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From http://www.aatg.org/?page=SumSeminars

Here are two seminars in Germany and Austria this summer:

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KoPrA: Kompetenzentwicklung der Kommunikationsstrategien, Präsentationstechniken und Aussprachetraining: Deutsch als Fremdsprache in Theorie und Praxis

July 6–August 2, 2014 in Leipzig

Designed for K-16 teachers and pre-service teachers with Intermediate High proficiency, this special four-week immersion experience at the Herder-Institut at the University of Leipzig will focus on developing proficiencies to meet Advanced Low teacher certification requirements. The seminar will explore development of language proficiencies, communication strategies, and presentation techniques. Performance measurement, evaluation of oral skills, and methodology for teaching German as a foreign language will also be included. Intercultural interaction and knowledge of daily life in Germany are other important components of the seminar. The seminar will be conducted in German. Deadline for application is March 1, 2014.

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Austrian Seminar: Klischee und Vorurteil

July 7–19, 2014, in Salzburg

The Austrians are known to be very musical—they love to sing and yodel—and passionately waltz. They wear Dirndl and Lederhosen, eat scrumptious sweets, and live in the mountains where they gracefully ski perfectly groomed slopes.

This two-week seminar in Salzburg will offer K-16 teachers the opportunity to identify, explore and analyze the many clichés and stereotypes about Austria. Participants will look at language, literature, music, and film to develop a deeper, more sophisticated understanding of Austria and Austrian culture—with a focus on how to bring Austria to the American classroom. The seminar will be conducted in German. Deadline for application is March 1, 2014.

For more details about both seminars go to http://www.aatg.org/?page=SumSeminars