German
Munich -- The Bavarian Giant
 Short Term 2008: two weeks of thorough immersion in one of the world's great cities.
From our rooms in Munich's Hotel Olympia, we will take excursions to the countless sights and treasures of the Bavarian capital. Settled by monks (which explains the name) in the eighth century and officially chartered as a city in 1158, Munich, with a population of over 1.5 million, has palaces, churches, galleries, museums, theatres, and opera houses, as well as the world's only "geographic" zoo. Of course, Munich also has an international reputation for the annual Oktoberfest, the Hofbrahaus, Lowenbrau --in short, it is the city of beer. And it is renowned for the best shopping in all of Europe.
Our many activities will include a tour of the BMW corporation and the Olympic Village, visits to Munich's palaces, churches, galleries, museums (one day in the Deutsche Museum, the world's largest museum of science and technology), encounters with a filmmaker or two, a couple of musicals/operas/dance performances, a day trip into the Alps to explore "Mad" King Ludwig's Castle Neuschwanstein, a day in Salzburg, and several additional surprises.
We will meet on campus for a few days of orientation and discussion sessions before departure. Participants are required to familiarize themselves with various reading and viewing materials about Munich prior to departure and to maintain a journal of their experiences and observations during our stay in Munich.
The cost of the trip is $2,295 and includes round-trip transportation to Munich, a pass good for Munich's subways and all other mass transit systems, lodging, all breakfasts, all admissions, many special lunches and dinners. NO knowledge of German is necessary, but an adventurous spirit is essential. Enrollment is limited.
Contact Professor Klaus Phillips (VAC 206, x6308, kphillips@hollins.edu) as soon as possible.
* No knowledge of the German language required!
Photo: BMW Corporation
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