Academics
Academic Program
During their first semester (fall or spring) students enroll in the following for a minimum of 15 points:
German Language Practicum, 6 points
Taken during the orientation period prior to the start of the German semester, this mandatory six-week course functions as an introduction to German academic culture and preparation for successful study in the German university system. The course is offered at different levels, and special attention is paid to practical vocabulary for both academic and daily living applications.
After successful completion of the language practicum, students must take a German language examination. As a result of this diagnostic examination, some students may be required to enroll in an FU German course for foreign students and to reduce the number of non-language courses they can take that term.
Selected topics in German studies, 3 points
The Academic Director determines the topic of this course every year, based on his or her own academic interests and background. The course takes advantage of Berlin and its resources to inform the coursework. Past topics have covered history, art history, literature, theater, and cinema. During the spring term, a course on German-American relations is offered by the Resident Administrative Director.
Supervised study in the German university system, minimum of 6 points
Direct enrollment into at least two courses in the German university system. Based on the results of a placement exam taken at the end of the practicum, BCGS staff assist students in finding appropriate courses for their language level and academic interests.
**For a second semester in Berlin, students continuing from the fall enroll in the following:
Supervised study in the German university system, minimum of 12 points
Direct enrollment into at least four courses in the German university system.
Please note:
*Your course schedule is subject to the approval of the BCGS Academic Director.
*The University reserves the right to withdraw or modify the courses of instruction or to change the instructors as may become necessary.
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2009-2010
Language Practicum (required of all incoming fall and spring students)
- German I3335x or I3335y: Intermediate level
- German I3405x or I3405y: Intermediate advanced level
- German I4335x or I4335y: Advanced level
Fall 2009 Semester Courses (required of all incoming students)
- German Studies I3993x: Berlin salons: then and now
- German Studies I3991x: Studies in the German university system
Spring 2010 Semester Courses (German l3600y or l3994y required of all incoming spring students)
- German Studies I3600y: U.S. perceptions of Germany and the Germans from Bismarck to Hitler
- German Studies I3994y: Berlin East-East-West
- German Studies I3991y: Studies in the German university system
To download complete course descriptions, please click on Course Descriptions 2009-2010.
2008-2009
Language Practicum (required of all incoming fall and spring students)
- German I3335x or I3335y: Intermediate level
- German I3405x or I3405y: Intermediate advanced level
- German I4335x or I4335y: Advanced level
Fall 2008 Semester Courses (required of all incoming students)
- German Studies I3993x: Berlin in the Age of Revolution,1750-1848
- German Studies I3991x: Studies in the German university system
Spring 2009 Semester Courses (German l3600y or l3994y required of all incoming spring students)
- German Studies I3600y: U.S. perceptions of Germany and the Germans from Bismarck to Hitler
- German Studies I3994y: Berlin Culture from Empire to Republic,1870-1933
- German Studies I3991y: Studies in the German university system
Freie Universität Subject Areas
The Freie Universität Berlin offers courses in the following subject areas.
Anthropology and Archaeology of the Americas
Ancient Near Eastern Studies
Social Anthropology
Arabic Studies
Archaeology
Art History
Biochemistry
Biology
Byzantine Studies
Chemistry
Chinese Studies
Comparative Religions
Computer Science
Dentistry
Dutch Language and Literature
Eastern European Studies
Economics
Educational Science
Egyptology
English Language and Literature
French Studies
General and Comparative Literature
Geography
Geology-Paleontology
Geophysics
German Language and Literature
Greek
Historical and Comparative Indo-European Linguistics
History
Indian Art History
Indian Languages and Literature
Iranian Studies
Islamic Studies
Japanese Studies
Jewish Studies
Latin
Latin American Languages and Literatures
Law
Mathematics
Media and Communication Studies
Meteorology
Mineralogy
Musicology
North American Studies
Pharmacy
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Primary School Education
Psychology
Romance Languages and Literature
Semitic Studies
Slavic Languages and Literature
Sociology
Theater Studies
Theology
Turkic Studies
