University Wide Electives (UWE) are courses that do not have specific prerequisites. Exchange students can freely choose among them, regardless of the study program at their home university. For most courses there is no seat limit (for exceptions see course descriptions). You can register via Portal² once you are enrolled at the University of Mannheim or please follow the instructions if stated otherwise. If you have any questions regarding course selection and registration, please contact your departmental exchange coordinator.

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Business School – Bachelor

CC 302 / CC 303 Finanzmathematik / Quantitative Methoden EINFÜHRUNG (Introductory course)
DE
Course type:
Introductory course
ECTS:
3.0 (Modul/e)
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Instructor(s):
Prof. Dr. Cornelia Schön-Peterson, Prof. Dr. Simon Rother
Date(s):
Monday  (single date) 01.09.2025 19:00 – 20:30 001.A Hörsaal; A 3 Bibl.,Hörsaalgebäude
Description:
Please find a detailed course description via the following link:
Module Catalog Bachelor Business Administration | Universität Mannheim (uni-mannheim.de)
CC 302 / CC 303 Finanzmathematik / Quantitative Methoden EINFÜHRUNG (Introductory course)
DE
Course type:
Introductory course
ECTS:
3.0 (Modul/e)
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Instructor(s):
Prof. Dr. Simon Rother, Prof. Dr. Cornelia Schön-Peterson
Date(s):
Tuesday  (single date) 02.09.2025 12:00 – 13:30 001.A Hörsaal; A 3 Bibl.,Hörsaalgebäude
Description:
Please find a detailed course description via the following link:
Module Catalog Bachelor Business Administration | Universität Mannheim (uni-mannheim.de)
CC 302 Finanzmathematik VL (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
3.0 (Modul/e)
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
1
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Instructor(s):
Prof. Dr. Simon Rother
Date(s):
Thursday  (weekly) 11.09.2025 – 16.10.2025 13:45 – 15:15 001.A Hörsaal; A 3 Bibl.,Hörsaalgebäude
Description:
Please find a detailed course description via the following link:
Module Catalog Beifach BWL | Universität Mannheim (uni-mannheim.de)
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
CC 302 Finanzmathematik VL (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
3.0 (Modul/e)
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
1
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Instructor(s):
Prof. Dr. Simon Rother
Date(s):
Thursday  (weekly) 11.09.2025 – 16.10.2025 17:15 – 18:45 001.A Hörsaal; A 3 Bibl.,Hörsaalgebäude
Description:
Please find a detailed course description via the following link:
Module Catalog Beifach BWL | Universität Mannheim (uni-mannheim.de)
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
CC 303 Quantitative Methods (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
3.0 (Modul/e)
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
1
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Instructor(s):
Jan-Hendrik Büscher, Prof. Dr. Cornelia Schön-Peterson
Date(s):
Thursday  (weekly) 23.10.2025 – 04.12.2025 13:45 – 15:15 001.A Hörsaal; A 3 Bibl.,Hörsaalgebäude
Description:
Please find a detailed course description via the following link:
Module Catalog Bachelor Business Administration | Universität Mannheim (uni-mannheim.de)
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
CC 303 Quantitative Methods (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
3.0 (Modul/e)
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
1
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Instructor(s):
Jan-Hendrik Büscher, Prof. Dr. Cornelia Schön-Peterson
Date(s):
Thursday  (weekly) 23.10.2025 – 04.12.2025 17:15 – 18:45 001.A Hörsaal; A 3 Bibl.,Hörsaalgebäude
Description:
Please find a detailed course description via the following link:
Module Catalog Bachelor Business Administration | Universität Mannheim (uni-mannheim.de)
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
CC 303 Quantitative Methods (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
3.0 (Modul/e)
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
1
Attendance:
Online, recorded
Instructor(s):
Prof. Dr. Cornelia Schön-Peterson
Description:
Please find a detailed course description via the following link:
Module Catalog Bachelor Business Administration | Universität Mannheim (uni-mannheim.de)
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Finanzwirtschaft (Lecture w/ Exercise)
DE
Course type:
Lecture w/ Exercise
ECTS:
6.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
3
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Instructor(s):
Dr. Thomas Johann
Date(s):
Monday  (weekly) 01.09.2025 – 01.12.2025 13:45 – 16:00 SO 108 Hörsaal; Schloss Schneckenhof Ost
Description:
Please find a detailed course description via the following link:
Module Catalog Beifach BWL | Universität Mannheim (uni-mannheim.de)
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Finanzwirtschaft (Lecture w/ Exercise)
DE
Course type:
Lecture w/ Exercise
ECTS:
6.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
3
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Instructor(s):
Dr. Thomas Johann
Date(s):
Monday  (weekly) 01.09.2025 – 01.12.2025 16:30 – 18:45 SO 108 Hörsaal; Schloss Schneckenhof Ost
Description:
Please find a detailed course description via the following link:
Module Catalog Beifach BWL | Universität Mannheim (uni-mannheim.de)
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Finanzwirtschaft (Lecture w/ Exercise)
DE
Course type:
Lecture w/ Exercise
ECTS:
6.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
3
Attendance:
Online, recorded
Instructor(s):
Dr. Thomas Johann
Description:
Please find a detailed course description via the following link:
Module Catalog Beifach BWL | Universität Mannheim (uni-mannheim.de)
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Integrated Information Systems (Wifo) (Lecture)
EN
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
6.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Learning target:
After attending the lecture, exercises and tutorials students are able to:
  • model complex business processes based on popular modelling techniques
  • discuss the requirements, characteristics and effects of integrated information systems in industrial companies, including complex process interdependencies
  • complete basic tasks from different functional areas in a wide-spread integrated information system.
Recommended requirement:
Examination achievement:
Klausur (90 Minuten)
Instructor(s):
Prof. Dr. Armin Heinzl, Dr. André Halckenhäußer
Date(s):
Friday  (weekly) 17.10.2025 – 05.12.2025 10:15 – 13:30 SN 169 Röchling Hörsaal; Schloss Schneckenhof Nord
Description:
This course first outlines the basics of data and business process modelling based on wide-spread approaches such as entity relationship diagrams, event-driven process chains (EPC), and business process model and notation (BPMN). The remainder of the course then focuses on the use and purpose of integrated information systems across different functional areas in industrial companies. Finally, basics of management support systems such as business intelligence systems are addressed.
 
  • Business Process Modelling
  • Application Systems in
    • Research and Development
    • Marketing and Sales
    • Procurement and Warehousing
    • Production
    • Shipping and Customer Service
    • Finance, Accounting, HR
  • Planning and Control Systems
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
MAN 352 Human Resources Management (Lecture)
EN
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
6.0 (Modul/e)
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Learning target:
The students
...understand the role of human resource management in organizations
...learn to evaluate methods of personnel selection and development
...understand the basics of job design
…understand advantages and disadvantages of different forms of pay and benefit
…become acquainted with current issues in human resource management

Besides the lecture, teaching assistants offer a bi-weekly 90 minutes exercise class. The exercise classes' goal is the repetition and expansion of the knowledge students acquire in the lecture. To reach that goal the exercise class will offer a mixture of additional knowledge, exercises, and an interactive element, which will improve the ability of knowledge exchange and self-dependent work in small groups.
 
Literature:
Noe, R. A., Hollenbeck, J. R., Gerhart, B. A., & Wright, P. M. (2016). Fundamentals of Human Resource Management (6th revised edition). McGraw Hill Higher Education.
Examination achievement:
Final exam (4 ECTS) + Assignments (+2 ECTS; mandatory for incoming and business education students only).

Please note that law students have to take the final exam and can earn 4 ECTS only. Incoming and business education students also (besides the final exam) have to work on several assignments during the semester and earn 6 ECTS.

In order to pass this course successfully, the student has to reach at least an overall grade of 4.0.

Please note that you are only allowed to register for the alternative exam date in our re-sit exam period if you registered for the first attempt and failed it.
Instructor(s):
Prof. Dr. Torsten Biemann
Date(s):
Tuesday  (weekly) 02.09.2025 – 02.12.2025 15:30 – 17:00 SN 163 Manfred Lautenschläger Hörsaal; Schloss Schneckenhof Nord
Description:
The lecture MAN 352 Human Resource Management is part of the courses offered to bachelor students in business administration and law at the University of Mannheim. To get an idea of the coherences, problems, and solutions of human resource management as well as the tasks, operational areas, and instruments of management we offer a weekly lecture (1.5 hours) for 12 weeks.

The lecture includes the following topics on human resource management:Human Resource Environment
  • Job Analysis & Job Design
  • HR Planning & Recruiting
  • Selection
  • Training
  • Performance Management
  • Employee Development
  • Separation & Retention
  • Compensation
  • Incentives + International HRM
  • High-Performance Organizations
The literature applied in the course is based on:
Noe, R. A., Hollenbeck, J. R., Gerhart, B. A., & Wright, P. M. (2016). Fundamentals of Human Resource Management (6th revised edition). McGraw Hill Higher Education.
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Marketing (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
6.0 (Modul/e)
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
No registration required for the lecture. Whether you need to register for accompanying exercises/tutorials will be announced in the first lecture.
Instructor(s):
Prof. Dr. Florian Kraus, Ann-Kathrin Polenz
Date(s):
Monday  (weekly) 01.09.2025 – 01.12.2025 08:30 – 10:00 001.A Hörsaal; A 3 Bibl.,Hörsaalgebäude
Description:
Please find a detailed course description via the following link:
Module Catalog Beifach BWL | Universität Mannheim (uni-mannheim.de)
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Marketing (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
6.0 (Modul/e)
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
No registration required for the lecture. Whether you need to register for accompanying exercises/tutorials will be announced in the first lecture.
Instructor(s):
Prof. Dr. Florian Kraus, Ann-Kathrin Polenz
Date(s):
Monday  (weekly) 01.09.2025 – 01.12.2025 10:15 – 11:45 SO 108 Hörsaal; Schloss Schneckenhof Ost
Description:
Please find a detailed course description via the following link:
Module Catalog Beifach BWL | Universität Mannheim (uni-mannheim.de)
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
OPM 301 Operations Management (Lecture)
EN
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
6.0 (Modul/e)
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Instructor(s):
Prof. Dr. Raik Stolletz, Prof. Dr. Cornelia Schön-Peterson
Date(s):
Thursday  (weekly) 04.09.2025 – 04.12.2025 12:00 – 13:30 001.A Hörsaal; A 3 Bibl.,Hörsaalgebäude
Description:
Please find a detailed course description via the following link:
Module Catalog Bachelor Business Administration | Universität Mannheim (uni-mannheim.de)
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Produktion (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
6.0 (Modul/e)
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Instructor(s):
Prof. Dr. Raik Stolletz
Date(s):
Tuesday  (weekly) 02.09.2025 – 02.12.2025 10:15 – 11:45 001.A Hörsaal; A 3 Bibl.,Hörsaalgebäude
Description:
Please find a detailed course description via the following link:
Module Catalog Beifach BWL | Universität Mannheim (uni-mannheim.de)
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Produktion (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
6.0 (Modul/e)
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Instructor(s):
Prof. Dr. Raik Stolletz
Date(s):
Tuesday  (weekly) 02.09.2025 – 02.12.2025 13:45 – 15:15 001.A Hörsaal; A 3 Bibl.,Hörsaalgebäude
Description:
Please find a detailed course description via the following link:
Module Catalog Beifach BWL | Universität Mannheim (uni-mannheim.de)
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.

Business School – Master

MAN 770 Exercise Class (Übung MAN 770) (Exercise)
EN
Course type:
Exercise
ECTS:
6.0 (Modul/e)
Course suitable for:
Master
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Instructor(s):
Kai Frömsdorf
Date(s):
Wednesday  (single date) 17.09.2025 08:30 – 11:30 358 Pool-Raum; L 7, 3–5
Wednesday  (single date) 22.10.2025 08:30 – 11:30 358 Pool-Raum; L 7, 3–5
Description:
Please find a detailed course description via the following link:
Module Catalog MMM | Universität Mannheim (uni-mannheim.de)
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
MAN 770 Research Seminar (Seminar)
EN
Course type:
Seminar
ECTS:
6
Course suitable for:
Master
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
On-campus and online, live
Instructor(s):
Kai Frömsdorf
Date(s):
Thursday  (single date) 11.09.2025 09:00 – 18:00 EO 256 Seminarraum; Schloss Ehrenhof Ost
Thursday  (single date) 16.10.2025 09:00 – 18:00 EO 256 Seminarraum; Schloss Ehrenhof Ost
Thursday  (single date) 20.11.2025 09:00 – 18:00 EO 256 Seminarraum; Schloss Ehrenhof Ost
Description:
Please find a detailed course description via the following link:
Module Catalog MMM | Universität Mannheim (uni-mannheim.de)
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.

