Institut für Orientalistik

Otto-Behaghel-Str. 10 E, D-35394 Giessen,
www.uni-giessen.de/orientalistik

I. Bilateral agreement (Hochschulvertrag) for the academic years 1999/2000 onwards between the Institute of Oriental Studies (Giessen)
and the Department of Oriental and Slavonic Studies (Leuven)
Code Nr. 9.6

II. Types of classes and assessment 

III. Brief information on the Master of Arts in "Islamic Studies" 

IV. Grading System 

V. Academic Profile 

VI. Regularly offered courses at the Institute of Oriental Studies; 
Islamic, Arabic and Turkish Studies

VII. Requirements and Allocation of ECTS-Credits / Example of a study program for students with "Islamic Studies" as major subject;
current curriculum

VIII. ERASMUS Application Forms; Registration; Practical Information
 

I. Bilateral agreement (Hochschulvertrag) for the academic years 1999/2000 and 2000/2001 between the Institute of Oriental Studies (Giessen) and the Department of Oriental and Slavonic Studies (Leuven)
Code Nr. 9.6

Within a cooperation agreement of the Institute of Oriental Studies (field of study: Islamwissenschaft / Arabistik; Prof. Dr. Angelika Hartmann), Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen, with the Department of Oriental and Slavonic Studies (field of study: Arabistik/Islamkunde; Prof. Dr. Urbain Vermeulen), Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, an exchange of lecturers and students will be taking place for the first time in the academic year 1999/2000.

Academic term Leuven:
Winter semester: Sept. 25 – Jan. 19

Academic term Giessen:
Wintersemester: Oct. 16 - Febr. 16
 

SOCRATES/ERASMUS agreement:
between  Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Dept. Oosterse & Slavische Studies) 
(B LEUVEN01)
and Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen (D GIESSEN01).

Both institutions agree on the following:
- Full academic recognition will be granted to all SOCRATES/ERASMUS students upon successful completion of the studies undertaken at the host university in the framework of this agreement.
- No tuition fees will be charged to SOCRATES/ERASMUS students, provided they are registered as regular students at their home university.
- The host will provide incoming students and staff with assistance in finding accomodation.
- Incoming SOCRATES/ERASMUS students will enjoy the same rights as regular students at the host university.
- The departments mentioned above will cooperate in the activities and subject areas outlined on the following page(s).

This agreement is valid from the academic year 1999/2000 onwards.
 
 

	Katholieke Universiteit Leuven	Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen
Postal address	Naamsestraat 22	Ludwigstrasse 23
	B-3000 Leuven	D-35390 Giessen
Country	Belgium	Germany
Head of the Institution	Prof. Dr. Andre Oosterlinck Rector	Prof. Dr. Stefan Hormuth Präsident Giessen, 05.10.1998
Internet address	www.kuleuven.ac.be	www.uni-giessen.de/
Institutional SOKRATES Coordination	Piet Henderikx Leen Wyndaele	Norbert Schrader, M.A.
SOCRATES/ERASMUS  office	Dienst Internationale   Relaties Oude Markt 13 B-3000 Leuven Belgium	Department of  EU-Programmes Ludwigstrasse 23 D-35390 Giessen Germany
Phone	+32 16 32 40 27	+49 641 99 12 130/32
Fax e-mail	+32 16 32 40 22 piet.hendrikx@dir. kuleuven.ac.be	+49 641 99 12 139 norbert.schrader@admin. uni-giessen.de dezernat-a3@admin.uni-giessen.de
Internet address		www-sokrates.uni-giessen.de/
Department SOCRATES contact	Prof. Dr. Urbain Vermeulen	Prof. Dr. Angelika Hartmann
Street address	Departement Oosterse &  Slavische Studies  Blijde Inkomststraat 21	Institut für Orientalistik
Postal code and city	B-3000 Leuven	D-35394 Giessen
Country	Belgium	Germany
Phone  Fax	+32 16 32 49 31  +32 16 32 49 32	+49 641 99 31 060 +49 641 99 31 069
E-mail	oriental.studies@arts. kuleuven.ac.be	angelika.hartmann@orientalistik. uni-giessen.de

Students Mobility (OMS):
Number of students from K.U. Leuven to partner institution: 1
Total number of months: 6

