May Term Salzburg 2016

GERMAN EXPRESSIONIST FILM
The Austrian Connection

Trish Cornez Appleton Hall of Numbers 219 748-8626
Rick Cornez Appleton Hall of Numbers 231 748-8625

Part 1: Salzburg Address and Emergency Contact Information

Marketenderschlößl
Mönchsberg 21
A-5020 Salzburg Austria



Salzburg Program Director: Sara Falkenstien

Sara_Falkenstien@redlands.edu
011-43-662-840-862 (main office phone)
011-43-676-745-2199 (Sara's cell)
011-43-662-840-862-20 (fax)



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Part 2: GETTING TO THE SALZBURG HOUSE

I. From Munich Airport via Shuttle
The Salzburg Shuttle Service from Munich to Salzburg is the quickest, easiest and least frustrating way to get from the Munich Airport to the front door of the Marketenderschlößl. The shuttle service will take you about two to three hours (depending upon traffic). This service will deliver you directly to Mönchsberg 21 and pick you up there as well for your return.

You will find the desk for this service across the hall (called the "Zentral Bereich", the main hall) opposite the main information desk ("Hauptinformation") in the downstairs of the airport. The desk will be marked TRANSFER SERVICE.

If you plan to use this option, go to www.flughafentransfer.at/unternehmen_e.php There is an electronic form under the booking tab.

You may also contact Ashley Landwehr, Study Abroad Advisor, two weeks before your departure if you need assistance booking reservations with the shuttle service.

You may also book the shuttle by sending a fax to:
Salzburger Mietwagen Service
Naumann. 43
A-5020 Salzburg
FAX: 011.43.662.436 324

Your reservation should be made at least one week prior to your arrival in Munich, and it should contain your flight number, carrier date and time of arrival.

II. From Munich Airport via Train
The Munich Airport has a direct S-Bahn railway link to the city. You will need to take the S-Bahn train
from the airport to the main train station in Munich. There are two S-Bahn lines, S1 and S8, that will get
you into town in around 45 minutes. The train leaves every 10 minutes and runs from 4am to 1:30am.

Tickets can be purchased either at the manned counter in the central area between the two Munich Airport
terminals, near the top of the escalators that lead to the tracks or from any ticket machine.
All ticket machines have menus in English. Ticket machines accept both credit cards and euro cash in the
form of coins or banknotes up to 20Euro. You can buy a single ticket for 1 person at 11Euro.

To find the S-Bahn train station at the airport, follow signs with a white "S" on a green background.
The train station is located in the central area (indicated by a "Z") between terminal 1 and terminal 2.

Once you arrive at the Munich train station, you can purchase a train ticket to Salzburg at the main counter.

III. From the Salzburg Train Station
Arriving in Salzburg by train is also convenient. Once you exit the train station in Salzburg, the easiest way to get to the Marketenderschlößl is to take a cab which you will find outside the train station in Salzburg. Your taxi fee should run about 10-15 Euros. Many Salzburg cab drivers have come to recognize the name Marketenderschlößl and know where it is. It will help to tell him/her the address (Mönchsberg 21 from Augustinergasse). This tells the cab driver from which side of the mountain s/he should drive.

It is also possible to walk from the Salzburg train station to Marketenderschlößl, but it may be difficult to negotiate the route for your first time. You can use Google maps for help!

Part 3: Communicating with family and friends in the US

BE AWARE that calls from your cell phone to the U.S. can be VERY expensive with international plans from phones through Austrian and/or through U.S. providers. In the case of an emergency, family can attempt to reach a student by contacting the Program Assistant at 011-43-662-840-862-28 and leaving a voicemail message.

I. Skype, Google Hangout, and FaceTime
For easy and free communication, rely on internet-based communication such as Skype and Google Hangout, or if you have a Mac device, Facetime.


II. Cell Phones and calling to the U.S.
1. If you plan to bring your cell phone from the U.S., be sure to check with your service provider first. Verizon phones do not use a SIM card for example. Other providers may need to "unlock" the phone before it can be made compatible with other SIM cards. Some students bring smartphones. When smartphones are left in "airplane mode," they can usually get a WiFi (called W-LAN in Austria). Through WiFi, students can use various apps, such as Skype, or iMessage with the iPhone, to communicate with friends and family at home for little to no cost.
2. International calls from your cell phone can be very expensive. We suggest that you communicate internationally by using the house phones with calling cards or by Skype. Please note: not all international calling cards are created equal. Many purchased in the U.S. convert minutes into "units"" and charge outrageous connect fees. It is best to wait until you arrive in Salzburg and purchase inexpensive calling cards at Tabak shops located throughout the city.
3. Family can call you directly by the public phones in the house. There is a public phone on each floor in the house. Do not have family call the Director's office phone. Remind everyone who might call you of the time difference between here and Salzburg, (nine hours between Pacific Standard Time [PST] and Salzburg.). Family can contact you with the public phone numbers in the house are as follows:
   011 International operator
   43 Austria country code
   662 Salzburg city code
   840-862-21 Marketenderschlößl (1st floor)
   840-862-22 Marketenderschlößl (2nd floor)
   840-862-23 Marketenderschlößl (3rd floor)
   
   Altogether then, your family would dial: 011-43-662-(floor number)


III. Obtaining a Cell Phone in Salzburg
It is possible to obtain a cellular phone once you arrive in Salzburg. The Austrian provider, A1, has been most reliable in the past. The B-Free plan from A1 provides a SIM card plus 1000 minutes for 10 Euro (note that calls from B-Free phone to non-Austrian numbers deplete minutes at a much more rapid rate). A new phone, plus SIM card package can range from 25-40 Euro.

