International Summer and Winter University (FUB

Freie Universität Berlin

International Summer and Winter University (FUBiS)

www.fubis.org

Testimonials

“Hallo, ich bin Elena und ich komme aus Italien. I took the German Language Course A1. I enjoyed the FUBiS program so much because I had no knowledge of German before and now I am quite able to ask for example “What is the time?”, “Where is something?” or to order something in a café. I’m sure I’m going to improve the language when I go back home. Berlin is wonderful and one of my dreams would be to come here to live and work.” Elena Biason, Italy

Registration

Students can register online at www.fubis.org. Registration for Term I opens at the end of August each year and for Term II and III at the end of November. Program spots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Requirements

Students must be at least 18 years and should have completed their first year at college or university.Please note that credits can only be awarded if participants are cur-rently / have been enrolled at university.

Cost Overview

Term I Term II Term III

Program Fee € 250 € 250 € 250

Semi-Intensive German Course

€ 1,100 € 1,650 € 1,100

Intensive German Course

not offered € 2,475 € 1,650

Subject Class € 1,100 € 1,650 € 1,100

January Term I

Term II

Term III

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

The brochure is based on information that was available at the time of publication (November 2017). All information is subject to change without further notice or obligation. For the most up-to-date information, please visit our website at www.fubis.org.

Contact

Freie Universität BerlinInternational Summer and Winter University (FUBiS)c/o ERG Universitätsservice GmbHMalteserstraße 74 – 10012249 BerlinGermany

Phone: +49 30 838 73 472Fax: +49 30 838 473 472

E-Mail: [email protected]

www.fubis.org

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„Hi, I am Will. I am from Vancouver, Canada. For me FUBiS has been a re ally awesome experience. I was able to see a side of Berlin that I probab ly wouldn’t have seen otherwise. I was taking a history class and Berlin is such an amazing city for history. We went on a lot of excur-sions to places of signifi cance across the 20th century. For me, it’s unforgettable.“ William Kunimoto, Canada

Berlin

Berlin is a European center of politics, culture, and art. With its unique cultural vibrancy and raw charm, it attracts countless people. Follow the traces of Germany’s eventful past and discover Berlin’s renowned museums, monuments and memorials. Enjoy unrivalled educational, intellectual, cultural, and recreational opportunities in Germany’s capi-tal.

FUBiS

FUBiS is an intensive academic program through which stu-dents can earn credits that may be counted toward their de-grees at their home institutions. FUBiS has small classes and distinguished faculty set on delivering the highest academic quality.

FUBiS terms run for 3 to 6 weeks and take place both in summer and winter:

Term I: Early January to end of January (3 weeks) Term II: Early June to mid-July (6 weeks) Term III: Mid-July to mid-August (4 weeks)

FUBiS offers:

3 Intensive German language courses (5 days per week)3 Semi-intensive German language courses (3 days per week)3 Subject classes in English3 Subject class in German (Term II and Term III)

Tip: Combine two subject classes or a language with a subject class and make the most of your time abroad!

Freie Universität Berlin

Freie Universität Berlin is a premier destination for re-search and education in Europe with outstanding gradu-ate programs, excellent research clusters and a successful internationalization strategy. At the German Excellence Initiative, launched in 2005 by the Federal and State gov-ernments, Freie Universität Berlin was awarded the status of excellence.

Selected List of Class Topics

3 German language classes (beginner, intermediate and advanced levels)

3 European Studies3 German Philosophy3 The Cold War3 Hitler’s Germany3 Art History and Architecture3 International Politics3 Business and Management3 Migration3 Popular Culture3 German Literature and Culture

Field Trips

Study and field trips are integral parts of the curriculum and provide a hands-on experience. In some classes, students have the unique opportunity to attend exclusive round-table discussions with decision makers, dip-lomats, and experts in their field of study.

Transcript and Credit Transfer

Every FUBiS student receives a transcript of Freie Uni-versität Berlin indicating the class(es) taken, the number of contact hours, the number of ECTS credits earned, and the grade(s) received in order to facilitate the credit transfer process.

Extracurricular Activities

FUBiS offers a variety of extracurricular activities, e.g. guided tours through Berlin and weekend trips to other German cities.

Accommodation

FUBiS arranges appropriate accommodation for the duration of the program as an optional service.

Accommodation options include:3 Single room in shared apartments at student dorms3 Single room in youth hostel3 Single apartment3 Homestay with a Berlin family

Prices for all accommodation options are available on our website www.fubis.org.

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Syllabus A1 Semi-Intensive German Language Semi-Intensive Beginner 1

Student Profile This course is designed for the beginner student with no previous knowledge of German. Course Objectives Within three weeks, this course will help you to develop basic competences in listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as a basic knowledge of the German culture.

By the end of the course, you will be able to deal with everyday situations in a German-speaking environment and to conduct simple conversations.

You will have developed reading strategies that allow you to understand simple newspaper and magazine articles as well as short literary texts.

In addition, you will learn to write, revise and proofread short texts in German. Finally, you will be able to understand discussions on familiar topics.

