Introduction and 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:

• Dolores León: d.leon[at]uni-kassel[dot]de

Dear first semester students,

Welcome to the University of Kassel and to Faculty 02! To make it a little easier for you to start your studies, we are once again offering a three-day student first semester introduction this year, including a campus tour and joint timetabling. This introduction will take place from October 8 to 10.10.24 from 10 am to 4 pm. 

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. Please note that the different parts of the introduction may take place in different rooms and you may be divided into groups.

We look forward to seeing you!

Tuesday, 08.10.24

Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Meet at 10 a.m. in front of Diagonale 1

Part 1: 10:15 - 12:00
Location: Kurt-Wolters-Straße 5, Room 0019
- General introduction to everyday university life with all new Romance students

Part 2: 12:00 - 16:00
Location: Kurt-Wolters-Straße 5, Room 1020
- Allocation to degree programs, brief introduction
- Campus tour
- Creation of the university account

Wednesday, 09.10.24 - Please bring your laptop or tablet!

Time: 10 am - 4 pm
Location: Kurt-Wolters-Straße 5, Room 1020
- Introduction to the Moodle and eCampus platforms
- Introduction to the module examination regulations
- Creating a timetable
- Campus rally

Thursday, 10.10.24

Time: 3 p.m. - open end
Location: to be announced
- Clarification of open questions
- Joint barbecue

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