Come visit Berlin and have the experience of a lifetime! Travel to the European city called home by great thinkers from Hegel to Heidegger to learn about some of today's most urgent ethical and philosophical questions. 

How do we remember the past? How should we deal with our history—both the good and the bad? From calls to remove statues, rename roads, buildings, and universities, to the remarkable backlash against these efforts—the question of how to reckon with our history and what it means to do so is one of the more pressing and fraught challenges of our time. 

The German capital of Berlin, situated in the heart of Europe, has a rich and difficult history which will help us answer these questions. We will spend three weeks exploring this fascinating and complex cityscape shaped by collective and contested efforts to confront its past. 

Students will have ample time to experience all that Berlin has to offer the young philosopher—unique memorials and public monuments, wonderful museums and galleries, a vibrant art and music scene, many parks and green spaces, as well as diverse neighborhoods with plentiful cafes and restaurants!

Dates (subject to change)

• May 6-10 (M-F): Pre-departure lectures 4-6 hrs/day) 
• May 17- June 6, 2024 (Berlin, Germany)

Earn six university-transferable course credits!

• PHIL 2226: Social and Political Philosophy (3 credits)
• PHIL 2295: Philosophy and Remembrance (3 credits)

_{Who is Eligible?}  

This program is intended for ANY post-secondary student interested in an innovative academic experience! 

Prerequisites for this program: Any first-year philosophy course or the consent of both instructors. If you do not meet the prerequisite please contact the program instructors. 

Not a current Langara student?  You can still enrol in this exciting program!  Please click on the Apply link below if you are a student at another post-secondary institution or a new student. All applicants must also complete the Field Studies Program application form, also available on the Apply page.

Note: many of our students received generous scholarships and bursaries in previous years! Click on the Financial Aid tab for more information.