Textbook studio [21] Grundstufe A1: Gesamtband. Das Deutschbuch, Hermann Funk, Christina Kuhn, Laura Nielsen, Kerstin Rische, Cornelsen Verlag, 2015. Literary texts and supplemental materials in consultation with the course instructor. Daily Lesson and Excursion In the first week, the course takes place from Tuesday to Friday. In week 2 and 3, lessons take place Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. On two class days during the term, you will go on a course-related excursion.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Week 1 Week 2 Week 3

Attendance Each class consists of six teaching modules (45 minutes each). If you miss 8 modules (unexcused), your entire course grade will drop by one grade. Coming more than 20 minutes late counts as missing a module (this also applies to excursion days). If you come late to class six times (up to 20 minutes) your entire course grade will also drop by one grade. If you miss 20 modules, you will fail the class. Active Participation We expect committed and consistent interest in the acquisition of the German language. You will prove this by participating constructively and productively in the lessons and excursions, completing homework assignments and being prepared for every class. Every student is expected to respect the ideas and comments of his/her peers. Oral Presentation You will prepare a three-minute oral presentation. It is important that you speak freely rather than reading the oral presentation and that you keep to the time allowed. Essay In this course, you will write one essay (font size 12, double-spaced, 100 – 150 words). Your teacher will mark potential errors as such and you are required to correct your essay and hand in a

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second corrected version. For the first version of your essay, you can obtain a maximum of 100 points; for the second version, you will receive up to 50% of the missing points. When writing your essay, you will strive first and foremost for clarity (organization and style) and accuracy (grammar and syntax). Reflective Journal Throughout the term you will write various journal entries – independently or on given topics – to reflect on certain aspects of your stay in Berlin. Your instructor will collect these creative exercises and comment the content. However, no corrections will be made. The aim of the journal is that you develop awareness of the language(s) surrounding you. Midterm and Final Exam You will take a midterm and a final exam consisting of the following sections: listening comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension and composition based on course themes. Group Project Together with two or three peers, you will prepare a creative and linguistically demanding oral presentation of approximately 10 minutes about your impressions of Berlin (funny, bizarre, interesting facts etc.). The projects (sketches, parodies, PowerPoint presentations, movies, songs, poems etc.) will be presented on the last day of class. Most importantly, every group member should play an active role in the presentation, i.e. should receive an equal amount of speaking time during the presentation. Evaluation Active participation and homework 300 points Oral presentation 100 points Essay 100 points Reflective Journal 100 points Midterm exam 150 points Final exam 150 points Group project 100 points Maximum Score 1,000 points

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Official FUBiS Grading Scale

Freie Universität Berlin grading Recommended US grade Points

1,0 A 1000 – 970 1,3 A 969 – 920 1,7 A- 919 – 900 2,0 B+ 899 – 880 2,3 B 879 – 830 2,7 B- 829 – 800 3,0 C+ 799 – 780 3,3 C 779 – 730 3,7 C- 729 – 700 4,0 D 699 – 680

failed (> 4,0) F < 680

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Syllabus A2 Semi-Intensive German Language Semi-Intensive Beginner 2

Student Profile This course is designed for beginners with basic knowledge of German.

Course Objectives This course will help you to expand your competences in listening, speaking, reading and writing within three weeks, deepen your knowledge of grammar as well as your knowledge of the German culture.

By the end of the three-week course, you will be able to deal with everyday situations in a German-speaking environment and to conduct simple conversations.

You will have developed reading strategies that allow you to understand simple newspaper and magazine articles as well as short literary texts more detailed.

In addition, you will improve your essay writing skills, which means you will be able to write short texts on different topics, revise and proofread them.

Finally, you will be able to understand discussions on familiar topics more detailed.

Textbook studio [21] Grundstufe A2: Gesamtband. Das Deutschbuch, Hermann Funk, Christina Kuhn, Laura Nielsen, Kerstin Rische, Cornelsen Verlag, 2015. Literary texts and supplemental materials in consultation with the course instructor. Daily Lesson and Excursion In the first week, the course takes place from Tuesday to Friday. In week 2 and 3, lessons take place Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. On two class days during the term, you will go on a course-related excursion.


Attendance Each class consists of six teaching modules (45 minutes each). If you miss 8 modules (unexcused), your entire course grade will drop by one grade. Coming more than 20 minutes late counts as missing a module (this also applies to excursion days). If you come late to class six times (up to 20 minutes) your entire course grade will also drop by one grade. If you miss 20 modules, you will fail the class. Active Participation We expect committed and consistent interest in the acquisition of the German language. You will prove this by participating constructively and productively in the lessons and excursions, completing homework assignments and being prepared for every class. Every student is expected to respect the ideas and comments of his/her peers. Oral Presentation You will prepare a five-minute oral presentation. It is important that you speak freely rather than reading the oral presentation and that you keep to the time allowed. Essay

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In this course, you will write one essay (font size 12, double-spaced, 150 – 200 words). Your teacher will mark potential errors as such and you are required to correct your essay and hand in a second corrected version. For the first version of your essay, you can obtain a maximum of 100 points; for the second version, you will receive up to 50% of the missing points. When writing your essay, you will strive first and foremost for clarity (organization and style) and accuracy (grammar and syntax). Reflective Journal Throughout the term you will write various journal entries – independently or on given topics – to reflect on certain aspects of your stay in Berlin. Your instructor will collect these creative exercises and comment the content. However, no corrections will be made. The aim of the journal is that you develop awareness of the language(s) surrounding you. Midterm and Final Exam You will take a midterm and a final exam consisting of the following sections: listening comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension and composition based on course themes. Group Project Together with two or three peers, you will prepare a creative and linguistically demanding oral presentation of approximately 10 minutes about your impressions of Berlin (funny, bizarre, interesting facts etc.). The projects (sketches, parodies, PowerPoint presentations, movies, songs, poems etc.) will be presented on the last day of class. Most importantly, every group member should play an active role in the presentation, i.e. should receive an equal amount of speaking time during the presentation. Evaluation Active participation and homework 300 points Oral presentation 100 points Essay 100 points Reflective journal 100 points Midterm exam 150 points Final exam 150 points Group project 100 points Maximum score 1,000 points

