Courses taught in English

Courses in English:

All courses in our English department are held in English. Additionally, during the second semester, there is a wide range of other courses taught in English.
First semester: English department (Literature, Linguistics, Area Studies, TESL)
Second semester: English department (Literature, Linguistics, Area Studies, TESL), Intercultural Studies, Education, Teaching Methodologies

Early Childhood Education and Primary Education students:

Our Early Childhood Education department is offering a 30 ECTS programme “Exploring the World: Play, Culture, and Family in Early Childhood Education” which is taught in English (second semester only). A complete course schedule of this programme can be found in the download box on this site.

German Cultural Studies:

We offer a course “German Cultural Studies” for all international students, which is taught in German (first semester) or English (second semester). This mandatory 3 ECTS course includes the orientation week at the beginning of the semester and lectures and a variety of cultural activities and field trips (at no extra costs!) during the semester.

German language course:

On-going courses during the semester free of charge: beginners level A1 (only second semester) and different advanced levels.

Practice teaching:

Observation in nurseries and school classes of all age groups; opportunities to teach different subjects actively in grades 1 – 4 or 5 – 9/10; recommended language skills for actively teaching: C1.
Practice teaching in English is also possible, especially in secondary schools. For further information please contact the International Office.

STEM Education in Motion: STEM Teacher Education in international context

As part of the "Act & Reflect smart: STEM Education in Motion" project, we are offering a course program “STEM Education in Motion: STEM Teacher Education in international context”  in which 30 ECTS credits can be earned. This will be offered for the first time in the summer semester of 2027. More information can be found in the download box below.

Language requirements:

International students with a good command of German (minimum B2 level) are welcome to attend any offered courses during first and second semester. Students without fluency in German but a good command of English (at least B2) can attend all of our English-taught classes.