Number of students from partner institution to K.U. Leuven: 1
Total number of months: 6

Staff Mobility (TS):
Number of staff members from K.U. Leuven to partner institution: 1
Number of months: 0,5

Number of staff members from partner institution to K.U. Leuven: 1
Number of months: 0,5
 

II. Types of classes and assessment

• Proof of Academic Achievement:

Within the German University system attendance is confirmed by certificates (so called Scheine). These records of achievement consist firstly of  “attendance certificates” (Teilnahmescheine) and secondly of  “performance certificates” (qualifizierte Scheine). The former usually entail active and regular participation and often an in-class presentation. The latter usually require the above plus in-class presentation and an extensive seminar paper. 
 

• Duration of seminars and lectures:

There are different types of classes (see below). Normally, they last two hours per week for the period of one semester (= 2 SemesterWochenStunden=2 SWS). 
 

• Types of classes:

Lecture (Vorlesung):
Lectures present scientific basics, special topics of different fields like history, theology, Muslim civilisation and area studies are picked out as well as the newest results of research and questions of methodology. Lectures are open to students of all semesters and the number of participants is not limited. Normally, there is no examination in lectures. ECTS – students may agree with the lecturer that there will be an oral examination (15 minutes) at the end of the semester. 

Seminar (Seminar):
Discussion of complex questions and scientific knowledge, application of scientific methods to special problems. Lecture and discussion alternate in this course. 

• BASIC SEMINAR (Proseminar): introduces into the methodology of the scientific field of activity. Basic seminars are compulsory in the study period "Basic Studies". 
• ADVANCED SEMINAR (Hauptseminar): builds upon the basic knowledge of the scientific field of activity acquired during the "Basic Studies". Advanced seminars are compulsory in the study period "Advanced Studies".

Exercise course (Übung):
Course consisting of exercises to the curriculum of a lecture and/or to the methodology of a discipline. Exercise courses vary in subject matter. They can comprise, for example, language and literature courses as well as specific fields of research. Normally, there is a written test at the end of each semester. 

Colloquium:
A course which provides the opportunity for academic dialogue. These courses are aimed at highly advanced students preparing for their final examinations or the doctoral degree (for example: Diplomanden-, Examens- und Doktorandenkolloquien). 
ECTS – students may agree with the teacher that there will be an oral examination (15 minutes) at the end of the semester. 

Introduction/Preparatory Instruction (Einführung / Propädeutikum): 
Representation and transmission of scientific basics and introduction to procedures, methodologies and working with sources and references. The course gives an introduction into the basic knowledge of a discipline, organized as a combination of lectures and exercises (Vorlesung + Übung). Normally, there is a written test in this course at the end of the semester. 

III. Brief information on the Master of Arts in "Islamic studies"

Course contents:
"Islamic studies" is defined as the study of history and culture of the Islamic world from its beginning in the 7th century up to the present, on the basis of the three most important written languages of the area: Arabic, Persian and Turkish. 

Main areas:
The course in "Islamic studies" ensures continuous language instruction in Arabic, Persian and Turkish. It focuses on the following fields of interest: Islamic theology, history and literature, politics, social teachings, material culture and historical area studies. The historical frame covers the early period of Islam, the Islamic Middle Ages and the present. The regional fields of interest are the Central and Eastern Arabian countries, Turkey, Iran and Afghanistan. Main emphasis is put on the study of written sources but basic knowledge of contemporary issues is also demanded. 

Prerequisites for study and language requirements:
The student is expected to possess the patience and endurance to learn three non–European languages not related to each other in their structures as well as good (mainly reading) skills in at least two European languages. (For different requirements for students of "Islamic studies" as major or minor subject please refer to the general study prescriptions.) The course of study is very labour–intensive. Practical advice is given within the general student advisory service at the beginning of each semester by Prof. Dr. Angelika Hartmann and throughout the semester during regular visiting hours by Prof. Dr. Angelika Hartmann, Hassan Wassouf, M.A. and Henner Kirchner, M.A. (see program of lectures). Students should seek the advice of the institute’s representatives. Throughout the course of study as well as in the very beginning, personal consultation of the teaching staff is advised. 