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1,0 A 1000 – 970 1,3 A 969 – 920 1,7 A- 919 – 900 2,0 B+ 899 – 880 2,3 B 879 – 830 2,7 B- 829 – 800 3,0 C+ 799 – 780 3,3 C 779 – 730 3,7 C- 729 – 700 4,0 D 699 – 680

failed (> 4,0) F < 680

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Syllabus B1 Semi-Intensive German Language Semi-Intensive Intermediate 1

Student Profile This course is designed for students who have successfully completed the basic level of German and who have a sound knowledge of German at the A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Course Objectives Within three weeks, this course will help you to expand your competences in listening, speaking, reading and writing and strengthen your knowledge of grammar, while emphasizing self-correction, as well as deepen your knowledge of the German culture. Furthermore, you will analyze and interpret cultural, political, and historical topics in German-speaking countries and compare them with your own cultural background.

By the end of the three-week course you will have developed and regularly use new strategies for language acquisition.

You will be able to engage in detailed discussions on above-mentioned topics. Furthermore, you will have developed reading strategies that will allow you to understand

different text types in detail. In addition, you will improve your essay writing skills, i.e. you will be able to write short texts on

different topics, revise and proofread them.

Textbook studio [21] Grundstufe B1: Gesamtband. Das Deutschbuch, Hermann Funk, Christina Kuhn, Laura Nielsen, Kerstin Rische, Cornelsen Verlag, 2015. Literary texts and supplemental materials in consultation with the course instructor. Daily Lesson and Excursion In the first week, the course takes place from Tuesday to Friday. In week 2 and 3, lessons take place Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. On two class days during the term, you will go on a course-related excursion.


Attendance Each class consists of six teaching modules (45 minutes each). If you miss 8 modules (unexcused), your entire course grade will drop by one grade. Coming more than 20 minutes late counts as missing a module (this also applies to excursion days). If you come late to class six times (up to 20 minutes) your entire course grade will also drop by one grade. If you miss 20 modules, you will fail the class.

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Active Participation We expect committed and consistent interest in the acquisition of the German language. You will prove this by participating constructively and productively in the lessons and excursions, completing homework assignments and being prepared for every class. Every student is expected to respect the ideas and comments of his/her peers. Oral Presentation You will prepare a ten-minute oral presentation. It is important that you prepare and explain relevant vocabulary for your presentation beforehand (max. 5 – 7) and that you give your peers a specific assignment. Furthermore, it is important that you speak freely rather than reading the oral presentation and that you keep to the time allowed. Essay In this course, you will write one essay (font size 12, double-spaced, 200 – 250 words). Your teacher will mark potential errors as such and you are required to correct your essay and hand in a second corrected version. For the first version of your essay, you can obtain a maximum of 100 points; for the second version, you will receive up to 50% of the missing points. When writing your essay, you will strive first and foremost for clarity (organization and style) and accuracy (grammar and syntax). You are encouraged to incorporate complex constructions, but please concentrate on syntactic and grammatical accuracy. Reflective Journal Throughout the term you will write various journal entries – independently or on given topics – to reflect on certain aspects of your stay in Berlin. Your instructor will collect these creative exercises and comment the content. However, no corrections will be made. The aim of the journal is that you learn how to express a critical and self-reflective position in a linguistically creative way. Midterm and Final Exam You will take a midterm and a final exam consisting of the following sections: listening comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension and composition based on course themes. Group Project Together with two or three peers, you will prepare a creative and linguistically demanding oral presentation of approximately 10 minutes about your impressions of Berlin (funny, bizarre, interesting facts etc.). The projects (sketches, parodies, PowerPoint presentations, movies, songs, poems etc.) will be presented on the last day of class. Most importantly, every group member should play an active role in the presentation, i.e. should receive an equal amount of speaking time during the presentation. Evaluation Active participation and homework 300 points Oral presentation 100 points Essay 100 points Reflective journal 100 points Midterm exam 150 points Final exam 150 points Group project 100 points Maximum score 1,000 points

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1,0 A 1000 – 970 1,3 A 969 – 920 1,7 A- 919 – 900 2,0 B+ 899 – 880 2,3 B 879 – 830 2,7 B- 829 – 800 3,0 C+ 799 – 780 3,3 C 779 – 730 3,7 C- 729 – 700 4,0 D 699 – 680

failed (> 4,0) F < 680

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Syllabus B2 Semi-Intensive German Language Semi-Intensive Intermediate Advanced

Student Profile This course is designed for students who have successfully completed the basic level and the first part of the intermediate level of German and who have a sound knowledge of German at the B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Course Objectives Within three weeks, this course will help you to expand your competences in speaking and writing while emphasizing self-correction. Furthermore, it will help you to increase your vocabulary, to deepen grammar usage, and develop effective reading and listening strategies. In addition, you will analyze and interpret cultural, political, and historical topics in German-speaking countries and compare them with your own cultural background.


