Language courses

Timetable summer term 2023

The provisional timetable can now be found below this section - changes regarding the times may still occur - but you will be informed about this under this tab. Our courses will start on 3 April 2023. Enrolment/registration for the courses is possible as of today via OLAT - please note the requirements for this.

The courses will continue to take place online for the most part.

Arabic

A1.1	Friday	15:00 - 18:15 h	Online	Lecturer: Dr. Al Droubi
A1.2	Thursday	16:30 - 19:45 h	Online	Lecturer: Dr. Al Droubi

Chinese

1	Tuesday	15:45 - 19:00 h	Online	Lecturer: Ms Bräkling-Sun
2	Wednesday	11:45 - 15:30 h	Online	Lecturer: Ms Bräkling-Sun

English

A2	Tuesday	16:00 - 17:30	online	Lecturer: Dr. Ulmer – Leahey
	Thursday	16:00 - 17:30 h	online	Lecturer: Dr. Ulmer-Leahey
B1	Thursday	09:00 - 12:30 h	online	Lecturer: Ms Leahey
B2			online	Lecturer: Ms Biedermann
C1

French

A1			online
A2	Tuesday	16:00 - 19:15 h	online	Lecturer: Ms Eltze
B1.1	Monday	16:00 - 19:15 h	online	Lecturer: Ms Eltze

Sign language

DSG 1

Friday

16:00 - 19:15 h

classroom teaching RMC

Lecturer: Mr Voecking

Italian

A1	Monday	16:00 - 19:30 h	online	Lecturer: Ms Benedetto
A2	Thursday	16:00 - 19:30 h	online	Lecturer: Ms Benedetto

Japanese

A1.1	Thursday	13:30 - 16:45 h	online	Lecturer: Mr Sasao
A1.2	Tuesday	13:30 - 16:45 h	online	Lecturer: Mr Sasao

Korean

A1.1	Tuesday	14:00 - 15:30 h	online	Lecturer: Ms Lee
	Thursday	14:00 - 15:30 h	online	Lecturer: Ms Lee

Portuguese

A1	Wednesday	16:45 - 20:00 h	online	Lecturer: Ms Dias
A2	Thursday	16:45 - 20:00 h	online	Lecturer: Ms Dias

Russian

A1.1	Wednesday	16:00 - 19:00 h	online	Lecturer: Mr Emelianov
A1.2	Thursday	16:00 - 19:00 h	online	Lecturer: Mr Emelianov

Spanish

A1	Monday	14:00 - 17:15 h	classroom teaching (RMC)	Lecturer: Mr Reiners
A1	Tuesday	16:00 - 17:30 h	online	Lecturer: Ms Carnicé
	Thursday	16:00 - 17:30 h	online	Lecturer: Ms Carnicé
A1	Summer Course 31 July - 25 Aug	to be advised	online	Lecturer: Ms Bustillo
A2	Tuesday	16:00 - 19:15 h	classroom teaching (RMC)	Lecturer: Ms Tapia
A2	Wednesday	15:45 - 19:00 h	online	Lecturer: Ms Carnicé
B1.2	Wednesday	15:45 - 19:00 h	online	Lecturer: Ms Carnicé
B2.1	Wednesday	15:45 - 19:00 h	online	Lecturer: Ms Carnicé
B1.1	Wednesday	14:00 - 17:15 h	online	Lecturer: Ms Topljak

Turkish

A1	Tuesday	17:30 - 19:00 h	online	Lecturer: Ms Redzheb
	Friday	17:30 - 19:00 h	online	Lecturer: Ms Redzheb
A2	Monday	17:30 - 19:00 h	online	Lecturer: Ms Redzheb
	Thursday	17:30 - 19:00 h	online	Lecturer: Ms Redzheb

Contact

Dr. Fabian Altemöller
Room: HU12
RheinMoselCampus Koblenz
altemoeller
0261 9528 283

Regina Bode
Room: HU14
RheinMoselCampus Koblenz
rbode
0261 9528 930

FAQ

Log in to OpenOLAT and select your desired course. Only when you have entered your student data will the enrolment be activated for you.

Most of our language modules are beginner courses and are designed for level A1. The exceptions are English, Spanish and French, which are offered in different levels depending on the level of proficiency. It is therefore very important that you choose the right level. The level is determined by previous learning experience with the language, whether through acquired knowledge of official courses and/or in an unconventional way through independent language learning or speaking with native speakers.

If you have not previously taken an English course at CCS, the placement test via OLAT is compulsory in order to enrol you in the appropriate level.

Most courses last for one semester. In the winter term between October and December or in the summer term between March and June, usually 12 weeks per term.
The exam takes place in week 12.

Almost all courses take place online via zoom.
The language modules consist of 1.5 hours per week via online teaching.

If the course times overlap with the lecture times, please contact us personally, as it may be possible to postpone the course to another time after consultation with the other course participants. It should be possible for everyone to take part in a course that is suitable for him/her.

Please note: The timetables are still provisional as the courses are dependent on the number of students and the availability of staff.

Regular attendance and participation in the lessons are essential when learning a new language so that you do not lose touch. If the course cannot be attended:

Inform the lecturer immediately.
Catch up on the material covered in class and prepare homework for the next class.
If necessary, arrange a meeting with the lecturer before the next lesson to clear up any uncertainties.

Students are expected to attend all course sessions regularly. Absence for two consecutive weeks is insufficient. If there is an intention to obtain the language certificate or to receive ECTS credit for the course, a formal request for absences from a course must be submitted.
Frequent tardiness in courses will not be tolerated. In case of time overlaps with own courses, the lecturer must be informed immediately in order to find a solution together, otherwise tardiness may be noted as absence.

When learning a foreign language, 2 course units of 90 minutes per week are not enough to make noticeable progress. In order to optimally adapt the further development of language skills to one's own interests and needs, independent preparation and follow-up work is recommended. At least 4 to 5 hours of independent self-study per week during the semester are a guide to successfully completing the module.

In most courses, homework is given weekly to review the last and/or prepare for the following lesson. It should be noted that homework is essential for class preparation to ensure active class participation for the lecturer.
In addition to homework, the use/exploitation of all available resources and opportunities for successful foreign language learning is highly recommended. Language café, tandem learning as well as multimedia online resources of the university offer good support here. Of course, the lecturer can also be consulted about these possibilities.

Depending on the type of course completed, different certifications can be obtained.
In the case of modules that are attended for the entire semester, 5 ECTS are awarded after successfully passing the examination.
If 3 or more modules of the same language have been successfully completed, the HS Language Certificate can be applied for as an alternative.
If you participate in one of our training courses, which take place 90 minutes per week, a certificate of participation can be issued. The prerequisite for this is that the lecturer evaluates their performance as successful. The same applies to all other workshops and weekend seminars.