Multilingualism Programme
Language Courses, Meetings and Events offered by Our Alliance
As part of the alliance between the AGH University of Science & Technology Krakow, the Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, the Luleå University of Technology, the Université du Luxembourg, and the Université Fédérale Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées, we have developed a unique Multilingualism Programme with online & on-site course offerings and events available to all UNIVERSEH students studying at each of our partner universities.
Our aim is not only to equip students and staff with the language skills necessary for fostering cooperation between European partners in the space sector, but also to provide safe digital spaces for developing a new sense of European identity based on the principles of plurilingualism, intercultural understanding, mobility, diversity, and democratic values.
The Multilingualism Programme has been made possible through an innovative collaboration between the Language Centres of our alliance, who have been deeply involved in creating this new programme through their shared expertise in language pedagogy, digital tools, and online learning. We are excited to offer an interesting range of language courses available online and in-person for UNIVERSEH students, with the aim of enabling multilingualism and mobility between our European partner universities, encouraging autonomous and peer-to-peer learning, and creating new hybrid learning environments to meet the challenges of international and space communication!
In addition to intensive language courses offered on-site at each of our partner universities, we offer several online courses: Intensive Language Courses for French & German, English Refresher Courses, Language Cafés (eTandems), a Space Dictionary Course for learning terminology on the subject of "Space and Humanity", and we additionally offer Test Preparation Courses for acquiring language certificates in English, DaF, French, Swedish and Polish thanks to support from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
Registration for Online Courses and Events
The registration for Online Courses and Events is hosted by the Language Centre of the Students Academy at the Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, the leading institution of the Mobility and Multilingualism Work Package (WP2) within the consortium.
- Registration for UNIVERSEH students enrolled at the HHU currently takes place via HISLSF.
- Students studying at our partner universities in Toulouse, Luleå, Luxemburg, and Krakow can register here for Online Courses and the Language Cafés.
In principle, this offer is aimed at all enrolled students at each university (in all colleges, schools and departments). You are automatically to be regarded as a UNIVERSEH student - without external registration. The program is still in the initial phase, but an additional final certificate after completing the UNIVERSEH curriculum is planned. If you have any further questions, please send us an email: spz-universeh@hhu.de
* Students who are enrolled at partner universities cannot be guaranteed that they will earn ECTS points that will be recognized by their home university, as grant agreements between our institutions are still pending.
Language Courses, Meetings and Events offered by Our Alliance
As part of the alliance between the AGH University of Science & Technology Krakow, the Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, the Luleå University of Technology, the Université du Luxembourg, and the Université Fédérale Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées, we have developed a unique Multilingualism Programme with online & on-site course offerings and events available to all UNIVERSEH students studying at each of our partner universities.
Our aim is not only to equip students and staff with the language skills necessary for fostering cooperation between European partners in the space sector, but also to provide safe digital spaces for developing a new sense of European identity based on the principles of plurilingualism, intercultural understanding, mobility, diversity, and democratic values.
The Multilingualism Programme has been made possible through an innovative collaboration between the Language Centres of our alliance, who have been deeply involved in creating this new programme through their shared expertise in language pedagogy, digital tools, and online learning. We are excited to offer an interesting range of language courses available online and in-person for UNIVERSEH students, with the aim of enabling multilingualism and mobility between our European partner universities, encouraging autonomous and peer-to-peer learning, and creating new hybrid learning environments to meet the challenges of international and space communication!
In addition to intensive language courses offered on-site at each of our partner universities, we offer several online courses: Intensive Language Courses for French & German, English Refresher Courses, Language Cafés (eTandems), a Space Dictionary Course for learning terminology on the subject of "Space and Humanity", and we additionally offer Test Preparation Courses for acquiring language certificates in English, DaF, French, Swedish and Polish thanks to support from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
Registration for Online Courses and Events
The registration for Online Courses and Events is hosted by the Language Centre, Students Academy at the Heinirich Heine University Düsseldorf:
- Registration for UNIVERSEH students enrolled at the HHU currently takes place via HISLSF.
