Office of International Programs

Office of International Programs
UNCP
One University Drive
Pembroke, NC 28372-1510

Phone: 910.775.4095
Fax: 910.521.6864
Relay: 910.775.4095
Email: ip@uncp.edu

Location: International Programs
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Berlin, Germany
Faculty-Led/Dr. Kevin Freeman
May 11-21, 2012 (Maymester)

Academics

This course is intended to give students first- hand knowledge of the history and current politics of Berlin, the capital of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city and the second most populous urban area in the European Union.

First documented in the 13th century, Berlin was the capital of the Kingdom of Prussia (1701–1918), the German Empire (1871–1918), the Weimar Republic (1919–1933) and the Third Reich (1933–1945). After World War II, the city became divided into East Berlin—the capital of East Germany—and West Berlin, a West German exclave surrounded by the Berlin Wall (1961–1989). Following German reunification in 1990, the city regained its status as the capital of Germany, hosting 147 foreign
embassies. Berlin is a world city of culture, politics, media, and science.

May 7-May 10, 2012. The course will begin with mandatory classroom preparation (on-campus), where the students will learn about the history, culture, and politics of Berlin. From there, we will spend nine days in the city (including two excursions). Primary focuses will be on (1) the 20th Century history of the city; (2)its role during the Cold War; and (3) its modern culture as a city where Western and Eastern Europe collide politically and culturally.

Knowledge of German is not required to participate in this course.

Program Dates

May 7-10, 2012 (On-campus)
May 11-21, 2012 (Berlin)

Berlin, Germany Schedule

Dr. Kevin Freeman, Political Science Department, has developed an amazing study abroad in Berlin during Maymester. This 10-day study abroad includes:

Day 1: Depart North Carolina.
Day 2: Arrive Berlin. Orientation tour, including a walk down the posh Ku'damm Street and a visit to the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church.
Day 3: Berlin Walking tour. Museum Visits.
Day 4: German Federal Foreign Office; Embassy Row; Kaufhaus des Westerns
Day 5: Reichstag Tour and Berlin Philharmonic
Day 6: Museum Island
Day 7: A visit to the Topography of Terror exhibit, on the site of the Gestapo HQ.; Bundesrat Tour
Day 8: Excursion to Leipzig; tour of city center; Tour of BMW plant.
Day 9: Excursion to Gunewalt, Wannsee, and Potsdam: visit the memorial to the deportation of Berlin's Jews; visit the House of the Wannsee Conference; visit Sanssouci Castle, visit to the Dutch Quarter.
Day 10: Free Day. Goodbye dinner.
Day 11: Departure.

**Above daily schedule is subject to change**

Study Abroad Information

Program Fee includes:

■ Roundtrip airfare from North Carolina to Berlin
■ Roundtrip airport shuttle (Berlin)
■ Housing (Minimum 2 students per room)
■ Unlimited Metro Pass (7 days)
■ Admission fees to all exhibits and museums
■ Round trip rail travel to Leipzig
■ Goodbye dinner (Berlin)
■ International Health Insurance (Required)

Program Does Not Include:

■ UNCP Study Abroad Application Fee ($50)
■ U.S. Passport fees

■ Airline baggage fees or overweight baggage fees.
■ Meals
■ Tuition/fees for PLSS 3090 – Regional Area Studies-Berlin and WLS 2990 – Study Abroad (6 credits total). Must be paid in full, prior to departure.

■ Books for 6-credits hours (if required).

Cost: $2,300

You must have approval from the Study Abroad Coordinator. You must be registered for PLSS 3090 – Regional Area Studies-Berlin and WLS 2990 – Study Abroad (6 credits total). The cost of 6 credits plus fees is NOT included in the cost of the Study Abroad in Berlin, Germany.

Financial Aid

This is an approved study abroad program through the Center for International Programs and the Political Science Department, and may qualify for financial aid.

In order to qualify for financial aid a student must be registered for full-time studies (6-credits) in the summer. Most grants, loans, or scholarships should apply to this approved program. Please direct all questions about student financial aid eligibility to the Financial Aid Office.

Additional Information:

-You will need to have a valid US Passport to participate in this study abroad. Please visit the Department of State website for a US Passport application: http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html

-Students must attend a mandatory pre-departure meeting at the end of the spring 2012 semester.

-Students must travel to/from study abroad destination with group.

Payment Plan

Individual payment plans may be arranged with the Study Abroad Coordinator and are flexible based on a student’s individual financial situation. Please note that all deposits/payments are non-refundable, and must be paid by the March 1 deadline.

Eligibility

All students at UNC Pembroke are eligible to participate in the Berlin Study Abroad, provided that they meet the following minimum requirements:

Freshmen students-Completion of 2 full-time semesters and a UNCP Study Abroad Application/application fee.
Transfer students-Completion of 15 credits in residence, minimum, at time of departure, and a completed UNCP Study Abroad Application/application fee.
Approved program of study.
2.50 GPA at time of application.
Register for 6-credit course at UNCP. Not included in the cost of study abroad.
Conduct report. Applicants must be in Good Academic Standing and have no outstanding holds at UNCP.

How to Apply?

Submit a completed UNCP Study Abroad application. Available at the International Programs Office, or contact ip@uncp.edu and we will email you an application.
$50 study abroad application fee. Make check or money order payable to UNCP.