Internationalise your studies

We offer international and interdisciplinary courses with a social science focus, in which exchange students can participate just like regular students.  This allows you to expand your international experience, gain new perspectives and improve your English skills. This can be particularly useful if you later want to work in an international environment, prepare for a semester abroad or make new contacts. Even if you are not studying at Faculty 02, you are welcome to register for the listed offers. Registration for courses can be done via Jogustine.

Information for exchange students can be found here.

Courses and events in the Winter semester 2024/25

Seminar: International Career Planning

This course can be credited towards module 1 of the certificate of international competence

This course is offered by SoWi?So! and is part of the "Certificate for International Competence" program. If you wish to participate in the certificate program, you are required to enrol in this course. The seminar is aimed at students who wish to pursue an international career. It offers practical insights into various international professional fields and provides students with professional support, networking opportunities and personalised mentorship to enhance their career planning in an international work environment. The key components of the course are profile building, practice talks and a mini-mentoring. Read More


International Soft-Skills Training

This course can be credited towards module 2 of the certificate of international competence

As part of the "Certificate of International Competence" program, SoWi?So! offers an international soft skills training every winter semester. Trained skills can be e.g. intercultural communication, presenting in English, resilience in international contexts or international self-marketing. It can be credited towards the second module of the certificate.

Details of the content of this years training will follow shortly. Read More

 

 

Seminar: Psychology of Political Relations

This course can be credited towards module 3 of the certificate of international competence

The seminar aims at giving an overview of the various psychological aspects of political relations, political leadership, conflict and cooperation, psychological influence implementation and methods of countering it. Special attention will be given to the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and the resulting international political tensions. Read More

Seminar: Political Developments in Israel

This course can be credited towards module 3 of the certificate of international competence

This course aims to explore the current political developments in Israel. With five national elections in five years, with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the war in Gaza, tensions on the Israel-Lebanon border and in the West Bank, inner-Israeli disputes expressed through weekly demonstrations, traditional and social media, and new political alliances, and influential court rulings and legislation, it seems Israelis are currently debating their most fundamental beliefs and ideas. Students of this course will explore the system, the players, the issues, and the ongoing events in Israeli politics as they unfold. Read More

Seminar: Perspectives on Society - Exploring Germany and Beyond

This course can be credited towards module 3 of the certificate of international competence

Participants will explore interdisciplinary perspectives on various social aspects in Germany, Europe, and beyond. Students are encouraged to actively share their experiences and ideas, fostering a highly interactive seminar environment. The seminar is application-oriented and includes excursions to governmental and non-governmental organizations, subject to availability. Read More

Workshop: Term Papers - Academic writing for internationals

You come from abroad and need information and advice on writing term papers? This workshop provides international students (regular and exchange students) with information and individual advice in English. Participants will learn the common requirements for "Hausarbeiten" (term papers) and receive help to find and correctly use suitable literature and develop an outline. Participants can also clarify remaining questions and receive individual guidance.

Certificate for international competence

Preparing for an international career? Take part in the international competence study-programme! Get professional advice in strategic career planning, network with employees from international organisations and companies, train your international soft skills and English language proficiency. Document your international profile with the certificate. Read more

Courses and events in summer term 2024

Lecture on the research at the faculty: CRiSS - Contemporary Research in Social Science (2-3 ECTS)

CRiSS is a recurring lecture series organised by the Faculty 02: Social Sciences, Media and Sports of Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz and takes place in each summer semester. Members from all of the faculty's disciplines - Communication Science, Educational Science, Political Science, Psychology, School Studies, Sociology, and Sports Science - present their current research projects. The talks are held in English to also enable international exchange - with international students, visiting researchers as well as guests. Read more

Summer School 2024: Psychological Warfare (3 ECTS)

In the summer school "Psychological Warfare: Controlling the Public" the participants will discuss communication in the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and how the spread of misinformation and mistrust is being used as a weapon in these uncertain times. The students will have the opportunity to analyse case studies of psychological warfare and apply your new knowledge.