Length of study and degrees:
The period of study is a minimum of eight semesters. After eight semesters the Master’s exam and thesis (Magister Artium)  can be taken. In special cases a Master’s degree can be followed by PhD studies (see general study prescriptions). 

Combination of subjects:
Different possibilities to combine subjects are described in the general study prescriptions. 
"Islamic studies" concentrate on the development of Islamic culture and societies, in the past and present, by means of philological, historical as well as sociological methods of approach. This includes the necessity to work with methodologies provided by disciplines like "social sciences", "(comparative) literary studies", "political science" etc. Therefore, it is advisable to take up studies in a minor subject which is based on methodologies like the before–mentioned. 

Learning objective:
The student is expected to acquire the ability to deal with questions in "Islamic studies" using scientific methods and to gain the necessary language skills and general knowledge in the fields of interest on which "Islamic studies" concentrate. Students who study "Islamic studies" as a major subject should be able to gain fluency in at least one oriental language and should be able to undertake research in it. Students with "Islamic studies" as a major subject should also achieve reading fluency in a second oriental language and should be able to prove basic knowledge in a third. Simplified requirements apply to students taking "Islamic studies" as a minor subject (see general study prescriptions). 

Career perspectives:
There is neither one particular career nor a set career path. The growing interest in the Islamic world opens new career opportunities for Arabists and students of "Islamic studies" who have chosen suitable subject combinations. Prospective areas of work include: economics, the media, the diplomatic service, international organizations, language services, documentation, librarianship, cultural institutes abroad, academic institutions outside the university and, to a limited extent, the university itself. In general, it can be said that only students with better than average academic degrees may succeed in professional life. Information about career perspectives and traineeships is provided by special leaflets edited by the Institute of Oriental Studies with the aim to give assistance to students who want to plan their career prospects or to find a place for traineeships in private or public institutions. 

Introductory Literature:

• Ende, Werner und Udo Steinbach (Hrsg.): Der Islam in der Gegenwart. München 1996.
• Endreß Gerhard: Der Islam. Eine Einführung in seine Geschichte. München 1991.
• Fischer, Wolfdietrich und Helmut Gätje (Hrsg.): Grundriß der arabischen Philologie. 3 Bde. Wiesbaden 1982, 1986, 1992.
• Haarmann, Ulrich (Hrsg.): Geschichte der arabischen Welt. München 1994.
• Halm, Heinz: Die Schia. Darmstadt 1988.
• ebd.: Der schiitische Islam: von der Religion zur Revolution. München 1994. 
• Hourani, Albert: Die Geschichte der arabischen Völker. Frankfurt/M. 1992.
• Lewis, Bernard: Die politische Sprache des Islam. Berlin 1991.
• Nagel, Tilman: Staat und Glaubensgemeinschaft im Islam. Geschichte der politischen Ordnungsvorstellungen der Muslime. 2 Bde. Zürich/München 1981.
• Schulze, Reinhard: Geschichte der islamischen Welt im 20. Jahrhundert. München 1994. Steinbach, Udo und Rüdiger Robert (Hrsg.): Der Nahe und Mittlere Osten. Politik, Gesellschaft, Wirtschaft, Geschichte, Kultur. 2 Bde. Opladen 1988.
• Wielandt, Rotraud und Klaus Kreiser (Hrsg.): Lexikon der islamischen Welt. Stuttgart/Berlin/Köln 1992.

Dictionaries, grammars and textbooks for Arabic, Persian and Turkish:

Arabic:

• Fischer, Wolfdietrich: Grammatik des klassischen Arabisch. Wiesbaden 1987.
• Krahl, Günther, Wolfgang Reuschel und Eckehard Schulz: Lehrbuch des modernen Arabisch. neue Ausgabe. Leipzig/Berlin/München 1995.
• Schregle, Götz: Deutsch-Arabisches Wörterbuch für die Schriftsprache der Gegenwart. Wiesbaden 1985.

Persian: 

• Alavi, Bozorg und Manfred Lorenz: Lehrbuch der persischen Sprache. Leipzig/Berlin/München 1996.
• Junker, Heinrich F. und Bozorg Alavi: Persisch-Deutsches Wörterbuch. Berlin /Leipzig/München 1992.
• Lambton, Ann K.S. Persian Grammar. Cambridge 1986.

