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UMW in Erfurt, Germany
The Department of Modern Foreign Languages at UMW is cooperating with its partner university in Erfurt, Germany on student exchanges. Located in the state of Thuringia near the Thuringian Forest and the Wartburg Castle, Erfurt lies roughly halfway between Frankfurt and Berlin-about two hours from each city. This bustling city of 200,000 offers a broad range of cultural events, good shopping, and an active nightlife. The surrounding area affords virtually unparalleled outdoor recreational opportunities such as swimming, hiking, running, and mountain climbing.
The University of Erfurt offers a 4-week Internationl Summer Course. Students have 80 hours of German instruction per week. The courses emphasis is on gramar, phonetics, literature, and business German. Students have to have a basic level of German. We recommend, at least, German 102 or higher. In the course students will also explore various aspects of this region with particular emphasis on its art, architecture, local customs, and music. Students will also visit important historic sites, museums, and galleries in Erfurt the sourrounding area.
Semester exchanges with the University of Erfurt are open to students with any major. The only prerequisite are at least two semesters of German instruction on the college level (or two years of high school instruction) and a GPA of 2.5. Students receive 12 to18 credits per semester of study. All courses must be pre-approved by a UMW department chair. Elective credits may be approved by the Center for International Education. Students must receive a “C” or better for courses to transfer. Students will have ample opportunity for contact with German students from the University. Qualified students at UMW as well as from other colleges and universities are invited to apply. Enrollment will be limited.
For more information on administrative procedures to register, see the UMW Center for International Education’s website. For more information on the University of Erfurt, the town, or Germany in general, contact Professor Marcel Rotter: mrotter@umw.edu