- Students studying at our partner universities in Toulouse, Luleå, Luxemburg, and Krakow can register here for Online Courses and the Language Cafés.
In principle, this offer is aimed at all enrolled students at each university (in all colleges, schools and departments). You are automatically to be regarded as a UNIVERSEH student - without external registration. The program is still in the initial phase, but an additional final certificate after completing the UNIVERSEH curriculum is planned. If you have any further questions, please send us an email: spz-universeh@hhu.de
* Students who are enrolled at partner universities cannot be guaranteed that they will earn ECTS points that will be recognized by their home university, as grant agreements between our institutions are still pending.
On-Site Courses for UNIVERSEH ERASMUS+ Exchange Students
Each of our partner universities are proud to offer on-site intensive language courses to UNIVERSEH ERASMUS+ exchange students studying abroad at their respective universities within the alliance.
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SWEDISH FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 1
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3 ECTS
Course start: Thursday 26. August 2021 (3 groups starting: in-person classes with the option to follow the course via zoom).
Thursday 02. September (1 group starting: distance via zoom). This is an intensive course finishing on 15. September 2021 with a written exam.
Information: https://www.ltu.se/edu/course/S00/S0046P/S0046P-Svenska-for-internationella-studenter-1-1.112768?l=en&termin=H21
Course syllabus: https://www.ltu.se/edu/course/S00/S0046P/S0046P-Svenska-for-internationella-studenter-1-1.112768?l=en&termin=H21&kursView=kursplan
Contact: Katja Merkle Söderholm, Lecturer
Organisation: Swedish and Education, Education and Languages, Department of Health, Education and Technology
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SWEDISH FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2
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4.5 ECTS
Course start: Tuesday 14 September 2021 (2 groups starting: in-person classes with the option to follow the course via zoom), there is a written exam after quarter 1.
Information: https://www.ltu.se/edu/course/S00/S0047P/S0047P-Svenska-for-internationella-studenter-2-1.112769?l=en&termin=H21
Course syllabus: https://www.ltu.se/edu/course/S00/S0047P/S0047P-Svenska-for-internationella-studenter-2-1.112769?l=en&termin=H21&kursView=kursplan
Contact: Katja Merkle Söderholm, Lecturer
Organisation: Swedish and Education, Education and Languages, Department of Health, Education and Technology
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POLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE A1 COURSE
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5 ECTS
Course start: The course is offered every winter and summer semester.
Information: This course is offered to all incoming exchange students. The maximum number of students per class is 20. An average group size is 12 students. There is an online/hybrid course option to the course if needed.
Course syllabus: https://sylabusy.agh.edu.pl/en/2/2/17/1/9/55/137
Contact: Anna Krukiewicz-Gacek, Director, Department of Foreign Languages: kruk@agh.edu.pl
Organisation: AGH University of Science and Technology, Department of Foreign Languages
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ENGLISH C1 COURSE
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2 ECTS per module
Course start: This course is offered every winter and summer semester.
Information: This course is offered to all incoming exchange students. The maximum number of students per class is 20. An average group size is 15 students. Students will also be encouraged to take the IELTS Academic exam upon completion of Module 2. There is an online/hybrid course option to the course if needed.
Course syllabus: To be determined by course instructor.
Textbooks:
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- John Allison, Paul Emmerson, The Business 2.0 Advanced, Macmillan
- Bob Obee, Mary Spratt, Mission IELTS 1-2, Egis
- IELSTS Academic, Authentic Practice Tests, CUP
- Authentic materials
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the students should:
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- Have sufficient general knowledge and know grammatical structures, phraseology and vocabulary necessary to understand general interesting texts, contemporary socio-economic texts, academic texts and special interest texts related to their field of study and space industry allowing fluent and spontaneous interaction for academic and professional purposesa.
- Be able to use the language accurately and avoid common mistakes (e.g., concerning the usage of articles, punctuation, number and amount, countability of nouns, making comparison and expressing contrast).
- Be able to write a clear, detailed informative and argumentative text related to their field of study.
