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Englischsprachige Lehrveranstaltungen für Austauschstudierende im SoSe 2023

In diesem Hybrid-Semester an der Hochschule Schmalkalden finden einige Lehrveranstaltungen online statt. Bei Stud.IP gelangen die Studierenden über die Veranstaltungen in die Meetings, welche über BigBlueButton (BBB) abgehalten werden.


Fakultät Wirtschaftwissenschaften


Fakultät Informatik


Fakultät Wirtschaftsrecht

Veranstaltung ECTS Professor
Drafting of international contracts and Conflict of Laws
Mon 10:00-13:15 D0214
5 Prof Rainer Schackmar
International Business
Wed 11:45-13:15 D0301
2,5 Prof Bernhard Schellberg
International Financial Management
Wed 08:15-09:45 D0214
3 Prof Bernhard Schellberg
Private International Law
Mon 14:15-15:45 D0301
3 Prof Rainer Schackmar
EU Labour Law
Thu 16:00-17:30 BBB
3 Prof Mathias Ulbrich
European Law 2,5 Prof Müller-Grune


Fakultät Maschinenbau

Veranstaltung ECTS Professor
Automotive Drive Systems 5 Prof Weidner
Fossil and Bio Fuels, Lubricants and Plastics 5 Ms Beugel
Numerical Heat Transfer Simulation 5 Prof Pietzsch
Production Technology 5 Prof Löser
Simulation driven design 5 Prof Dietzel


Fakultät Elektrotechnik

Veranstaltung ECTS Professor
Communication Networks 5 Prof Roppel
Communication Systems 5 Prof Roppel
Human Machine Interaction 5 Prof Schweigel
Robotic 5 Prof Schweigel
Robotic Vision 5 Prof Schweigel

International School

(a) Language and Communication: German 

In the study area “Language and Communication: German” we offer general German language courses and applied lectures. Intensive German language prep-courses during the semester break enable all foreign students to study in German. The prep-courses and the intensive course “Deutsch Interaktiv und Interkulturell” involve a small personal financial contribution. The free German language courses during the semester address all foreign students wishing to develop or broaden their German skills during their stay in Germany. They are not designed for native speakers and have a limited number of participants. Additionally, incoming students are kindly invited to register for the courses of the Centre for Key Skills (in German language) here. The range of courses is as follows: 

Lectures ECTS Professor
Short Intensive German Course A1.1   Ms Manco Villa
Short Intensive German Course B1.2/B2.1   Ms Hein
German Language A1.1 5 Ms Manco Villa
German Language A1.2 5 Ms Petschauer
German Language A2.1 5 Ms Lahmann
German Language A2.2 5 Ms Lahmann
German Language B1.1 5 Ms Hein
German Language B1.2 5 Ms Hein
German Language B2.1 5 Ms Hein
German Language B2.2 5 Mr Renz
German Language C1.1 5 Mr Renz
German Language C1.2 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 Professor
Academic Reading 3 Mr Rausch
Academic Writing 3 Mr Rausch
Business English (beginners) 3 Ms Bagchi
Personal Branding 3 Ms Wassink
Intercultural Business Communication 6 Ms Bagchi
Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten für Exchange Students (in easy German) 3 Ms Mohr


(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 International Office 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 are not compensated with credit points and involve a small personal financial contribution. The range of courses is as follows: 

Lectures ECTS Professor
Introduction to German Studies and Studying in Germany 3 Dr Hornung
Applied German Studies: Berlin 1 Dr Hornung
Applied German Studies: Munich 1 Mr Rausch
Applied German Studies: Thuringia 1 Ms Mohr


(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 Professor
Introduction to European Studies 3 Dr Hornung


(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 Professor
Design Thinking 5 Prof Englmeier
Introduction to Hybrid Learnings in (Post-) Pandemic Times 3 Ms Mohr
Innovation Bootcamp - COIL   Ms Wassink
Customer Discovery - Summer Innovation Sandkasten Program   Ms Wassink
Start-Up-Thinking and Entrepreneurial Spirit 3 Ms Wassink
Principles of Marketing 3 Ms Bagchi
Global Marketing Research: Project 6 Ms Bagchi
Intercultural Training for Incoming Students 1 Mr Rausch, Dr Hornung