University of Potsdam

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Welcome to the Faculty of Arts at the University of Potsdam Dear students, the Faculty of Arts welcomes you at the University of Potsdam and wishes you a successful start into your first semester. To help you begin this new chapter of your life, read this brochure. It offers a range of information regarding a variety of issues connected to studying at the University of Potsdam, as well as an overview of the most important consultation services, the universitys regional and international partner institutions, and both the Examining Board Directors of the Faculty as well as the respective student representatives for each course of studies. For further information, please consult the homepages of the university, the faculty, as well as the various departments themselves.

In this guide you will find useful information on the following topics:

GETTING AROUND

Maps of the Campus Am Neues Palais & Golm The most important consultation services and UP services at a glance Regional and International Partner Institutions of the Faculty of Arts

STUDYING IN POTSDAM – GENERAL AND LEGAL INFORMATION

Part-time studies – what, when, how? Examination Deadline for University Studies & Graduation Counselling A guide to the examination boards of the BA and MA programmes Student Representatives Campus Am Neuen Palais

Campus Am Neuen Palais Map & Layout...... 1

Campus Golm Map & Layout...... 3

General Consultation Services...... 5

UP services...... 10

Regional Partner Institutions...... 11

Ínternational Partner Institutions...... 15

Studying Abroad...... 17

Part-Time Studies...... 19

Student Counsellors for Bachelor and Master...... 22

Examination Deadline for University Studies & Graduation Counselling...... 31

Graduation Counsellors of the Faculty of Arts...... 34

Examination Board Directors - BA Programmes...... 35

Examination Board Directors - MA Programmes...... 38

Student Representatives...... 43 Campus Am Neuen Palais

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Layout Building 1 Department of Arts and Media Department of Slavic Studies Building 2 Post room ZIM – Centre for Information Technology and Media Management (Rental point and Technical Support) Building 5 Department of German Studies Building 6 Equal Opportunities Office General Students’ Committee - AStA ZIM - Centre for Information Technology and Media Management (Graphics & Printing Office) Building 8 Auditorium Maximum „Audimax“ Cafeteria Division 2 (Student Affairs: Central Student Advisory Service, Office of Student Affairs, Central Examination Office, International Office) Welcome Centre Potsdam ZIM – Centre for Information Technology and Media Management (Device and Key Rental, Service Desk)

Building 9 Career Service Parent-Child-Room (Room 1.01) Potsdam Transfer University Shop University Library

Building 10 University Library Building 11 Deanery of the Faculty of Arts Department of History Department of Jewish Studies & School of Jewish Theology Department of Planning of Lifestyle – Ethics - Religion Department of Philosophy Department of Religious Studies Classical Philology Student Club NIL University Library

Building 12 Outpatient clinic of the University of Potsdam Canteen Building 13 University Sports Centre Building 19 Department of English and American Studies Department of Romance Studies Centre for Languages and Key Competences (Zessko)

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Layout Building 3 Teacher Education with an Emphasis on Inclusive Education Building 4 Canteen Building 5 ZIM - Centre for Information Technology and Media Management Building 6 Department of Teacher Education – Music and music pedagogy Faculty for Primary School Pedagogy / Art Building 10a Pedagogics workshop Centre for Teacher Training and Education Research

Building 14 Reading Café Printing Service/ Copy Shop (ZIM) Centre for Languages and Key Competences (Zessko) Building 18 University Library (IKMZ) Building 19 Gym Building 24 Department of Teacher Education – Primary Education Division

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Career Service

The Career Service of the UP offers a variety of stepping stones that may help you find and define your own career path. They can support you by answering questions about your own professional orientation, possible internships and trainings, the application process in general, as well as your application documents in particular.

Campus Am Neuen Palais, Building 9, Room 0.Z20, career-service@uni- potsdam.de

Central Student Advisory Service

The Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB) offers advice for prospective and current students. It serves as a point of contact for all questions regarding your studies.

Campus Am Neuen Palais, Building 8, [email protected]

Centre for Languages and Key Competences (Zessko)

Contact the Zessko with questions about acquiring competencies beyond your field of study (key competencies).

Campus Am Neuen Palais, Building 19, [email protected]

Centre for Teacher Training and Education Research (ZeLB)

The ZeLB is a decentralized organizational unit of the teacher-educating faculties, equipped with the competences of decision-making, controlling and resource-management. Together with the teacher-educating faculties, the ZeLB takes responsibility for the education of teachers and educational research at the University of Potsdam.