Social Sciences – Bachelor

VL Selected Topics in International Relations: Political Violence (Lecture)
EN
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
7
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
The lecture is open to students from advanced semesters who already had courses during their studies in Political Science or International Relations, it is not suited to students who are still at the beginning of their studies. Students who were not nominated for the Department of Political Science can send their Transcript of Records by mid/end of August for the winter term and by the beginning of February for the spring term to the international coordinator: int-pol@uni-mannheim.de together with their matriculation number once they are enrolled. The Department will check if there are places available.
Examination achievement:
Written exam
Instructor(s):
Prof. Ph. D. Sabine Carey
Date(s):
Monday  (weekly) 01.09.2025 – 01.12.2025 12:00 – 13:30 B 243 Hörsaal; A 5, 6 Bauteil B
Description:
This lecture introduces students to key topics on political violence. We will cover classic and current debates on interstate warfare, civil war, insurgencies and armed groups, coup d’états, terrorism and state repression. Given the vast amount of research in this broad field, we will not be able to cover all aspects in depth, but you will be equipped with key insights and conceptual and analytical frameworks and tools to better understand characteristics and causes of different forms of political violence.
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
VL Selected Topics in Political Sociology: Elections, Voters, Democracy: Essentials in Elections and Political Behavior Research (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
7
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
The lecture is open to students from advanced semesters who already had courses during their studies in Political Science, it is not suited to students who are still at the beginning of their studies. Students who were not nominated for the Department of Political Science can send their Transcript of Records by mid/end of August for the winter term and by the beginning of February for the spring term to the international coordinator: int-pol@uni-mannheim.de together with their matriculation number once they are enrolled. The Department will check if there are places available.
Literature:
Arzheimer, Kai/Evans, Jocelyn/Lewis-Beck, Michael (Hrsg.), 2017: Sage Handbook of Electoral Behavior, Los Angeles: Sage.
Bytzek, Evelyn, und Sigrid Roßteutscher (Hrsg.), 2011: Der unbekannte Wähler? Mythen und Fakten zum Wahlverhalten der Deutschen, Frankfurt: Campus.
Examination achievement:
Klausur (90 Min)
Instructor(s):
Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Schmitt-Beck
Date(s):
Wednesday  (weekly) 03.09.2025 – 03.12.2025 17:15 – 18:45 B 244 Hörsaal; A 5, 6 Bauteil B
Description:
Wahlen sind der institutionelle Kern der repräsentativen Demokratie. Deswegen stehen sie auch im Zentrum der politischen Soziologie demokratischer politischer Systeme. Die Vorlesung setzt sich aus normativem, historischem und empirisch-analytischem Blickwinkel mit Wahlen und ihrer realen Bedeutung für die repräsentative Demokratie auseinander. Behandelt werden u. a. folgende Themen: demokratietheoretische Perspektiven auf Wahlen; Entwicklung und Durchsetzung des allgemeinen Wahlrechts; Klassifizierung und Bedeutung von Wahlsystemen; Integrität von Wahlen; Theorien, Methoden und Befunde der empirischen Wahlforschung (Wahlbeteiligung im Vergleich zu anderen Formen der politischen Beteiligung, Hintergründe und Mechanismen der Partei- und Kandidatenwahl).
VL Selected Topics in Comparative Government: The Political System of the USA in Comparative Perspective (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
7
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
The lecture is open to students from advanced semesters who already had courses during their studies in Political Science, it is not suited to students who are still at the beginning of their studies. Students who were not nominated for the Department of Political Science can send their Transcript of Records by mid/end of August for the winter term and by the beginning of February for the spring term to the international coordinator: int-pol@uni-mannheim.de together with their matriculation number once they are enrolled. The Department will check if there are places available.
Literature:
  • Baker, Paula und Donald T. Chritchlow (2020): The Oxford Handbook of American Political History. Oxford: Oxford University Press. 
  • McKay, David (2018): American Politics and Society. 9. Auflage. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. 
  • Lammert, Christian, Markus B. Siewert und Boris Vormann (Hrsg., 2016): Handbuch Politik USA. Wiesbaden: Springer VS. 
  • Peele, Gillian, Christopher J. Bailey, Jon Herbert, Bruce E. Cain und B. Guy Peters (Hrsg., 2018): Developments in American Politics. London: Palgrave Macmillan.
Examination achievement:
Abschlussklausur (90 Minuten)
Instructor(s):
Prof. Dr. Marc Debus
Date(s):
Monday  (weekly) 01.09.2025 – 01.12.2025 13:45 – 15:15 B 244 Hörsaal; A 5, 6 Bauteil B
Description:
Die Vorlesung behandelt das politische System der USA und setzt es in Bezug zu den politischen Institutionensystemen der parlamentarischen Systeme Westeuropas. Neben den demokratietheoretischen Grundlagen werden insbesondere die historische Entwicklung und Ausgestaltung des Institutionensystems, der politischen Parteien und des Wettbewerbs innerhalb und zwischen den parteipolitischen Akteuren sowie die Muster der legislativen Entscheidungsfindung näher beleuchtet. In diesem Kontext werden auch die Unterschiede zwischen präsidentiellen und parlamentarischen demokratischen Systemen und ihre Implikationen diskutiert.
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
VL Introduction to the political system of the FRG (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
6.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:

Exchange students from all departments are welcome to register for this course by using Portal2. We recommend registration before lecture period starts, since this is helpful for gaining access to the reading materials.

1st year course. No prerequisites.

Examination achievement:
Abschlussklausur (90 Minuten)
Instructor(s):
Prof. Dr. Marc Debus
Date(s):
Friday  (weekly) 05.09.2025 – 05.12.2025 10:15 – 11:45 SN 163 Manfred Lautenschläger Hörsaal; Schloss Schneckenhof Nord
Description:
Die Vorlesung führt in die institutionellen Eigenschaften des politischen System Deutschlands ein. In diesem Kontext werden auch die Strukturen des politischen Prozesses – jeweils mit Rückgriff auf zentrale theoretische Ansätze der Politikwissenschaft – näher beleuchtet und empirisch illustriert. Zu Beginn der Vorlesung werden die historischen Grundlagen und die Entwicklung des politischen Systems Deutschlands dargestellt, um dann auf die einzelnen Institutionen, ihre Kompetenzen und ihre Stellung im politischen Prozess näher einzugehen. In einem zweiten Schritt werden die Muster der sozialen und politischen Partizipation einerseits sowie des Parteiensystems, des Parteienwettbewerbs und der Regierungsbildung in Deutschland andererseits besprochen. Abschließend wird die Struktur des politischen Systems der Europäischen Union und die Effekte des europäischen Mehrebenensystems für den politischen Prozess und für das Regieren in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland diskutiert.
VL Introduction to International Relations (Lecture)
EN
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
6
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:

Exchange students from all departments are welcome to register for this course by using Portal2. We recommend registration before lecture period starts, since this is helpful for gaining access to the reading materials.

2nd year course. Basic knowledge in Political Science is helpful.

Instructor(s):
Prof. Dr. Valentin Lang
Date(s):
Monday  (weekly) 01.09.2025 – 01.12.2025 12:00 – 13:30 M 003 PWC Hörsaal; Schloss Mittelbau
Description:
This lecture provides an introduction to key concepts, theories, and methods of International Relations (IR). It presents and discusses research on both international security and international political economy. As regards international security, we will look at explanations of international and transnational conflicts, as well as at the conditions for international cooperation and institutionalization. Concerning international political economy, we will examine global economic relations in the areas of trade, finance, and development cooperation. The lecture will also address international environmental cooperation and contemporary challenges for the liberal international order.
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
VL Introduction to Political Science (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
6
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:

Exchange students from all departments are welcome to register for this course by using Portal2. We recommend registration before lecture period starts, since this is helpful for gaining access to the reading materials.

No prerequisites required.

Examination achievement:
Klausur (90 min), Termin wird noch bekanntgegeben
Instructor(s):
Prof. Dr. Thomas König
Date(s):
Tuesday  (weekly) 02.09.2025 – 02.12.2025 15:30 – 17:00 A 001 Großer Hörsaal; B 6, 23–25 Bauteil A
Description:
KURSBESCHREIBUNG
Die Vorlesung bietet eine Einführung in die Politikwissenschaft und ist für Studierende im ersten Semester konzipiert. Die Veranstaltung stellt grundlegende Konzepte der politik-wissenschaftlichen Forschung dar und gibt einen Überblick über zentrale Grundbegriffe, Fragen, Theorien und Methoden der Politikwissenschaft.

LEHRBUCH
Shively, W. Phillips und David Schultz. 2022. Power and Choice: An Introduction to Political Science. 16. Aufl. Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield.

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VL Introduction to Political Sociology (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
6
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:

Exchange students from all departments are welcome to register for this course by using Portal2. We recommend registration before lecture period starts, since this is helpful for gaining access to the reading materials.

2nd year course. Basic knowledge in Political Science is helpful.

Literature:
Dalton, Russell J., 2014: Citizen politics: Public opinion and political parties in advanced industrial democracies, 6. Auflage, Washington, DC: CQ Press.
Kaina, Viktoria/Römmele, Andrea (Hrsg.), 2009: Politische Soziologie. Ein Studienbuch, Wiesbaden:VS.
Examination achievement:
Multiple-Choice-Klausur
Instructor(s):
Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Schmitt-Beck
Date(s):
Thursday  (weekly) 04.09.2025 – 04.12.2025 17:15 – 18:45 B 243 Hörsaal; A 5, 6 Bauteil B
Description:
Die Vorlesung führt in das politikwissenschaftliche Teilgebiet der Politischen Soziologie ein. Unter anderem werden folgende Themenbereiche behandelt: Grundlegende Denkansätze der Politischen Soziologie, soziopolitische Konfliktlinien, Wertorientierungen und Ideologien, Parteien und Parteiensysteme, organisierte Interessen und soziale Bewegungen, politische Kommunikation, soziale und politische Beteiligung sowie Wahlverhalten.
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
VL Empirical Political Research (Lecture)
EN
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
6
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:

Exchange students from all departments are welcome to register for this course by using Portal2. We recommend registration before lecture period starts, since this is helpful for gaining access to the reading materials.

There are also optional tutorials, please register by using Portal2 as well.

Literature:
Kellstedt, Paul & Guy Whitten. 2009. The Fundamentals of Political Science Research, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Johnson, Janet; Henry Reynolds & Jason Mycoff. 2007. Political Science Research Methods 6th ed., Washington: CQ Press.
Manheim, Jarol, Richard Rich; Lars Willnat & Craig Brians. 2008. Empirical Political Analysis: Research Methods in Political Science, 7th ed., New York: Longman Press.
Blastland, Michael & Andrew Dilnot. 2007. The Tiger That Isn't: Seeing Through a World of Numbers, London: Profile
Examination achievement:
Final Exam (90 minutes)
Instructor(s):
Sean Damien Carey Ph.D.
Date(s):
Tuesday  (weekly) 02.09.2025 – 02.12.2025 10:15 – 11:45 M 003 PWC Hörsaal; Schloss Mittelbau
Description:
It is critically important to use appropriate empirical evidence to evaluate theoretical claims in political science. This course will provide a conceptual understanding of the techniques and practical experience in conducting political research. This course will familiarise students with a range of approaches and methods used in the study of contemporary political phenomena. It concentrates on understanding empirical political research, using both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Particular attention is paid to the collection, analysis and utilisation of quantitative data
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Lecture: Introduction to Sociology (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
6
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Examination achievement:
Klausur (90 min)
Instructor(s):
Prof. Dr. Frank Kalter
Date(s):
Tuesday  (weekly) 02.09.2025 – 02.12.2025 08:30 – 10:00 A 001 Großer Hörsaal; B 6, 23–25 Bauteil A
Description:
Die Vorlesung führt in das Studium der Soziologie ein. Sie erläutert den Gegenstandsbereich des Faches und zeigt seine leitenden Frage- und Aufgabenstellungen auf. Ein besonderes Gewicht liegt dabei zunächst auf den methodologischen Vorgehensweisen, insbesondere dem Konzept soziologischer Erklärungen. Auf dieser Grundlage werden zentrale Grundbegriffe und Einzelthemen der Soziologie, wie Soziales Handeln, Soziale Situationen, Kollektives Handeln, Interaktionen, Tausch, Macht, Rollen, Normen, Institutionen u.v.a.m. behandelt. Schritt für Schritt werden somit wesentliche Bausteine soziologischen Denkens erarbeitet.
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
VL Sozialstruktur Deutschlands im internationalen Vergleich (Lecture)
EN
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
6
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
The lecture gives a systematic overview of the most important characteristics of the social structure of Germany in comparison to other European countries. It focuses on changes and trends in education, employment, population household and family structure as well as social mobility with a special reference to income distributions and the development of the prosperity.
Examination achievement:
Klausur
Instructor(s):
Prof. Dr. Irena Kogan
Date(s):
Tuesday  (weekly) 02.09.2025 – 02.12.2025 12:00 – 13:30 SN 169 Röchling Hörsaal; Schloss Schneckenhof Nord
Description:
In der Vorlesung wird ein systematischer Überblick über die wichtigsten Merkmale der Sozialstruktur der Bundesrepublik Deutschland und Europa im Vergleich gegeben. Im Mittelpunkt stehen die Entwicklung von Bevölkerungs-, Haushalts- und Familienstrukturen, soziale Un-gleichheit und soziale Mobilität, speziell in Bezug auf Bildung, Erwerbstätigkeit und Beruf sowie auf die Einkommensverteilung und die Wohlstandsentwicklung.
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.

