Our Courses
When do courses start?
Currently, we assume that we will offer courses with a mixed model, i.e. some courses will be taught in presence and some online. Please pay attention to the information in regards to the format for your desired course.
Participants who registered successfully will receive information about course modalities from their course instructors via STiNE mail prior to the first session. Please check your STiNE mail account for new messages.
Note that some courses will use video conference tools, therefore a stable internet connection is desirable.
Start of courses
DSH Intensive course:
The test preparation course for test candidates „Fit for DSH (B2/C1)” takes place from 13-24 March 2023.
Intensive courses summer semester 2023:
The intensive courses in summer semester 2023 will take place on 13-17 March and 20-24 March 2024.
Semester courses summer semester 2023:
Regular semester courses begin on 11 April 2023 and end on 15 July 2023.
Registration
Attention: Placement Test Required!
You can only register for our courses via STiNE.
REGISTRATION: Monday 20.02.23 9am - Thursday 13.04.23 1pm
Please note, however, that you FIRST have to take our placement test BEFORE you can register for our courses. Read more under Placement and Registration.
Course descriptions
For further information and an overview on learning objectives please refer to the CEFR companion volume:
https://rm.coe.int/cefr-companion-volume-with-new-descriptors-2018/1680787989
Learning German: Offers for international academics, including doctoral researchers
The Sprachenzentrum welcomes all international academics, scholarship holders, postdoctoral researchers, and doctoral researchers (UHH and UKE) who wish to improve their German language skills for everyday encounters in academia.
Contact: Dr. Susanne Guckelsberger (susanne.guckelsberger@uni-hamburg.de)
1) German language courses
The German courses at the Sprachenzentrum are open to international academics. Please see our homepage for current offers: https://www.uni-hamburg.de/sprachenzentrum/daf/kurse.html
2) Mini workshops
The mini workshop series is designed for international researchers, post-docs, and PhD students who wish to improve their knowledge of German for everyday encounters in academia. Each topic will be addressed in short units of 60 to 90 minutes – with a short presentation, practical exercises and time for questions. The workshops are recommended for different levels of German (please see course descriptions).
You can sign up here for mini workshops in the winter semester 2022/23:
https://www.limesurvey.uni-hamburg.de/index.php/393751
For more information click here.
Mini workshop 1: Small talk – introducing yourself and your field of research in German (B1)
When? Tuesday, 11 October 2022, 4:15 – 5:45 PM
Where? Campus at Von-Melle-Park (room to be announced)
Mini workshop 2: Tips for writing E-mails in German at university (B1)
When? Friday, 4 November 2022, 12 noon – 1:15 PM
Where? The workshop will take place online.
Mini workshop 3: Moderating presentations in German (B2)
When? Friday, 2 December 2022, 8:30 - 10.00 AM
Where? Campus at Von-Melle-Park (room to be announced)
Mini workshop 4: „du” or “Sie”? Forms of address at the university (B1)
When? Friday, 13 January 2023, 12 noon – 1 PM
Where? The workshop will take place online.
3) Individual language learning
Would you like to learn German individually or prepare for a specific situation (e.g., a talk)? We are happy to make an offer for individual training or coaching.
Contact
If you have any questions about the German language offers for international academics, please contact Ms. Susanne Guckelsberger at the Language Centre.
Dr. Susanne Guckelsberger Sprachenzentrum Contact person for German language offers for international academics
Von-Melle-Park 5, R. 3037 20146 Hamburg E-Mail: susanne.guckelsberger@uni-hamburg.de