Campus Golm, Building 3, [email protected]

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Coordination Office for Equal Opportunities

In accordance with the Brandenburg University Act, the University of Potsdam promotes the actual equality of women and men at the university, works towards eliminating existing disadvantages and ensuring that work, study and family are actually compatible when performing all of the university’s tasks. The university is supported by a team of committed equality actors.

Campus Am Neuen Palais, Building 6, [email protected]

General Students’ Committee - AStA

The AStA does not only represent your political interests, but - according to its legal responsibilities - also takes care of the social interests of the students.

Campus Am Neuen Palais, Building 6, Room 0.16, [email protected]. de

Graduation Counselling of the Faculty of Arts

Graduation counselling is aimed at students who are either facing exmatriculation because they have exceeded double the standard period of study or those students who seek early assistance and counselling with regard to their graduation, even if they are not yet facing exmatriculation.

English & American Studies [email protected]

German [email protected]

History [email protected]

Philosophy [email protected]

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International Office

The International Office advises students and doctoral candidates on the organization of their international studies and internships. They offer international students and applicants support for questions regarding applications and general orientation at the university, as well as all questions regarding university studies, legal information, and personal issues.

Campus Am Neuen Palais, Building 8, [email protected]

Mental Health Counselling (Psychologische Beratungsstelle)

When studying becomes a burden, the Mental Health Counseling Services at the University of Potsdam can help. In their offices you can find someone to talk to about a variety of concerns affecting university students, as well as difficulties and worries that have an indirect impact on your academic performance and happiness.

Campus Am Neuen Palais, Building 9, Room 0.82, psychologische- [email protected]; First-semester student hotline: Monday 2-3 pm, 0331 - 977 1830

Nightline Potsdam

Do you have problems or issues you would like to discuss with someone anonymously? The Nightline Potsdam is the local telephone hotline run by students for students in Potsdam.

9 pm to 12 am, 0331 - 977 1834, [email protected]

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Presentation coaching

Presentation Coaching offers you an opportunity to receive advice on the preparation and presentation of your seminar papers, your oral examinations, or your dissertation defense. You receive feedback and suggestions for improvement that are custom-tailored to you and which are also goal-oriented.

Campus Am Neuen Palais, Building 19, 3rd floor, Zessko, [email protected]

Potsdam Graduate School (PoGS)

The Potsdam Graduate School (PoGS) strives to ensure optimal conditions during the PhD phase. It offers an attractive research and funding environment for PhD students. Within the Potsdam Graduate School young researchers find opportunities for further education in different academic and non-academic fields, as well as the possibility for national and international networking.

Bildungsforum Potsdam, Am Kanal 47, 4th floor, [email protected]

Service for Families

The Service for Families advises, informs, and supports not only students and employees of the University of Potsdam, but also the university itself, in order to turn the university into a family-friendly place of study and work.

Campus Am Neuen Palais, Building 22, Room 0.05; Campus Golm, Building 28, Room 1.104, [email protected]

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Studentenwerk Potsdam

With its various social services, the Studentenwerk Potsdam provides the framework for successful studies. No matter whether it is about offering a healthy lunch, providing affordable accommodations, helping with BAföG applications, giving advice in difficult times or helping to find a job - we are here to support you!

Babelsberger Str. 2, 14473 Potsdam, [email protected]

University Library

Campus Am Neuen Palais, Building 9, 10 & 11 and Campus Golm, Building 18

UP Transfer

As a non-profit subsidiary of the University of Potsdam, UP Transfer GmbH effectively transfers the results of excellent university research and teaching to the market. Their most important task is to organise a modern and competitive transfer of knowledge and technology at the university location Potsdam.

Campus Griebnitzsee, Building 7, [email protected]

Writing Assistance

Writing is an essential skill for your studies. The Writing Assistance Program provides support to all students, from all degree programs, in writing their term papers and theses, as well as other academic writing assignments, in German and English. You bring along the knowledge of your subject, and we will help you with pedagogical know-how and methods.

Campus Am Neuen Palais, Building 19, 2nd floor, Zessko, schreibberatung@ uni-potsdam.de

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Box.UP

the university’s cloud storage

Campus.UP

the university’s social study network

Mail.UP

the university’s email server

Media.UP

the university’s video portal

Mobile.UP

the university’s app containing all current information regarding student life at the UP

Moodle 2.UP

the university’s learning platform and content management system

OIL.UP

online international learning at the UP

Pad.UP

the university’s ‘Etherpad’ for the creation of documents

Print.UP

printing, scanning, copying at the UP

Reflect.UP

the university’s app for the introductory study phase

ZOOM.UP

the university’s campus licence for Zoom Seite |10 Regional Partner Institutions

Abraham-Geiger-College

Founded in 1999, Abraham Geiger College is the first liberal rabbinical seminary in Continental Europe since the Shoah. In response to the urgent need for academic rabbinical and cantorial training, it provides progressive, enlightened and modern spiritual leadership for Europe and beyond.

