Introduction and start of studies

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The most important dates and offers for the start of studies

At the University of Kassel there is not the an introductory event. Rather, there is an extensive offer of different "Veranstalter:innen":

  • On the one hand, the departments offer an official program. This type of introductory event is about the subject of study: What is this subject thematically about? Which majors are offered in Kassel? Which professors and subject areas determine the content? So: by all means attend and ask questions!
  • For some (not all) courses and subjects we recommend participation in preliminary courses. Pre-courses are aimed at first-year students who would like to refresh their knowledge in certain subjects. The preliminary courses start before the introduction dates.
  • Often the student councils also offer introductory courses. The student council is part of the student self-organization and deals with the specific questions of the students of a department. In terms of content, it deals with questions about the course of studies, the organization of the curriculum, the organization of learning and examinations. The student councils thus offer help with the question of how best to study this subject.
  • In addition, there are "welcome events": First semester welcome, offers for students with children, offers for international students.

Important terms explained

We would like to welcome you to the Institute of Romance Studies at the University of Kassel and would like to provide you with important information in advance on behalf of the Spanish language practice.
In order to be admitted to study Spanish at the Institute of Romance Studies at the University of Kassel, you must provide proof of Spanish language proficiency at level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
However, in order to be able to study successfully, it is important that you develop your language skills quickly after starting your studies so that you can easily use Spanish at level B1, both to successfully complete the individual modules of language practice and to participate in the courses of the specialist sciences. We support you in this with special language practice courses, which are known as propaedeutic courses and are taught exclusively by native speakers. Within the first winter semester, you will reach level B1 through a combination of block courses and regular weekly sessions. You can see the exact structure of this course below.
If you can already demonstrate level B1, it is possible to attend the courses of the first module of language practice directly. If you have an even higher language level, please take the placement test scheduled immediately before the start of the semester ( 16.10.2024 /14:00 - 16:00, Kurt Wolters Str 5 Room 0020) in order to find a suitable entry point into the language practice modules.
D. León

 

1st block: (intensive course)
Monday, 30.09.24
Tuesday, 01.10.24
Wednesday, 02.10.24
Friday, 04.10.24
from 8:30-10:00 + 10:30-12:00 + 13:00-14.30

Monday, 07.10.24
Tuesday, 08.10.24
Wednesday, 09.10.24
Thursday, 10.10.24
Friday, 11.10.24
from 8:30-10:00 + 10:30-12:00 + 13:00-14:30

2nd block: (semester-long)
Mondays and Tuesdays from 8:15 to 9:45

Please register for the preliminary course by e-mail:

Dear first semester students,

Welcome to the University of Kassel and to Faculty 02! To make it easier for you to start your studies, we have prepared a three-day program for you. We will meet on the first day at 10 a.m. in front of Diagonale 1 and then go to the room designated for the next part of the program. Please note that the different parts of the introduction may take place at different locations and you may be divided into groups.

We look forward to seeing you!

Your student council 02

Three-day student introduction with consecutive content:

Day 1, 08.10.2024, 10 am - 4 pm:
Meeting at 10 am in front of Diagonale 1

1st part, approx. 10:15-12:
Location: Kurt-Wolters-Straße 5, Room 0019
- General introduction to everyday university life with all new students of the subject

2nd part, approx. 12-16:
Location: Kurt-Wolters-Straße 5, Room 0020
- Campus tour
- Creation of the university account

Day 2, 09.10.2024, 10-16 - Please bring your laptop or tablet!:
Location: Kurt-Wolters-Straße 5, Room 0020
- Introduction to the Moodle and eCampus platforms
- Introduction to the module examination regulations
- Creation of the timetable
- Campus rally

Day 3, 10.10.2024, 3 pm - open end:
Location: Amphitheater at K10 (Henschelstraße 2) behind Hörsaalzentrum 1 (Diagonale)

Bad weather alternative: probably Diagonale 3, lecture hall 2
- Joint barbecue with small events and games for all new students of the department
- Clarification of open questions

Monday, 14.10.24

Time: 12:00-14:00
Location: Kurt-Wolters-Straße 5, Room 4004
Lecturer: Dolores León Munoz

Introduction by the lecturers. We look forward to seeing you there!

Lecture period: 14.10.24 - 14.02.25

The regular courses begin on Thursday, 17.10.24

Lecture-free period: 21.12.24 up to and including 12.01.25

The department introduces itself

Dear freshmen,
we warmly welcome you to the Department 02.
The Department of Humanities and Cultural Studies is a broad-based, diverse teaching, research, and educational unit that is distinguished by the richness of its subjects and subject cultures. It consists of the Institutes of English/American Studies, Romance Studies, and German Studies with German as a Foreign and Second Language (DaFZ), as well as the Institutes of Protestant Theology, Catholic Theology, and Philosophy.
We wish you a pleasant start to your studies and look forward to spending time with you.
Your Dean's Office of FB 02

The department introduces itself: To the department website

Campus Dutch Square

Go link of this page: www.uni-kassel.de/go/b_kuwi_spanisch_studienbeginn