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Humanities – Bachelor

ANG 301 Introduction to Linguistics, Course A (Lecture)
EN
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
8.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Instructor(s):
PD Dr. Dieter Thoma
Date(s):
Tuesday  (weekly) 02.09.2025 – 02.12.2025 08:30 – 10:00 EO 150 AbsolventUM Hörsaal; Schloss Ehrenhof Ost
Description:
This course is designed to introduce beginning students to the central terms and topics in current (English) linguistics. Topics to be dealt with include phonetics, phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax, major (syntactic) contrasts between English and German. We will also have some brief looks at how these topics are relevant in language acquisition, language storage and processing in the human brain, and language variation over time and in society.
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
ANG 301 Introduction to Linguistics, Course B (Lecture)
EN
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
8.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Instructor(s):
Pernelle Clémence Lorette Ph.D.
Date(s):
Thursday  (weekly) 04.09.2025 – 04.12.2025 08:30 – 10:00 EO 150 AbsolventUM Hörsaal; Schloss Ehrenhof Ost
Description:
This course is designed to introduce beginning students to the central terms and topics in current (English) linguistics. Topics to be dealt with include phonetics, phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax, major (syntactic) contrasts between English and German. We will also have some brief looks at how these topics are relevant in language acquisition, language storage and processing in the human brain, and language variation over time and in society.
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
ANG 301–1 Tut Introduction to Linguistics, Alexander Kötzle (Tutorial)
EN
Course type:
Tutorial
ECTS:
2.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Instructor(s):
PD Dr. Dieter Thoma
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
ANG 301–1 Tut Introduction to Linguistics, Katharina Krämer (Tutorial)
EN
Course type:
Tutorial
ECTS:
2.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Instructor(s):
PD Dr. Dieter Thoma
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
ANG 301–1 Tut Introduction to Linguistics, Lina Heuer (Tutorial)
EN
Course type:
Tutorial
ECTS:
2.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Instructor(s):
PD Dr. Dieter Thoma
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
ANG 301–1 Tut Introduction to Linguistics, Maria Kafo (Tutorial)
EN
Course type:
Tutorial
ECTS:
2.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Instructor(s):
PD Dr. Dieter Thoma
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
ANG 301–1 Tut Introduction to Linguistics, Mila Reinsch (Tutorial)
EN
Course type:
Tutorial
ECTS:
2.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
On-campus and online, live
Registration procedure:
Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Instructor(s):
PD Dr. Dieter Thoma
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
ANG 301–1 Tut Introduction to Linguistics, Nadine Hinninger (Tutorial)
EN
Course type:
Tutorial
ECTS:
2.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Instructor(s):
PD Dr. Dieter Thoma
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
ANG 301–1 Tut Introduction to Linguistics, Pelin Erözbek (Tutorial)
EN
Course type:
Tutorial
ECTS:
2.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
On-campus and online, live
Registration procedure:
Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Instructor(s):
PD Dr. Dieter Thoma
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
ANG 301–1 Tut Introduction to Linguistics, Ricarda Weidner (Tutorial)
EN
Course type:
Tutorial
ECTS:
2.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Instructor(s):
PD Dr. Dieter Thoma
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
ANG 301–1 Tut Introduction to Linguistics, Saliha Güney (Tutorial)
EN
Course type:
Tutorial
ECTS:
2.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Instructor(s):
PD Dr. Dieter Thoma
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
ANG 301–1 Tut Introduction to Linguistics, Vili Valter (Tutorial)
EN
Course type:
Tutorial
ECTS:
2.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Instructor(s):
PD Dr. Dieter Thoma
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
ANG 301-Ü Introduction to Linguistics, Course A (Exercise)
EN
Course type:
Exercise
ECTS:
8.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Instructor(s):
PD Dr. Dieter Thoma
Date(s):
Wednesday  (weekly) 03.09.2025 – 03.12.2025 08:30 – 10:00 EO 159 Seminarraum; Schloss Ehrenhof Ost
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
ANG 301-Ü Introduction to Linguistics, Course B (Exercise)
EN
Course type:
Exercise
ECTS:
8.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Instructor(s):
Pernelle Clémence Lorette Ph.D.
Date(s):
Thursday  (weekly) 04.09.2025 – 04.12.2025 15:30 – 17:00 EO 150 AbsolventUM Hörsaal; Schloss Ehrenhof Ost
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
ANG 310- Introduction to Literary Studies, Course A (Lecture)
EN
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
8.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Learning target:
By the end of the course students will have gained knowledge of the key literary genres, technical aspects, and critical terms that will form the foundation for the further development of an academic understanding of the wide-ranging scope of British and American literatures.
Literature:

A digital reader with primary and secondary texts will be made available at the beginning of the semester. Additionally, students are required to purchase the following texts:

Mario Klarer, An Introduction to Literary Studies (1999)
David Henry Hwang, M. Butterfly (1988)
Joseph Conrad, Heart of Darkness (1899)
Examination achievement:
The lecture will be concluded by a final exam (90 minutes)
Instructor(s):
Dr. Stefan Glomb
Date(s):
Friday  (weekly) 05.09.2025 – 05.12.2025 10:15 – 11:45 EO 145 Hörsaal (Bürgerhörsaal); Schloss Ehrenhof Ost
Description:
During this course students will learn the basic skills and methodologies necessary for the study of literature, especially with regard to anglophone letters and cultures. Students will learn how to analyze poetry, prose, and drama by studying major works of British and American literature from the sixteenth to the twenty-first centuries. The focus will be on the technical as well as cultural aspects of works of literature and their historical contexts. 

The course will start by answering the question what literature and the study of literature actually are and then provide an introduction to the three main genres of literature written in English (prose, drama, and poetry). In discussing these genres, we will take a closer look at key theoretical concepts and tools for the analysis of literary texts. Besides, we will also identify important periods in the history of British and American literature.

Important Note RE: Tutorials
The lecture will be accompanied by mandatory tutorials for which you have to sign up separately. Please note that the tutorials are attached to specific lectures and are not interchangeable. While both lectures will cover the same content, the scheduling might differ slightly between sessions and it is therefore advisable to attend a tutorial with the tutors who are also attending the lecture in question.

Students who register for lecture A (Dr. Kucharzewski) should therefore also register for a corresponding tutorial by Maja Häcker, Lea May, or Jule Remmers. 
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
ANG 310- Introduction to Literary Studies, Course B (Lecture)
EN
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
8.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
Language: English
Literature:
Please buy the following texts:

Mario Klarer, Introduction to Literary Studies. Third Edition. Abingdon: Routledge, 2013
Joseph Conrad, Heart of Darkness, ed. by Owen Knowles (Penguin Classics)
David Henry Hwang, M. Butterfly (Plume Books).
Examination achievement:
90-minute written exam
Instructor(s):
Dr. Jan Dominik Kucharzewski
Date(s):
Wednesday  (weekly) 03.09.2025 – 03.12.2025 15:30 – 17:00 B 144 Hörsaal; A 5, 6 Bauteil B
Description:
This lecture will introduce students to the theory and practice of analysing literary texts. It will cover both literary theory and literary history, referring to a wide range of primary texts covering the three main genres and most of the periods. The course will be accompanied by a mandatory tutorial. Learning materials will include a reader including shorter primary texts, and videos introducing some of the most important aspects of general literary theory and genre theory.
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
ANG 310-Ü Introduction to Literary Studies (Exercise)
EN
Course type:
Exercise
ECTS:
8.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Instructor(s):
Dr. Jan Dominik Kucharzewski
Date(s):
Monday  (weekly) 01.09.2025 – 01.12.2025 15:30 – 17:00 EO 242 Seminarraum; Schloss Ehrenhof Ost
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
ANG 310-Ü Introduction to Literary Studies (Exercise)
EN
Course type:
Exercise
ECTS:
8.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Instructor(s):
Dr. Stefan Glomb
Date(s):
Tuesday  (weekly) 02.09.2025 – 02.12.2025 12:00 – 13:30 EO 382 Seminarraum; Schloss Ehrenhof Ost
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Einführung in die Literaturwissenschaft – Introduction to Literary Studies (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Attendance:
On-campus and online, live & recorded
Registration procedure:
ECTS-Punkte: 8
(insgesamt für die erfolgreiche Teilnahme an Vorlesung und Tutorium / in total for successful participation in lecture and tutorial)
Mit der Teilnahme an der Vorlesung alleine (ohne Tutorium) können keine ECTS-Punkte erworben werden!
No ECTS credits can be earned by attending the lecture alone (without tutorial)!

Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Literature:
Lehrbuch:
Ulrich Kittstein / Stefani Kugler / Eva Ritthaler: Grundlagen der Neueren deutschen Literaturwissenschaft. Trier: Wissenschaftlicher Verlag Trier, 2019.
Weitere Literaturhinweise werden in der ersten Vorlesungssitzung gegeben.
Examination achievement:
Die Prüfungsleistung besteht aus einer neunzigminütigen Klausur, die zu Beginn der vorlesungsfreien Zeit stattfindet.
Instructor(s):
apl. Prof. Dr. Ulrich Kittstein
Date(s):
Monday  (weekly) 08.09.2025 – 01.12.2025 10:15 – 11:45 M 003 PWC Hörsaal; Schloss Mittelbau
Description:

Die Vorlesung führt Studienanfänger in das Gegenstandsgebiet, die Methoden und die Begriffe des Faches Neuere deutsche Literaturwissenschaft ein. Sie stellt zentrale Kategorien wie 'Fiktionalität' und 'Ästhetik' vor, behandelt die drei Großgattungen Epik, Drama und Lyrik, bietet einen Durchgang durch die deutsche Literaturgeschichte seit dem Barockzeitalter und erörtert einflussreiche Ansätze der Literaturtheorie. Alle diese Aspekte werden anhand exemplarischer literarischer Werke veranschaulicht.
Als Basis und verbindliche Begleitlektüre für die Vorlesung dient folgende Einführungsdarstellung:
Ulrich Kittstein / Stefani Kugler / Eva Ritthaler: Grundlagen der Neueren deutschen Literaturwissenschaft. Trier: Wissenschaftlicher Verlag Trier, 2019.
Das Programm der Veranstaltung und weitere Materialien können zu Semesterbeginn über die Lernplattform Ilias heruntergeladen werden.
Für alle Teilnehmer der Vorlesung ist der Besuch eines begleitenden Tutoriums verpflichtend, in dem der Stoff vertieft und ergänzt wird. Dieses Tutorium wird in sechs Parallelgruppen angeboten, von denen eine zu besuchen ist. Die Anmeldung dafür muss separat über das Studierendenportal vorgenommen werden.
Außerdem umfasst die Veranstaltung ein Online-Propädeutikum zum fachwissenschaftlichen Arbeiten, das Sandra Beck organisiert.
Zum Termin der Vorlesung: Sie findet ab dem 8. September immer montags um 10.15 Uhr statt. Der andere im Portal angegebene Termin (Dienstag, 17.15 Uhr) bezieht sich auf die wöchentliche Zoom-Sprechstunde von Sandra Beck, in der offene Fragen zu dem erwähnten Online-Propädeutikum geklärt werden können. Bindend und verpflichtend ist hier lediglich die Teilnahme an der ersten Sitzung am 9. September, weil dabei grundlegende Informationen zu den Anforderungen dieses Veranstaltungsteils gegeben werden.

Introduction to German Linguistics (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
ECTS-Punkte: 8
(insgesamt für die erfolgreiche Teilnahme an Vorlesung und Tutorium / in total for successful participation in lecture and tutorial)
Mit der Teilnahme an der Vorlesung alleine (ohne Tutorium) können keine ECTS-Punkte erworben werden!
No ECTS credits can be earned by attending the lecture alone (without tutorial)!

Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Date(s):
Tuesday  (weekly) 09.09.2025 – 02.12.2025 12:00 – 13:30 EO 145 Hörsaal (Bürgerhörsaal); Schloss Ehrenhof Ost
Description:
Die Einführungsvorlesung vermittelt einen grundlegenden Überblick über die Kernbereiche der germanistischen Linguistik: von Semiotik und Semantik über Phonetik, Phonologie und Graphematik sowie Morphologie und Syntax bis hin zu Pragmatik, Textlinguistik und Gesprächsforschung. Wir besprechen zentrale Modelle und Konzepte; zudem lernen die Teilnehmenden erste methodische Herangehensweisen kennen.

