligible for a spot in German 107 G in Munich. This track completes your language requirement in one calendar year.
  • Students with high school German can place into German 102, take German 105 in the Spring, and compete for a place in German 107G; this option also satisfies the language requirement in one year.

Best of all, the German Department is able to offer these programs at a remarkable price: $2500. This fee covers all instructional fees and Tuition, round-trip airfare from JFK to Munich, and housing in Munich. We keep food costs to a minimum by cooking occasionally in the dorms. Financial aid is also available for students receiving assistance during the year.

Deadlines: Sign-up for students enrolling in 107G: February 23, 2011. Interviews will take place for students applying to 105G on February 24-25; applicants will be notified of admission or non-admission by March 1; all applicants must notify Prof. Rankin of their final decision by Friday, March 11; the program fee ($2500) will charged to applicants’ student account on March 21, 2011, at which point it is non-refundable.

Selection Criteria: For 107G: admission to German 1025; for 105G: grade in German 101, instructor’s recommendation and an oral interview.

Application Process: Students currently enrolled in GER 1025 who want to participate in the Munich program must sign up on list posted on Prof. Rankin’s office door (208 East Pyne) no later than Wednesday, February 23. Your admission is contingent upon receiving a grade of B- or higher in GER 1025.

Students currently enrolled in GER 102 who want to participate must sign up for a short (5-8 minutes) interview on the listed posted on Prof. Rankin’s office. Interview slots are available on Thursday and Friday of next week, and the acceptance decisions will be posted by Tuesday of the following week (March 1, 2011).