The studies office is responsible for all organisational matters concerning the Bachelor and Master Studies programmes at the Department of English and Linguistics.
Introduction to Studying at the Department of English and Linguistics winter semester 2025/26
We are happy to welcome you on campus for the winter semester 2025/26.
With the introductory event, which is followed by the tutor session, we offer you organisational advice and help at the beginning of your studies, e.g. regarding your exam regulations and organising your timetable.
The introductory event (Einführungsveranstaltung) for all our courses of studies (B.Ed./M.Ed. Englisch, B.A./M.A. American Studies und B.A./M.A. English Literature and Culture) will be on
- Tuesday, 21 October 2025, room [will soon be announced] 9.00-10.30 am
(Please note that this session will be held in German, we, nevertheless, recommend your participation.) - The introductory session will be followed by a
tutor session from 10.30-11.30 am (in English)
The rooms will be announced in the introductory session.
Freshers' welcome for M.A.-students in American Studies
Orientation meeting: [will soon be announced]
Freshers' welcome for M.A.-students in English Literature and Culture
Orientation meeting: [will soon be announced]
Welcome and Orientation International Exchange Students
When? [will soon be announced]
Where? [will soon be announced]
Office hours
see "CONTACT US" for more information.
Please follow these guide lines when sending e-mails:
- Always use your JGU-students-e-mail.
- Only send your enquiry to one person at the time. We will forward your enquiry to the person in charge if necessary.
- State your question in a short but precise manner.
- State your course of studies (major/minor), your matriculation number and the subject semester.
- In order to clarify complex matters more quickly, please add your phone number to your request.
Your studies office - Our Tasks
For the "who-is-who" - see "Contact" below.
- Studies management
The studies manager heads the studies office, plans the semester programme in consultation with the head of the department and the individual research and teaching areas, coordinates teaching operations and participates in the conceptual and organisational development of the degree programmes. She organises hearings in cases of plagiarism. - Course management
The course manager organises the courses; this includes room planning, accepting course announcements, entering the course data in CampusNet, controlling the registration procedure and the lists of participants. - Exams management
The examination manager is responsible for the actual organisation and administration of examinations, in particular the maintenance of the relevant data in CampusNet. - Student advisors
Affiliated with the departmental studies office, the student advisors offer a variety of individual advice to students. (Click on "student advisors" for more information.) - Certificates for the German student credit system (BAföG-Bescheinigungen)
Only for B.A. (major) American Studies or English Literature and Culture.
Please contact Lisa Schaufler. For "Formblatt 5," see also student advisors - Who else can issue a certificate for the German student credit system BAföG-Bescheinigungen (regular certificates)?
In case of illness or vacation, one of our studies office representatives will assist. - Please contact only ONE studies office administrator at a time. Please refrain from contacting several people at the same time.
- Website
For any questions or suggestions, please contact Kathrin Scheufler.
Out of office - Department of English
Out of office - Department of Linguistics