Campus Am Neuen Palais, Building 2 [email protected] www.abraham-geiger-kolleg.de

Bishop’s Residence Burg Ziesar

The Museum of Brandenburg’s Church and Cultural History of the Middle Ages with its permanent exhibition “Paths to the City of Heaven” was opened on May 13, 2005 in the bishop’s residence Burg Ziesar. Leading the conception and construction of the museum was the professorship of medieval history at the University of Potsdam.

Address: Burg Ziesar Mühlentor 15a 14793 Ziesar [email protected] www.burg-ziesar.de

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Centre for Contemporary History Potsdam - Institute of the Leibniz Association

The Centre for Contemporary History (Zentrum für Zeithistorische Forschung – ZZF) is a research institute for German and European contemporary history in the twentieth century and its impact on the present. The ZZF works with numerous universities and other research institutes in Germany and abroad, and has an international visiting-scholar program. It is linked to the University of Potsdam and Humboldt University in Berlin by joint professorships, and cooperates with a range of other institutes of higher learning in research, teaching and training a new generation of scholars.

Am Neuen Markt 1 14467 Potsdam www.zzf-potsdam.de

Centre for Human Rights

The Centre for Human Rights was founded in 1994 and is now a central scientific institution of the University of Potsdam. It serves the promotion of interdisciplinary research, teaching, and further education as well as providing political advice in questions of human rights.

The Centre for Human Rights regularly hosts conferences and releases its own publications. Its interdisciplinary reference library with its focus on human rights is part of the University library.

Campus Griebnitzsee, Building 1, Anmeldung für die Bibliothek: 0331-977 34 50 oder [email protected] www.uni-potsdam.de/mrz

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Centre for Military History and Social Sciences of the Bundeswehr

The Centre for Military History and Social Sciences of the Federal Armed Forces (ZMSBw) is one of the federal government’s research facilities in the area of responsibility of the Federal Ministry of Defense (BMVg). It conducts military-historical foundational research as well as military-sociological and security- political research for the Bundeswehr. In addition, there is the publication of the periodical “Military History – A Journal for Historical Education”, the organisation of lectures and conferences as well as cooperation in teaching and research with the University of Potsdam.

Zeppelinstr. 127/128 14471 Potsdam www.mgfa-potsdam.de

House of Brandenburg-Prussian History

The HBPG functions as a vivid forum for the engagement in the history of Brandenburg-Prussia. It offers a permanent exhibition, changing special exhibition as well as numerous events.

Address: Kutschstall Am Neuen Markt 9 14467 Potsdam [email protected] www.hbpg.de

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Moses Mendelssohn Centre for European Jewish Studies

The Moses Mendelssohn Centre for European Jewish Studies (MMZ) is an interdisciplinary scientific research centre that conducts historical, philosophical, religious, literary, and sociological foundational research. The research interest of the MMZ applies to the history, religion and culture of Jews and Judaism in the countries of Europe. A special emphasis is on the relationship history of Jews and their non-Jewish environment.

Am Neuen Markt 8, 14467 Potsdam www.mmz-potsdam.de

Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation Berlin-Brandenburg

The Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation Berlin-Brandenburg (SPSG) is a publicly-sponsored foundation that manages and preserves the historical palaces and gardens in the Berlin-Potsdam region and makes them accessible to the public. It further involves the reappraisal of cultural heritage for science and education, for example in the form of exhibitions, concerts and other events. Affiliated with the SPSH, the Research Centre Sanssouci (RECS) is a research institution in close cooperation with the University of Potsdam. www.spsg.de https://recs.hypotheses.org/

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Theodor Fontane Archive at the Faculty of Arts

The Theodor Fontane Archive is a literary archive, an scientific institution as well as a nationally important place of remembrance. It is dedicated to Fontane, his times, and his contemporaries.

