Students take intensive German classes at the Humboldt-Institut Berlin-Mitte<\/a> where they are placed at an appropriate linguistic level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Students take two program-specific courses and “direct-enroll” at the University of Vienna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All mandatory program courses are taught in German.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Theater Alive” explores why theater still stirs up controversy, especially in Vienna. Students study dramas or musical works that are being performed in Viennese theaters during the current season, and then see them brought to life on the stage. The course changes from season to season, but always stresses a range of plays from classic to contemporary, and of productions from the traditional to the experimental (and sometimes shocking). Taught by Macalester faculty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Austria\u2019s Landscape \u2013 from Urban Vienna to Alpine Peaks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you think of Austria, you think first of the landscape\u2014the beautiful blue Danube and the mountains made so alive and vivid in The Sound of Music. <\/em>But landscape and culture are closely intertwined: the concept was originally an aesthetic category that only found its way into early ecology and geology in the course of the 19th century. This class will investigate the complex relationship between aesthetics and ecology since the 19th century and examine the relationship between landscape and Austrian identity. A further focus is the special role of Vienna as Austria\u2019s largest city; a city that on one hand is constituted by methods of de<\/em>naturalization, but which on the other hand attempts repeatedly to draw nature into the city through parklands. In addition to literary texts and theoretical essays, the course will draw on art and films. There will also be excursions and museum visits. Taught by a local scholar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Direct enroll at the University of Vienna<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n With guidance from the program director (and their respective departments), students can choose to enroll in a variety of courses offered by the University of Vienna. Taught by University of Vienna faculty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The list of courses offered in the current semester can be found in the Course Directory<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note<\/strong>: Courses vary greatly between semesters. For students in the process of applying, this directory is for reference purpose only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Study Trips and Excursions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Two longer trips (four to five days), as well as a series of day trips or shorter excursions are integrated into the program courses. Past destinations have included, among others, Prague, Budapest, Bucharest, Ljubljana, Krak\u00f3w, the Abbey of Melk, a vineyard, and many local tours in Vienna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Information about the program timeline can be found at\u00a0Calendar & Costs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Students receive up to 20 Macalester credits <\/strong>through the program. Credits breakdown is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A Macalester College German Studies faculty member serves as resident director in Vienna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more details, visit\u00a0Housing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Students may complete an unpaid, non-credit-bearing internship (individually arranged).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Costs are equal to Macalester comprehensive fee for one semester. For more information, visit Calendar & Costs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPart II: Vienna, Austria (March – June)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Erlebtes Theater (Theater Alive)<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Important to Know<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Accommodations<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Internship Opportunities<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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How to Apply<\/h5>\n\n\n\n