International Programmes 2023/2024

13th Current Literature – Here's What Germany Reads 13th Current Literature

Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg • Lutherstadt Wittenberg

Course location
Lutherstadt Wittenberg
In cooperation with

Institute for German Language and Culture (Institut für deutsche Sprache und Kultur e. V.)

Teaching language
  • German
Language level of course
  • German: B2, C1, C2
Date(s)
Target group

Students from all majors and disciplines with an interest in literature

Description/content

This course is designed for German language learners and literature students who are interested in delving into modern German literature. In addition to the main themes — post-reunification literature, migrant literature, gender topics, and how Europe is portrayed in literature — we will also focus on new publications. Historical and current aspects of contemporary Germany will be covered throughout the seminar.

Recognised language exams offered (e.g. DSH, TestDaF, TOEFL)
No
Other degrees / qualifications awarded
Certificate of participation
ECTS points (max.)
5
Average number of hours per week
26
Average number of participants per group/course
16
Dates and costs
This price includes
  • Course fees
  • Accompanying programme
Funding: application for DAAD-HSK scholarship

For this course DAAD university summer course scholarships (usually starting at language level B1) are available. If you wish to apply for this course, you can find all necessary information about the scholarship programme and its application requirements here. To submit your application, please note the HSK-reference number listed below the course date of your choice (category „dates and costs“). This number can only be used for presence courses. Applying for attending online courses is not possible.

Teaching language
  • German
Language level of course
  • German: B2, C1, C2
Language requirements

Participants with B2 certificate / B2 knowledge

Submit application to

Institut für deutsche Sprache und Kultur e. V. an der Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
Collegienstraße 62
06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg
Germany

Is accommodation organised?
Accommodation is arranged by the organiser.
Type of accommodation

Accommodation can be arranged by the organiser for an extra cost.

  • Accommodation with host families, includes breakfast and dinner (625 EUR)
  • Double rooms with Wi-Fi, no meals (475 EUR)
  • Single rooms with Wi-Fi, no meals (585 EUR)
Meals

With host families, breakfast and dinner (typical German dinner) are included.

Grocery stores are located close to the accommodations.

Is a social and leisure programme offered?
Yes
Description of social and leisure programme

Wittenberg is a beautiful little German town filled with UNESCO World Heritage Sites, parks, cafés, and recreation areas along the Elbe River.

During our language courses, two international volunteers (ESC/FSJ) will be organising a wide range of free-time and leisure activities.
In Wittenberg:

  • Guided tour, conversations with local people
  • Workshops (music, theatre, etc.)
  • Intercultural get-together
  • Bike tours along the Elbe River
  • Sports and leisure activities
  • Museum visits (Martin Luther's house, Asisi's Panorama)
  • Farewell evening with instructors and guests

Outside of Wittenberg: 

  • Two day trips to Berlin and Leipzig (or other cities), including guided city tours, free-time suggestions
  • Afternoon visit to UNESCO World Heritage Site Dessau/Wörlitz
Free internet access
Yes
Support in visa matters
Yes
Pick-up service from train station/airport
Yes

Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg

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About the university:
Education and research with a 500-year-old tradition: Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) offers a wide range of academic subjects in the areas of humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and medicine. The oldest and largest university in Saxony-Anhalt was created in 1817 when the University of Wittenberg (founded in 1502) merged with Friedrichs University Halle (founded in 1694). Today the university has around 20,000 students and 340 professors.

About the language institute:
The Institute for German Language and Culture has been offering German language courses for over 25 years. It arranges study abroad programmes and international teacher training programmes and international summer courses for 350 participants from more than 36 different countries each year. Additionally, preparatory intensive language courses for future university students are held in Halle, the hometown of the Martin Luther University. The institute is also a licensed exam centre for TestDaF and telc tests.

350 Language course participants per year
36 Countries where our students are from

University location

Lutherstadt Wittenberg, which is the seat of the Institute for German Language and Culture, is part of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage. The famous reformer Martin Luther lived, taught, and wrote his 95 Theses here.

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