- Be able to present and compare data, describe stages of a process and explain how something works.
- Be able to write e-mails and other types of correspondence typical of work environment.
- Be able to express themselves clearly stating their opinions concerning general, academic and work relates issues.
- Be able to prepare an oral presentation on academic and professional topics.
- Be able to take an active part in a discussion with a high degree of fluency and spontaneity, also in the professional environment.
- Be able to understand specialized articles and longer technical instructions and interpret data and information received.
- Be able to participate effectively in a job application process.
Approach & Course Structure:
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- Eclectic approach is applied, covering 4 skills: speaking, writing, reading and listening with the use of various techniques based on the following types of interaction: teacher-student, student-teacher, student-student, as well as working in groups and student’s individual work.
Additionally, the course participants will have an opportunity to discuss advancements in space industry and work with authentic materials provided by the stakeholders. - The classes are taught regularly, twice a week from October to January (winter semester) or March- June (summer semester) in accordance with the AGH UST academic calendar.
Each class lasts 90 minutes (2 teaching hours). - The course starts with a launch meeting of students and teachers. The class days and times are communicated to students in advance or agreed upon during the launch meeting.
- The final (end-of-module) grade calculated on the basis of the performance in the course (tests 50%, written and oral assignments 30%, active participation in classes 20%).
- In case the student has fulfilled the requirements of the English language course (completed / passed the course), the student has the right to take an exam at the level of the course.
In case the student has passed the exam (obtained a positive result of the exam), the student can receive a certificate of completing the course, issued by the Department of Foreign Languages. - In case the student completed both modules of the course the student has the right to take the ACERT C-1 exam.
- Eclectic approach is applied, covering 4 skills: speaking, writing, reading and listening with the use of various techniques based on the following types of interaction: teacher-student, student-teacher, student-student, as well as working in groups and student’s individual work.
Contact: Anna Krukiewicz-Gacek, Director, Department of Foreign Languages; sjo@agh.edu.pl
Organisation: AGH University of Science and Technology, Department of Foreign Languages
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FRENCH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (A1-C1)
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3 ECTS per module
Course start: 1st and 2nd semester for the evening courses. The intensive session includes 25h and takes place during a whole week of French academic holidays: in autumn and winter. The dates for 2021-2022 academic year: 02/11/21-05/11/21 and 28/02/22-04/03/22.
Information: This course is offered to all incoming exchange students. An average class size is 10-15 students. There is an online/hybrid course option to the course if needed.
Course syllabus: https://en.univ-toulouse.fr/courses-all/language-courses
Contact: Shamsiya KHASHIMOVA, fle@univ-toulouse.fr
Organisation: Université fédérale Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées, Language Services
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ERASMUS INTENSIVE GERMAN COURSES (LEVELS A2-C1)
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Course Start: Beginning of October (every Winter semester) or at the beginning of April ( every Summer semester)
Course Syllabus: Contact DaF (German as a Foreign Language) at the Language Centre in the Students Academy of the HHU
Contact: Dr. Christoph auf der Horst, daf@hhu.de
Organisation: German as a Foreign Language (DaF), Language Centre, Students Academy
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French or German B2
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3 ECTS
Interactive, Linguistic and Cultural Support for your Exchange Semester in Luxembourg
Course Start: Offered every semester - September (Winter semester) & February (Summer semester)
Course Syllabus: https://wwwen.uni.lu/university_of_luxembourg_language_centre_ullc/course_offer/students/french
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA2GIKbpCYg
Contact: Eve Lejot, eve.lejot@uni.lu
Organisation: University of Luxembourg Language Centre (ULLC)
The Language Café offers an opportunity to practice languages with native speakers in a relaxed setting, no matter if you are a beginner or an advanced learner. The UNIVERSEH project makes it easy to get to know new people, languages, and cultures.