Villa Quandt Große Weinmeisterstr. 46/47, 14469 Potsdam Tel. 0331-20 13 96 [email protected] www.fontanearchiv.de

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Africa

North-West University , Vanderbijlpark, South Africa University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa University of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa

Asia

Chu Hai College, Hong Kong, China Delhi Universit, Neu-Delhi, India The English and Forein Language University, Hyderabad, India University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel University of Religions and Denominations, Qom, Iran University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

Australia

University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

Europe

Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien, Vienna, Austria L’École des hautes études en sciences sociales, Paris, France École Pratique Des Hautes Études, Paris, France Paris IV Sorbonne, Paris, France Shumenski Universitet ‘Episkop Konstantin Preslavski’, Shumen, Bulgaria Università di Torino, Turin, Italy Université Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense, Paris, France Université de Toulouse 2 Jean Jaurès, Toulouse, France Uniwersytet Jagiellonski, Krakow, Poland Uniwersytet Warszawski, Warsaw, Poland Zürcher Hochschule der Künste, Zurich, Switzerland

North America

Duke University, Durham NC, USA University of Chicago, Chicago, USA Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico-City, Mexico Vanderbilt University, Nashville, USA Yale University, New Haven, USA York University, Toronto, Canada

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South America

Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil

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Classical Philology

Dr. Eugen Braun [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Bulding 11, Room 1.Z19

Department of Arts and Media/Comparative Literature & Art

Maria Weilandt, M.A. [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 1, Room 2.11

English and American Studies

Dr. Stephan Mussil [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 19, Room 0.21

European Media Studies

Dr. Bernd Bösel [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 2, Room 1.09

German Studies

Dr. Torsten Andreas [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 5, Room 0.02

History

Dr. Michael K. Schulz [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 1.18

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Jewish Theology

Dr. Ronen Pinkas [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 2, Room 2.16

Philosophy

Dr. Thomas Ebke [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 2.13

Religious Studies, Jewish Studies/ Life Orientation - Ethics - Religion

Dr. Dirk Schuster [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 2.28

Romance Studies

Dr. Antonella Ipploito [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 22, Room 1.05

Slavic Studies

Małgorzata Pilitsidou, M.A. [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 1, Room 1.08

Prof. Dr. habil. Peter Kosta [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 1, Room 2.06

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The University of Potsdam is committed to providing everyone who has earned their university entry qualification with an opportunity to earn a university degree, regardless of their social circumstances. The University of Potsdam’s mission statement, passed by the University Senate on June 16, 2010, states: “The University of Potsdam (…) takes diverse living situations into account for its course offerings.” One important step in the implementation of this mission is the opportunity of part-time study since the winter semester 2010/2011.

However, part-time study does not represent the legal right for a special part- time curriculum. Rather, it is an individual extension of study in existing full-time programs of study. It means that students invest no more than half of the time expected of a full-time student in the same program per semester. Students are integrated into the regular rhythm of study and courses; there is no adjustment of course times or scheduling for part-time students. Part-time study is only available in programs that have been determined to be suitable for part-time study. Combined program study is only available as part-time study if all of the involved programs have determined their suitability for part-time study. Dual and parallel degree study is not available as part-time study.

Part-Time Study - for good reasons

If you are applying for part-time study, you must demonstrate important reasons for doing so. Proof must be provided for the time periods for which part-time study is requested. The following are considered important reasons:

• Family duties such as raising children under the age of 18, or care for family members with an illness or requiring care.

• Disability or chronic illness

• Outstanding social or civic involvement (e.g. Professional sports, supraregional artistic activities; social, political or trade union activities)

• Committee work in student or academic self-government

• Regular employment of at least 14 hours per week

Other important reasons may be acknowledged upon review by the Examining Board in consultation with the program’s academic advising office. A retroactive permission for part-time study will not be granted.

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Part-Time Study - specific features

Part-time study is approved for a minimum of 1 year of study (2 semesters), and it is valid for all components of your study. Part-time study is counted as half of a semester in a particular degree course (Fachsemester) and as a full semester of enrolment at the University. Part-time study may normally not exceed 30 credits (LP) per academic year. Taking into account exams that need to be retaken, a maximum of 39 credits (LP) is permitted. The semesters spent working on a final thesis as well as the practical training semester required in a teaching degree program (Lehramt) may not be completed in part-time study. The status of part- time students at the university is equal to that of full-time students. All rules and regulations for studying are also binding for part-time students. Semester fees and dues are to be paid in full.

The legal status of international students in the Federal Republic of Germany is normally tied to full-time study. Thus, international students from non-EU countries with a student residence permit must make arrangements with their Foreigners’ Registration Office (Ausländerbehörde) about the possibility to switch to part-time study.

Consequences of Part-Time Study

The decision to enrol in part-time study must be considered carefully, as the status as part-time students may have repercussions on a number of other areas. If you are considering part-time study in order to be able to work more hours, you should seek advice whether it is really worth it. You should keep in mind that most of the reasons for part-time study are already considered in the rules and regulations on examinations in order to help disadvantaged students. In summary one could say that the impact of a part-time student status on social benefits and other areas must be weighed carefully, and that it is highly recommended to consult with the respective authorities before making your decision to become a part-time student. We want to emphasise that we have only been able to briefly point to some important aspects and do not claim to have covered this topic exhaustively.

