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Study Abroad in Salzburg: Courses

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The University recommends students take two courses from the following list. Students take German language plus one other course in English, or two courses in English, for a total of 6 credits. A minimum enrollment of 10 students is required for each course offered.

German language courses

A placement exam after arrival determines appropriate levels. German language classes are taught for 45 contact hours for 3 credits and appear on a University of Salzburg transcript. Courses meet Monday through Friday. Each course is divided into grammar, conversation, vocabulary and culture with an exam at the end. These courses consist of small groups of exclusively AIFS students.

German language courses
German 101 (3)Elementary German
German 201 (3)Intermediate German
German 301 (3)Intermediate German II
German 401 (3)Advanced German

Courses in English

Students are required to take one or two courses in English from the list below.

Courses in English
Art/Anthropology 304 (3)Austrian Folk Art and Folk Customs
Sociology/History 312 (3)Contemporary Austrian Culture
Music 312 (3)Music: Listening and Comprehension