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English Language Courses for Exchange Students in SuSe 2025

Exchange students can attend any number of the English-taught classes listed on this page across all faculties and take the respective examinations. English-taught classes that are not listed on this page are not permitted for exchange students to register for examinations. If you would like to take German-taught classes (this excludes German Languages Classes) across faculties as an exchange student, we appreciate this; please inform yourself about the German-language courses on offer via the curricula of the individual degree programmes and complete this form and send it to the Mobility Administration within one month of the start of the semester.

 

Faculty of Business and Economics

Lectures                                           ECTS  Professor  Exam
International Trade Theory and Policy 5 Prof Richert  
Macroeconomics 5 Prof Richert  
Statistics 5 Ms Clauß  
Management Accounting &
Management Control.
 Modul A
5 Prof Schuster  
Finance and Investment 5 Prof Heinemann      
Cost Accounting 5 Ms Fröbrich  
Digital Business 5 Prof Richter  
Real Estate Economics 5 Prof d'Andria  
European Economic and Monetary Union 5 Prof Richert  
Intercultural Management 5 Ms Kotsch  
Exchange Rates and International Macroeconomic Policy 5 Ms Kotsch  
Bank Management Ms Kotsch  
Economics of Climate Change 5 Prof Störmann  
see spanish-taught course offers here


Faculty of Computer Science

 

Lectures                                          ECTS Professor   Exam
Computational Intelligence(8\ CI) 5 Prof Golz  
Media Production (8\ MP) 3 Prof Chantelau  
Agile Project Management
& Software Development
(6\
AgilSWDev)
5 Prof Englmeier  
Selected Chapters
of Functional Programming

(8\ FunProg)
5 Prof Neuhardt  
Mobile Systems (MobSys) 5 Dr Sommer  
Blockchain Applications
(4\ Blockchain)
5 Prof Englmeier  

Faculty of Business Law

Classes                                               ECTS Professor Exam
International Finance Management 3 Prof Schellberg  
European Law 3 Prof Schneider  
English II 3 Prof Schackmar  
Private International Law 3 Prof Schackmar  
European and International
Recovery and Insolvency Law
3 Prof Gompertz  


Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Lectures.                                              ECTS Professor Exam
Numerical Heat Transfer Simulation 5 Prof Pietzsch  
Production Technology 5 Prof Löser  
Simulation Driven Design 5 Prof Dietzel  
Fossil and Bio Fuel,
Lubricants and Plastics
5 Dipl.-Ing. Beugel  


Faculty of Electrical Engineering

 

Classes                              ECTS Professor Exam
Communication Networks 5 Prof Roppel  
Electrical Engineering I 5 Prof Schreivogel  
Human Machine Interaction 5 Prof Schweigel  
Robotic 5 Prof Schweigel  
Digital Signal Processing for
Engineering Applications
5 Prof Roppel  
Robotic Vision 5 Prof Schweigel  

International School
(a) Language and Communication: German 

In the study area “Language and Communication: German" we offer German language courses during the semester from A1 to C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. These courses are aimed at all international students who wish to develop or improve their knowledge of German language and culture during their stay in Schmalkalden. As the number of participants is limited, students are advised to register before the semester starts. Enrolment is only possible via Stud.IP. The range of courses is as follows:

Lectures                                                ECTS  Lecturer Exam
German Language A1.1 (Group 1) 5 Ms Petschauer  
German Language A1.1 (Group 2) 5 Ms Petschauer  
German Language A1.1 (Group 3)
online
5 Ms Bernetiere  
German Language A1.2 (Group 1) 5 Ms Toronyi Ph.D.  
German Language A1.2 (Group 2) 5 Ms Toronyi Ph.D.  
German Language A2.1 (Group 1) 5 Ms Wang  
German Language A2.1 (Group 2) 5 Ms Li  
German Language A2.2 (Group 1) 5 Ms Pesavento  
German Language A2.2 (Group 2)
online
5 Dr Renz  
Verbal Communication A2 
online
5 Dr Renz  
German Language B1.1 5 Ms Pesavento  
German Language B1.2 
online
5 Dr Renz  
Verbal Communication B1
online
5 Mr Renz  
German Language B2.1 5 Mr Romero  
German Language B2.2
online
5 Mr Renz  
German Language C1.1 5 Mr Romero  
Verbal Communication B2/C1
online
5 Mr Renz  

(b) Language and Communication: English 

In the study area “Language and Communication” we offer applied English language courses that are complemented by lectures on intercultural sensitisation. The courses on “Business English” prepare the students for demanding professional activities in an international context and are also offered within several skill levels. They are not designed for native speakers and have a limited number of participants. The complementary courses on interculturality aim at an enlightened and reflected foreign experience with intercultural awareness. Additionally, we offer tailored courses on academic writing and reading in an international context. The range of courses is as follows: 

Lectures                                               ECTS  Lecturer Exam
 Academic Reading
 online
3 Dr Moura  
 Academic Writing
 online
3 Dr Moura  
 Business English Intermediate 5 Ms Bagchi  
 English for Academic Presentations  online 3 Dr Moura  
 Personal Branding 3 Ms Wassink  

 

(b) Language and Communication: Spanish

 

In the study area “Language and Communication: Spanish” we offer Spanish courses for beginners during the semester, complemented by a conversation course at intermediate level. These courses are aimed at students who wish to develop or improve their Spanish language skills during their stay in Schmalkalden. As the number of participants is limited, students are advised to register via Stud.IP before the semester starts. The range of courses is as follows:

Lectures                                              ECTS  Lecturer Exam
Spanish A1.1 3 Ms Valencia  
Spanish A1.2 3 Ms Valencia  
Spanish A1.3 3 Ms Valencia  
Verbal Communication B1/B2  3 Ms Valencia  

(c) Introduction to German Studies 

The study area “Introduction to German Studies” is supposed to facilitate the students’ orientation in the host country, to sensitise them to cultural and country-specific characteristics in Germany as well as to impart knowledge on Germany’s higher education system. Students are highly recommended to join the introductory workshop in English. Furthermore, the Department 1: Studies and International Relations offers field trips to various destinations in order for the students to gather country-specific experience outside the study location. It should be noted that these trips involve a small personal financial contribution. The range of courses is as follows: 

Lectures                                              ECTS  Lecturer Exam
Introduction to German Studies 3 Dr Hornung  
German Law in a Global Context 5 Prof Schneider  
Applied German Studies: Berlin 3 Dr Hornung  
Applied German Studies: Dresden & Leipzig 3 Ms Friedrich  
Applied German Studies: Hannover 1 Dr Voerkel  

 

(d) Introduction to European Studies
The study area “Introduction to International Relations and European Studies” addresses students from outside Europe as well as all other students interested in the socio-scientific analysis of international relations. There is a specific introduction in every semester, which is also suitable for beginners. The range of courses is as follows: 

Lectures                                              ECTS  Lecturer Exam
Introduction to European Studies: Prague 3 Dr Hornung  
Applied European Studies: Jewish Life 3 Dr Voerkel  

(e) International Electives 

The range of courses within the area “International Electives” is supplemented by courses on changing subjects in English. Those events cover comprehensive international aspects relevant to students from all fields. The range of courses is as follows: 

Lectures                                            ECTS  Lecturer        Exam
Start-Up-Thinking and Entrepreneurial
Spirit
3 Ms Wassink  
We+ Social Leadership 3 Ms Wassink  
Design Thinking Intercontinental COIL Programme 3 Ms Wassink  
Consumer Behaviour Research 3 Ms Bagchi  
Principles of Marketing 3 Ms Bagchi