Samford in Bamberg

The German experience begins with a ramble through storied landscapes of picturesque villages, walled towns, and castles as we make our way from the busy financial center of Frankfurt to Bamberg in Franconia. The Sprachinstitut Treffpunkt is situated in the ancient church and university town of Bamberg and boasts a working relationship with Bamberg University´s notable institute devoted to the pedagogy of teaching German as a second language.

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LOCATION
Bamberg is a historic center of Christian life, and the most significant of its churches is the 12th century cathedral which contains one of the finest works of the High Medieval art, the Bamberger Reiter. The surrounding country is dense with historical sites, castles, and exciting outdoor opportunities for excursions, hiking, and rafting.
THE STUDY CENTER
Samford in Germany operates in cooperation with the Sprachinstitut-Treffpunkt, a privately owned language institute that offers elementary, intermediate, and advanced language classes. Students with NO EXPERIENCE in German can expect to gain basic proficiency. Students with experience in German will be placed appropriately depending upon their oral and written expertise. Instruction is characterized by small classes, individual attention, and weekly evaluations.

LODGING WITH FAMILIES IN BAMBERG
Students are assigned to families which have undergone a careful evaluation process. These families have been carefully selected based on a number of criteria to assure that the family stay will maximize Samford students´opportunity for rapid proficiency growth in spoken German.

PROFICIENCY TESTING
Each student will be tested for proficiency by Sprachinstitut Treffpunkt at the beginning of the four week period, assigning students according to their proficiency level to various levels. Midway through the program and at the end students will be further tested by Samford faculty for oral and written proficiency.

SAMFORD PROFESSOR- IN-RESIDENCE
A Samford professor of German will accompany students and be on site to provide orientation, academic counseling, tutorials, and attention to other student needs. She/he will also accompany the group on several excursions.

PROGRAM COSTS
The current price, dates and other information, which can be obtained by clicking HERE includes:

Tuition and fees (German Language School and Samford)
Lodging in a German home with breakfasts provided
A week tour of the Alps and Switzerland, including hotel, transportation, and breakfast
Medical insurance coverage in Germany
Cell Phone in Germany
Orientation, supervision and evaluation by Samford faculty
Local transportation, Bamberg and all other cities visited

Not included:

International airfare (student airfare sites such as STA are recommended)
2 meals per day

ADMISSION
The program is open to any student in good standing at Samford University and other institutions of higher learning. Students at other colleges and universities will register as transient students of Samford.

SAMFORD CREDIT
Academic credit is given by Samford University based on the successful completion of course requirements.
ACADEMIC COURSES & CREDITS
GER 101-102, Elementary German I & II (4 each)
GER 201-202, Intermediate German I& II (4 each)
GER 351-352, Language Study Abroad: Advanced German I & II (4 each)

Other German classes in specialized topics may be offered
depending upon demand and availability.

USE THESE COURSE NAMES AND NUMBERS WHEN COMPLETING ALL FORMS.

DOWNLOAD CURRENT FORM Study Abroad Application 2007-2008

REGISTRATION
Space is limited. In order to reserve a place in the program, the enclosed application form and a non-refundable deposit of $500.00 must be received by March 5 in the German Department (contact Prof. Angela Ferguson or Dr. Terry Pickett).

METHOD OF PAYMENT
After the payment of the initial deposit, all payments are to be made in the Office of Student Accounts by credit card or by check payable to Samford University. On the face of the check, please indicate "Language Study Abroad: Germany" as well as your social security number. The balance must be paid prior to departure. A late fee of $100.00 will be assessed if payments arrive after the stated deadline.

FINANCIAL AID
Students qualifying for financial aid at Samford may apply that aid to the Language Study Abroad programs.

REFUND POLICY
The $500.00 deposit is non-refundable. A written notification of cancellation is required. All refunds involving cancellations will be done in accordance with the International Studies Office policy.