All items can be purchased at A1 stores or at any post office. This information is provided for informational purposes only and the University of Redlands cannot be held liable for A1 service or billing practices.

Part IV: Money

Cash
It's a good idea to arrive at your point of entry in Europe with some Euros in your pocket. You likely can change dollars into Euros at the airport before departure (expect a hefty commission charge). You also may be able to change money at your local bank if you place your order in advance. (Very few U.S. banks keep Euros on hand.) You can also locate an ATM machine in the airport in Europe upon your arrival but you will likely be tired, rushed, and distracted, so use this as a last resort.
ATM
You can find ATM's (Automatic Teller Machines) all over Europe. They are commonly attached to banks, money exchange counters, and train stations. Many offer several language options, and some even read your U.S. issued card and offer all instruction in English from the start. As intended, they are usually easy and convenient. If your money is in a savings account, you may not be able to withdraw money.

If you plan to use a debit card while in Europe, it may be wise to ask your banker about access abroad. Many banks will have a free guide. For credit card users, VISA and MasterCard are the most commonly found access points. You will need your PIN (Personal Identification Number), and in many cases, a withdrawal will begin accumulating interest immediately and occasionally at a higher rate than a purchase charge. It is best to call your issuer for details and confirmation of your PIN before leaving for Europe. Be aware that you cannot use your debit card abroad in the same manner as you do in the U.S.
Credit Cards
Credit cards are the easiest way to insure you get the most favorable exchange rate possible, because you enjoy the rate awarded to a major financial organization. You can use credit cards in Europe for everything from drawing cash to buying dinner. VISA and MasterCard appear to be more widely accepted than American Express for daily purchases.

Loss of the card can also cause a severe inconvenience . . . or worse. Make sure you protect your card.

Part V: WEEKENDS, INDEPENDENT TRAVEL, AND RAIL PASS

• The $1600 cost for the course covers ALL course expenses, including rail travel for class excursions.
  You do NOT need a rail pass of any kind.
  
  NOTE:
  There will be another class in Salzburg that does require a rail pass
  due to their more extensive travel requirements to Berlin and beyond.


• For students wishing to travel on weekends, the Eurail site below offers 6
  days of travel (in a month) anywhere in Europe for a price of $336. If students are
  staying in Europe longer, they might want to purchase the 17 days of travel within 2 months for $660.
  www.eurail.com/eurail-passes/global-pass


• The website www.bahn.de/i/view/GBR/en/index.shtml is useful for planning your weekend travel by train.
• Weekend meals are not provided, however all students will be given a stipend of 45 Euros at
  lunchtime on Thursdays. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
  Only breakfast and lunch are offered on Thursdays.
• Students will have free time to travel on their own during weekends (from Thursday afternoon through Monday morning).
• On weekend nights away from the Salzburg house, students are responsible for securing their own lodging.
• For students who wish to stay in Salzburg during the weekends, there are many activities to hold your interest.

Part VI: WHAT TO TAKE

• Be thoughtful in your packing - Don't take too much. Austria's weather will change from rainy to hot.
• Take clothing that will give you flexibility, comfort, versatility, and durability.
  You want clothing that washes easily, wears well, and dries quickly.
  Most of what you take should be casual.
• Consider the following:
  1. You will be provided with towels, bed linens, soap, and hairdryers
  2. You will do a considerable amount of walking, so comfortable shoes, sweater/hoodie, and umbrella are critical.
  3. You will need one dressy outfit for a concert.
  4. Jeans for most days and cool clothing for hot weather.
  5. Earplugs may be useful

Forms

Course Dates

1. Students should arrive in Salzburg on Sunday, May 1, 2016.
2. Students will depart Salzburg on Thursday, May 26, 2016.

Course

Monday through Thursday we will watch and discuss landmark films from an historic era of film- "German Expressionism." The folkloric traditions of Central Europe, with gothic undercurrents of vampires and things that go "bump in the night" led to a rich Austrian film heritage that went through several transmutations from Austria to Germany to the US. This course will explore the works of directors such as Lang (Metropolis and M), Wiene (The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari), and Lubitsch (Passion) and the influences exerted on them by the popular culture of Austria and Germany during the interregnum of world wars I and II and the fall of the Weimar Republic to National Socialist Rule.

We will watch films during the evenings, and follow up with discussions that will take place at a wide variety of beautiful locations throughout Salzburg. Meeting for film discussions will allow us to explore the hills and paths of Salzburg so please be prepared for physical activity. We will climb Kapuzinerburg Hill, cycle into Bavaria, and take long walks through the rural outskirts of Salzburg, including the Hellbrunner Allee leading to some of Salzburg's most beautiful castles.

Included in your course fees will be trips to the top of the Untersberg by gondola (with its spectacular view of the Bavarian Alps), the Salzkammergut Lake District, and to Munich, along with its 400-year-old Hofbrauhaus and the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial. In addition, we will listen to Mozart played in an evening concert at the 11th century Hohensalzburg Fortress, an unforgettable experience, especially if you walk back to our house in the dark along the spine of the Monchberg.