Turkish:

• Langenscheidts Universal-Wörterbuch Türkisch. Berlin/Leipzig/München 1995.
• Steuerwald, Karl: Deutsch-Türkisches Wörterbuch. Wiesbaden 1974.
• ebd.: Türkisch-Deutsches Wörterbuch. Wiesbaden 1988. 
• Underhill, R.: Turkish Grammar. Cambridge, Mass. 1993. 
• Wendt, Heinz F.: Langenscheidts praktisches Lehrbuch Türkisch. Berlin/München/Zürich 1976.

IV. Grading System

In general, the grades a student receives at Giessen are not considered in the final examination grade, but certifications ("Scheine") are necessary for the admission to the intermediate examination and the final examination. It is even possible to receive certificates without any grade marked on them. This absence of grade is not an indication of the student’s performance. ECTS - students will receive grades for each course taken in order to obtain a transcript of records. 

The following grading scale applies: 

1 = "sehr gut" 
(very good; an excellent achievement, which completely meets the requirements) 
ECTS grading scale: A 

2 = "gut" 
(good - satisfactory; an achievment, which is considerably above average requirements)
ECTS grading scale: B 

2-3 = "gut - befriedigend" 
(good - satisfactory; an achievement, which is somewhat above average requirements) 
ECTS grading scale: C 

3 = "befriedigend" 
(satisfactory; an achievement, which meets average  requirements) 
ECTS grading scale: D 

4 = "ausreichend" 
(sufficient; an achievement, which despite its flaws satisfies requirements) 
ECTS grading scale: E 

5 = "nicht ausreichend" ("mangelhaft") 
(not sufficient; an achievement, which due to considerable flaws does not meet requirements) 
ECTS grading scale: FX, F 

In Germany, the symbols "+" and "-" are used to describe the tendency of the performance toward a better or worse grade. (This cannot be respected by the conversion to the ECTS grading scale; exception: "2+" and "4-"). Only grades "1" to "4" are pass marks.

V. Academic Profile

The academic profile informs about the teaching interests and the research profile of the teaching staff of the institute. 

Institute of Oriental Studies
Islamic, Arabic and Turkish Studies 

Prof. Dr. Angelika Hartmann
Research: History and politics of the Muslim world (Arabic, Turkish, Persian), Islamic theology and mysticism, Muslim societies and civilisations, theories of the caliphate, Islamistic movements and "Civil societies" in the Middle East. 
Teaching: Lectures, seminars (Basic studies and Advanced studies) and Colloquium. Same topics as "Research"; Arabic, Turkish and Persian literature and art. 

Prof. Dr. Mark Kirchner
Research: Turcology in different linguistic aspects. 
Teaching: Lectures and courses on various aspects of history, literature and culture of Turkish people. 

Henner Kirchner (M.A.)
Research: Political Islam, Arab Media, Islamic Internet.
Teaching: Arabic and Persian courses in grammar, introduction into themes and techniques of Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies.

Hassan Wassouf (M.A.)
Research: Arabic literature. 
Teaching: Arabic language (grammar, translation, writing, conversation), course on various aspects of classical and modern Arabic literature. 

Armin Eshraghi (M.A.)
Research: Iranian society, reform-movements in shiite theology. 
Teaching: course in Persian conversation and literature. 

Dr. Songül Rolffs
Research: Turkish grammar and linguistics
Teaching: Ancient Turkish course, Turkish course, Osmanic course, Turkish literature. 

Dr. Sabine Damir-Geilsdorf
Research:
Teaching:

Dr. Béatrice Hendrich (M.A., M.E.S.)
Research:
Teaching:
 

VI. Regularly offered course at the Institute of Oriental Studies; 
Islamic, Arabic and Turkish Studies: 

Arabic

BASIC STUDIES
 
 

Arabistisch-Islamwissenschaftliches Propädeutikum                         Credits: 5 Preparatory course initiating in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies

2 SWS. This course is offered every other semester (WS). Contents of the course: Introduction into the systematic and conceptual basics of the subject. This course initiates into the basic knowledge of the scientific history and the most important contents, terms and conceptions of the subject. Moreover, it introduces into the scientific aids of the following areas: The history of the three most important languages of the Middle East, transcription, dictionaries of modern and classical Arabic, works of reference of Islamic and Arabic studies, epochs of the Islamic history, scientific work techniques. 
Examination method: The examination method has to be discussed with the lecturer. 
Course of study: M.A., Diplom (Arabistik, Islamwissenschaft) 
 
