Learning Inside and Outside the Classroom
Courses at Salzburg College are taught in English by European professors.
There is no language requirement for the program.
 Excursions, guest lectures, and interaction with local professionals in their field constitute important aspects of virtually every course. You are encouraged to add your own creative dimensions as you explore course-related topics during your independent travel. Here are some examples of field experiences related to specific classes:
- Students of Economics and Politics meet with experts on European integration.
- The Business courses feature weekly guest speakers and field trips to European companies.
- European History students visit local historical sites, including the concentration camps of Dachau and Mauthausen.
- The Public Relations course includes field trips to PR offices and companies and features practitioners in the field as guest speakers.
 Music History includes the attendance of concert and opera performances. - Art History classes take field trips to museums and architectural monuments.
- Studio Art and Music Performance students work with local artists, attend show openings in Salzburg and give recitals.
- Intercultural Communication draws on the daily acculturation process in the Austrian environment, especially with the host families.
- There are opportunities for Business Internships, Museum Internships, and Artist Apprenticeships
- And finally, all students have a "live German language lab" courtesy of their Austrian host families.
While all courses at Salzburg College are basically open to all students, certain areas of concentration have been developed. They include specialized field trips and other professional opportunities.
From Our Students
“School was great and really provided integrated education. It wasn’t just about sitting in a classroom. It is about going and doing and understanding things from first-hand experience. It has been an experience I will treasure all of my life.”
-- Hayden Tucker, Ouachita Baptist University
“Meeting with professionals from several different industries on our International Marketing fieldtrips was not only an inspiring experience, but also gave me in-depth knowledge of the daily tasks and overall goals and challenges of doing business on an international level.”
-- Allison Murphy, Northern Illinois University
“The people, the city, the experience… all amazing. I have never felt so motivated to create art.”
-- Lisa Grabenstetter, Cleveland Institute of Art
“This is a great program! I love how it incorporates travelling into the coursework. A++”
-- Mary Thompson, Union University
“European Economics and Politics was the BEST CLASS EVER! I know more about Europe’s government and history than I know about America’s. The professor is so amazing because he involves the class so much, always asking us questions about what we think or what we would do.”
-- Jesse Turner, Hardin-Simmons University |
The European Studies Program
Courses
 Understanding Austria
German language at all levels, Austrian literature
Modern Europe
A History of US-European Relations since World War II
Hitler’s Germany
Women in the Third Reich
Economics and Politics of the European Union
Understanding European Politics
Selected Topics in Political Science
Austrian Literature in Translation
Art History Survey - Renaissance and Baroque
A History of Modern Art
Selected Topics in Art History
History of Music - Classical and Romantic Periods
History of Music - Romantic to Modern
 Selected topics in Music History
The Mozart Project
Music Performance
Austrian Cuisine
Skiing
Hiking, Biking, Rafting
Field Experience
Germany and Vienna trips, weekly cultural field trips, Munich trips, musical performances, guest speakers, optional trip to the EC in Brussels, etc.
See: Course Descriptions
From Our Students
“The US/European Relations class did a great job of allowing us to see the US and the world from a European perspective. The professor brought a very unique perspective to the class and I enjoyed it because he covered different aspects than in all my previous history classes.”
-- Emily Jones, Hardin-Simmons University
“I love that Music History is not just about dry knowledge, but we go to concerts and the professor plays the flute/piano/CD in class so we can try to understand it. Everything is set in a rich historical context making it easy to link to other classes like Art and Austrian Civilization to get a complete understanding.”
-- Hayden Tucker, Ouachita Baptist University |
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The International Communication Program
 Courses
Understanding Austria
German language (all levels)
Intercultural Communication
International Public Relations
Photography
All courses of the European Studies Program
Field Experience
All trips of the European Studies Program. In addition: Field trips to Public Relations offices and business companies, media centers, work with practitioners.
See: Course Descriptions
From Our Students
"International Public Relations was one of the best 'hands-on' classes I ever took. The field trips were great."
--David Hagler, Illinois State University |
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The International Business Program
 Courses
Understanding Austria
German language (all levels)
Business German
The European Business Environment
International Marketing
Economics and Politics of the European Union
International Public Relations
Intercultural Communication
All courses of the European Studies Program
Field Experience
All options of the European Studies Program. In addition, weekly field trips to business firms and other institutions, guest speakers.
Business Internships
At the end of the spring semester, students with a strong academic background in business and previous internship or professional experience may participate in a four-week unpaid internship with a business firm in Austria.
See: Course Descriptions
From Our Students
"Working at Creditanstalt gave me the opportunity to apply business tactics I have learned in my Berkeley courses and at Salzburg College to many business areas in the banking world."
-- Kathleen Breitenbach, University of California, Berkeley
"I met all of the goals that I set for myself, and in addition met a wonderful group of people and became part of an international business that is truly on the move."
-- Susan Fleming, James Madison University |
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Studio Art & Photography
Courses
Understanding Austria
German (all levels)
Drawing
Painting
Printmaking - Intaglio
Printmaking Workshop
Beginning Photography
Photography Seminar
The Photographic Portfolio
From Our Students
"My studio art teachers not only pushed and forced me to find my own way as an artist, they also invited me to local art openings and introduced me to a wide variety of artists. The time that they took with me, and the friendship they extended is what every young artist yearns for."
-- Jane Timberlake, University of Alabama |
Museum/Gallery Internship
Students with a background in art history and/or studio art may apply for an internship in a Salzburg museum or gallery. This consists of introductory lectures and readings on the history of the museum, art management, and the art market. It also includes hands-on introduction to the art forms and techniques that are handled by a particular museum or gallery. The actual internship involves eight hours of work per week, in addition to lectures, for three credit hours.
See: Course Descriptions
Music Performance
 Courses
German language (all levels)
Private instruction in the student's major field of study
Selected topics in Music History
The Mozart Project
All courses of the European Studies Program
Field experience and performance opportunities
All field trips of the European Studies Program
Attendance of concerts, operas and other musical events
Semester recital and other performance opportunities
Please note: There is an additional fee for private instruction.
See: Course Descriptions
From Our Students
“I loved working with my voice teacher! She was so personable that I was at ease from the very beginning, and so knowledgeable that she always had a new technique to try. And I didn’t just sing Mozart!”
-- Caitlin McGuire, Trinity University |
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