Introduction and start of studies

There is not just one introductory event at the University of Kassel. Rather, there is an extensive range of different "organizers":

• On the one hand, the departments offer an official program. This type of introduction is about the subject: What is the subject about? What specializations are offered in Kassel? Which Professors and subject areas determine the content? So: be sure to attend and ask questions!
• For some (not all) degree programs and subjects, we recommend attending preliminary courses. Pre-courses are aimed at first-year students who would like to refresh their knowledge in certain subjects. The preliminary courses start before the introductory dates.
• The student councils often also offer introductory events. The student council is part of the student self-organization and deals with the specific questions of the students of a department. In terms of content, it deals with questions about the course of studies, the organization of the curriculum, learning organization and examinations. The student councils therefore offer help on how best to study this subject.
• There are also "welcome events": First semester welcome, offers for students with children, offers for international students.

Important terms explained

Welcome to the Department of Romance Studies at the University of Kassel!

It is important that after the first semester you can use Spanish at B1 level without any problems, both to successfully complete the individual modules of language practice and to participate in the courses of the specialist sciences.

I do not yet have a B1 language level

If you do not yet have a B1 language level at the start of your studies, we will support you with special language practice courses, which are known as propaedeutic courses and are taught exclusively by native speakers. Within the first winter semester, you will reach B1 level through a combination of block courses and regular weekly sessions.
1stblock: (intensive course/ lecturer Ms. León))
Monday 28.09.26 to Friday 02.10.26
from 8:30-11:45 + 13:00-14.30

AND
Monday 05.10.26 to Friday 09.10.26
each from 8:30-11:45 + 13:00-14.30

2nd block: (during the semester / lecturer Mr. Serrano)
Mondays AND Fridays

from 12:00 to 14:00

Please register for the preliminary course by e-mail:

• Dolores León: d.leon[at]uni-kassel[dot]de

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I have a higher language level than B1

If you have a higher language level than B1, you can join the language practice course that is right for you. To do so, you must take a placement test. Registration is not required.

Date: 14.10.26
Time: 14:00-16:00
Location: (see announcement)
Lecturer: Dolores León Munoz / Manuel G. Serrano

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I have language level B1

If you can already prove that you have level B1, it is possible to attend the courses of the first module of the language practice directly.

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Dear first semester students,

Welcome to the University of Kassel and to Faculty 02! To make it easier for you to start your studies, we have prepared a three-day program for you, including a campus tour and joint timetabling - by students for students. We will meet on the first day (07.10.2025) at 10 a.m. in front of Diagonale 1 and then go together to the room designated for the next part. Please note that the different parts of the introduction may take place in different locations and you may be divided into groups.

We look forward to seeing you!

Your student council 02

Tuesday, 07.10.25, 10 am - 4 pm:

Meeting point at 10:00 am: Outside in front of Diagonale 1

Afterwards (approx. 10:15 am): Kurt-Wolters-Straße 5, Room 0019

- General introduction to everyday university life with all new students of the subject

- Campus tour

- Creation of the university account

- Further general information and preparation for the next day of orientation

Wednesday, 08.10.25, 10 am - 4 pm - Please bring your laptop or tablet!

Location: Kurt-Wolters-Straße 5, Room 0019

- Introduction to the Moodle and eCampus platforms

- Introduction to the module examination regulations

- Creation of the timetable

- Campus rally

Thursday, 09.10.25, 3 p.m. - open end:

Location: Georg-Forster-Straße 4, rooms 0005, 1004, 2004, 3004

- Get-together with all new students of the department

- Clarification of open questions

- Drinks, board games, karaoke, possibly pub quiz

Monday, 13.10.25

Time: from 12:15 p.m.
Location: Holländischer Platz, Kurt-Wolters-Straße 5, Room 4004
Lecturer: Dolores León Munoz

Introduction by the lecturers. We look forward to seeing you there!

Introductory events: Monday, 13.10.25 - Thursday, 16.10.25

Lecture period: 16.10.25 - 13.02.26

The regular courses begin on Thursday, 16.10.25.

Lecture-free period: 20.12.25 up to and including 11.01.26