Application - Steps towards Part-Time Study

If your desired program/s have been deemed suitable for part-time study, you may apply for admission for part-time study during enrolment or before reregistering during the re-registration period. Applications are accepted by the Office of Student Affairs.

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Application Form

If the winter semester was your first semester of study in your degree program, you must apply for part-time study during the re-registration period for the winter semester; if the summer semester was your first semester of study in your degree program, you can apply for part-time study during the re-registration period for the summer semester. If you are at the beginning of your studies and would like to apply for part-time study for the first semester in your degree program, your application for part-time study must be submitted together with your enrolment application.

Your reasons for requesting part-time study must be documented for the entire period for which you are requesting part-time study. If you are providing reasons that are not listed in the Rules and Regulations on part-time study, your application must be accompanied by an official statement that the Examining Board of your program/s of study has deemed your reason valid. Please allow enough time (approx. 6 weeks) for this process of validation, which must be requested from the Examining Board in writing. In addition, you must demonstrate that you attended the mandatory meeting with your program-specific academic advising (see next section). Students from non-EU countries should contact the University’s International Office prior to their application.

Good Advice - Good Decision

Planning your part-time studies can be challenging. Despite the validation of a particular program as suitable for part-time study, there are no special course offerings. Part-time students participate in the regular rhythm of the university. Attending a meeting with an departmental advisor in your program is therefore mandatory (if you are enrolled in more than one program, you must consult your adviser in each of those programs). Together you and your adviser will develop an individual course schedule that will reflect your interests.

More information can be found here: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/studium/studying/organizing-your- studies/part-time-study.html

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Classical Philology

Ancient Greek (Dual-Subject Bachelor), Latin (Teaching Degree & Dual-Subject Bachelor)

Dr. Eugen Braun [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 1.Z19

Department of Arts and Media

Cultural Studies (Dual-Subject Bachelor)

Helena Lachenwitzer [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 1, Room 2.14

Dr. Geraldine Spiekermann [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 1, Room 2.14

European Media Studies (Bachelor)

Dr. Susanne Müller [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 1, Room 1.10

European Media Studies (lateral entry Bachelor)

Dr. Kai Knörr [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 1, Room 1.14

European Media Studies (Master)

Prof. Dr. Heiko Christians [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 1, Room 1.11

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Comparative Literature and Art (Master)

Maria Weilandt, M.A. [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 1, Room 2.11

Department of English and American Studies

English/American Studies (Dual-Subject Bachelor)

Dr. Anke Bartels [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 19, Room 1.15

English (Teaching Degree)

Dr. Andrea Kinsky-Ehritt [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 19, Room 0.18

Anglophone Modernities in Literature and Culture (Master)

Prof. Dr. Anja Schwarz [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 19, Room 0.26

Linguistics: Communication - Variation - Multilingualism (Master)

Prof. Dr. Dagmar Barth-Weingarten [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 19, Room 1.13

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Department of German Studies

German (Dual-Subject Bachelor & Master)

Dr. Elisabeth Berner [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 5, Room 1.11

German (Teaching Degree)

Dr. Elke Lösel [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 5, Room 2.15

German (Teaching Degree Primary School)

Dr. Stefanie Bosse [email protected] Campus Golm | Building 24, Room 2.15

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Department of History

History (Dual-Subject Bachelor & Teaching Degree) & History, Politics and Society

Dr. Lutz Partenheimer [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 1.10

Dr. Detlev Zimmermann [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 1.03

Dr. Eike Faber [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 1.13

Dr. Vinzenz Czech [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 1.Z01

War and Conflict Studies & International War Studies (Master)

Christian E. Rieck [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 1.02

Spaces of Cultural Encounter in the Early Modern Period (Master) apl. Prof. Dr. Frank Göse [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 1.04

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Contemporary History (Master)

Victor Jaeschke, M.A. [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 1.21

History (MAster)

Dr. Eike Faber [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Haus 11, Raum 1.13

Department of Jewish Studies & Religious Studies

Jewish Studies (Dual-Subject Bachelor)

Dr. Ulrike Schneider [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 5, Room 2.06

Jewish Studies (Master)

Dr. Ulrike Schneider [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 5, Room 2.06 apl. Prof. Dr. Christopher Schulte [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 1.Z27

Religious Studies (Dual-Subject Bachelor)