You will be able to engage in detailed discussions on above-mentioned topics. Furthermore, you will have developed reading strategies that will allow you to understand

different text types in detail. In addition, you will improve your essay writing skills, i.e. you will be able to write short texts on

different topics, revise and proofread them.

Textbook Sicher! B2-Kursbuch, Dr. Michaela Perlmann-Balme, Susanne Schwalb, Hueber Verlag, 2014. Literary texts and supplemental materials in consultation with the course instructor. Daily Lesson and Excursion In the first week, the course takes place from Tuesday to Friday. In week 2 and 3, lessons take place Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. On two class days during the term, you will go on a course-related excursion.



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Active Participation We expect committed and consistent interest in the acquisition of the German language. You will prove this by participating constructively and productively in the lessons and excursions, completing homework assignments and being prepared for every class. Every student is expected to respect the ideas and comments of his/her peers. Oral Presentation You will prepare a ten-minute oral presentation. It is important that you prepare and explain relevant vocabulary for your presentation beforehand (max. 10) and that you give your peers a specific assignment. Furthermore, it is important that you speak freely rather than reading the oral presentation and that you keep to the time allowed. Essay In this course, you will write one essay (font size 12, double-spaced, 250 – 300 words). Your teacher will mark potential errors as such and you are required to correct your essay and hand in a second corrected version. For the first version of your essay, you can obtain a maximum of 100 points; for the second version, you will receive up to 50% of the missing points. When writing your essay, you will strive first and foremost for clarity (organization and style) and accuracy (grammar and syntax). You are encouraged to incorporate complex constructions, but please concentrate on syntactic and grammatical accuracy. Reflective Journal Throughout the term you will write various journal entries – independently or on given topics – to reflect on certain aspects of your stay in Berlin. Your instructor will collect these creative exercises and comment the content. However, no corrections will be made. The aim of the journal is that you learn how to express a critical and self-reflective position in a linguistically creative way. Midterm and Final Exam You will take a midterm and a final exam consisting of the following sections: listening comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension and composition based on course themes. Group Project Together with two or three peers, you will prepare a creative and linguistically demanding oral presentation of approximately 10 minutes about your impressions of Berlin (funny, bizarre, interesting facts etc.). The projects (sketches, parodies, PowerPoint presentations, movies, songs, poems etc.) will be presented on the last day of class. Most importantly, every group member should play an active role in the presentation, i.e. should receive an equal amount of speaking time during the presentation. Evaluation Active participation and homework 300 points Oral presentation 100 points Essay 100 points Reflective journal 100 points Midterm exam 150 points Final exam 150 points Group project 100 points Maximum score 1,000 points

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1,0 A 1000 – 970 1,3 A 969 – 920 1,7 A- 919 – 900 2,0 B+ 899 – 880 2,3 B 879 – 830 2,7 B- 829 – 800 3,0 C+ 799 – 780 3,3 C 779 – 730 3,7 C- 729 – 700 4,0 D 699 – 680

failed (> 4,0) F < 680

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Syllabus C1 Semi-Intensive German Language Semi-Intensive Advanced 1

Student Profile This course is designed for students who have successfully completed the intermediate level of German and who have a sound knowledge of German at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Course Objectives The course aims to deepen your competence in speaking and writing and to expand and refine your vocabulary usage, so that you are able to express and discuss ideas, opinions and information at the academic level. Special attention is given to the consistent use of self-correction. Furthermore, the course helps you to develop effective reading and listening strategies and deepen your knowledge of grammar structures. In addition, you will analyze and interpret cultural, political, and historical topics in German-speaking countries and compare them with your own cultural background.


You will have improved your ability to choose the right linguistic register for different situations, topics and communication partners.

You will be able to lead and participate in academic discussions about certain course-related topics.

In addition, you will expand and refine your essay writing skills, i.e. you will be able to write, revise and proofread essays that meet the standards of academic writing.

Textbook studio: Die Mittelstufe. Deutsch als Fremdsprache C1, Christina Kuhn, Britta Winzer-Kiontke, Cornelsen Verlag, 2015. Literary texts and supplemental materials in consultation with the course instructor. Daily Lesson and Excursion In the first week, the course takes place from Tuesday to Friday. In week 2 and 3, lessons take place Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. On two class days during the term, you will go on a course-related excursion.



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Active Participation We expect committed and consistent interest in the acquisition of the German language. You will prove this by participating constructively and productively in the lessons and excursions, completing homework assignments and being prepared for every class. Every student is expected to respect the ideas and comments of his/her peers. Oral Presentation You will prepare a ten-minute oral presentation. You are also required to prepare a handout for your peers listing unfamiliar vocabulary (max. 20) and posing questions. Furthermore, it is important that you speak freely rather than reading the oral presentations and that you keep to the time allowed. Essay In preparation for your final paper, you will compose an essay in 12-font and double spaced (300-350 words). Your teacher will mark potential errors as such and you are required to correct your essay and hand in a second corrected version. For the first version of your essay, you can obtain a maximum of 100 points; for the second version, you will receive up to 50% of the missing points. When writing your essay you will strive first and foremost for clarity (organization and style) and accuracy (grammar and syntax). You are encouraged to incorporate complex constructions, but please concentrate on syntactic and grammatical accuracy. In addition, you will write a journal entry reflection on your essay and the writing process. This reflection together with your instructor’s suggestions and comments will help you to expand your essay into a research paper for the final project. Reflective Journal Throughout the term you will write various journal entries – independently or on given topics – to reflect on certain aspects of your stay in Berlin, e.g. question personal impressions, compare historical or contemporary phenomena, reflect on certain topics discussed in class, etc. Your instructor will collect these creative exercises and comment the content. However, no corrections will be made. The aim of the journal is that you learn how to express a critical and self-reflective position in a linguistically creative way. Midterm Exam You will take a midterm exam consisting of the following sections: listening comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension and composition based on course themes. Final project The final project will be a three-page written research paper (font size 12, double-spaced) and a five-minute in-class presentation. The final paper has to meet the standards of academic writing. In terms of content, this means that a certain topic has to be investigated systematically and the results have to be presented in a structured and logical way. In terms of form, it means that you keep to one single citation style and that you include all the sources you used for your research paper in a reference-list. You will complete your final paper by executing the following steps:

- Based on your essay you will write an outline, which will be commented by your instructor. - Then you will write your final paper, which will be due by the beginning of the final week of

the course. - In class, you will proofread your final paper together with your peers and check for errors in

terms of content and form. - You will have the opportunity to revise your final paper before handing it in.

At the last day of class, you will present your results in a five-minute presentation. It is important that you speak freely rather than reading your presentation and that you keep to the time allowed.

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Evaluation Active participation and homework 300 points Oral presentation 100 points Essay 100 points Reflective journal 100 points Midterm exam 150 points Final project 250 points (200 final paper + 50 presentation) Maximum score 1,000 points



1,0 A 1000 – 970 1,3 A 969 – 920 1,7 A- 919 – 900 2,0 B+ 899 – 880 2,3 B 879 – 830 2,7 B- 829 – 800 3,0 C+ 799 – 780 3,3 C 779 – 730 3,7 C- 729 – 700 4,0 D 699 – 680

failed (> 4,0) F < 680

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Name: Professor Helen E. Hartnell, J.D. Email address: [email protected] Course title: Law, Society and Politics in Comparative Perspective Language of instruction: English Contact hours: 48 (6 per day) ECTS-Credits: 4 Course Description This course explores theoretical and historical perspectives on the intersection of law, society and politics, and aims to foster discussion of contemporary issues among students from different cultures and disciplines. After an introduction to comparative law and legal culture, we read some classical social theorists (Durkheim, Weber and Marx), and consider their relevance to contemporary debates about morality, (dis)obedience, conflict, and property. Next, we investigate the role and operation of law in totalitarian settings such as Nazi and Communist Germany. Finally, we consider the difficulties such legacies pose for fostering the rule of law in post-totalitarian societies. In this context, we also examine the need for ‘transitional justice’, as well as the relationship between law, the market, and economic development. Finally, we explore the limits on the exercise of free speech and the right of association. Overall, the course aims to develop skills at using theory and history to inform debates on contemporary challenges, such as multiculturalism, punishment, (illegal) downloading/streaming/file-sharing, and economic development. In addition to gaining substantive expertise in various socio- and politico-legal fields, students develop communicative competence through participatory exercises, and intercultural competence through discussion with other students. Student Profile This course is designed for all students having an interest in social sciences – in particular, history, sociology or political science – or in law. It is conceived as an undergraduate class, but the variety of students taking this course typically ranges from first-year students to post-graduate students. This experiential diversity provides unique opportunities for students to learn from one another. Prerequisites No prior knowledge of law or of social science is required; the only prerequisite is an open mind. Course Requirements Students are expected to attend each class; read the literature assigned for each class; and participate in class discussions and excursions. In addition, each student must complete a writing assignment (written protocol) analyzing some of the assigned readings. Students can choose between writing one written protocol of 6-8 pages, or two written protocols of 3-4 pages each. Finally, each student is required to take a written final examination.

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Grading Class attendance and participation 40% Written protocol(s) 30% Final exam 30% Reading Readings for the course are contained in a reader that will be provided at orientation. Course Schedule Date Program* Tuesday, January 8, 2019

TRADITIONAL PERSPECTIVES: LAW, CUSTOM, AND THE ENTERPRISE OF COMPARATIVE LAW What is law, and how does it differ from custom? What is a legal system? How can legal systems be compared? Session 1 (9:00 - 10:30) Session 2 (11:00 - 12:30) Session 3 (14:00 - 15:30) Introductions and Course Overview Law, Custom, Folkways ‘Legal Families’ and Other Approaches to Comparative Law

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES: COMPARING LEGAL SYSTEMS; LEGAL CULTURE; PLURALISM What are the most significant similarities and differences between legal systems? What is meant by legal culture? What are the functions of courts? What is the role of lawyers? What tensions exist between culture and law, and how can such conflicts be resolved? Session 1 (9:00 - 10:30) Session 2 (11:00 - 12:30) Comparing Legal Systems: Culture, Institutions, Actors Pluralism: Normative and Legal Conflict Session 3 (14:00 - 15:30) Excursion: Schöneberg - Places of Remembrance in the Bavarian Quarter

