Dear new students in the B.Ed. English,

Don't worry. The lecture sessions will be recorded and will be made available for streaming online via timms. You can still take the Basic Module Literary Studies. Please wait for your instructor of the seminar "Introduction to Literary Studies" to share more details in the first session of the seminar.

We advise to take "Academic Writing I" as part of the Basic Module Academic English and focus on your foreign language skills. It is okay to stick with just that one course. If, under any circumstances, you feel that this is not enough, we recommend to take the lecture "Introduction to English Linguistics" in the Basic Module Linguistics rather than the Basic Module Literary Studies because the latter is rather time-consuming as a package of three courses.

Please contact the Registrar's Office ("Prüfungsamt") via e-mail first. Keep in mind: The language requirements for the B.Ed. English are: B2 command of English AND Latinum or A2 command of a second foreign language and you need the CEF/ GER reference levels on your certificate.

Please wait for the instructor of your course to share details about course reading and how the reading will be (made) available to you in the first session. Availability depends on the course and your instructor. Here are a few examples: readings can be shared via the Learning Management System Moodle, readings can be collected in so-called course readers to be purchased in a local copy shop, readings can be accessed online through university text collections, readings can be borrowed from the University Library.

Technically, and if you absolutely want or need to, you can take the course. But hear us out first: Please do not take "Oral Communication I" instead of "Academic Writing I." Taking "Academic Writing I" should be your priority in the first semester. The Basic Module Literary Studies plus "Academic Writing I" is a solid workload and there is no need to take anything else. If, for whatever reason, your heart and mind is set on "Oral Communicaion I," you are allowed to take the course in the first semester.

Yes! You can take the lecture "Introduction to English Linguistics" separately. The seminar in the Basic Module Linguistics can (and often should be) taken in the following semester.

It's Stu Watts. You can find the details regarding what it takes to be exempted on the website of the Academic English section.

Okay, first things first. A concise timeline:

Here is the complete guide to make alma your best friend. Find out how to check the courses you have been admitted to and then proceed as follows if you need another course after the registration period has ended, i.e. after October 15:

If you do not get a seat in any seminar you have registered for or have been admitted to a course you cannot attend, please do not panic! We will assist you and make sure you get a seat in the course “Academic Writing I” and the lecture and seminar "Introduction to Literary Studies."

Please contact the main office of the English Department via e-mail. It is absolutely crucial that you indicate your name, your student ID ("Matrikelnummer") and the the title and time slot of the course(s) you want to register for. Please mention at least two alternatives of the same type of course (in alma lingo "Parallelgruppen") so that your chance of getting a spot inscreases.

The first thing you do is not to panic! Double check if you are really not in any course first. Find out how to check the courses you have been admitted to.

If you did not get a seat in any seminar you have registered for, you stick to these guidelines. We will assist you and make sure you get a seat in the course “Academic Writing I” and the lecture and seminar "Introduction to Literary Studies."

Please contact the main office of the English Department via e-mail. It is absolutely crucial that you indicate your name, your student ID ("Matrikelnummer") and the the title and time slot of the course(s) you want to register for. Please mention at least two alternatives of the same type of course (in alma lingo "Parallelgruppen") so that your chance of getting a spot inscreases.

Absolutely!

We have a special website with important information on going abroad in the B.Ed. English.

Here is a short summary: All students of English are strongly recommended to spend a period of time in an English-speaking country. This is an invaluable opportunity for students to improve their language skills and to immerse themselves in a different culture and academic environment. A stay abroad is, however, not obligatory in the B.Ed. and, generally speaking, you could also go abroad during your M.Ed. studies. We offer our students the opportunity to partake in established exchange programs with more than fifty universities in the United Kingdom, North America, Ireland, India and Australia as our partners.

Exchange Programs
ERASMUS+ (UK/ Ireland)
Non-European Exchange Programs (US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and more)

_{Please note: Application deadlines end between six and twelve months before your planned stay abroad, i.e. you might have to apply up to one year before studying abroad. There are regular info meetings offered by the Department for International Affairs and their counselors offer special guidance and advice.}