Dr. Michael Haußig [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 0.Z07

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Department of Life Orientation - Ethcs - Religion

Planning of Lifestyle - Ethics - Religion (Teaching Degree) apl. Prof. Dr. Marie-Luise Raters [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 2.15

Department of Philosophy

Philosophy (Mono-Bachelor & Dual-Subject Bachelor)

Dr. Cornelia Buschmann [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 2.25

Philosophy (Master)

Dr. Thomas Ebke [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 2.13

Philological Studies (Orientation Studies)

Juana König, M.A. [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 2.23

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Department of Romance Studies

French (Teaching Degree), French Philology (Dual-Subject Bachelor), Italian Philology (Dual-Subject Bachelor), Spanish (Teaching Degree) & Spanish Philology (Dual-Subject Bachelor)

Dr. Sabine Zangenfeind [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 19, Room 4.21

Romance Philology (Master)

Focus on Literature and Cultural Studies, Linguistics: Dr. Sabine Zangenfeind [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 19, Room 4.21

Focus on Linguistics as well as Literature and Cultural Studies: Annette Gerstenberg [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 19, Room 4.16

(International) Applied Cultural Science and Cultural Semiotics (Master)

Prof. Dr. Eva Kimminich [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 19, Room 4.18

Anne Pirwitz [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 19, Room 4.18

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Department of Slavic Studies

Applied Cultural and Translation studies (German-polish) (Mono-Bachelor), Polish Philology (Dual-Subject Bachelor) & Polish (Teaching Degree)

Dr. Birgit Krehl [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 1, Room 2.03

Russian (Dual-Subject Bachelor) & Russian (Teaching Degree)

Dr. Angela Huber [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 1, Room 1.02

Interdisciplinary Russian studies (Mono-Bachelor)

Natalia Ermakova [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 1, Room 1.08

Eastern European Cultural Studies (Master)

Prof. Dr. Magdalena Marszałek [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 1, Room 2.01

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School of Jewish Theology

Jewish Theology (Mono-Bachelor & Master)

Netanel Olhoeft, M.A. [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 2, Room 2.16

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For students who are studying under study and examination regulations that are based on the BAMA-O (General Regulations for Study and Examinations for Bachelor and Master Degrees) as of 2009 or on the basis of the BAMALA-O (General Regulations for Study and Examinations for Bachelor and Master Degrees for teachers in training) as of 2013, there is a time limit on their studies that is equal to an examination deadline that is double the standard period of study. This means that university studies must be completed within this examination deadline. Once this examination deadline is reached, the right to examination expires and de-registration becomes officially mandatory. There is a possibility to extend this examination deadline if you realize that you cannot complete your degree or your subject requirements before the expiration of this deadline. The formal requirement for such an extension is to participate in department advising with a University instructor.

The purpose of this departmental advising is to make an agreement regarding the course of your studies with a two-semester extension of the examination deadline. The extension of the examination deadline, which is connected with the agreement regarding the course of your studies, can only be granted if it is conceivable that, within these two semesters, you can successfully complete your subject requirements or the examinations required for your degree program.

The agreement regarding the course of your studies, which mandates that you complete any missing elements within two semesters, must be signed by the chair of the Examining Board, or their authorized representative, or a University instructor commissioned by the Examining Board.

Affected students will be invited explicitly to this departmental advising, typically one semester before reaching the examination deadline.

If, despite this invitation, the affected students do not undergo departmental advising, then their right to examination expires upon the expiration of the examination deadline, resulting in de-registration under Section 14 subsection 5 sentence 1 no. 2 of the Brandenburg Higher Education Act (BbgHG). The same also applies unfortunately if, during the course of the advising meeting, it becomes clear that an extension cannot be considered.

When an agreement regarding the course of studies and its associated extension is concluded, then the student is obligated to finish their studies within these two additional semesters. The right to examination continues in these cases for the duration of the extension. If he or she cannot comply with this agreement, then the right to examination expires upon expiration of the extension, and official de- registration is the result. Seite |32 Examination Deadline for University Studies & Graduation Counselling

Further Extension due to Hardship If unforeseen circumstances (hardship) within the extension period lead to an inability to complete the degree program despite the extension, then the student can apply to the Examining Board for another extension. In such cases, another invitation to an advising meeting is not issued. The student must apply on their own to the Examining Board for an extension. In such cases, the Examining Board grants an extension without the conclusion of a agreement regarding the course of studies in a way that is appropriate for the respective hardship case. Such hardship cases are in particular:

• Long-term, chronic illnesses or disabilities that must be documented by a physician’s note

• Periods of maternity leave

• Parental leave, or

• Times at which relatives, spouses, or life partners require care.

