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Philosophischen Fakultät I („Würzburg English Language Program“):

Würzburg English Language Program: Intercultural Studies - Inside Germany

The program is addressed to students from all countries and disciplines who wish to augment their intercultural skills and to gain a better understanding of Germany as their host country.

Classes are open to both students from abroad and German students of the University of Würzburg Participants are free to select and attend one or more classes according to their preferences and interests. The Interdisciplinary and internationally orientated classes are designed to promote intercultural competence and advance more profound insights into key aspects of German civilization: History, Politics, the Law, the Economy, the Arts, etc.

Moreover opportunity is given to interact and enhance/practice English-language proficiency inside and outside of the classroom.

This project is funded by the Philosophische Fakultät I.

• Seminar: Culture and Life in Germany – An applied Geography
  Anmeldung: Bis 11.10.2010 (WiSe 10/11) und bis 01.04.2011 (SoSe 2011) unter www.phil1.uni-wuerzburg.de/fakultaet/english_language_program
  Beginn: 14.10.2010, jeweils Do, 18:15-20:30 Uhr (bis einschließl. 16.12.2010), Am Hubland (Philosophiegebäude), ÜR 18
  Teilnehmer: Max. 25, Bewerber der Philosophischen Fakultät I haben Vorrang, die offenen Plätze werden an interessierte GSiK-Studierende vergeben.
  Dr. Peter A. Süß

The projected lecture wants to provide a wide range of information about Germany’s regions and their specific geographic, natural, historic, cultural, economic and ethnological situation. The underlying idea is that students from abroad should have the opportunity to gain a thorough basic knowledge about their guest state, its people and all non-political factors influencing everyday life in Germany.

The framework of the course is provided by the German federal system, the 16 federal states. Every state will be dealt with not only in featuring statistics but also its geographical position and morphological characteristics. Important towns, rivers and mountains will be mentioned as well as famous natural or historical sites (with special emphasis on the 33 UNESCO-World Heritage sites). History, main industries and crafts are presented to the students and some hints given about tribal background and dialectal peculiarities of the local population. Famous music festivals (e.g. Mozart Festival Würzburg) and leading theatres (e.g. Weimar National Theatre) will be commented on as they are indicators of cultural life. Information will also be given about typical popular feasts, special beverages or local dishes.

In order to facilitate understanding, the use of different media will be help- and useful for the purpose of the lecture: Geographical maps, photographs and slides together with music or language recordings. If, in surplus, the students participate in the several excursions provided by the “Auslandsamt”, the foreign office of the university, there will be plenty of opportunities to enlarge their skills acquired during the course to encompass a spectrum of everyday life in Germany.

Precondition: Excellent English skills (English or American Studies BA, CPE, TOEFL or equivalent).
SWS: 3
ECTS: 3
Examination requirements: Regular attendance, session minutes and two written papers.

• Seminar: German History and Constitution
  Anmeldung: Bis 11.10.2010 (WiSe 10/11) und bis 01.04.2011 (SoSe 2011) unter www.phil1.uni-wuerzburg.de/fakultaet/english_language_program
  Beginn: 15.10.2010, jeweils Fr, 18:00-20:00 Uhr (bis einschließl. 17.12.2010), Am Hubland (Philosophiegebäude), ÜR 18
  Teilnehmer: Max. 25, Bewerber der Philosophischen Fakultät I haben Vorrang, die offenen Plätze werden an interessierte GSiK-Studierende vergeben.
  Dr. Peter A. Süß

In a first section, the projected lecture will deal with the basics of State theory. The definition of “State” as such will be commented on as well as different types of theories explaining the existence of states. The lecture will exemplify some forms of government and will point out the importance of the separation of powers.

In a second section, the lecture will outline Germany’s historical development starting with the “Holy Roman Empire of German Nation” since the Early Middle Ages. The main emphasis will be placed on the development within the last 200 years since the end of the “Old Empire” in 1806 until the contemporary situation of the reunified “Federal Republic of Germany”. Amongst other topics the lecture will describe the situation of Germany during the “Weimar Republic”, the “Third Reich”/the Second World War and the post-war development, when the nation was divided into two states. Problems and political changes of the last two decades are also intended for discussion.

In a third section, the lecture elucidates the current German constitutional system. The students will learn as well about the elements of constitution (as the Federal President and parliaments) as about the structural principles of the state which are democracy, rule of law, social welfare and federalism will be subject as well as the influences of the party system now predominant in Germany.

Precondition: Excellent English skills (English or American Studies BA, CPE, TOEFL or equivalent).
SWS: 2
ECTS: 3
Examination requirements: Regular attendance, session minutes and two written papers

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