Language Cafés
Each of the partner universities will host the café in turn according to the following schedule and topics:
- 14 October 2021 - Germany - HHU Düsseldorf - Introductions / Getting to Know New People/Places (Basic Communication Phrases/Terms)
- 04 November 2021 - Sweden - TU Lulea - Northern Lights (Basic Phrases and Vocabulary regarding Weather, Time, Travel...)
- 09 December 2021 - Poland - AGH Krakow - Natural Attractions / Wildlife (Vocabulary Related to Hobbies, Nature)
- 7 April 2022 - France - Université Fédérale Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées - Sport and activities
- May 2022 (exact date to be determined) – Luxembourg – Université du Luxembourg (Topic/date to be determined)
Each session will be 1.5 - 3 hours in length and will be held according to a twofold structure:
- The cafés will start with some welcoming words in four languages (French, Swedish, Polish, German) followed by a presentation on a location specific topic in English and some ice-breaking games.
- After that the students will be put into small groups or pairs and can practice their target languages with each other. Whether it is about the presentation, or any other topic is not important. The grouping or pairing will be based on the registration process. Students will practice basic (A1) vocabulary & phrases from each other in Polish, German, French, and Swedish. Depending on demand, more advanced students will also have the opportunity to interact with each other.
All UNIVERSEH-students from our inter-university alliance who are interested in learning and practicing new languages are welcome to join. Please register on online.
Students enrolled at the HHU Düsseldorf can register via HIS-LSF.
The Language Cafes will be conducted via an online platform. Since we cannot offer you a coffee you will have to prepare your own beverage of choice. Maybe also grab a snack.
You will be sent an invitation in due time and can join the session about 10 minutes before it starts.
Online English Courses
The English courses are designed for developing further mastery of communication skills, improving presentation skills, and enhancing student-centred learning networks through its focus on interdisciplinary topics and discussions related to the space sector.
The English courses run throughout the regular semester at the HHU (from October to February, or from April to July).
Summer Semester 2022 Course Offerings:
- English B2.1 Online Course
Thursdays, from 10:30-12:00 (First day of instruction on 07. April 2022, last day of class on 14. July 2022) - English B2.2 Online Course
Mondays, from 18:30-20:00 - (First day of instruction on 04. April 2022, last day of class on 11. July 2022) - English C1.1 Online Course
Mondays, from 10:30-12:00 - (First day of instruction on 04. April 2022, last day on 11. July 2022) - English C1.2 Online Course
Tuesdays, from 18:30-20:00 - (First day of instruction on 05. April 2022, last day on 12. July 2022) - English C2 Academic Skills (Writing & Presenting)
Mondays, from 12:30-14:00 - (First day of instruction on 04. April 2022, last day of class on 11. July 2022)
Students can earn 2 ECTS points for participating in an English refresher course.
* Students who are enrolled at partner universities cannot be guaranteed that they will earn ECTS points that will be recognized by their home university, as grant agreements between our institutions are still pending.
All UNIVERSEH-students from our inter-university alliance who are interested in refreshing their English language skills are welcome. The registration takes place through our registration forms.
Students enrolled at the HHU Düsseldorf can register via the online course catalogue HIS-LSF.
Please register for the English courses before March 27th! We will individually contact non-HHU students who register for the courses regarding taking an online placement test during the week of March 21st.
The English refresher courses will be conducted digitally via video conferences and online learning platforms.
The aim of this course is to provide students the opportunity to co-develop an online, illustrated dictionary of space concepts for UNIVERSEH, in cooperation with the Dept. of Computer Linguistics at the HHU.
Space Dictionary Courses
The Space Dictionary Course runs throughout the regular semester at the HHU (from October to February, or from April to July).
Summer Semester 2022:
Thursdays, from 14:00-15:30 (First day of instruction on 07. April 2022, last day of class on 14. July 2022).
Students can earn 2 ECTS point for participating in the space dictionary course.
We will compile terminology for fields relevant to UNIVERSEH and the space sector (e.g., space, earth, natural sciences, medicine, humanities, agriculture, etc.). We will work with authentic materials (texts, videos, podcasts) to help us develop definitions, design or develop illustrations, and translate terms into the partner languages of UNIVERSEH (German, French, Polish, Swedish, Luxembourgish).