You must submit those documents that make your case for a hardship application credible. A physician’s note is required for illnesses or disabilities.

Hardship During Studies

If you are unable to meet the examination deadline during your studies due to circumstances which are beyond your control, then please notify the Departmental Advisory Office as soon as possible upon receiving your invitation to departmental advising, or at the latest in the advising meeting. The Examining Board can extend the examination deadline in such cases by a reasonable time. Such hardship cases also include illnesses or times in which you must care for relatives. You must submit those documents that make your case for a hardship application credible. A physician’s note is required for illnesses or disabilities.

Please note in this context that an extension cannot be considered if the hardship has already been compensated for by other means. Extensions on the basis of hardship will in particular not be considered for hardship cases which result in leaves of absence.

An agreement regarding the course of studies cannot be made in such cases.

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If, after the expiration of this extension, you have not completed your studies, then you must undergo departmental counselling as described above, or you must apply for another extension if the hardship circumstances continue.

Special Features of Expiring Degree Programs

For degree programs or subjects of study that have been abolished as of the winter semester 2018/19, it is possible to extend the right to examination, at most, to the respective standard time for completing the degree or subject, plus an additional ten semesters beginning at the time of the program’s cancellation.

Timing of an Extension

If you receive an extension, this must be submitted, in the ideal case, during the re- registration period in the Division of Student Affairs in the Office of Student Affairs.

Consequences without Extension

If you do not receive an extension, you cannot register for the semester that begins after the expiration of your right to examination. Then de-registration (exmatriculation) takes place.

More information can be found here: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/studium/studying/organizing-your- exams/right-to-examination.html

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Department of English and American Studies

Stephanie Sumner, M.A. [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 19, Room 1.30

Department of German Studies

Ira Diedrich, M.A. [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 22, Room 0.22

Department of History

Ines Staats, M.A. [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 1.05

Department of Philosophy

Lena Ljucovic [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 2.06

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Each department has an Examination Board. They are responsible, amongst others, for the recognition of previous academic credentials (credits and exams), support for disadvantaged students, the processing of applications on the implementation of Rules and Regulations for the applicable program of study, and the publication of Module Handbooks. Below you can find a list of Examining Board Directors for the different departments of the Faculty of Arts:

Cultural Studies (Dual-Subject Bachelor)

Prof. Dr. Andreas Köstler [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 1, Room 2.10

English/American Studies (Dual-Subject Bachelor) & English (Teaching Degree)

Prof. Dr. Lars Eckstein [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 19, Room o.27

German (Teaching Degree & Dual-Subject Bachelor)

Teaching Degree Primary Education: Prof. Dr. Linda Juang [email protected] Campus Golm | Building 31, Room 1.12

Teaching Degree & Dual-Subject Bachelor: Prof. Dr. Stefanie Stockhorst [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 5, Room 2.16

European Media Studies

Prof. Dr. Jan Distelmeyer (FH Potsdam) [email protected] Fachhochschule Potsdam, Building D, Room 206

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French (Teaching Degree), French Philology (Dual-Subject Bachelor), Italian Philology (Dual-Subject Bachelor), Spanish (Teaching Degree) & Spanish Philology (Dual-Subject Bachelor)

PD Dr. Anja Neuß [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 19, Room 4.34a

History (Dual-Subject Bachelor)

Apl. Prof. Dr. Bernd Stöver [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 1.03

History (Teaching Degree) & History, Politics and Society apl. Prof. Dr. Frank Göse [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 1.05

Ancient Greek (Dual-Subject Bachelor), Latin (Teaching Degree & Dual-Subject Bachelor)

PD Dr. Ute Tischer [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 1.Z20

Interdisciplinary Russian studies

Prof. Dr. Alexander Wöll [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 1, Room 0.06

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Jewish Studies (Dual-Subject Bachelor)

Prof. Dr. Sina Rauschenbach [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 0.Z10

Jewish Theology

Prof. Dr. Jonathan Schorsch [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 2, Room 2.09

Planning of Lifestyle - Ethics - Religion (Teaching Degree)

Prof. Dr. Johann Hafner [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 2.29

Philosophy (Dual-Subject Bachelor)

Prof. Dr. Johannes Haag [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 2.01

Polish (Teaching Degree), Polish Philology (Dual-Subject Bachelor) & Applied Culture and Translation Studies

Prof. Dr. Magdalena Marszałek [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 1, Room 2.01

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Russian (Teaching Degree) & Russian Philology (Dual-Subject Bachelor)

Prof. Dr. habil. Peter Kosta [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 1, Room 2.06

