Language and Short Courses 2023/2024

Training for German as a Foreign Language (GFL) Teachers and Graduates of German Studies Training for GFL Teachers and Graduates of German Studies

Heidelberg University • Heidelberg

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

The "Fortbildungskurs" (FBK) is designed for non-native teachers of German as a foreign language (GFL teachers) and non-native postgraduate students of German studies.

Description/content

This advanced training course ("Fortbildungskurs" [FBK]) is designed for non-native teachers of German as a foreign language (GFL teachers) and non-native postgraduate students of German studies. It aims to expand the participants' language abilities and develop their GFL teaching skills. Participants are given the opportunity to work with various instructors and can choose their own set of modules from a wide variety of topics.

This year's umbrella theme is: "Global Dynamics – Challenges and Chances".

Recognised language exams offered (e.g. DSH, TestDaF, TOEFL)
No
Other degrees / qualifications awarded
Certificate of participation
ECTS points (max.)
4
Average number of hours per week
28
Average number of participants per group/course
15
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 reference number HSK-0015. 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: C1, C2
Language requirements

GER/CEFR: C1/C2

Submit application to

https://www.zuv.uni-heidelberg.de/international/ferienkurs/organization/registration.html

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

Basic single rooms for students are provided upon request, and no meals are provided.

Rooms are either in student residences, in privately owned shared student flats or in private houses. Shower facilities are available; it is usually possible to use the shared kitchen.

The rent for such a single room is 450 EUR on average.

Please find further information on www.zuv.uni-heidelberg.de/international/ferienkurs/organization/room.html.

Meals

Summer school participants are welcome to eat at the student restaurants and cafeterias for affordable student prices. Meals will be available from morning until evening.

Is a social and leisure programme offered?
Yes
Description of social and leisure programme
  • Opening ceremony, welcome party, farewell party
  • Workshops: theatre, songs and singing, journalism, video production, ballroom dancing
  • Recreational activities: concerts, film nights, sports
  • Excursions around Heidelberg (included in course fee)
  • Weekend excursions offered at an additional cost of approx. 35 EUR
  • Each class will be accompanied by a native German-speaking student at Heidelberg University who will provide insight into Heidelberg student life and leisure activities.
Free internet access
Yes
Support in visa matters
Yes
Pick-up service from train station/airport
No

Heidelberg University

Internationality has always been a characteristic feature of Heidelberg University. As early as 1926, the university organised the first International Summer School of German Language and Culture. The school attracts more than 500 students from all over the world every year. The International Summer School's programme is noted for combining high-quality language instruction at all levels – from elementary courses to advanced seminars for German as a Foreign Language (GFL) teachers and postgraduate students of German – with a whole range of additional activities and an extensive social and cultural programme.

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