* Students who are enrolled at partner universities cannot be guaranteed that they will earn ECTS points that will be recognized by their home university, as grant agreements between our institutions are still pending.
The Space Dictionary Course will be conducted digitally via video conferences and online learning platforms.
Intensive Language Courses
As part of UNIVERSEH’s Multilingualism Programme, the Language Centre offers intensive beginner language courses for German (DaF) and French for students to acquire an A1-level language proficiency. Intensive language courses are also offered by our partner universities.
The intensive language classes are offered in the winter (February/March) and summer semester (September) prior to the start of classes. The courses are offered online as intensive courses (60 hours for French A1 and 30 hours for German A1.1).
Winter Semester 2021/22 Course Offerings:
- French – Intensive Language Course A1
3 weeks, 4 hours per day, Monday through Friday, starting 07. March 2022 until 25. March. 2022, from 9:30-12:30 - German – Intensive Language Course A1.1
2 weeks, 3 hours per day (including synchronous and asynchronous parts), Monday through Friday, starting on 07. February 2022 until 18. February 2022, from 9:30-11:45
Summer Semester 2022 Course Offerings:
- French – Intensive Language Course A1
3 weeks, 4 hours per day, Monday through Friday, starting 05. September 2022 until 23. September 2022, from 9:30-12:30. Please register for the course before 22. August 2022. - German – Semester-Long Course A1.2
Every Wednesday from 9:30-11:00, starting 27. April until 13. July. Please register for the course before 27. March 2022. - German – Intensive Language Course A1.1
2 weeks, 3 hours per day (including synchronous and asynchronous parts), Monday through Friday, starting on 19. September 2022 until 30. September 2022, from 9:30-11:45. Please register for this course before 05. September 2022.
Please be sure to register for the Winter Semester intensive language courses before 31. January 2022!
Please note that the intensive language courses offered this winter term are currently listed in HIS-LSF for the WS 2021/22, for all HHU students interested in registering for the intensive language courses!
HHU Students* can earn 4 ECTS points after completing the Intensive French course and passing a final examination, and 2 ECTS points for each German course.
The teaching is based on a multimodal approach including the use of a regular textbook, a learning app and training videos.
These courses combine traditional online teaching (synchronous) with asynchronous self-directed learning lessons.
* Students who are enrolled at partner universities cannot be guaranteed that they will earn ECTS points that will be recognized by their home university, as grant agreements between our institutions are still pending.
The intensive language courses will be conducted digitally via video conferences and online learning platforms.
The UNIVERSEH project aims to promote mobility and foster cross-cultural exchanges between our partner universities. Students can improve their intercultural skills, opening doors to the European job market, which is a major component of the UNIVERSEH-project.
Intercultural Seminars – Intercultural Workshops & History of Düsseldorf with Guided Tour
Summer Semester 2022 Course Offerings
Online Intercultural Seminars:
- Intercultural Workshop: France & Germany, 14. May 2022, from 10:00-16:00
- Intercultural Workshop: Poland & Germany, 28. May 2022, from 10:00-16:00
- Intercultural Workshop: Sweden & Germany, 11. June 2022, from 10:00-16:00
History of Düsseldorf with Guided Tour (on-site, in-person): 4 lectures and 4 excursions, starting on 05. April 2022
HHU Students can earn 2 ECTS for participating in the History of Düsseldorf with Guided Tour seminar.
Discover Düsseldorf through a bilingual guided tour (on-site)
The first step toward cross-cultural understanding is to be aware of one´s own cultural background and environment. In this seminar, all HHU-students will have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge about Düsseldorf and its history. The course consists of alternating sessions of 4 hours of classroom instruction, during which theoretical and practical aspects of Düsseldorf’s urban development are discussed, followed by 4-hour guided tours though Düsseldorf’s city centre.
