14. Current Literature in Wittenberg
Here’s What Germany Reads in 2025
If you enjoy reading and are interested in contemporary German literature but lack opportunities to discuss these books at home, this is the course in Wittenberg for you! You will get a survey of the more recent and the latest publications of German literature before and after the fall of the Berlin wall, and get to know literature of migration and new publications from Leipzig’s Book Fair.
Here’s what you can expect:
Seminar
- 09 a.m. – 12.15 p.m./ 01 p.m. – 02.30 p.m.: Seminar on literature where you will not only familiarize yourself with the texts we will read, but also gain comprehensive insights into the history and socio-cultural backgrounds that are the context of these books.
- Studying together with course participants from all over the world means you will get to know international authors and their works, and you will be able to share your favorite authors with them.
- Writing or reciting, you can express yourself in creative ways yourself, broadening your language skills.
- This course closes with a creative final project.
Field trips and free time
- 2 days of field trips and lots of free time activities.
- Literature café with locals.
- Good-bye party with everyone involved.
- Support and help from international volunteers and student assistants.
Requirements:
- This course is aimed at students 17 years old or older.
- German at the level B2 or more.
This literature class is not a language course.
Course information
3 1/2 weeks
course duration
6 -12
participants
Wittenberg
course location
770,00 €
including all course materials
92 classes (45 min each)
weekly schedule: 24 classes
5
ECTS-Credits
scholarships for 2025 available
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Further Information
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
europaeischer-referenzrahmen.de →
UNESCO World Heritage Anhalt Region
anhalt-dessau-wittenberg.de →
Studying in Halle
study-in-germany.de →
Studying in Germany
study-in-germany.de →
Placement test
einstufungstests.klett-sprachen.de →
Plan Your Studies
DAAD →
Majors and Minors at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
studienangebot.uni-halle.de →
Develop Your German Skills During Your Free Time
dw.com/de →
Information About Visa Requirements
auswaertiges-amt.de →
Downloads
Wittenberg’s Booklet
Get to Know Wittenberg
Halle Kulturhäuptlinge
Get to Know Halle (German)
Halle Spirits of Culture
Get to Know Halle (English)