ICISP Salzburg

Austria

Summer Session

May 17 – June 24, 2006

The ICISP Summer Program at Salzburg College offers an introduction to various aspects of the Austrian and European culture. Most courses emphasize the special opportunities provided by the Salzburg setting. Field experience including visits to historical sites, to cultural and professional institutions and the attendance of musical events constitute an important part of the program.

Application Materials          2006 Cost Summary Sheet

Program Flyer

The Courses

German language studies at Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced levels (3 hrs)

Understanding Austria: History, Politics and Culture (3 hrs)

From the Habsburg empire to the modern state.

Austrian Literature and Culture (3 hrs)

An examination of 20th century Austrian literature against the background of the country's history, politics and culture.

The European Union (3 hrs)

An introduction to the process and institutions of European political and economic integration.

Music History (3 hrs)

An introduction to the musical heritage of Europe from the Classical Period to the 20th Century.

The Mozart Project (3hrs)

Personal study projects combining research and performance. For music majors.

Music Performance (3 hrs)

Private instruction for music majors · practice facilities are provided. Additional fee $ 310

ICISP students are expected to enrol for two courses, for a total of 6 semester credit hours.  Salzburg College reserves the right to cancel a course if less than 5 students enrol.

Field Trips

A four-day trip to Vienna, Austria's historical capital, will provide a broad range of experiences related to history, art, music, and modern life.  In addition, a variety of local field trips constitute an integrated part of the academic program. There is also some time for independent travel on weekends.

Homestay

To maximize the cultural involvement, ICISP students live in Austrian families where they also take their breakfasts and dinners. Family accommodations are normally reserved for students up to the age of 26. Other accommodations can be made available at request.  Weekday lunches are served at Salzburg College.

Application deadline:

February 15, 2006

Cost: $ 4,027

The cost includes tuition, full room and board, local excursions and social events, a 4-day trip to Vienna (no meals other than breakfast) and a day trip to the Salzkammergut. Cost does not include transatlantic transportation.