Cross-cultural Workshops (online)
The aim of these three interactive training sessions is to raise student´s awareness about the challenges of interculturality. UNIVERSEH students will benefit from the expertise of professional intercultural trainers who will provide a comprehensive intercultural competence training and share their experience about the business rules or communication patterns of the UNIVERSEH partner countries. Every workshop can be attended separately and will be delivered as virtual training session.
The History of Düsseldorf course is aimed at all registered HHU students (from all faculties of the university). Students must have German language skills of at least A2/B1 or English language skills of at least a B1 level.
The intercultural workshops are open to all students studying in the UNIVERSEH alliance.
The History of Düsseldorf course will be offered in-person (pending pandemic numbers) for all students enrolled at the HHU Düsseldorf.
Students of the HHU Düsseldorf can register via the online course catalogue HIS-LSF.
All UNIVERSEH-students from our inter-university alliance who are interested in participating in the online intercultural workshops are welcome to register. The registration takes place through our registration forms. Students enrolled at the HHU Düsseldorf can register via the online course catalogue HIS-LSF.
Introduction to Multilingualism Seminar
This seminar will introduce the concepts of multilingualism and plurilingualism in the context of European identity, with linguistic and cultural diversity being considered as essential components of democracy and its ideals. How can we practice plurilingualism every day?
The introduction to multilingualism seminar will take place at the beginning of each winter and summer term and will be conducted online for 4 hours.
For the Summer Term 2022, the Multilingualism Seminar “Introduction to Plurilingualism” is planned for 08. April 2022, from 9:00-12:30.
Please register before 01. April 2022.
Students cannot earn any ECTS points for participating in the seminar.
The seminar will require preparation in advance online, there will be a 4-hour synchronous meeting with activities, games, etc., and there will be an opportunity for individual reflections afterwards.
The introduction to multilingualism seminar will be conducted digitally via video conferences and online learning platforms.
We additionally offer test preparation courses for acquiring language certificates in English, DaF, French, Swedish and Polish. Costs for the language exams will be covered for all participating students enrolled at the HHU, thanks to the generous support of the DAAD and BMBF.
Preparation Courses for International Language Tests
The test preparation classes are offered in the winter and summer semesters, usually held over the course of two separate weekends, just before to the language test dates.
Certificate Polish as a Foreign Language B2
Held on 14.-15. May 2022, from 9:00-14:00
Register before 08. May 2022
DELF B1 Preparation Course
Held on 10.-11. June 2022, from 10:00-14:00
Register before 27. May 2022
DELF B2 Preparation Course
Held on 07.-08. May 2022, from 10:00-14:00
Register before 22. April 2022
DALF C1 Preparation Course
Held on 21.-22. May 2022, from 10:00-14:00
Register before 06. May 2022
IELTS Academic Preparation Course B2
Held on 01., 03., 08. April 2022, from 14:00-18:00
Register before 30. March 2022
IELTS Academic Preparation Course C1
Held on 03., 08., 10. June 2022, from 14:00-18:00
Register before 25. May 2022
SWEDEX A2 Preparation Course
Held on 07.-08. May 2022, from 10:00-14:00
Register before 27 April 2022
SWEDEX B1 Preparation Course
Held on 23.-24. April 2022, from 10:00-14:00
Register before 27. March 2022
TISUS C1 Preparation Course
Held on 23.-24. April 2022, from 11:00- 16:00
Register before 27. March 2022
TestDaF Preparation Course B2/C1
Held on 09.-10. April 2022, from 9:30-15:30
Register before 27. March 2022
TestDaF Preparation Course B2/C1
Held on 21.-22. May 2022, from 9:30-15:30
Register before 08. May 2022
Students cannot earn any ECTS points for completing the language test preparation courses. However, for all participating students enrolled at the HHU, the costs for the language tests will be covered through the generous support of the DAAD and the BMBF.
The language test preparation courses will be conducted digitally via video conferences and online learning platforms.
The Online Courses and Events of the UNIVERSEH Multilingualism Programme
have been made possible through the support of:
The Online Courses and Events of the UNIVERSEH Multilingualism Programme
have been made possible through the support of: