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IGE - Vienna

The University of Denver offers this program in cooperation with The Institute for Global Education (IGE), an organization founded by DU GSIS adjunct faculty member Kevin Archer. IGE strives to provide study abroad programs with a personalized focus. Each group is oriented and facilitated by a qualified and experienced on-site director. Through mind-expanding travel, students are given every opportunity to immerse themselves in Viennese culture and the German language. The program typically enrolls 10-16 American students, several of whom usually are other DU students.

Location
Vienna has a population of nearly 2 million people. It has a long history that dates back to the 11th century, and it has preserved the best of its rich history and culture. The city abounds with opera, art museums, historic architecture, and coffee shops. It’s situated on the River Danube near the Austrian Alps and has been an important crossroads since the time of the Romans.
Areas of Study
You will study with professors from the University of Vienna in a variety of subjects. The particular focus for the Fall of 2007 is on the historical and cultural development of Central Europe prior to the Second World War, but the range of courses offered make this an appropriate semester students with most majors. Independent study courses in a variety of topics also can be arranged. International studies courses are offered by Kevin Archer. At least one German language class—which is available at all levels from beginner to advanced—is required. It is possible for students to take up to three German language courses during the fall semester and two during the winter quarter.
Activities
The city of Vienna offers students endless cultural activities including visits to museums, plays, concerts, and the opera. Explore Viennese and Central-European culture firsthand by integrating directly into the society. Dine in authentic Viennese restaurants with fellow students, linger at the Schonbrunn Palace’s gardens, or simply observe the locals over an extraordinary cup of coffee at one of the many cafes. Travel outside of Austria is also an integral part of this program. Each term will feature a study tour; for example, the 2007 fall semester students take part in a tour through Austria and Bavaria along the “Romantic Road.” The 2008 winter quarter’s study tour will include a visit to Budapest and Prague. Students will also have the option of traveling on occasional optional excursions designed by IGE or traveling independently throughout Europe on weekends and during fall break.
Accommodations
You will have a single bedroom with a private bathroom and shared kitchen facilities in residence halls with local and international students who are studying at the University of Vienna.
Academic Calendar
Fall Semester: August – December
Winter Quarter: January – March
Fall & Winter Terms: August – March
Eligibility
You must be in good academic and disciplinary standing at the University of Denver with a minimum GPA of 2.5. To participate in this program as a Cherrington Global Scholar, you must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. No previous German language study is required and all levels of German language study are available. Host universities/programs reserve the right to admit students.
Web site
http://www.igeabroad.com/programs/vienna/
Additional information
Flyer

IES - Vienna

The University of Denver offers this program in cooperation with The Institute for the International Education of Students (IES). Students with advanced-level German may also take courses at the University of Vienna and, for music students with advanced-level German, the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. The program typically enrolls 100-120 students each semester.

Location
Vienna, with a population of nearly 2 million people has preserved the best of its rich history and culture. The city is situated on the River Danube near the Austrian Alps and has been an important crossroads since the time of the Romans. The IES Vienna Center is located in the very heart of the city and is just minutes from museums, theaters, and other cultural attractions.
Areas of Study
You will enroll in a German language course at the appropriate level and four other courses. This is a particularly strong program for Music majors with offerings in music history, music theory, and performance studies. Other courses are available in: Art History, Cultural Studies, Economics, History, International Business, Literature, Political Science, Psychology and Religious Studies.
Activities
IES Vienna arranges optional weeklong trips each semester and offers a number of shorter, optional field trips each semester. Some recent excursions have included the Danube Valley, Krakow, Budapest, and Prague. Additionally, IES routinely arranges cultural events and guest lectures during the program. The city of Vienna offers students endless cultural activities including museum visits, plays, concerts, and the opera.
Accommodations
You will be housed in private residences throughout the city, either in independent apartments, in apartments shared with an Austrian landlady or landlord, or in residence halls with Austrian students. Two or more IES students normally live together. Meals are not included.
Academic Calendar
Fall Semester: August - December
Spring Semester: January - May
Eligibility
3.0 GPA
Language of Instruction
English, some German
Web site
University: http://www.iesabroad.org
Study Abroad: www.iesabroad.org/IES/Programs/Austria/Vienna
Classes: www.iesabroad.org/opencms/opencms/IESAbroad
Additional information
Flyer

At a Glance

Student Profiles


Cherrington Scholars Eligible

  • As the birthplace of composers Mozart, Haydn, Schubert, Strauss and Mahler, Austria has long been considered a center for music innovation. The Alpine New Wave, for example, mixes folk and punk music for a distinctive contribution to today’s music scene.
  • One of the world’s largest charities, SOS Children's Villages, is headquartered in Innsbruck. Its high-profile supporters include Nelson Mandela, the Dalai Lama and the estate of Johnny Cash.
  • In 1907, the Austrian Symbolist painter Gustav Klimt was commissioned to design the University of Chicago seal. This despite the fact that Klimt had never visited the United States.
  • The Vienna Boys Choir, known in its homeland as the Wiener Sängerknaben, was created in 1496 to accompany the court orchestra of Emperor Maxmilian I.
  • Austria is home to the world’s largest accessible ice caves, featuring more than 25 miles of passageways leading to intricate ice formations and frozen waterfalls. The Eisriesenwelt Caves were first explored in 1879.
  • In 2004, the avant-garde author Elfriede Jelinek became the first Austrian to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Photos by Study Abroad participants.