 

2 SWS. This course is offered every other semester (WS) for students of the 1st  semester. The aim of this course is the initiation in writing, morphology, accidence and syntax of the modern Arabic language on the basis of unit 1-14, textbook by Krahl/Reuschel ("Lehrbuch des modernen Arabisch, Teil I, Leipzig 1987"). 
Examination method: written test. 
Course of study: M.A., Diplom (Arabistik, Islamwissenschaft) 
 
 

2 SWS. This course continues the course: "Einführung in die arabische Grammatik I", unit 14-20, textbook by Krahl/Reuschel. 
Examination method: written test. 
Course of study: M.A., Diplom (Arabistik, Islamwissenschaft) 
 
 

3 SWS. Starting from the 1st semester students practice speech exercises in language laboratory on the basis of the textbook by Krahl/Reuschel with direction and under supervision of the lecturer. The grammar exercises are to be practised in class teaching. 
Examination method: written test. 
Course of study: M.A., Diplom (Arabistik, Islamwissenschaft) 
 
 

3 SWS. This course continues the 1st part of "Übungen zur Einführung in die arabische Grammatik mit Sprachlabor". 
Examination method: written test. 
Course of study: M.A., Diplom (Arabistik, Islamwissenschaft) 
 
 

2 SWS. Starting from the 3rd semester students will be getting used to methods and techniques of translation on the basis of newspaper and magazine articles. An active cooperation of the students is required. 
Examination method: written test. 
Course of study: M.A., Diplom (Arabistik, Islamwissenschaft) 
 
 

2 SWS. Starting from the 2nd semester. Besides the theoretical knowledge practical use is necessary for learning the Arabic language. The students should visit this course regularly  as early as possible. During the semester a basic vocabulary will be compiled and topics of everyday life will be practised in the form of dialogues. 
Examination method: The examination method has to be discussed with the lecturer. 
Course of study: M.A., Diplom (Arabistik, Islamwissenschaft) 
 
 

2 SWS. In this course, starting from the 4th semester - students read texts about several topics (for instance: Islam, economy, military, history, politics and culture). 
Examination method: The examination method has to be discussed with the lecturer. 
Course of study: M.A., Diplom (Arabistik, Islamwissenschaft) 

BASIC STUDIES or ADVANCED STUDIES
 

Übung: Leichte arabische Lektüre                                                      Credits: 5 Exercise: Reading of easy Arabic texts

2 SWS. Starting from the 3rd semester. First the units 20-28 of the textbook by Krahl/Reuschel are to be gone through. After that the lecturer gives an introduction into the dictionary Arabic-German by Hans Wehr respectively in looking up and utilising the numerous  vocabulary. Chosen texts are to be read and analysed for grammatical, syntactical and stylistic characteristics. 
Examination method: The examination method has to be discussed with the lecturer. 
Course of study: M.A., Diplom (Arabistik, Islamwissenschaft) 
 
 

1 SWS. Starting from the 1st semester. The lecturer presents with help of the most common letters, the Nashi, the handwriting with handling the questions of  toponomy and proportion. The aim is a fluent and pleasant handwriting. 
Examination method: The examination method has to be discussed with the lecturer. 
Course of study: M.A., Diplom (Arabistik, Islamwissenschaft) 
 
 

1 SWS. Starting from the 2nd semester this course continues part I of "Arabische Schreibübungen". The lecturer presents the common writing (Ruq`a) and practises it with the students. 
Examination method: The examination method has to be discussed with the lecturer. 
Course of study: Diplom, M.A. (Arabistik, Islamwissenschaft) 
 

ADVANCED STUDIES
 

Deutsch-arabische Übersetzung                                                          Credits: 5 German-Arabic translation

2 SWS. For students of the 6th semester. Conditions of entry is the visit of the course "Deutsch-arabische Übersetzung für Anfänger" twice. 
Examination method: The examination method has to be discussed with the lecturer. 
Course of study: M.A., Diplom (Arabistik, Islamwissenschaft) 
 
 