Die Vorlesung wird ergänzt um ein verpflichtendes Tutorium, in dem die Inhalte wiederholt und vertieft werden. Dieses Tutorium wird in sechs Parallelgruppen angeboten.
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
IDV 401 International Cultural Studies Lecture (Lecture)
EN
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
5.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
On-campus and online, live & recorded
Registration procedure:
Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Recommended requirement:
Examination achievement:
Written Exam (“Bring your own device”)
Instructor(s):
Prof. Dr. Philipp Gassert, Dr. Ana-Sofia Uhl, Nico Stab
Date(s):
Wednesday  (single date) 10.09.2025 10:15 – 11:45 EO 145 Hörsaal (Bürgerhörsaal); Schloss Ehrenhof Ost
Wednesday  (single date) 08.10.2025 10:15 – 11:45 EO 145 Hörsaal (Bürgerhörsaal); Schloss Ehrenhof Ost
Wednesday  (single date) 29.10.2025 10:15 – 11:45 EO 145 Hörsaal (Bürgerhörsaal); Schloss Ehrenhof Ost
Wednesday  (single date) 26.11.2025 10:15 – 11:45 EO 145 Hörsaal (Bürgerhörsaal); Schloss Ehrenhof Ost
Description:
Please contact ics@uni-mannheim.de if you have any questions.

Content
The lecture International Cultural Studies introduces students to basic select topics and concepts fundamental to the field of Cultural Studies by discussing texts and theories from international scholars. It provides an overview of key terms such as race, class, gender, and identity, among others, and seeks to enable students to understand and reflect upon these key terms and their underlying concepts within their historical, societal, and cultural context. To do so, it raises questions on how cultural texts and practices shape our understanding of society, politics, history and culture.

Organizational Information
Lecture in Inverted Classroom (IC) Format
The course follows an Inverted Classroom (IC) format. Each week, students will gain online access to a 45-minute video lecture along with supplementary materials (texts, presentations, links, etc.). These materials are to be studied independently during a self-learning phase. Weekly online quizzes and additional interactive tools help students consolidate their understanding of the course content.
Students also have the opportunity to further discuss the material and clarify open questions in weekly tutorial sessions led by master’s student tutors.
The video lectures are complemented by four Inverted Classroom (IC) sessions held on-site in a hybrid format (both in-person and online). These sessions aim to embed the content of each thematic unit into a broader context and to highlight connections to current developments and phenomena.
The course concludes with a written exam consisting of single-choice questions and short essay responses. The exam will be conducted in a “Bring Your Own Device” format, meaning students will answer the questions in a university exam room using their own laptops.
Please note: A different examination format applies for students participating in the Engage.EU Online Exchange Initiative. Further details will be provided upon admission to the course.
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
IDV 402 Developing a Global Mindset (Seminar)
EN
Course type:
Seminar
ECTS:
6
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Online, live
Registration procedure:
Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Recommended requirement:
Examination achievement:
Term Paper (12–15 pages)
15-minute group presentation
Instructor(s):
Agnes Bamford
Date(s):
Friday  (single date) 10.10.2025 10:15 – 11:45 ZOOM-Lehre-144; Virtuelles Gebäude
Friday  (block date + sat) 24.10.2025 – 25.10.2025 08:30 – 13:30 ZOOM-Lehre-039; Virtuelles Gebäude
Friday  (block date + sat) 07.11.2025 – 08.11.2025 08:30 – 13:30 ZOOM-Lehre-039; Virtuelles Gebäude
Friday  (single date) 14.11.2025 10:15 – 15:15 ZOOM-Lehre-039; Virtuelles Gebäude
Description:
In a globalised world, the ability to work effectively across cultures is crucial for businesses to succeed. From an individual perspective, cultural intelligence (Thomas, 2008), involves knowledge and awareness of cultural differences and developing communication skills to build trust between people from different backgrounds.
The course will cover the origins and history of intercultural communication', including intercultural business communication and the taxonomies developed by scholars such as Hofstede, Trompenaars & Hampden-Turner, Hall and Meyer. The course theories are illustrated by case studies, which the students will work through in class. Critical perspectives on the classic taxonomies and the concept of culture are also discussed. The students will learn to distinguish between etic and emic perspectives on culture as well as between static and dynamic perspectives. Furthermore, social constructivist and critical cross cultural management perspectives are covered, specifically related to diversity management and language management.  Diversity management and inclusive leadership will also be linked to social sustainability. There is also an emphasis on reflection, critical incidents, cultural adaptation and working in global teams.  
Learning outcomes include knowledge, skills and general competencies. Students will develop knowledge of fundamental theories from the field of intercultural business communication, knowledge about cross cultural management and how it links to diversity management and inclusion.
Students will become skilled in critically assessing the theories on intercultural business communication in light of practical cases, develop personal reflection skills and how to work effectively in multicultural groups.
General competencies include demonstrating sensitivity towards and respect for diversity in the workplace and understanding the importance of diversity management and inclusive leadership.
Teaching methods include readings, videos, websites, interactive lectures, case studies and group discussions. The course requires active participation, with an emphasis on written and oral reflection on learning.

This course is taught by Agnes Bamford from the Norwegian School of Economics (Bergen, Norway) and is offered with the generous support of Engage.EU.
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Propädeutikum fachwissenschaftlichen Arbeitens (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Online, live
Registration procedure:
Das Propädeutikum ist eine Begleitveranstaltung zur Vorlesung  “Einführung in die Literatur­wissenschaft – Introduction to Literary Studies”. Für Austauschstudierende ist die Teilnahme freiwillig.
The preparatory course is a companion event to the lecture “Einführung in die Literatur­wissenschaft – Introduction to Literary Studies.” Participation is voluntary for exchange students.

Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Instructor(s):
Dr. Sandra Beck
Date(s):
Tuesday  (weekly) 02.09.2025 – 02.12.2025 17:15 – 18:45 ZOOM-Lehre-039; Virtuelles Gebäude
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Ringvorlesung Innovationsgeschichte Vormoderne (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
4.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor, Master
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Instructor(s):
Prof. Dr. Hiram Kümper, Dr. Anja Thaller
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Introduction to Romance Literature and Media Studies (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
4.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Recommended requirement:
Examination achievement:
Klausur
Instructor(s):
Dr. Lena Schönwälder
Date(s):
Thursday  (weekly) 04.09.2025 – 04.12.2025 10:15 – 11:45 SN 169 Röchling Hörsaal; Schloss Schneckenhof Nord
Description:
Die Einführungsveranstaltung vermittelt das Basiswissen, auf dem das Studium der romanischen Literatur- und Medienwissenschaft aufbaut. Die Veranstaltung schließt mit einer Klausur ab.

Neben der Klärung grundsätzlicher Fragen und Begriffe, führt die Vorlesung in Gegenstandsbereiche, Gattungen und literatur- und medienwissenschaftliche Arbeitsweisen ein. Darüber hinaus sollen unter Rückgriff auf literatur- und kulturtheoretische Ansätze verschiedene Methoden des Lesens, Textverstehens und interpretierens vorgestellt und eingeübt werden.
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Introduction to Romance Linguistics (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
4.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Examination achievement:

Die Veranstaltung schließt mit einer Klausur ab.

Instructor(s):
PD Dr. Amina Kropp
Date(s):
Monday  (weekly) 01.09.2025 – 01.12.2025 13:45 – 15:15 EO 242 Seminarraum; Schloss Ehrenhof Ost
Description:
Wie sind die romanischen Sprachen entstanden? Wie ist ihre Ausdifferenzierung zu erklären, ihre heutige 'Gestalt' zu beschreiben? Welche Begriffe, Theorien und Methoden stellt die moderne Sprachwissenschaft dafür zur Verfügung? Welche Anwendungsbereiche eröffnen sprachwissenschaftliche Theorien und Methoden (z. B. Textlinguistik, Spracherwerb und Mehrsprachigkeit, Soziolinguistik...)?

Diese und ähnliche Fragen werden in der Ringvorlesung behandelt und dabei gemeinsame Grundlagen für das weitere sprachwissenschaftliche Studium vermittelt. Um das Verständnis direkt zu vertiefen, sind kurze Quiz in die Präsenzsitzungen integriert: In Kleingruppen oder im Austausch mit der Gesamtgruppe werden Lösungsansätze diskutiert und Themen reflektiert. Die Aufgaben dienen nicht der Bewertung, sondern als Lernbegleitung – sie geben individuell unterstützendes Feedback, stärken den Austausch unter Kommiliton*innen und helfen, Wissenslücken frühzeitig zu erkennen.

Weitere Informationen
Die Einführungsveranstaltung vermittelt das Basiswissen, auf dem das Studium der romanischen Literatur- und Medienwissenschaft aufbaut. Die Veranstaltung schließt mit einer Klausur ab.
Neben der Klärung grundsätzlicher Fragen und Begriffe, führt die Vorlesung in Gegenstandsbereiche, Gattungen und literatur- und medienwissenschaftliche Arbeitsweisen ein. Darüber hinaus sollen unter Rückgriff auf literatur- und kulturtheoretische Ansätze verschiedene Methoden des Lesens, Textverstehens und Interpretierens vorgestellt und eingeübt werden – begleitet von interaktiven Lernimpulsen, die den Transfer in die Praxis fördern.
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Introduction to Romance Lingustics (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
4.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Examination achievement:

Die Veranstaltung schließt mit einer Klausur ab.

Instructor(s):
PD Dr. Amina Kropp
Date(s):
Monday  (weekly) 01.09.2025 – 01.12.2025 12:00 – 13:30 EO 242 Seminarraum; Schloss Ehrenhof Ost
Description:
Wie sind die romanischen Sprachen entstanden? Wie ist ihre Ausdifferenzierung zu erklären, ihre heutige 'Gestalt' zu beschreiben? Welche Begriffe, Theorien und Methoden stellt die moderne Sprachwissenschaft dafür zur Verfügung? Welche Anwendungsbereiche eröffnen sprachwissenschaftliche Theorien und Methoden (z. B. Textlinguistik, Spracherwerb und Mehrsprachigkeit, Soziolinguistik...)?

Diese und ähnliche Fragen werden in der Ringvorlesung behandelt und dabei gemeinsame Grundlagen für das weitere sprachwissenschaftliche Studium vermittelt. Um das Verständnis direkt zu vertiefen, sind kurze Quiz in die Präsenzsitzungen integriert: In Kleingruppen oder im Austausch mit der Gesamtgruppe werden Lösungsansätze diskutiert und Themen reflektiert. Die Aufgaben dienen nicht der Bewertung, sondern als Lernbegleitung – sie geben individuell unterstützendes Feedback, stärken den Austausch unter Kommiliton*innen und helfen, Wissenslücken frühzeitig zu erkennen.

Weitere Informationen
Die Einführungsveranstaltung vermittelt das Basiswissen, auf dem das Studium der romanischen Literatur- und Medienwissenschaft aufbaut. Die Veranstaltung schließt mit einer Klausur ab.
Neben der Klärung grundsätzlicher Fragen und Begriffe, führt die Vorlesung in Gegenstandsbereiche, Gattungen und literatur- und medienwissenschaftliche Arbeitsweisen ein. Darüber hinaus sollen unter Rückgriff auf literatur- und kulturtheoretische Ansätze verschiedene Methoden des Lesens, Textverstehens und Interpretierens vorgestellt und eingeübt werden – begleitet von interaktiven Lernimpulsen, die den Transfer in die Praxis fördern.
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Tutorium zur Einführung in die Literaturwissenschaft, Kurs 1 (Introductory course)
DE
Course type:
Introductory course
ECTS:
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
ECTS-Punkte: 8
(insgesamt für die erfolgreiche Teilnahme an Vorlesung und Tutorium / in total for successful participation in lecture and tutorial)
Mit der Teilnahme an einem Tutorium alleine (ohne Vorlesung) können keine ECTS-Punkte erworben werden!
No ECTS credits can be earned by attending the tutorial alone (without lecture)!

Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Date(s):
⚠ Monday  (weekly) 08.09.2025 – 01.12.2025 15:30 – 17:00 308 Seminarraum; L 9, 7
Caution: Individual dates in the series marked with have changed. Please check the portal for details.
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Tutorium zur Einführung in die Literaturwissenschaft, Kurs 2 (Introductory course)
DE
Course type:
Introductory course
ECTS:
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
ECTS-Punkte: 8
(insgesamt für die erfolgreiche Teilnahme an Vorlesung und Tutorium / in total for successful participation in lecture and tutorial)
Mit der Teilnahme an einem Tutorium alleine (ohne Vorlesung) können keine ECTS-Punkte erworben werden!
No ECTS credits can be earned by attending the tutorial alone (without lecture)!

Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Date(s):
Monday  (weekly) 08.09.2025 – 01.12.2025 17:15 – 18:45 308 Seminarraum; L 9, 7
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Tutorium zur Einführung in die Literaturwissenschaft, Kurs 3 (Introductory course)
DE
Course type:
Introductory course
ECTS:
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
ECTS-Punkte: 8
(insgesamt für die erfolgreiche Teilnahme an Vorlesung und Tutorium / in total for successful participation in lecture and tutorial)
Mit der Teilnahme an einem Tutorium alleine (ohne Vorlesung) können keine ECTS-Punkte erworben werden!
No ECTS credits can be earned by attending the tutorial alone (without lecture)!

Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Date(s):
Wednesday  (weekly) 10.09.2025 – 03.12.2025 10:15 – 11:45 157 Seminarraum; L 7, 3–5
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Tutorium zur Einführung in die Literaturwissenschaft, Kurs 4 (Introductory course)
DE
Course type:
Introductory course
ECTS:
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
ECTS-Punkte: 8
(insgesamt für die erfolgreiche Teilnahme an Vorlesung und Tutorium / in total for successful participation in lecture and tutorial)
Mit der Teilnahme an einem Tutorium alleine (ohne Vorlesung) können keine ECTS-Punkte erworben werden!
No ECTS credits can be earned by attending the tutorial alone (without lecture)!

Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Date(s):
Thursday  (weekly) 11.09.2025 – 04.12.2025 08:30 – 10:00 308 Seminarraum; L 9, 7
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Tutorium zur Einführung in die Literaturwissenschaft, Kurs 5 (Introductory course)
DE
Course type:
Introductory course
ECTS:
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
ECTS-Punkte: 8
(insgesamt für die erfolgreiche Teilnahme an Vorlesung und Tutorium / in total for successful participation in lecture and tutorial)
Mit der Teilnahme an einem Tutorium alleine (ohne Vorlesung) können keine ECTS-Punkte erworben werden!
No ECTS credits can be earned by attending the tutorial alone (without lecture)!

Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Date(s):
Thursday  (weekly) 11.09.2025 – 04.12.2025 10:15 – 11:45 D 002 Seminarraum 1; B 6, 27–29 Bauteil D
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Tutorium zur Einführung in die Literaturwissenschaft, Kurs 6 (Introductory course)
DE
Course type:
Introductory course
ECTS:
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
ECTS-Punkte: 8
(insgesamt für die erfolgreiche Teilnahme an Vorlesung und Tutorium / in total for successful participation in lecture and tutorial)
Mit der Teilnahme an einem Tutorium alleine (ohne Vorlesung) können keine ECTS-Punkte erworben werden!
No ECTS credits can be earned by attending the tutorial alone (without lecture)!

Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Date(s):
Friday  (weekly) 12.09.2025 – 05.12.2025 10:15 – 11:45 010 Seminarraum; L 9, 5
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Introduction to German Linguistics – Tutorial Group 3 (Introductory course)
DE
Course type:
Introductory course
ECTS:
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
ECTS-Punkte: 8
(insgesamt für die erfolgreiche Teilnahme an Vorlesung und Tutorium / in total for successful participation in lecture and tutorial)
Mit der Teilnahme an einem Tutorium alleine (ohne Vorlesung) können keine ECTS-Punkte erworben werden!
No ECTS credits can be earned by attending the tutorial alone (without lecture)!

Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Instructor(s):
Charly Weiß
Date(s):
Wednesday  (weekly) 10.09.2025 – 03.12.2025 08:30 – 10:00 309 Seminarraum; B 6, 30–32 Bauteil E-F
Description:
Das Tutorium stellt eine verpflichtende Begleitveranstaltung zu der Vorlesung 'Einführung in die Sprachwissenschaft' dar. Es wird in sechs Parallelgruppen angeboten, von denen eine zu belegen ist.
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Introduction to German Linguistics – Tutorial Group 4 (Introductory course)
DE
Course type:
Introductory course
ECTS:
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
ECTS-Punkte: 8
(insgesamt für die erfolgreiche Teilnahme an Vorlesung und Tutorium / in total for successful participation in lecture and tutorial)
Mit der Teilnahme an einem Tutorium alleine (ohne Vorlesung) können keine ECTS-Punkte erworben werden!
No ECTS credits can be earned by attending the tutorial alone (without lecture)!

Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Instructor(s):
Charly Weiß
Date(s):
Wednesday  (weekly) 10.09.2025 – 03.12.2025 15:30 – 17:00 308 Seminarraum; L 9, 7
Description:
Das Tutorium stellt eine verpflichtende Begleitveranstaltung zu der Vorlesung 'Einführung in die Sprachwissenschaft' dar. Es wird in sechs Parallelgruppen angeboten, von denen eine zu belegen ist.
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Introduction to German Linguistics – Tutorial Group 5 (Introductory course)
DE
Course type:
Introductory course
ECTS:
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
ECTS-Punkte: 8
(insgesamt für die erfolgreiche Teilnahme an Vorlesung und Tutorium / in total for successful participation in lecture and tutorial)
Mit der Teilnahme an einem Tutorium alleine (ohne Vorlesung) können keine ECTS-Punkte erworben werden!
No ECTS credits can be earned by attending the tutorial alone (without lecture)!

Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Instructor(s):
Charly Weiß
Date(s):
Thursday  (weekly) 11.09.2025 – 04.12.2025 17:15 – 18:45 308 Seminarraum; L 9, 7
Description:
Das Tutorium stellt eine verpflichtende Begleitveranstaltung zu der Vorlesung 'Einführung in die Sprachwissenschaft' dar. Es wird in sechs Parallelgruppen angeboten, von denen eine zu belegen ist.
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Introduction to German Linguistics – Tutorial Group 6 (Introductory course)
DE
Course type:
Introductory course
ECTS:
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
ECTS-Punkte: 8
(insgesamt für die erfolgreiche Teilnahme an Vorlesung und Tutorium / in total for successful participation in lecture and tutorial)
Mit der Teilnahme an einem Tutorium alleine (ohne Vorlesung) können keine ECTS-Punkte erworben werden!
No ECTS credits can be earned by attending the tutorial alone (without lecture)!

Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Instructor(s):
Charly Weiß
Date(s):
Friday  (weekly) 12.09.2025 – 05.12.2025 08:30 – 10:00 157 Seminarraum; L 7, 3–5
Description:
Das Tutorium stellt eine verpflichtende Begleitveranstaltung zu der Vorlesung 'Einführung in die Sprachwissenschaft' dar. Es wird in sechs Parallelgruppen angeboten, von denen eine zu belegen ist.
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Introduction to German Linguistics – Tutorial Group 1 (Introductory course)
DE
Course type:
Introductory course
ECTS:
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Online, live
Registration procedure:
ECTS-Punkte: 8
(insgesamt für die erfolgreiche Teilnahme an Vorlesung und Tutorium / in total for successful participation in lecture and tutorial)
Mit der Teilnahme an einem Tutorium alleine (ohne Vorlesung) können keine ECTS-Punkte erworben werden!
No ECTS credits can be earned by attending the tutorial alone (without lecture)!

Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Date(s):
Wednesday  (weekly) 10.09.2025 – 03.12.2025 17:15 – 18:45 ZOOM-Lehre-086; Virtuelles Gebäude
Description:
Das Tutorium stellt eine verpflichtende Begleitveranstaltung zu der Vorlesung 'Einführung in die Sprachwissenschaft' dar. Es wird in sechs Parallelgruppen angeboten, von denen eine zu belegen ist.
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Introduction to German Linguistics – Tutorial Group 2 (Introductory course)
DE
Course type:
Introductory course
ECTS:
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Online, live
Registration procedure:
ECTS-Punkte: 8
(insgesamt für die erfolgreiche Teilnahme an Vorlesung und Tutorium / in total for successful participation in lecture and tutorial)
Mit der Teilnahme an einem Tutorium alleine (ohne Vorlesung) können keine ECTS-Punkte erworben werden!
No ECTS credits can be earned by attending the tutorial alone (without lecture)!

Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Date(s):
Thursday  (weekly) 11.09.2025 – 04.12.2025 17:15 – 18:45 ZOOM-Lehre-146; Virtuelles Gebäude
Description:
Das Tutorium stellt eine verpflichtende Begleitveranstaltung zu der Vorlesung 'Einführung in die Sprachwissenschaft' dar. Es wird in sechs Parallelgruppen angeboten, von denen eine zu belegen ist.
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Vorlesung Einführung in die Geschichtswissenschaften (01) (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
4.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
Registration: All incoming exchange students at the School of Humanities need to register for their courses via Portal2. For further details, please check the instructions for course registration or contact incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.

Anmeldung: Alle Austauschstudierenden der Philosophischen Fakultät müssen sich über Portal2 für ihre Kurse anmelden. Weitere Informationen finden Sie in unserer Anleitung oder wenden Sie sich an incomingmail-phil.uni-mannheim.de.
Instructor(s):
Prof. Dr. Christian Mann
Date(s):
Friday  (weekly) 05.09.2025 – 05.12.2025 13:45 – 15:15 SN 169 Röchling Hörsaal; Schloss Schneckenhof Nord
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.

Humanities – Master

Aktuelle Forschungen zu Mittelalter und Frühneuzeit (Research seminar)
DE
Course type:
Research seminar
ECTS:
8.0
Course suitable for:
Master
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Instructor(s):
Prof. Dr. Hiram Kümper, Julia Bruch, Verena Weller, Dr. Anja Thaller
Date(s):
Tuesday  (weekly) 02.09.2025 – 02.12.2025 17:15 – 18:45 SO 115 Seminarraum; Schloss Schneckenhof Ost
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.

Economics – Bachelor

Grundlagen der Volkswirtschaftslehre (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
8.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
4
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Instructor(s):
Steffen Habermalz Ph.D., Prof. Dr. Martin Peitz
Date(s):
Monday  (weekly) 01.09.2025 – 01.12.2025 10:15 – 11:45 001.A Hörsaal; A 3 Bibl.,Hörsaalgebäude
Wednesday  (weekly) 03.09.2025 – 03.12.2025 10:15 – 11:45 001.A Hörsaal; A 3 Bibl.,Hörsaalgebäude
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Grundlagen der Volkswirtschaftslehre (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
8.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
4
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Instructor(s):
Steffen Habermalz Ph.D., Prof. Dr. Martin Peitz
Date(s):
Monday  (weekly) 01.09.2025 – 01.12.2025 13:45 – 15:15 001.A Hörsaal; A 3 Bibl.,Hörsaalgebäude
Wednesday  (weekly) 03.09.2025 – 03.12.2025 13:45 – 15:15 001.A Hörsaal; A 3 Bibl.,Hörsaalgebäude
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Grundlagen der Volkswirtschaftslehre (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
8.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
4
Attendance:
Instructor(s):
Steffen Habermalz Ph.D., Prof. Dr. Martin Peitz
Date(s):
Monday  (weekly) 01.09.2025 – 13.10.2025 15:30 – 17:00 001.A Hörsaal; A 3 Bibl.,Hörsaalgebäude
Wednesday  (weekly) 03.09.2025 – 15.10.2025 15:30 – 17:00 001.A Hörsaal; A 3 Bibl.,Hörsaalgebäude
Tuesday  (weekly) 21.10.2025 – 02.12.2025 10:15 – 11:45 ZOOM-Lehre-082; Virtuelles Gebäude
Friday  (weekly) 24.10.2025 – 05.12.2025 10:15 – 11:45 ZOOM-Lehre-083; Virtuelles Gebäude
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Introduction to Economic History for Economists (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
6.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Instructor(s):
Dr. Alexander Donges
Date(s):
Friday  (weekly) 05.09.2025 – 05.12.2025 13:45 – 15:15 A 001 Großer Hörsaal; B 6, 23–25 Bauteil A
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Economics – Master

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Law – Bachelor

An Introduction to the Law and Legal System of the United States (Lecture)
EN
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
8.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor, Master
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Das französische Recht und seine Rechtssprache (Course)
FR
Course type:
Course
ECTS:
6.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor, Master
Language of instruction:
French
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Instructor(s):
Prof. Dr. Rupert Vogel
Date(s):
Friday  (weekly) 05.09.2025 – 05.12.2025 15:30 – 17:00 016 Seminarraum; A 3 Bibl.,Hörsaalgebäude
Digital Assets Regulation (Lecture)
EN
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
8.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor, Master
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Registration procedure:
The amount and value of new digital objects appeared due to the ongoing development of information technologies and covered by the concept “digital assets” is constantly and impressively growing.  However, the legal landscape for such objects is still under considerations. The main issue that needs to be resolved to ensure rights of digital assets’ holders is which legal provisions are the most appropriate for the regulation of relations regarding digital assets.
This course aims to both give understanding of the digital assets and ways to protect rights to digital assets in terms of current legislation and case law as well as defining digital ownership as a perspective way to protect rights to digital assets. It is also important to understand the border between data and digital assets, how these two groups of digital objects are correlated and what are the differences in their protection. That is why the course embraces also the basics of data protection. Based on that, the course covers such topics:
  • Digital assets: notion, types, legal landscape
  • Digital ownership: European and American perspectives
  • Digital assets and data: the basics of data protection
  • Personal and machine-generated data ownership issues
  • Cryptocurrencies, NFT and other crypto-assets
  • Social media and online gaming accounts
  • Digital inheritance

The first topic aims to introduce current approaches to the definition of digital assets, describe types of digital assets and recent legislative findings on digital assets regulation.
In the second chapter the concept of digital ownership as a type of ownership will be described, current developments on implementing this concept in European and American legal field will be highlighted, the feasibility and necessity of this concept for protection of rights to digital assets will be explained.
The third section covers basics of privacy law, data protection, gives understanding of Big Data, Internet of Things (IoT), the link between data and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Issues of correlation between information and data concepts will be discussed in this section.
The fourth chapter looks into the current legal regulation of personal data and machine-generated data, aiming to describe the concept of data ownership and its correlation with digital ownership.
The fifth chapter aims to discuss approach to legal regulation of cryptocurrencies and other crypto-assets both at the European and national legislative level. It specifically focuses on the issues of NFT, including their transfer and connection to intellectual property rights.
Social media and online gaming accounts will be discussed from the digital ownership perspective. Tradable elements of the account will be revealed, current possibilities to protect rights and get benefits from social and online gaming accounts considering provisions of the Terms of Service will be discussed.
In the section on digital inheritance current issues and instruments to define post-mortal fate of digital assets will be discussed. Possible legal frames for common and civil law to dispose of digital assets will be highlighted, the US experience to solve this issue will be considered. 