The course is held in English and addresses all students at Johannes Gutenberg University as well as students from Ukraine. Read more

Workshop: Term Papers - Academic writing for internationals

You come from abroad and need information and advice on writing term papers? This workshop provides international students (regular and exchange students) with information and individual advice in English. Participants will learn the common requirements for "Hausarbeiten" (term papers) and receive help to find and correctly use suitable literature and develop an outline. Participants can also clarify remaining questions and receive individual guidance.

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For more support, check out our information to go and the Academic Boosting Class.

Seminar: The Israeli society: Past, Present, and Future (5 ECTS)

With five national elections in the last three and a half years, more than a dozen political parties spanning a variety of left and right, conservative and liberal, Jewish and Arab, religious and secular, one could argue that Israelis are currently debating their most fundamental beliefs and ideas. In this course, you will explore the system, actors, issues and current events in Israeli politics. In addition, you will examine the Israeli media and its role in current political upheavals and events.
The course will be taught in English and is open to all students at Johannes Gutenberg University. Read more

Seminar: The Problem of "De facto States" in International Relations (5 ECTS)

The collapse of the Soviet Union into 15 new independent states and the emergence of seven countries that belonged to the Soviet sphere of influence (former Yugoslavia) resulted in a period of political turbulence. One of the phenomena of the new regional security system was therefore the emergence of self-proclaimed state entities that declared themselves as sovereign countries but have not received full international recognition for more than 30 years. In this course you will develop a complete picture of the "de facto states", identifying the characteristics of their emergence, development, modern specifications and projections for international recognition in the future.
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Dr. Olesia Zvezdova
(Department of Internationals Relations an Foreign policy,
Petro Mohyla Black Sea National University, Ukraine)
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The course is taught in English and is open to all students at Johannes Gutenberg University. Read more

Past seminars and lectures

To get an impression of what kind of courses we offer, you can find an overview of our past seminars and lectures here. Read more

 

Further internationalisation offers at JGU

ISSK - Learning languages from home

The ISSK offers numerous language courses for beginners and advanced learners. Whether you want to brush up on your language skills for your next holiday or internship, or learn a completely new language, studying at the ISSK is a great opportunity to do so. In some degree programmes, language courses are also recognised as compulsory additional qualifications. Read more

Studying abroad

Would you like to experience living on other countries and get to know new cultures? Then your studies offer numerous opportunities for this. You can find out on the website of the International Affairs Department what kind of stay abroad (semester abroad, internship, research stay...) is possible for you and what funding opportunities there are within and outside of Europe. In addition, you can subscribe to the mailing list of the International Affairs Department so that you don't miss any opportunities. It is also recommended to make use of a free counselling appointment there. Read more

You can also find helpful information on all kinds of topics related to studying and internships abroad on the "studieren weltweit" webpage. Read more

FORTHEM is a network between different universities across Europe. Their aim is to bring students from different countries together and to promote exchange. They offer various programmes, including short-term stays of one week at the partner university. The aim is usually to exchange ideas on important issues for the future of Europe and to work on projects. Additionally, individual funding is also possible (for example scholarships for research projects abroad). Read more

International study programmes at JGU

At JGU, and in particular at Faculty 02 - Social Sciences, Media and Sport, there are a large number of international degree programmes. Here you have the opportunity to spend part of your studies abroad and - depending on the degree programme - even obtain degrees from several universities. Read more

ICON - International Student Conference

ICON is a conference organised by students for students. It offers students from all over the world - regardless of their nationality or discipline - a platform to exchange ideas and broaden their horizons. You can present and discuss your research results and network across disciplinary boundaries. ICON aims to promote students' research and show that they can make a valuable contribution to science and society. Read more

Join our team!

We at SoWi?So! are regularly looking for tutors and research assistants to join us. As a member of our staff, you will also have contact with students from different cultures and can directly have an impact on making studies at JGU more international. Read more