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Friday, January 11, 2019 TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVES: MORALITY, CRIME AND PUNISHMENT What are the functions of law, according to Durkheim and other theorists? Why punish? Why are some countries more punitive than others? Session 1 (9:00 - 10:30) Session 2 (11:00 - 12:30) Durkheim: Morality and Functional Approaches to Law Crime and Punishment; Shaming Session 3 (14:00 - 15:30) No Class Meeting

Monday, January 14, 2019

TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVES: WHY DO PEOPLE (DIS)OBEY THE LAW? (DETERRENCE, AUTHORITY, LEGITIMACY, IDENTITY) Why do people obey (or disobey) the law? Session 1 (9:00 - 10:30) The Rational Approach: Deterrence Session 2 (11:00 - 12:30) Session 3 (14:00 - 15:30) Legitimacy/Authority and Identity Contemporary Research on Compliance

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVES: LAW, CONFLICT, PROPERTY How does law operate in society according to Marx and other conflict theorists? What functions does private property serve? What are ‘the commons’ and (how) should law protect them? How should the law respond to squatting? Session 1 (9:00 - 10:30) Session 2 (11:00 - 12:30) The Conflict Theory of Law, Ideology, and Property Contemporary Challenges: Public vs. Private Aspects of Ownership Session 3 (14:00 - 15:30) Excursion to Berlin-Hohenschönhausen Memorial (GDR political prison)

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Friday, January 18, 2019 LAW IN TOTALITARIANISM: NAZI AND COMMUNIST GERMANY What was the role of law in Nazi Germany? What was the role of law in the German Democratic Republic (GDR) and other socialist settings? Session 1 (9:00 - 10:30) Law in Nazi Germany Session 2 (11:00 - 12:30) Session 3 (14:30 - 15:30) Law in Communist States; Socialist Legality

Monday, January 21, 2019

LAW IN ‘TRANSITION’ What political challenges do societies face after totalitarianism? After war, atrocities, or other forms of disorder? What is the ‘rule of law’ and (how) can it be created? What are the goals and methods of ‘transitional justice’? What economic challenges do societies face after state socialism? What is the relationship between law and the economy, according to Weber and other theorists? What are the proper limits on freedom of speech and freedom of association? Session 1 (9:00 - 10:30) Session 2 (11:00 - 12:30) Post-Communist Context The ‘Rule of Law’ and ‘Transitional Justice’ Session 3 (14:00 - 15:30) Institutional & Economic Challenges: Law and the Market Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Association * DEADLINE FOR WRITTEN PROTOCOL(S) *

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

FULL- DAY EXCURSION TO SACHSENHAUSEN MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM The excursion counts as three class sessions.

Thursday, January 24, 2019

FINAL (WRITTEN) EXAMINATION (11:00 - 12:30) FUBiS Farewell Ceremony (14:30)

*Please note that on the day of a field trip the schedule can be adjusted.

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Name: Dr. Jan-Henrik Meyer Email address: [email protected] Course title: European Studies Language of instruction: English Contact hours: 48 (6 per day) ECTS-Credits: 4 Course description The course will introduce the basics of the European Union and describe and explain the processes of widening and deepening of this unique political entity. This will cover an overview of European Union history, its evolution in economic and political terms as well as of its institutional structure and key policies up until today. The focus of the course will be internally on the state of EU integration and the need for reform, as well as externally on the international role of the EU in general with its emphasis on multilateralism, but also bilaterally in the relations between the EU and the USA, Russia and the Ukraine in particular. Relations with Turkey as a candidate for EU membership will be discussed regarding the question where Europe ends, but also to analyze issues of identity, energy security and in general costs and benefits of EU membership against the backdrop of Brexit. The morning sessions consist of lectures, literature-based discussions and oral presentations from working groups. After lunch the course will visit various institutions in Germany`s political center. Students will have the chance to discuss the topics from the morning sessions with international experts from political institutions, embassies and think tanks. Student profile Students from different countries, academic levels and backgrounds who are generally interested in European integration will benefit from each other in an intercultural and interdisciplinary learning process. Former classes consisted of regular students and practitioners such as civil servants, communication experts, young politicians and even members of parliaments. The course does not require special knowledge about European politics, law, history or culture, but participants should be interested in more than just their field of specialization. In-class participation, especially in the discussions with experts, is essential for the course success and plays an important role in grading. Prerequisites The course is designed for students with different academic backgrounds and a general interest in Europe. There are no special prerequisites for the course. Course requirements Attendance; active participation in the seminar's discussions and discussions with experts; oral and written presentation of a certain subject.

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Grading Participation: 40%, Oral presentations: 30%, Final paper: 30% Reading See course schedule. A course reader will be provided. Course schedule Date Program* Wednesday, January 9, 2019 History of European Integration / Germany in the EU

Excursion to the German Museum of History

Thursday, January 10, 2019 Institutions and Decision-Making: Politics and policies Excursion to a German Federal Ministry

Friday, January 11, 2019 European Policy Making in action: The Euro and the financial crisis Role game: decision-making in the EU

Wednesday, January 16, 2019 The EU as an international actor Excursion to a think tank

Thursday, January 17, 2019 Identity, Euroscepticism and Populism Excursion to the German Parliament

Friday, January 18, 2019 In or out? Brexit and further enlargement: Relations with the UK and Turkey Excursion to Association of Brits in Germany: Discussing the consequences of Brexit

Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Immigration and Asylum Policy Excursion to a Lobbying Agency / NGO

Thursday, January 24, 2019 Final discussion: Challenges for the EU in the 21st century Final exam

*Field trips are subject to change depending on the availability of appointments and speakers. On field trip days, class hours may be adjusted.