Learning outcomes and qualification goals:
The course intends to provide students with a deeper understanding of the digital assets concept and approaches to protect rights to digital assets.

Exam type: essay
Special Requirements: participation in discussions, presentation of the key topics during the course is required.
Instructor(s):
Prof. Dr. Kateryna Nekit
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Einführung in das deutsche Zivilrecht für ausländische Studierende (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
10.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor, Master
Language of instruction:
German
Registration procedure:

The course gives an introduction to German private law especially for foreign law students. The course begins with an overview of the legal sources of German law. In particular, the special position of the Civil Code and its historical development will be discussed.

Then the most important legal areas of the Civil Code will be worked out on the basis of systematic descriptions and case solutions. By focusing on the law of torts, the law of obligations and the law of property, the working method in German civil law is clarified. Short introductions to inheritance and family law, company law and civil procedural law round off the course through private law.

 

Structure

- Definition of private law, historical development

- Structure of the BGB

- tort law

- law of obligations

- property law

- Inheritance and Family Law, Company Law and Civil Procedure Law at a Glance

 

The aim of the course is to ensure that students are familiar with the structures of German civil law by the end of the course and that they are able to handle smaller cases with the knowledge they have acquired.

Instructor(s):
Hagen Billotet
Guest Lecture: Emerging Global Corporate Governance Issues (Lecture)
EN
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
4.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor, Master
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
1
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
Corporate governance is a crucial topic with growing importance particularly in an era of increasing debate over corporate purpose and economic nationalism. The course will explore several contemporary and emerging governance issues including director obligations in the contexts of ESG, product safety, national security; why some financial institutions repeatedly engage in misconduct; moral hazard, market capitalism compared to state-centric capitalism; and potential explanations for repeated corporate scandals in Japan. The class will examine these issues in the contexts of several governance models shareholder, stakeholder, and enhanced stakeholder, as well as national models such as the U.S., German, Japanese, and Chinese governance systems thereby providing students with an understanding and knowledge of governance in different jurisdictions.

The course should be of interest to students focusing on corporate law, economics, and corporate governance models.

Students will have a choice of answering one essay out of potential four essays (students can pick any one of the four essays to answer) to be answered on the last day of class. The essay questions will be provided to the students on the first day of class.

About the lecturer: Joel Slawotsky is a former law clerk to the Hon. Charles H. Tenney, (U.S.D.J., S.D.N.Y.) and AV peer-review rated attorney at Dentons. In practice, he represented large corporations litigating in U.S. Federal and state courts at both the trial and appellate levels. He has taught, lectured and presented at conferences in Asia, Europe, and both North and South America. Joel has published over 70 journal articles and book chapters. His latest publication is an edited volume titled “Global Power Shifts and International Economic Law” (Elgar, June 2025). Journal article venues include: Asia Pacific Law Review; Chinese Journal of International Law; Hong Kong Law Journal; Journal of World Trade; Law Science; Journal of Corporation Law; Review of Banking and Financial Law; Virginia Law and Business Review; Business Human Rights Journal; Chinese Journal of Comparative Law; Capital Markets Law Journal; and the international law journals of Virginia, Georgetown, Duke, and Fordham.
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
International and Comparative Company Law (Lecture)
EN
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
8.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor, Master
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
On-campus and online, live
Registration procedure:
This course examines the legal framework that applies to companies as key actors on the international plane in the 21st century.

In its first part, the course will introduce the company as a legal institution and will analyze the stark contrast between the often multinational nature of company activities and the lack of unified international rules on company law. In its second part, the course will focus on the private international law of companies, explaining how to determine the domestic legal rules that apply to companies engaged in cross-border activities. The third and final part of the course will compare how core questions of substantive company law are treated in different jurisdictions (including, but not restricted to, Germany and the U.S.).

Students who have completed the course will have developed a sound understanding of the international and comparative dimensions of company law, enabling them to work successfully in an international business environment, whether in a law firm, a multinational company, or a regulatory agency. The course is suitable for exchange and graduate students (LL.M., M.C.B.L.) of law and related fields, as well as for LL.B. students.

The course will cover the following subjects:
  • Concept and different forms of companies
  • Public international law of companies
  • Private international law of companies
  • Comparative company law
  • Companies in international dispute resolution

Course materials: Required reading materials will be provided or made available electronically via the university library. For introductory and further readings (optional):
  • Cahn, Andreas/Donald, David C.: Comparative Company Law, 2nd edition, Cambridge 2020, Cambridge University Press
  • Gerner-Beuerle, Carsten/Anderson Schillig, Michael: Comparative Company Law, Oxford 2018, Oxford University Press
  • Kraakman, Reinier et al.: The Anatomy of Corporate Law, 3rd edition, Oxford 2017, Oxford University Press

Assessment: Class participation and final written exam


Lecturer: Dr. Torsten Kindt, LL.M. (Stanford)
      
Dr. Torsten Kindt, LL.M. (Stanford), is a senior research associate at the Chair of Civil Law, International and European Commercial Law at the University of Mannheim. He has studied law at the Universities of Heidelberg (First State Exam) and Cambridge. During his practical legal training, he clerked inter alia at the dispute resolution department of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer’s Frankfurt office and at the German Federal Constitutional Court. After his Second State Exam at the Higher Regional Court Stuttgart, he completed an LL.M.-program at Stanford Law School and obtained a doctorate at the University of Mannheim with the thesis ‘Transnationale Verträge im nationalen Recht’ (‘Transnational Contracts in National Law’). His research focuses on conflict-of-laws, international commercial, company and financial law, procedural law and private law theory.
Instructor(s):
Dr. Torsten Andreas Kindt
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
International Civil and Commercial Litigation (Lecture)
EN
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
8.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor, Master
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
On-campus and online, live
Registration procedure:
This course examines all major aspects of cross-border litigation as the conventional and most important method of international dispute resolution between private parties. The primary emphasis is on the conduct of international litigation in EU Member States, but there will also be comparative treatment of other major jurisdictions (notably the UK and the U.S.).

After introducing the concept of international litigation and the main policy issues at stake, the course will comprehensively address the crucial procedural questions lawyers must consider when bringing a cross-border civil or commercial dispute to a national court. These include: international jurisdiction (Which court is competent?), coordination between different jurisdictions (lis pendens, provisional measures), conduct of proceedings (service of documents, taking evidence abroad), as well as recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments.

Students who have completed the course will have developed a sound understanding of international procedural law that will enable them to work successfully in a litigation context, be it in the judiciary, a law firm or a legal department. The course is suitable for exchange and graduate students (LL.M., M.C.B.L.) of law and related fields, as well as for LL.B. students aiming to cover the relevant aspects of international procedural law required for taking the First German State Exam according to § 8 Abs. 2 Nr. 5 JAPrO.

The course will cover the following subjects:
  • Concept and practical relevance of international litigation
  • Advantages and disadvantages of international litigation
  • Sources of international procedural law
  • International jurisdiction
  • Coordination between different jurisdictions
  • Conduct of proceedings
  • Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments

Course materials: Required reading materials will be provided or made available electronically via the university library. Introductory and further readings (optional):
  • Fentiman, Richard: International Commercial Litigation, 2nd edition, Oxford 2015, Oxford University Press
  • Hartley, Trevor C.: International Commercial Litigation, 3rd edition, Cambridge 2020, Cambridge University Press
  • Junker, Abbo: Internationales Zivilprozessrecht, 6th edition, München 2023, C. H. Beck

Assessment: Class participation and final written exam


Lecturer: Dr. Torsten Kindt, LL.M. (Stanford)
      
Dr. Torsten Kindt, LL.M. (Stanford), is a senior research associate at the Chair of Civil Law, International and European Commercial Law at the University of Mannheim. He has studied law at the Universities of Heidelberg (First State Exam) and Cambridge. During his practical legal training, he clerked inter alia at the dispute resolution department of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer’s Frankfurt office and at the German Federal Constitutional Court. After his Second State Exam at the Higher Regional Court Stuttgart, he completed an LL.M.-program at Stanford Law School and obtained a doctorate at the University of Mannheim with the thesis ‘Transnationale Verträge im nationalen Recht’ (‘Transnational Contracts in National Law’). His research focuses on conflict-of-laws, international commercial, company and financial law, procedural law and private law theory.
Instructor(s):
Dr. Torsten Andreas Kindt
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
International Criminal Law (Lecture)
EN
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
8
Course suitable for:
Bachelor, Master
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Online, live
Literature:
Required reading materials will be provided electronically.

Introductory Readings (optional):
  • Cassese, Antonio, ‘International Criminal Law’ (Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2008)
  • Cryer, Robert, ‘An Introduction to International Criminal Law and Procedure’ (Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2010)
  • Schabas, William A., ‘The International Criminal Court: A Commentary on the Rome Statute’ (Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2010)
  • Werle, Gerhard, ‘Principles of International Criminal Law’ (The Hague, Asser, 2005)
You don’t need to buy one of these textbooks since they are only intended to provide you with a first insight into the subject matter. Besides, all are available at Mannheim University Library.
Instructor(s):
Raphael Oidtmann
Description:
Over the past two decades, the international community has taken significant steps to combat impunity for the most serious crimes of concern to the global community. Through the creation of international and hybrid tribunals, as well as the establishment of the permanent International Criminal Court (ICC), a renewed and increasingly robust system of international criminal justice has emerged—redefining the intersection between international law and global politics.
This course introduces students to the foundational principles, institutions, and evolving challenges of international criminal law (ICL). In the first part, students will explore the historical evolution and theoretical underpinnings of ICL, including the legacy of the Nuremberg and Tokyo Tribunals and the development of ad hoc tribunals in the 1990s, such as the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY). Special attention will be given to the ICC—its jurisdiction, structure, and contemporary relevance.
The second part of the course focuses on substantive aspects of international criminal law. Core crimes under the Rome Statute—genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression—will be analyzed in depth. The course also examines other international crimes such as piracy and terrorism, and engages with key legal issues including modes of individual criminal responsibility, head-of-state immunity, complementarity, and the tension between state sovereignty and international accountability.
In addition to legal doctrine and historical precedent, the course will examine current and pressing case studies that illustrate the practical challenges and political significance of international criminal law in action. These include ongoing investigations and proceedings relating to the war in Ukraine, the situation in Gaza and Israel, and other recent conflicts and allegations of international crimes. Through these examples, students will gain insight into the role of ICL in contemporary global affairs and the constraints of enforcing accountability in real-world contexts.

Throughout, students will engage critically with legal texts, judicial decisions, and academic commentary to develop a comprehensive understanding of how international criminal law functions as both a legal framework and a tool of global justice.

Assessment:

Student performance will be evaluated through a closed-book written examination, designed to test both conceptual understanding and the application of legal principles to complex factual scenarios.