2 SWS. Starting from the 6th semester. Students should have visited before the course for conversation for at least two semesters because of the high level of the audio-visual texts. After finishing this course the students should be able to listen, understand and reproduce with their own words the context of a text. 
Examination method: The examination method has to be discussed with the lecturer. 
Course of study: M.A., Diplom (Arabistik, Islamwissenschaft) 
 

Persian

BASIC STUDIES
 

Persische Grammatik I                                                                       Credits: 5 Persian grammar I

2 SWS. Starting from the 1st semester. Contents of the course: Presentation, practise of writing, morphology, accidence and syntax of the Newpersian language. 
Examination method: written test. 
Course of study: M.A., Diplom (Arabistik, Islamwissenschaft) 
 
 

2 SWS. This course continues the course "Persische Grammatik I". 
Examination method: written test. 
Course of study: M.A., Diplom (Arabistik, Islamwissenschaft) 
 
 

2 SWS. Starting from the 1st semester. The knowledge gained on the basis of "Persisch I" is to be trained with a simple conversation and the basic vocabulary has to be improved. Special attention is here paid to actual themes of background studies as well as the cultural and educational policy of Iran. 
Examination method: The examination method has to be discussed with the lecturer. 
Course of study: M.A., Diplom (Arabistik, Islamwissenschaft) 
 
 

2 SWS. For students of the 2nd semester. The knowledge gained on the basis of "Persisch II" is to be trained with a simple conversation and the basic vocabulary has to be improved. Special attention is here paid to actual themes of background studies as well as the cultural and educational policy of Iran. 
Examination method: The examination method has to be discussed with the lecturer. 
Course of study: M.A., Diplom (Arabistik, Islamwissenschaft) 
 

BASIC STUDIES or ADVANCED STUDIES
 

Persische Lektüre und Konversation (Persisch III)                           Credits: 5 Reading and conversation (Persian III)

2 SWS. This course continues "Übungen zur persischen Grammatik II". Contents: Students have to read, translate and discuss short texts of newspapers or of classical literature after preaparing them at home. The special area of interest is the command of complicated grammatical forms. 
Examination method: The examination method has to be discussed with the lecturer. 
Course of study: M.A., Diplom (Arabistik, Islamwissenschaft) 
 
 

 2 SWS. Starting from the 4th semester. Contents of the course: Students have to read, translate and discuss short texts of newspapers or of classical literature after preparing them at home. The special area of interest is the command of complicated grammatical forms. 
Examination method: The examination method has to be discussed with the lecturer. 
Course of study: M.A., Diplom (Arabistik, Islamwissenschaft) 
 

Turkish

BASIC STUDIES or ADVANCED STUDIES
 

Türkische Grammatik I                                                                        Credits: 5  Turkish grammar I

2 SWS. Starting from the 1st semester. Introduction into modern Turkish on the basis of the textbook by Lewis, G.L. ("Turkish Grammar, Oxford 1967"). The aim of the course is the acquisition of active and passive knowledge of Turkish. 
Examination method: written test. 
Course of study: M.A., Diplom (Islamwissenschaft, Turkologie) 
 
 

2 SWS. For students of the 2nd semester. Continuation of "Türkische Grammatik I". 
Examination method: written test. 
Course of study: M.A., Diplom (Islamwissenschaft, Turkologie) 
 
 

 2 SWS. Starting from the 3rd semester. The aim of the lecture is to improve the reading skills and to develop the students’ ability to express themselves in oral and written form. Short and easy texts have to be prepared at home before discussing them within the course. Special interest are given to proverbs, expressions and idiomatic figures of speech. 
Examination method: The examination method has to be discussed with the lecturer. 
Course of study: M.A., Diplom (Islamwissenschaft, Turkologie) 
 
 

 1 SWS. Starting from the 1st semester. The lecture addresses students with low previous knowledge of Turkish. They are to learn to start and develop dialogues as well as monologues concerning easy topics of everyday life on the basis of intensive exercises. 
Examination method: The examination method has to be discussed with the lecturer. 
Course of study: M.A., Diplom (Islamwissenschaft, Turkologie) 
 
 

 2 SWS. Starting from the 1st semester. The theoretical knowledge gained on the basis of the textbook by Lewis has to be illustrated and extended with several examples. The participation in the course "Türkisch I: Grammatik" is required. 
Examination method: The examination method has to be discussed with the lecturer. 
Course of study: M.A., Diplom (Islamwissenschaft, Turkologie) 
 
