Brochure - Diplomatic Academy Vienna
Brochure - Diplomatic Academy Vienna
Brochure - Diplomatic Academy Vienna
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“I can wholeheartedly recommend<br />
the Summer Course at the<br />
<strong>Diplomatic</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> of <strong>Vienna</strong><br />
to any enthusiastic learner of the<br />
German language. The harmony<br />
in which the <strong>Diplomatic</strong> <strong>Academy</strong><br />
and the beautiful city of <strong>Vienna</strong> coexist<br />
cannot be put into words, it<br />
has to be experienced.”<br />
Soňa Surmová<br />
Summer Course 2010 & 2011<br />
German Language and Austrian Studies<br />
Summer Course<br />
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Every year in August the DA organises the Summer Course for German as a Foreign<br />
Language and Austrian Studies. It lasts four weeks and offers intensive language<br />
training for learners at different levels of competence (A1–C2) from the very beginner<br />
to the advanced speaker. The course is open to anybody 18 and over.<br />
TOPICS AND METHODS<br />
The instruction method is communicative,<br />
geared for adults and tailored to the<br />
needs of the students. The material which<br />
features in the language classes is cho-<br />
sen for its topicality and authenticity, and<br />
deals as far as possible with themes from<br />
politics, economics, culture and history<br />
with naturally a particular emphasis on<br />
Austria. Classes are held in small groups,<br />
thereby permitting intensive and highly<br />
personal attention to the individual<br />
students.<br />
COURSE PROGRAMME<br />
Whilst the mornings are dedicated to<br />
formal language work, in the afternoons<br />
participants can learn about Austria by<br />
means of “research projects”. These offer<br />
students the opportunity of discovering<br />
Austria for themselves, as well as putting<br />
into practice their newly acquired language<br />
skills.<br />
LECTURES AND EXCURSIONS<br />
The DA Summer Course also provides<br />
lectures on various aspects of Austrian<br />
politics, history, economics and culture.<br />
Participants furthermore have the opportunity<br />
to visit international organisations<br />
based in <strong>Vienna</strong> as well as Austrian political,<br />
economic and cultural institutions<br />
and to discuss issues with representatives<br />
from these bodies. An all-day excursion<br />
offers students the opportunity to discover<br />
a part of Austria outside <strong>Vienna</strong>.<br />
CERTIFICATES<br />
Participants are awarded a confirmation<br />
of attendance. They may also sit the<br />
examination for the Österreichisches<br />
Sprachdiplom (ÖSD).*<br />
* examination fees are not included in the course<br />
price<br />
APPLICATION DEADLINE:<br />
1 JUNE 2013<br />
1<br />
Further details and information under<br />
www.da-vienna.ac.at/sommerkurs<br />
or contact<br />
sommerkurs@da-vienna.ac.at
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