Recommended Readings:
  • Cassese, Antonio, Cassese’s International Criminal Law (Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2013, 3rd ed.)
  • Cryer, Robert, Robinson, Darryl & Vasiliev, Sergey, An Introduction to International Criminal Law and Procedure(Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2019, 4th ed.)
  • Guilfoyle, Douglas, International Criminal Law (Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2016, 1st ed.)
  • Heller, Kevin Jon, Mégret, Frédéric, Nouwen, Sarah M.H., Ohlin, Jens David & Robinson, Darryl (eds.), The Oxford Handbook of International Criminal Law (Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2020, 1st ed.)
  • O’Keefe, Roger, International Criminal Law (Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2017, 1st ed.)
  • Schabas, William (ed.), The Cambridge Companion to International Criminal Law (Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2016, 1st ed.)
  • Stahn, Carsten, A Critical Introduction to International Criminal Law (Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2018, 1st ed.)
  • Werle, Gerhard & Jessberger, Florian, Principles of International Criminal Law (Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2020, 4th ed.)
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
International Human Rights (Lecture)
EN
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
8.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor, Master
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:

The course introduces international human rights protection and examines both international and regional human rights systems. It discusses the history of ideas, development, significance, as well as the institutional and substantive aspects of human rights protection. A particular focus is placed on the European Convention on Human Rights and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.

Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Caroline von Gall

 

More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
International Humanitarian Law / The law of armed conflict (Lecture)
EN
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
8.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor, Master
Language of instruction:
English
Registration procedure:
International Humanitarian Law (IHL) is a body of rules that seeks to limit the effects of armed conflict. IHL protects those who are not participating in hostilities, and those who are no longer participating in hostilities. This body of law imposes limits on the methods and means of warfare. IHL forms part of public international law and is largely based on treaties and rules of customary international law. 
In this course the development as well as the basic concepts of IHL will be explored. Students will be introduced to the most important documents governing armed conflict, learn how to apply these and will consider the challenges posed to the application of IHL in armed conflicts. A large part of the course will focus on the new developments in IHL including the emergence of new forms of armed conflicts and the development and use of new technologies in armed conflict.

Assessment
Assessment for this course will consist of one presentation and one take-home exam.
Instructor(s):
Marelie Manders
US Fundamental Rights (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
8.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor, Master
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
This course is an introduction to certain fundamental rights of the American legal system through the Bill of Rights and the adjudication of the United States Supreme Court. Students will be taught how to read and brief cases through selected excerpts of landmark decisions. Issues include judicial review, the right to privacy, the right to freedom of expression, the death penalty, the right to choose, as well as same-sex marriage. Though this course is a lecture, some participation is expected.

Required reading: Will be made available electronically.

Exam: Timed essay exam.
Instructor(s):
Dr. Judit Beke-Martos
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.

Law – Master

An Introduction to the Law and Legal System of the United States (Lecture)
EN
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
8.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor, Master
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Digital Assets Regulation (Lecture)
EN
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
8.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor, Master
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Registration procedure:
The amount and value of new digital objects appeared due to the ongoing development of information technologies and covered by the concept “digital assets” is constantly and impressively growing.  However, the legal landscape for such objects is still under considerations. The main issue that needs to be resolved to ensure rights of digital assets’ holders is which legal provisions are the most appropriate for the regulation of relations regarding digital assets.
This course aims to both give understanding of the digital assets and ways to protect rights to digital assets in terms of current legislation and case law as well as defining digital ownership as a perspective way to protect rights to digital assets. It is also important to understand the border between data and digital assets, how these two groups of digital objects are correlated and what are the differences in their protection. That is why the course embraces also the basics of data protection. Based on that, the course covers such topics:
  • Digital assets: notion, types, legal landscape
  • Digital ownership: European and American perspectives
  • Digital assets and data: the basics of data protection
  • Personal and machine-generated data ownership issues
  • Cryptocurrencies, NFT and other crypto-assets
  • Social media and online gaming accounts
  • Digital inheritance

The first topic aims to introduce current approaches to the definition of digital assets, describe types of digital assets and recent legislative findings on digital assets regulation.
In the second chapter the concept of digital ownership as a type of ownership will be described, current developments on implementing this concept in European and American legal field will be highlighted, the feasibility and necessity of this concept for protection of rights to digital assets will be explained.
The third section covers basics of privacy law, data protection, gives understanding of Big Data, Internet of Things (IoT), the link between data and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Issues of correlation between information and data concepts will be discussed in this section.
The fourth chapter looks into the current legal regulation of personal data and machine-generated data, aiming to describe the concept of data ownership and its correlation with digital ownership.
The fifth chapter aims to discuss approach to legal regulation of cryptocurrencies and other crypto-assets both at the European and national legislative level. It specifically focuses on the issues of NFT, including their transfer and connection to intellectual property rights.
Social media and online gaming accounts will be discussed from the digital ownership perspective. Tradable elements of the account will be revealed, current possibilities to protect rights and get benefits from social and online gaming accounts considering provisions of the Terms of Service will be discussed.
In the section on digital inheritance current issues and instruments to define post-mortal fate of digital assets will be discussed. Possible legal frames for common and civil law to dispose of digital assets will be highlighted, the US experience to solve this issue will be considered. 

Learning outcomes and qualification goals:
The course intends to provide students with a deeper understanding of the digital assets concept and approaches to protect rights to digital assets.

Exam type: essay
Special Requirements: participation in discussions, presentation of the key topics during the course is required.
Instructor(s):
Prof. Dr. Kateryna Nekit
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Guest Lecture: Emerging Global Corporate Governance Issues (Lecture)
EN
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
4.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor, Master
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
1
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
Corporate governance is a crucial topic with growing importance particularly in an era of increasing debate over corporate purpose and economic nationalism. The course will explore several contemporary and emerging governance issues including director obligations in the contexts of ESG, product safety, national security; why some financial institutions repeatedly engage in misconduct; moral hazard, market capitalism compared to state-centric capitalism; and potential explanations for repeated corporate scandals in Japan. The class will examine these issues in the contexts of several governance models shareholder, stakeholder, and enhanced stakeholder, as well as national models such as the U.S., German, Japanese, and Chinese governance systems thereby providing students with an understanding and knowledge of governance in different jurisdictions.

The course should be of interest to students focusing on corporate law, economics, and corporate governance models.

Students will have a choice of answering one essay out of potential four essays (students can pick any one of the four essays to answer) to be answered on the last day of class. The essay questions will be provided to the students on the first day of class.

About the lecturer: Joel Slawotsky is a former law clerk to the Hon. Charles H. Tenney, (U.S.D.J., S.D.N.Y.) and AV peer-review rated attorney at Dentons. In practice, he represented large corporations litigating in U.S. Federal and state courts at both the trial and appellate levels. He has taught, lectured and presented at conferences in Asia, Europe, and both North and South America. Joel has published over 70 journal articles and book chapters. His latest publication is an edited volume titled “Global Power Shifts and International Economic Law” (Elgar, June 2025). Journal article venues include: Asia Pacific Law Review; Chinese Journal of International Law; Hong Kong Law Journal; Journal of World Trade; Law Science; Journal of Corporation Law; Review of Banking and Financial Law; Virginia Law and Business Review; Business Human Rights Journal; Chinese Journal of Comparative Law; Capital Markets Law Journal; and the international law journals of Virginia, Georgetown, Duke, and Fordham.
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
International and Comparative Company Law (Lecture)
EN
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
8.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor, Master
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
On-campus and online, live
Registration procedure:
This course examines the legal framework that applies to companies as key actors on the international plane in the 21st century.

In its first part, the course will introduce the company as a legal institution and will analyze the stark contrast between the often multinational nature of company activities and the lack of unified international rules on company law. In its second part, the course will focus on the private international law of companies, explaining how to determine the domestic legal rules that apply to companies engaged in cross-border activities. The third and final part of the course will compare how core questions of substantive company law are treated in different jurisdictions (including, but not restricted to, Germany and the U.S.).

Students who have completed the course will have developed a sound understanding of the international and comparative dimensions of company law, enabling them to work successfully in an international business environment, whether in a law firm, a multinational company, or a regulatory agency. The course is suitable for exchange and graduate students (LL.M., M.C.B.L.) of law and related fields, as well as for LL.B. students.

The course will cover the following subjects:
  • Concept and different forms of companies
  • Public international law of companies
  • Private international law of companies
  • Comparative company law
  • Companies in international dispute resolution

Course materials: Required reading materials will be provided or made available electronically via the university library. For introductory and further readings (optional):
  • Cahn, Andreas/Donald, David C.: Comparative Company Law, 2nd edition, Cambridge 2020, Cambridge University Press
  • Gerner-Beuerle, Carsten/Anderson Schillig, Michael: Comparative Company Law, Oxford 2018, Oxford University Press
  • Kraakman, Reinier et al.: The Anatomy of Corporate Law, 3rd edition, Oxford 2017, Oxford University Press

Assessment: Class participation and final written exam


Lecturer: Dr. Torsten Kindt, LL.M. (Stanford)
      
Dr. Torsten Kindt, LL.M. (Stanford), is a senior research associate at the Chair of Civil Law, International and European Commercial Law at the University of Mannheim. He has studied law at the Universities of Heidelberg (First State Exam) and Cambridge. During his practical legal training, he clerked inter alia at the dispute resolution department of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer’s Frankfurt office and at the German Federal Constitutional Court. After his Second State Exam at the Higher Regional Court Stuttgart, he completed an LL.M.-program at Stanford Law School and obtained a doctorate at the University of Mannheim with the thesis ‘Transnationale Verträge im nationalen Recht’ (‘Transnational Contracts in National Law’). His research focuses on conflict-of-laws, international commercial, company and financial law, procedural law and private law theory.
Instructor(s):
Dr. Torsten Andreas Kindt
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
International Civil and Commercial Litigation (Lecture)
EN
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
8.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor, Master
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
On-campus and online, live
Registration procedure:
This course examines all major aspects of cross-border litigation as the conventional and most important method of international dispute resolution between private parties. The primary emphasis is on the conduct of international litigation in EU Member States, but there will also be comparative treatment of other major jurisdictions (notably the UK and the U.S.).

After introducing the concept of international litigation and the main policy issues at stake, the course will comprehensively address the crucial procedural questions lawyers must consider when bringing a cross-border civil or commercial dispute to a national court. These include: international jurisdiction (Which court is competent?), coordination between different jurisdictions (lis pendens, provisional measures), conduct of proceedings (service of documents, taking evidence abroad), as well as recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments.

Students who have completed the course will have developed a sound understanding of international procedural law that will enable them to work successfully in a litigation context, be it in the judiciary, a law firm or a legal department. The course is suitable for exchange and graduate students (LL.M., M.C.B.L.) of law and related fields, as well as for LL.B. students aiming to cover the relevant aspects of international procedural law required for taking the First German State Exam according to § 8 Abs. 2 Nr. 5 JAPrO.

The course will cover the following subjects:
  • Concept and practical relevance of international litigation
  • Advantages and disadvantages of international litigation
  • Sources of international procedural law
  • International jurisdiction
  • Coordination between different jurisdictions
  • Conduct of proceedings
  • Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments

Course materials: Required reading materials will be provided or made available electronically via the university library. Introductory and further readings (optional):
  • Fentiman, Richard: International Commercial Litigation, 2nd edition, Oxford 2015, Oxford University Press
  • Hartley, Trevor C.: International Commercial Litigation, 3rd edition, Cambridge 2020, Cambridge University Press
  • Junker, Abbo: Internationales Zivilprozessrecht, 6th edition, München 2023, C. H. Beck

Assessment: Class participation and final written exam


Lecturer: Dr. Torsten Kindt, LL.M. (Stanford)
      
Dr. Torsten Kindt, LL.M. (Stanford), is a senior research associate at the Chair of Civil Law, International and European Commercial Law at the University of Mannheim. He has studied law at the Universities of Heidelberg (First State Exam) and Cambridge. During his practical legal training, he clerked inter alia at the dispute resolution department of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer’s Frankfurt office and at the German Federal Constitutional Court. After his Second State Exam at the Higher Regional Court Stuttgart, he completed an LL.M.-program at Stanford Law School and obtained a doctorate at the University of Mannheim with the thesis ‘Transnationale Verträge im nationalen Recht’ (‘Transnational Contracts in National Law’). His research focuses on conflict-of-laws, international commercial, company and financial law, procedural law and private law theory.
Instructor(s):
Dr. Torsten Andreas Kindt
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
International Criminal Law (Lecture)
EN
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
8
Course suitable for:
Bachelor, Master
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Online, live
Literature:
Required reading materials will be provided electronically.