Religious Studies (Dual-Subject Bachelor)

Prof Dr. Johann Hafner [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 2.29

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Each department has an Examination Board. They are responsible, amongst others, for the recognition of previous academic credentials (credits and exams), support for disadvantaged students, the processing of applications on the implementation of Rules and Regulations for the applicable program of study, and the publication of Module Handbooks. Below you can find a list of Examining Board Directors for the different departments of the Faculty of Arts:

Applied Cultural Science and Cultural Semiotics

Prof. Dr. Eva Kimminich [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 19, Room 4.18

Anglophone Modernities in Literature and Culture

Prof. Dr. Anja Schwarz [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 19, Room 0.26

Comparative Literature and Art

Prof. Dr. Gertrud Lehnert [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 1, Room 2.16

Contemporary History

Prof. Dr. Dominik Geppert [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 1.19

Eastern European Cultural Studies

Prof. Dr. Magdalena Marszałek [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 1, Room 2.01

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English (Teaching Degree)

Prof. Dr. Lars Eckstein [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 19, Room o.27

European Media Studies

Prof. Dr. Jan Distelmeyer (FH Potsdam) [email protected] Fachhochschule Potsdam, Building D, Room 206

French (Teaching Degree)

PD Dr. Anja Neuß [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 19, Room 4.34a

Foreign-Language Linguistics

Prof. Dr. Gerda Haßler Secretary: Beatrice Voigt: [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 19, Room 4.13

German (MA, Teaching Degree Primary Education & Teaching Degree)

Teaching Degree Primary Education: Prof. Dr. Linda Juang [email protected] Campus Golm | Building 31, Room 1.12

Teaching Degree & Dual-Subject Bachelor: Prof. Dr. Stefanie Stockhorst [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 5, Room 2.16

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Historical Studies

Prof. Dr. Filippo Carlà-Uhink [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 1.15

History (Teaching Degree) apl. Prof. Dr. Frank Göse [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 1.05

International War Studies

Prof. Dr. Sönke Neitzel [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 1.01

Jewish Studies apl. Prof. Dr. Christoph Schulte [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 1.Z27

Jewish Theology

Prof. Dr. Jonathan Schorsch [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 2, Room 2.09

Latin (Teaching Degree)

PD Dr. Nicola Hömke [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 1.Z20

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Linguistics: Communication - Variation - Multilingualism

Prof. Dr. Dagmar Barth-Weingarten [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 19, Room 1.13

Philosophy

Prof. Dr. Logi Gunnarsson [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 2.10

Planning of Lifestyle - Ethics - Religion (Teaching Degree)

Prof. Dr. Johann Hafner [email protected] Building 11, Room 2.29

Polish (Teaching Degree)

Prof. Dr. Magdalena Marszałek [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Haus 1, Raum 2.01

Russian (Teaching Degree)

Prof. Dr. habil. Peter Kosta [email protected] House 1, Room 2.06

Romance Philology

Prof. Dr. Cornelia Klettke [email protected] House 19, Room 4.19

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Spaces of Cultural Encounter in the Early Modern Period & Military Studies

Apl. Prof. Dr. Ralf Pröve [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 1.04

Spanish (Teaching Degree)

PD Dr. Anja Neuß [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 19, Room 4.34a

War and Conflict Studies

Prof. Dr. Sönke Neitzel [email protected] Campus Am Neuen Palais | Building 11, Room 1.01

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Classical Philology

E-Mail: [email protected] Facebook: @FSRKlassischePhilologie

Cultural Studies

E-Mail: [email protected] Facebook: @fsrkumUP Blog: fsrkum.wordpress.com

English and American Studies

E-Mail: [email protected] Facebook: @FsrAnglistikAmerikanistik

European Media Studies

E-Mail: [email protected] Blog: https://fachschaftsrat-emw.org

German

E-Mail: [email protected] Facebook: @fachschaftsrat.germanistikuniversitaetpotsdam

History

E-Mail: [email protected] Facebook: @fsr.geschichte

Jewish Studies

E-Mail: [email protected] Facebook: @fsrjsup

Philosophy

E-Mail: [email protected] Facebook: @fachschaftphilosophieup

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Planning of Lifestyle - Ethics - Religion

E-Mail: [email protected] Facebook: @fachschaftsratLER

Religious Studies [email protected]

Romance Studies

E-Mail: [email protected] Facebook: @fsrromanistik.unipotsdam Blog: fsrromanistikup.wordpress.com

Slavic Studies

E-Mail: [email protected] Facebook: @fasrslavup Blog: slavup.wordpress.com

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