Technische Universität Ilmenau

Living and Studying in Ilmenau - Interactive curriculae of TU Ilmenau

The interactive curriculae provide information on the degree programmes offered by the TU Ilmenau.

Please refer to the respective study and examination rules and regulations for the legally binding curricula (Annex Curriculum).

You can find all details on planned lectures and classes in the course catalogue.

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module properties Living and Studying in Ilmenau - reference subject
module number201154
examination number6700303
departmentCentral Institute for Continuing Education
ID of group 672 (General Studies)
module leader Dr. Nicola Henze
term winter and summer term
languageEnglisch
credit points1
on-campus program (h)22
self-study (h)8
obligationelective module
examalternative pass-fail certificate
details of the certificate

Group presentation

link to Moodle course
teacherTripti Dhungana M.Sc.
signup details for alternative examinations

Dieses Modul enthält mindestens eine alternative semesterbegleitende Abschlussleistung. Bitte beachten Sie, dass diese in der Regel schon zu Beginn des Semesters, in dem diese angeboten wird, angemeldet werden muss.
Über die Details und Zeiträume dazu werden Sie vom Lehrenden und/oder dem Prüfungsamt informiert. Fragen Sie gegebenenfalls unbedingt beim Lehrenden nach.

This module contains at least one alternative exam part. Please note that this must usually be registered at the beginning of the semester in which it is offered.
The lecturer and/or the examination office will inform you about the details and time periods. If necessary, be sure to ask the lecturer.

maximum number of participants30
previous knowledge and experienceBasic English language skills

learning outcome

Students can easily manage their everyday life in Ilmenau hassle-free and without boredom or loneliness. They are able to deal with the German bureaucracy and their official documents and do taxes without support. The participants can understand everyday expressions and simple sentences and use them verbally and in written. They can also introduce themselves and understand the basic context of a German conversation. Students also are capable to manage their public relation and handle their physical and mental health. 

Students are able to recognize and understand the university culture and easily navigate through various courses for knowledge management, without affecting mental health. They are also able to orientate themselves in everyday student life at university or faculty level. During the same process, students can also recognize and appreciate individual and social cultural differences. They have enriched their intercultural competence through their language skills, various participation and openness to integration.  The students are able to present and hold the discussions and conversations real, specific and on the ground. 

They are able to present confidently, with contents in factual manner and visually presented. Students are able to recognize, understand and fix the gaps from starting their career. They will also be able to understand the German working culture and how to integrate.

contentThis course covers diverse variables impacting the living, studying and working in Ilmenau, and Germany in general. From settling in a new room to university graduation till getting the right job, the course will provide the students with the knowledge, resources and other reuirements. 


Topics are for instance:

  • cultural orientations (e.g. dealing with time, space or with authority)
  • cultural differences (e.g. deadlines, punctuality, plans and sense of time)
  • Misunderstandings or culture-related conflicts and strategies for avoiding them
  • Reflection on one's own imprint
  • Stereotypes and prejudices
  • Communication (e.g. dealing with unsaid rules, breaking rules, criticism).
  • Explain the assessment and grading system 

media of instruction and technical requirements for education and examination in case of online participation

Tafel, Flipcharts, Online-Materialien (Webseiten, Online-Dokumente, z. B. von Behörden)

literature / references

Will be announced in the seminar.

evaluation of teaching