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Learn a Foreign Language

Overview Languages Course Registration Certificates DSH

Language and Intercultural communication (SiP)

Beginner Level

Arabic 1

Are you interested in the basics of Arabic and Arabic culture? Then SiP Arabic 1 is the right choice for you. Acquire fundamental language skills such as greetings, introducing yourself and asking simple questions. The Arabic alphabet is taught, as well as cultural aspects such as the religions of the Middle East. 

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Chinese 1

Are you interested in the basics of Chinese and Chinese culture? Then SiP Chinese is the right choice for you. Acquire basic language skills such as greetings, introducing yourself and asking simple questions. Some Chinese characters are also taught. Cultural aspects such as Confucianism or the differences between Western and Chinese culture are also covered in this course. 

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Germany Today

Are you curious about the intercultural comparison between Germany and your home country? Then you've come to the right place! Germany Today deals with how Germany is perceived abroad. You learn about the events that have shaped modern Germany. Culture, politics and economics are presented and discussed: e.g. overcoming the German-German division, Germany's political system, the integration of migrants, approaches to environmental protection as well as German festivals and traditions. 

  • Target group: Students, staff, guests
  • Time required: 2 SWS
  • Credit Points: 2 CP
  • CEFR level: none
  • Dates: see LSF
  • Certificate of attendance on request
  • Contact: Beate Koura
  • Module Description

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Italian 1

Are you interested in the basics of Italian and Italian culture? Then SiP Italian 1 is the right choice for you. By means of games, videos and songs, you can learn fundamental language skills such as greetings, introducing yourself and asking questions. You can order a pizza and ramazotti in a bar or restaurant and will know more about the Giro di Italia.

  • Target group: Students, staff, guests
  • Time required: 2 SWS
  • Credit Points: 2 CP
  • CEFR level: none
  • Dates: see LSF
  • Certificate of attendance on request
  • Contact: Paula Contreras-Candia
  • Module Description

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Japanese 1

Are you interested in the basics of Japanese and Japanese culture? Then SiP Japanese 1 is the right choice for you. You can learn fundamental language skills such as greetings, introducing yourself and asking questions. An introduction to the Hiragana syllabary as well as cultural aspects such as festivals and holidays are covered.

  • Target group: Students, staff, guest students
  • Time required: 2 SWS
  • Credit Points: 2 CP
  • CEFR level: none
  • Dates: see LSF
  • Course mode: Semester course
  • Certificate of attendance on request
  • Contact: Paula Contreras-Candia
  • Module Description

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Korean

Are you interested in the basics of Korean and Korean culture? Then SiP Korean is the right choice for you. Acquire fundamental language skills such as greetings, introducing yourself and asking questions. You can also learn the Korean alphabet and find out more about cultural aspects such as the history of the great King Sejong and his invention of the Korean script Hangul.

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Portuguese 1

Are you interested in the basics of Brazilian Portuguese and Portuguese-Brazilian culture? Then SiP Portuguese is the right choice for you. Acquire fundamental language skills such as greetings, introducing yourself and asking questions.  You will also be able to name your place of work or study in Portuguese and find out more about Brazil's multiculturalism.

  • Target group: Students, staff, guest students
  • Time required: 2 SWS
  • Credit Points: 2 CP
  • CEFR level: none
  • Dates: see LSF
  • Certificate of attendance on request
  • Contact: Paula Contreras Candia
  • Module Description

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Russian 1

Are you interested in the basics of Russian and Russian culture? Then SiP-Russian 1 is the right choice for you. Acquire fundamental language skills such as greetings, introducing yourself and asking questions. You can also master the Russian alphabet and find out more about cultural aspects such as the classification and history of the Russian language.

  • Target group: Students, staff, guest students
  • Time required: 2 SWS
  • Credit Points: 2 CP
  • CEFR level: none
  • Dates: see LSF
  • Certificate of attendance on request
  • Contact: Paula Contreras Candia
  • Module Description

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Advanced Level

Arabic 2

You have successfully passed SiP-Arabic 1 or have basic knowledge of Arabic and the Arabic alphabet. You want to expand your language skills and learn more about Arabic culture? Then SiP-Arabic 2 is the right choice for you. Expand your knowledge and learn, for example, how to place an order in a restaurant or describe a route. Interesting aspects of Arabic culture, such as bilingualism in the Middle East, are also covered.

  • Target group: Students, staff, guest students
  • Time required: 2 SWS
  • Credit Points: 2CP
  • CEFR level: not applicable
  • Certificate of attendance on request
  • Dates: see LSF
  • Contact:  Paula Contreras Candia
  • Module Description

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Chinese 2

You have successfully passed SiP-Chinese 1 or have some prior knowledge of Chinese and would like to expand your language skills and learn more about Chinese culture? Then SiP Chinese 2 is the right choice for you. Expand your knowledge and learn, for example, how to book a room in a hotel or how to order in a restaurant. Interesting aspects of Chinese culture, such as Chinese symbols of luck, are also covered in this class. 

  • Target group: Students, staff, guest students
  • Time required: 2 SWS
  • Credit Points: 2 CP
  • CEFR level: not applicable
  • Certificate of attendance on request
  • Dates: see LSF
  • Contact: Paula Contreras Candia
  • Module Description

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Italian 2

You have successfully passed SiP-Italian 1 or have some prior knowledge of Italian and would like to expand your language skills and learn more about Italian culture? Then SiP-Italian 2 is the right choice for you. Expand your knowledge and learn, for example, how to write a reservation request for a hotel. Interesting aspects of Italian culture, such as the Orto d'Artista project are also covered in this course.

  • Target group: Students, staff, guest students
  • Time required: 2 SWS
  • Credit Points: 2 CP
  • CEFR level: none
  • Dates: see LSF
  • Certificate of attendance on request
  • Contact: Paula Contreras Candia
  • Module Description

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Japanese 2

You have successfully passed SiP-Japanese 1 or have some prior knowledge of Japanese and would like to expand your language skills and learn more about Japanese culture? Then SiP-Japanese 2 is the right choice for you. Expand your knowledge and learn to read and write selected Kanjis. Interesting aspects of Japanese culture, such as Japanese food culture, can also be a topic in this course.

  • Target group: All students, staff, guest students
  • Time required: 2 SWS
  • Credit Points: 2 CP
  • CEFR level: none
  • Dates: see LSF
  • Certificate of attendance on request
  • Contact: Paula Contreras Candia
  • Module Description

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Russian 2

You have successfully passed SiP-Russian 1 or have some prior knowledge of Russian, know the Russian alphabet and would like to expand your language skills and learn more about Russian culture? Then SiP-Russian 2 is the right choice for you. Expand your knowledge and learn to talk about personal preferences, interests and leisure activities. Cultural topics such as episodes of German-Russian and Baden-Russian relations are also covered.

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