IES: Berlin Metropolitan and Urban Studies

The IES: Berlin Metropolitan and Urban Studies program provides students with an opportunity to use the thriving cultural and political center of Berlin as a case study in issues affecting major metropolitan areas. Students must enroll in a German language course, but all other instruction is in English. Field trips to Paris, France and St. Petersburg, Russia provide a comparative context for study. Previous German language study is not required.

“I felt well integrated in the social and cultural life of Berlin while living there. Living in a big city was a new experience for me and has definitely prepared me for life in bigger cities in the future.” - Matt U. '18

Faculty Adviser:	Professor Emily Jones (German Studies & Environmental Humanities)
Fields of study:	German language and German studies, politics, sociology, and urban studies
Eligibility:	Minimum cumulative GPA requirement 2.8 (Whitman requirement)
Language Prerequisite:	None
Credits:	15-18 credits per semester - Required Courses: IES Abroad German language course (Whitman requirement, 4 credits) IES Abroad Berlin Metropolitan Studies core courses (required, minimum of 2, 3 credits each) International Affairs & Security Studies courses (optional, maximum of 2, 3 credits each)
Credit Conversion:	1 IES credit = 1 Whitman credit
Internships:	None
Housing:	Housing with local residents
Meals:	Students typically prepare their own meals in their housing or dine in student cafeterias or restaurants.
Semesters Offered:	Fall, Spring
Calendar:	September-December, late January-May
Scholarships:	IES Abroad Scholarships
Program Link:	IES: Berlin Metropolitan and Urban Studies

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345 Boyer Ave.
Walla Walla, WA 99362
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