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Name: Dr. Sven Rücker Email address: [email protected] Course title: More than just a game - Football as a philosophical,

anthropological and sociological subject Language of instruction: English Contact hours: 48 (6 per day) ECTS-Credits: 4 Course description There are many reasons for the global success of football. The game fulfils our longing for triumph and endorses our knowledge of failure. It produces heroes and losers, demonstrates that we have to fight to reach our aims, but also shows the importance of cooperating and interacting.Thus football acts as a theatre of existence, in which life can both mirror and transcend itself. The class will take a look behind the scenes and identify the mechanisms that make football so popular. They lie partly in the game’s structure itself, partly in its connection to other cultural fields, like religion, or war. Because football is a game that is always “more than just a game”, it is an appropriate subject for philosophy and cultural studies. At first sight, of course, this relation seems to be counterintuitive. Traditionally, particularly philosophy was defined as a purely mental activity while football in reverse was reduced to a physical combat game. But we will see that one of the characteristics of modern philosophy is to involve the body in the process of thinking, while football urges a specific intelligence from its players. Thus, the class will explore the cultural and philosophical references of football and vice versa, the ludic and bodily aspects of philosophy. By this, we will gain a new perspective on football as well as on philosophy. In addition to that, the focusing on the specific subject “football” can show the different approaches as well as the overlaps between the individual sciences. Student profile Students from all faculties interested in the subject. Prerequisites None Course requirements Active participation and two short essays (approx. 3-5 pages) Grading Active participation: 30 % First essay: 35 % Second essay: 35 %

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Reading A reader will be provided at the beginning of the class. Course schedule Date Program Tuesday, January 8, 2019 A proletarian sport? The sociology and history of

football Football used to be regarded as a sport of the lower classes. Nevertheless, it was invented at English boarding schools as a compensation to the usual disciplining. From there, football spread out in all social classes and finally, due to the British Empire, around the world. We will explore the origins of the sport as well as its historical transformations from a sociological perspective.

Thursday, January 10, 2019 Borders, thresholds and transgression. The structure of the game Like all games that are played on a field, football is about the transition of space. The game’s dynamics originate in the confrontation between the defending team trying to set boundaries and the attacking team’s breakthrough of those boundaries. Even the purpose of the game (the goal) is marked as a transgression. We will first analyse the transgressive structure of the game (with the help of videos and selected moves) and thereafter compare it to other transgressive structures. While for example the philosophical transgression traditionally refers to extramundane entities (“transcendence”), the transgression in football remains in the boundaries of the game. Excursion: Olympic Stadium, Home of Berlins 1st League club “Hertha BSC” and of the German cup final*

Friday January 11, 2019 Rules and competition. The culture of the game 1. Competition: The aim of most games is victory. These Games are contests that produce winners but inevitably losers too. The cultural achievement of games in general is based on the fact that they allow fights and rivalry but at the same time provide a framework so they cannot get out of hand.

2. The Rules: Rules are the most important instrument in establishing this framework, in this transforming of conflicts into contests. The referee of the game is present on the field itself – he is both judge and

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participating observer. The rules are neither situated outside of the game nor are they unalterable in the history of the game. They are in a permanent state of flux and can be altered by the game’s development. Wittgensteins theorem “Making up the rules as we go along“ also applies to football rules. We will explore how the rules and the competitive character of football interact or conflict with each other. Excursion: Test match of the Berlin soccer club Union Berlin*

Tuesday, January 15, 2019 Football and violence Violence is part of the game. The game does not distinguish between violence and non-violence but between violence that is permitted (duels, tacklings and so on) and violence that isn’t (fouls). Football fascinates because it allows violence to a certain degree. On the other hand, it always tries to control this violence.

1. Violence outside the game: Hooliganism as a culture of violence that wants to lead football back to its brutal origins. 2. Violence inside the game: Fouls, tricksters, violent conducts (on the basis of videos showing legendary acts of violence like Zidane’s headbutt or Schumacher’s foul on Batiston). We will analyse how football enacts violence and at the same time excludes it.

Thursday, January 17, 2019 Football and art Not only do we call outstanding football players “artists”, but also do “true” artists repeatedly refer to football in their work. Based on selected examples like Peter Handke’s football poems, we will discuss how the verbalization of an actual “mute” game works and how the transition of football to high culture changes football and its perception. Excursion: Football Street Art, Wall Paintings and Graffiti in Berlin*

Friday, January 18, 2019 The “sacred field“. Football and religiosity The aim of this lecture is to make clear how and why football has – like many other games - an intimate relationship to religion. Thus we will explore football as a secular form of religion with regard to

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1. the general origin of games in religious ceremonies and cults

2. the religious spatiality: the “templum” as a defined space that divides the profane from the sacred can be compared to the football field 3. rituals (fan chants, religious worship of special players (Maradona) and so on

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 The head, the foot and in-between. An anthropology of football Football prohibits the use of the culture-forming and gestural organ – the hand. In contrast, the game gives priority to the “dirty” close-to-earth organ: the foot. By this, football not only reverses the cultural order but also the bodily order. This revaluation creates the game’s specific appeal. Furthermore, football demands – because of his tactical and spatial nature – a specific intelligence: a “bodily thinking” that is also very important for modern philosophy. We will explore how football is of peculiar interest for an anthropological thinking.

