Foreign Language Courses
For regular students
Our language courses are open to HdM students of all disciplines and to HdM staff. We offer courses in the following languages: Chinese, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish as well as German Sign Language from beginner to advanced levels, depending on the chosen language. The classes meet once a week during the semester. The workload comprises regular attendance and active participation in the course, independent study and examinations. Each course concludes with a written exam, which usually takes place in the last course session. For every successfully completed course, students receive a course certificate with indication of the level according to (CEFR) and a grade. ECTS can be awarded.
For more details about the new program for Winter Semester 2025/26, please follow this link.
For international students (Exchange and Minor)
International Students are allowed to choose one of the following courses.
If required by your minor, you will be automatically enrolled.
If your minor does not require you to attend a cultural course but you have expressed a wish to attend a cultural module, you will receive an email prompting you to self-enroll via Moodle wif there are still places left. Places will be given out on a first come first served basis. Self-enrollment will end on 12.10.2025.
After the successful completion of the course, International students will receive a certificate and 2 ECTS.
German Society and Culture (held in English)
Monday, 11:45 - 13:15, starting from 20.10.25 (weekly)
Teacher: Viola Stoehr
Studying in a foreign country is a chance and challenge at the same time. This course will offer knowledge and understanding of German history, politics, society and mentality to international exchange students. It will help them to get a broader approach to Germany and its culture, and to profit more from their stay.
Intercultural Communication (held in English)
Monday, 10:00 – 11:30, starting from 20.10.25 (weekly)
Teacher: Viola Stoehr
This course is designed to prepare students to communicate effectively with native and non-native English speakers from all over the world. We will raise your awareness for the communicative and cultural implications of situations at the university, at work and in everyday life. You will receive vital input on intercultural theory and relevant language structures (e.g. indirect questions).
