This skill-course prepares you to participate in a German course at a university in German-speaking areas during the spring holidays. It will help you choose and apply for a university or course close to your field of study, as well as prepare for the fieldwork you will be carrying out during your stay. This skill-course is not necessarily linked to your stay in German-speaking areas in spring of 2024; you can also take it if you plan to travel at a later date. Please note that due to the circumstances of COVID-19, there could be various situations, for example, that German courses at universities in German-speaking countries are not available, that travel to German-speaking areas is generally not permitted, that Keio University does now allow students to take part in language courses abroad etc. Therefore, in parallel with the preparation for the German course abroad, this semester we will also offer content about German-speaking areas.