Thursday, January 24, 2019 Football between emotional spectacle and tactical analysis On the one hand, football creates passion and even fanaticism. On the other hand, it has become – more than ever – the subject of analysis. We will explore those different approaches by examining famous tactical websites (Spielverlagerung.de, zonalmarking.com) and, vice versa, by watching the movie “Wir die Wand” about the enthusiastic crowd at the stadium of Borussia Dortmund. FUBiS Farewell Ceremony (2:30 pm)

*Field trips may be subject to change depending on the availability of appointments and speakers. On field trip days, adaptation of class times is possible.

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Name: Dr. Robert Teigrob Email address: [email protected] Course title: The Cold War Language of instruction: English Contact hours: 48 (6 per day) ECTS-Credits: 4 Course description Over the course of the Cold War, the city of Berlin was frequently at the centre of global tensions and a potential front line should the superpower rivalry descend into actual war. This course utilizes the city of Berlin as a laboratory in which to examine the origins, nature, and conclusion of the Cold War that defined international relations between 1945 and 1991. We analyze the Allied occupation of the city following the Nazi defeat, the Berlin blockade and airlift that helped solidify the divisions between East and West. Next, we will examine the workers’ uprising of 1953 that provoked a Soviet military response. The following sessions will deal with the emigration crisis of the late 1950s that led the Soviets to first threaten a military takeover of the city and eventually to construct the Berlin Wall. Finally, we will look at the fall of the wall and the subsequent reunification of Berlin and Germany. Field trips to important Cold War sites will permit students to gain a deeper appreciation of how the Cold War changed Berlin, and how events in Berlin influenced the wider international struggle. In order to place the interests and goals of the superpowers in context, we will also discuss the ways in which the Cold War rivalry affected Europe as a whole, as well as Asia and Latin America. Attention will be given to the role of international organizations such as the United Nations in world affairs, and the changes brought about by the collapse of communism in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. In this way, we will examine the roots of contemporary crises. Students will gain an understanding of the recent past, which will help equip them to evaluate the current and emerging international order. Student profile Everyone is welcome to this course. It is ideal for students who have background in modern international relations history and supplements courses on the world wars or global politics/history. However, the course is designed for those without such training who have an interest in international relations. Students planning careers in diplomacy, journalism, or academia will find this course especially beneficial. Prerequisites None Course Requirements This course uses a lecture format with seminars, as well as field trips around Berlin. There is much to cover in a short period of time. Regular attendance will be essential to keep up with the volume of material and pace of the course. As participatory seminars make up a sizeable portion of the overall grade you will be expected to have completed all the readings, integrate them with lectures, and come ready to discuss the topics.

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Grading Active participation: 30% One short essay: 20% Final exam: 50% Reading Scholarly readings are an essential component of any course and this will be no different. A course reader will be made available. All the seminars will involve chapters from a book by a renowned academic in the field. They will also entail the reading of primary documents on various events in the Cold War put together in an edited text. This will provide students an opportunity to be “closer” to some of the dramatic events covered in the course and be exposed to the true craft of historians. Course schedule Date Program* Tuesday, January 8, 2019 Introduction and Origins of the Cold War (ideological,

historical, geo-strategic roots of the conflict) Cold War 1940s (end of WWII, institutionalization phase, atomic diplomacy, spies, crises in Berlin, Eastern Europe, China etc.) Cold War 1950s (Korean War, Eisenhower and the New Look, military-industrial complex, McCarthyism etc.)

Thursday, January 10, 2019 Cold War 1950s (transition from Stalin to Khrushchev, Sino-Soviet split, detente, regional conflicts, "missile gap" etc.) Field Trip 1 (Allied Museum)

Friday January 11, 2019 Seminar 1 on assigned readings Cold War 1950s (revolutionary conflicts in Asia, Africa etc., problems within the Blocs, non-alignment, emergence of China, politics of the Cold War in the USA, Berlin Crisis 1958-1961,U2 affair etc.)

Tuesday, January 15, 2019 Cold War Latin America,Cold War 1960s (Kennedy, Cuba, Sino-Soviet split, emergence of the European Economic Community, Berlin Wall etc.) Field Trip 2 (Berlin Wall Memorial)

Thursday, January 17, 2019 Seminar 2 on assigned readings Cold War 1960s (detente, Vietnam, Johnson and the Great Society, Brezhnev, Prague Spring, Cultural Revolution etc.) Cold War 1970s (Watergate, Nixon to China, Basic Treaties, Carter era foreign policy, Middle East conflict etc.)

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Friday, January 18, 2019 Cold War 1970s (Middle East conflicts, arms race escalations, wars and revolution in Africa and Indochina etc.) Field Trip 3 (Stasi Prison)

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 Seminar 3 on assigned readings Cold War 1980s (Reagan, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Gorbachev, the end of communism, the Berlin Wall falls etc.)

Thursday, January 24, 2019 Final Exam and essay due Field Trip 4 (Walking tour) FUBiS Farewell Ceremony (2:30 PM)

*Field trips may be subject to change depending on the availability of appointments and speakers. On field trip days, adaptation of class times is possible.

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