Intercultural Studies – Inside Germany

1. On the Track towards Unity: Germany in the 19th Century(Vst.-Nr. 04000010)
Tuesday, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., from 16^th October through 18^th December
Philosophie-Gebäude – Room (= lecture hall) 18
Lecturer: Dr. Peter A. Süß M.A.

2. The German „Bundestag“: Its History and Tasks I  (Vst.-Nr. 04000020)
Wednesday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., from 17^th October through 19^th December
Philosophie-Gebäude – Room HS (= lecture hall) 18
Lecturer: Dr. Peter A. Süß M.A.

3. Spotlights on German Music History (Vst.-Nr. 04000030)
Thursday, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., from 18^th October through 20^th December
Philosophie-Gebäude – Room (= lecture hall) 18
Lecturer: Lisa Herrmann M.A.

4. From Rome to Maastricht and beyond: The History of the European Union (Vst.-Nr. 04000040)
Thursday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., from 18^th October through 20^th December
Philosophie-Gebäude – Room (= lecture hall) 18
Lecturer: Sabrina Hüttner M.A.

5. German Newspapers and their History (Vst.-Nr. 04000050)
Wednesday, 12 noon to 2 p.m., from 17^th October through 19^th December
Zentr. HS- und Seminargeb. – Room 1.004
Lecturer: Christina Schäfer M.A.

6. An Introduction to the History of German Literature (Vst.-Nr. 04000070)
Monday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., from15^th October through 17^th December
Philosophie-Gebäude – Room (= lecture hall) 10
Lecturer Christina Schäfer M.A.

7. An Introduction to German Law (Vst.-Nr. 02673000)
Wednesday, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., from 17^th October through 6^th February 2019
Alte Universität – Room (= lecture hall) IV
Lecturer: Dr. Karin Linhart

8. Basics of Legal English (Rechtsenglisch I – Gruppe 2) (Vst.-Nr. 02601000)
Tuesday, 2 p.m.to 4 p.m., from 16^th October through 5^th February 2019
Neue Universität – Room (= lecture hall) 127
Lecturer: Rachel Zöpfel

Vorlesungsverzeichnis / Class Schedule

Next Term's Projected Classes

For participation please fill in the application form below and send it back to the programme responsible.

Application Form

For more detailed information, please refer to the below mentioned contact.

Application Deadline
for Winter Semester 2018/2019: 28 September 2018,

for Summer Semester 2019: 26 April 2019,

for Winter Semester 2019/2020: 27 September 2017,

for Summer Semester 2020: 24 April 2020.

The programme is addressed to students from all countries and disciplines who wish to augment their intercultural skills and to gain a better understanding of Germany as their host country

One-semester course programme fits into ten-week period:

15 October to 21 December in Winter 2018/2019,
13 May to 19 July in Summer 2019,
14 October to 20 December in Winter 2019/2020,
11 May to 17 July in Summer 2020.

One-year stay, equivalent to two complete semesters, optional

Classes open to both students from abroad and German students of the University of Würzburg

Participants free to select and attend one or more classes according to their preferences and interests

Interdisciplinary and internationally orientated classes designed to promote intercultural competence and advance more profound insights into key aspects of German civilization:
History, Politics, the Law, the Economy, the Arts, etc.

Opportunity to interact and enhance/practice English-language proficiency inside and outside of the classroom

Language of instruction: English

Practical German language classes for exchange students during or in-between semesters optional, (taught by the Zentrum für Sprachen, Am Hubland, Matthias Lexer Weg 25, 97074 Würzburg, Phone: ++49 (0) 931 – 31-85659, Fax: ++ 49 (0) 931 – 31-85698, zfs@uni-wuerzburg.de)

Intensive Courses “German as a Foreign Language” which are designed to systematically prepare participants for the German Language University Entrance Examination for Foreign Candidates (DSH – Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang) are offered every month (organised by Universität Würzburg GmbH für Bildungs- und Campusdienstleistungen, Sanderring 2, 97070 Würzburg, Phone: ++49 (0)931 – 31-86613, info@deutschkurs-uni.de)

Classes may be taken for credit within the framework of modularized study programmes, e. g. the BA, but the programme as such does not offer an own final graduation (BA, MA).

Acquisition of language requirement

Preparation for prolonged stay in Germany

Supplementation of individual academic careers

Preparation for national and international careers in both academic and non-academic sectors, meeting the demands of careers requiring expertise in multi- and transnational contexts

Potential non-academic employers placing emphasis on intercultural experience include museums, festival organization, the media and publishing, advertising and public relations, consulting, international organizations and government organizations dealing with cultural relations, as well as multinational private business companies in various areas of industry.

The programme invites all students intending to spend a study-abroad semester/year at the University of Würzburg or already registered there, irrespective of their chosen courses of study. Excellent English-language skills constitute the sole precondition for participation in the programme. These skills can be documented by a Bachelor of Arts degree in English or American Studies, by the Cambridge Proficiency Exam (CPE), the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or an equivalent language certificate. A good command of German is helpful but not obligatory.
Prospective students are expected to have a distinctive interest in the field of intercultural studies and in the relevant areas of German culture.

Examination Requirements:

• Regular attendance, session minutes and two written papers, or
• Regular attendance, three written papers, or
• Regular attendance, session minutes and written exam, or
• Regular attendance, term paper and oral presentation in class.

Eagerly interested students may optionally increase the number of credit points procured by the classes in submitting an additional term paper.

Classes Offered or Projected at Present