Introductory Readings (optional):
  • Cassese, Antonio, ‘International Criminal Law’ (Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2008)
  • Cryer, Robert, ‘An Introduction to International Criminal Law and Procedure’ (Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2010)
  • Schabas, William A., ‘The International Criminal Court: A Commentary on the Rome Statute’ (Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2010)
  • Werle, Gerhard, ‘Principles of International Criminal Law’ (The Hague, Asser, 2005)
You don’t need to buy one of these textbooks since they are only intended to provide you with a first insight into the subject matter. Besides, all are available at Mannheim University Library.
Instructor(s):
Raphael Oidtmann
Description:
Over the past two decades, the international community has taken significant steps to combat impunity for the most serious crimes of concern to the global community. Through the creation of international and hybrid tribunals, as well as the establishment of the permanent International Criminal Court (ICC), a renewed and increasingly robust system of international criminal justice has emerged—redefining the intersection between international law and global politics.
This course introduces students to the foundational principles, institutions, and evolving challenges of international criminal law (ICL). In the first part, students will explore the historical evolution and theoretical underpinnings of ICL, including the legacy of the Nuremberg and Tokyo Tribunals and the development of ad hoc tribunals in the 1990s, such as the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY). Special attention will be given to the ICC—its jurisdiction, structure, and contemporary relevance.
The second part of the course focuses on substantive aspects of international criminal law. Core crimes under the Rome Statute—genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression—will be analyzed in depth. The course also examines other international crimes such as piracy and terrorism, and engages with key legal issues including modes of individual criminal responsibility, head-of-state immunity, complementarity, and the tension between state sovereignty and international accountability.
In addition to legal doctrine and historical precedent, the course will examine current and pressing case studies that illustrate the practical challenges and political significance of international criminal law in action. These include ongoing investigations and proceedings relating to the war in Ukraine, the situation in Gaza and Israel, and other recent conflicts and allegations of international crimes. Through these examples, students will gain insight into the role of ICL in contemporary global affairs and the constraints of enforcing accountability in real-world contexts.

Throughout, students will engage critically with legal texts, judicial decisions, and academic commentary to develop a comprehensive understanding of how international criminal law functions as both a legal framework and a tool of global justice.

Assessment:

Student performance will be evaluated through a closed-book written examination, designed to test both conceptual understanding and the application of legal principles to complex factual scenarios.


Recommended Readings:
  • Cassese, Antonio, Cassese’s International Criminal Law (Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2013, 3rd ed.)
  • Cryer, Robert, Robinson, Darryl & Vasiliev, Sergey, An Introduction to International Criminal Law and Procedure(Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2019, 4th ed.)
  • Guilfoyle, Douglas, International Criminal Law (Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2016, 1st ed.)
  • Heller, Kevin Jon, Mégret, Frédéric, Nouwen, Sarah M.H., Ohlin, Jens David & Robinson, Darryl (eds.), The Oxford Handbook of International Criminal Law (Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2020, 1st ed.)
  • O’Keefe, Roger, International Criminal Law (Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2017, 1st ed.)
  • Schabas, William (ed.), The Cambridge Companion to International Criminal Law (Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2016, 1st ed.)
  • Stahn, Carsten, A Critical Introduction to International Criminal Law (Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2018, 1st ed.)
  • Werle, Gerhard & Jessberger, Florian, Principles of International Criminal Law (Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2020, 4th ed.)
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
International Human Rights (Lecture)
EN
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
8.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor, Master
Language of instruction:
English
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:

The course introduces international human rights protection and examines both international and regional human rights systems. It discusses the history of ideas, development, significance, as well as the institutional and substantive aspects of human rights protection. A particular focus is placed on the European Convention on Human Rights and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.

Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Caroline von Gall

 

More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
International Humanitarian Law / The law of armed conflict (Lecture)
EN
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
8.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor, Master
Language of instruction:
English
Registration procedure:
International Humanitarian Law (IHL) is a body of rules that seeks to limit the effects of armed conflict. IHL protects those who are not participating in hostilities, and those who are no longer participating in hostilities. This body of law imposes limits on the methods and means of warfare. IHL forms part of public international law and is largely based on treaties and rules of customary international law. 
In this course the development as well as the basic concepts of IHL will be explored. Students will be introduced to the most important documents governing armed conflict, learn how to apply these and will consider the challenges posed to the application of IHL in armed conflicts. A large part of the course will focus on the new developments in IHL including the emergence of new forms of armed conflicts and the development and use of new technologies in armed conflict.

Assessment
Assessment for this course will consist of one presentation and one take-home exam.
Instructor(s):
Marelie Manders
US Fundamental Rights (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
8.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor, Master
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
2
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Registration procedure:
This course is an introduction to certain fundamental rights of the American legal system through the Bill of Rights and the adjudication of the United States Supreme Court. Students will be taught how to read and brief cases through selected excerpts of landmark decisions. Issues include judicial review, the right to privacy, the right to freedom of expression, the death penalty, the right to choose, as well as same-sex marriage. Though this course is a lecture, some participation is expected.

Required reading: Will be made available electronically.

Exam: Timed essay exam.
Instructor(s):
Dr. Judit Beke-Martos
More information
1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.

Business Informatics and Mathematics – Bachelor

Formal Foundations of Computer Science (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
6.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
4
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Learning target:
Fachkompetenz:
Die Studierenden beherrschen grundlegende für die Informatik rele-vanten Konzepte, Begriffsbildungen und wissenschaftlichen Arbeits-techniken aus Mathematik und Logik. Sie kennen weiterhin eine erste Auswahl an wichtigen Datenstrukturen und  effizienten Algorithmen für grundlegende Probleme.
Methodenkompetenz:
Die Studierenden besitzen die Fähigkeit, informal gegebene Sachver-halte formal zu modellieren und die entstehenden formalen Struktu-ren bzgl. grundlegender Eigenschaften zu klassifizieren. Sie können weiterhin  auf einem für Informatiker adäquaten Niveau gegebene Aussagen mathematisch  beweisen.
Personale Kompetenz:
Die Studierenden besitzen ein Grundverständnis der för die Informa-tik wichtigen formalen Strukturen, Modelle und Arbeitstechniken. Sie können auf höherem Niveau abstrakt denken und formal modellieren.
Recommended requirement:
Examination achievement:
Schriftliche Klausur (90 Minuten)
Instructor(s):
Prof. Dr. Matthias Krause
Date(s):
Monday  (weekly) 01.09.2025 – 01.12.2025 12:00 – 13:30 A 001 Großer Hörsaal; B 6, 23–25 Bauteil A
Thursday  (weekly) 04.09.2025 – 04.12.2025 13:45 – 15:15 A 001 Großer Hörsaal; B 6, 23–25 Bauteil A
Description:
  • Grundlagen Aussagenlogik (Folgern, Beweisen)
  • Mengen, Relationen, Abbildungen
  • Grundlagen der Kombinatorik (Abzählen von endlichen Mengen, Abzählbarkeit)
  • Einführung Graphentheorie
  • Algebraische Strukturen (Halbgruppen, Gruppen, Homorphismen, Faktorstrukturen)
  • Grundlegende Berechnungsmodelle/Endliche Automaten
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
MAT 301 Analysis I (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
10.0 (Modul/e)
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
4
Learning target:
Fachkompetenz:
• Grundbegriffe der reellen Analysis (BF1, BK1)
• Konvergenz von Folgen und Reihen (BK1)
• Stetigkeit von Funktionen in einer Variablen (BK1)
• Differenzierbarkeit von Funktionen in einer Variablen  (BK1)
• Riemanintegral von Funktionen in einer Variablen (BK1)
Methodenkompetenz:
• mathematische Beweisführung (BF1, BO2)
• Hantieren mit Gleichungen und Ungleichungen (BF1, BO2)
• Berechnen von Grenzwerten (BF1,BO3)
• Kurvendiskussion (BF2, BO3)
• Berechnen von unbestimmten und bestimmten Integralen (BO2,BO3)
Personale Kompetenz:
• Teamarbeit (BF4)
Recommended requirement:
Examination achievement:
schriftliche Klausur
Instructor(s):
Prof. Dr. Martin Schmidt
Date(s):
Wednesday  (weekly) 03.09.2025 – 03.12.2025 12:00 – 13:30 A 001 Großer Hörsaal; B 6, 23–25 Bauteil A
Friday  (weekly) 05.09.2025 – 05.12.2025 10:15 – 11:45 A 001 Großer Hörsaal; B 6, 23–25 Bauteil A
Description:
• Mengen und Abbildungen
• reelle Zahlen
• Zahlenfolgen und Reihen
• Funktionen in einer reellen Variablen
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
MAT 303 Linear Algebra I (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
9.0 (Modul/e)
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
4
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Learning target:
Fachkompetenz:
• Kenntnis der wesentlichen Ideen und Methoden der Linearen Algebra, Kenntnis der wesentlichen mathematischen Beweismethoden (BK1).
Methodenkompetenz:
• Grundstrukturen der Linearen Algebra als Grundstrukturen der Mathematik würdigen und sicher mit ihnen umgehen (BK1).
• Lineare Gleichungssysteme in Anwendungen erkennen und professionell lösen (BF2).
Personale Kompetenz:
• Strukturiertes Denken (BO2).
• Teamarbeit (BF4).
• Kommunikationsfähigkeit (BO1).
Recommended requirement:
Examination achievement:
schriftliche Klausur
Instructor(s):
Prof. Dr. Claus Hertling
Date(s):
Tuesday  (weekly) 02.09.2025 – 02.12.2025 10:15 – 11:45 A 001 Großer Hörsaal; B 6, 23–25 Bauteil A
Thursday  (weekly) 04.09.2025 – 04.12.2025 08:30 – 10:00 A 001 Großer Hörsaal; B 6, 23–25 Bauteil A
Description:
• Gruppen, Ringe, Körper, Vektorräume, Lineare Abbildungen, Matrizen, Lineare Gleichungssysteme, Determinanten,  Eigenwerte und Diagonalisierung,  Euklidische Vektorräume.
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
MAT 306 Numerical Mathematics (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
9.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
4
Learning target:
Fachkompetenz:
• Verständnis der Grundbegriffe und grundlegenden Methoden der Numerischen Mathematik  (BF1, BK1)
• Algorithmisches Denken und Implementierung grundlegender Verfahren zur Bestimmung von Näherungslösungen (BK3)
• Klassifikation und Interpretation numerischer Probleme (BK1, BO3)
Methodenkompetenz:
• Mathematische Modellierung eines (Anwendungs-)Problems (BF3, BO3)
• Konkrete Problemlösungsstrategien und deren Interpretation (BF1, BF2)
Personale Kompetenz:
• Teamarbeit (BO1,BF4)
Recommended requirement:
Examination achievement:
schriftliche Klausur
Instructor(s):
Prof. Dr. Simone Göttlich
Date(s):
Monday  (weekly) 01.09.2025 – 01.12.2025 12:00 – 13:30 B 144 Hörsaal; A 5, 6 Bauteil B
Tuesday  (weekly) 02.09.2025 – 02.12.2025 12:00 – 13:30 A 001 Großer Hörsaal; B 6, 23–25 Bauteil A
Description:
• Numerik linearer Gleichungssysteme
• Störungstheorie und Fehleranalyse
• Lineare Ausgleichsrechnung
• Eigenwertprobleme
• Nichtlineare Gleichungssysteme: Fixpunktiterationen, insbesondere Newton-Verfahren
• Interpolation und Splines
• Numerische Integration
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.
Practical Computer Science I (Lecture)
DE
Course type:
Lecture
ECTS:
8.0
Course suitable for:
Bachelor
Language of instruction:
German
Credit hours 1:
6
Attendance:
Live & on-campus
Learning target:
Fachkompetenz:
Die Studierenden können selbständig Algorithmen zu vorgegebenen Problemen entwerfen und in Java, das im parallel laufenden Pro-grammierkurs I unterrichtet wird, objektorientiert programmieren. Methodenkompetenz:
Algorithmenentwurf, Bewertung von vorgegeben Algorithmen Personale Kompetenz:
Kreativität beim Entwurf von Algorithmen, Teamfähigkeit
Recommended requirement:
Examination achievement:
Studienbeginn ab HWS 2011:
Erfolgreiche Teilnahme am Übungsbetrieb
schriftliche Klausur (90 Minuten)

Studienbeginn vor HWS 2011:
schriftliche Klausur (90 Minuten)

Instructor(s):
Prof. Dr. Frederik Armknecht
Date(s):
Thursday  (weekly) 04.09.2025 – 04.12.2025 15:30 – 17:00 A 001 Großer Hörsaal; B 6, 23–25 Bauteil A
Description:
Vom Problem zum Algorithmus, vom Algorithmus zum Programm
  • Entwurf von Algorithmen: schrittweise Verfeinerung, Modularität, Objektorientierung (Klassen­hierarchien, Vererbung), Rekursion
  • Die objektorientierte Programmiersprache Java
  • Einfache Datenstrukturen (verkettete Liste, Binärbaum, B-Baum)
  • Modellierung mit UML: Klassendiagramme, Aktivitätsdiagramme, Zustandsdiagramme
  • Einführung in die Theorie der Algorithmen: Berechenbarkeit, Komplexität (O-Kalkül), Testen und Verifikation von Algorithmen und Programmen
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1 Credit hours indicate the duration of a course which is offered weekly during one semester. One credit hour equals 45 minutes.

Business Informatics and Mathematics – Master

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