 

1 SWS. For students of the 2nd semester. The aim of the course is speaking fluently in dialogues or monologues within intensive exercises. 
Examination method: The examination method has to be discussed with the lecturer. 
Course of study: M.A., Diplom (Islamwissenschaft, Turkologie)
 
 

2 SWS. Starting from the 2nd semester. Student should have visited "Türkisch II: Grammatik". 
Examination method: The examination method has to be discussed with the lecturer. 
Course of study: M.A., Diplom (Islamwissenschaft, Turkologie) 
 
 

1 SWS. On the basis of short texts easy conversation will be trained and vocabulary  improved. Special attention is paid to actual topics of background studies, religious situations as well as the cultural and educational policy of Turky. 
Examination method: The examination method has to be discussed with the lecturer. 
Course of study: M.A., Diplom (Islamwissenschaft, Turkologie) 
 
 

2 SWS. Starting from the 4th semester. This continues "Türkisch für Fortgeschrittene, ab 3. Semester". 
Examination method: The examination method has to be discussed with the lecturer. 
Course of study: M.A., Diplom (Islamwissenschaft, Turkologie) 
 
 

2 SWS. Introduction into the Ottoman grammar including the reading of easy texts. Examination method: The examination method has to be discussed with the lecturer. 
Course of study: M.A., Diplom (Islamwissenschaft, Turkologie) 
 
 

2 SWS. The Oldturkish language is a central part of Turkish studies. In this course manuscripts and block printings of Central Asia in pre-Islamic times are read. The aim of the course is to gain a basic grammar and lexical knowledge. Students should have passed before the Turkish grammar courses as well as the exercises of Turkish grammar and  Turkish conversation. 
Examination method: written test. 
Course of study: M.A., Diplom (Islamwissenschaft, Turkologie) 
 

Besides this list of the Institute of Islamic, Arabic, Turkish Studies, more courses with changing contents are regularly offered. They are obligatory part in all Degree Programmes. The ranking is as follows: 
 

Vorlesung: 4 Credits Lecture

Proseminar: 6 Credits Basic/Introductory seminar

Hauptseminar: 8 Credits Advanced seminar

For final theses submitted for a Diploma and Master Degree, written within the course of studies abroad, 30 Credits are rewarded.

For the explanations of "Lecture" and "Seminar" go to: 
II. Types of classes and assessment

VII. Requirements and Allocation of ECTS-Credits /  Example of a study program for students with "Islamic Studies" as major subject; 
current curriculum

The study requirements and regulations as well as the ECTS-Credit allocation outlined here in an example serve as a guideline for the unified point-system: It is assumed within the ECTS-system that students conducting their studies conscientiously can acquire a total of 30 Credits per semester. It is possible to earn Credits for lectures, seminars, etc., on condition as prescribed by the lecturer. 
Here, only one example is given of a possible program for students who study "Islamic studies" as a major subject. For other possibilities please ask the teaching staff during their office hours. 
 

BASIC STUDIES (for 2 semesters)
 

1  Lecture	Islamwissenschaftliche Vorlesung	2 SWS	à 4 credits	4 credits
1 Introduction-course	Arabistisch-Islamwissenschaftliches Propädeutikum	2 SWS	à 5 credits	5 credits
2  Basic Seminars	Islamwissenschaftliche Proseminare	4 SWS	à 6 credits	6 credits
2 Intruduction-courses	Einführung in die arabische Grammatik	4 SWS	à 5 credits	10 credits
2  Exercises	Übung: Einführung in die arabischeGrammatik	4 SWS	à 5 credits	10 credits
1  Exercise	Übung: Lektüre Arabisch	2 SWS	à 5 credits	5 credits
2 Introduction-courses	Einführung in die zweite Islamsprache	4 SWS	à 5 credits	10 credits
1  Exercise	Übung: Übersetzung und Konversation	2 SWS	à 5 credits	5 credits
		= 24 SWS		= 61 credits

ADVANCED STUDIES (for 2 semesters)
 
 

1  Lecture	Islamwissenschaftliche Vorlesung	2 SWS	à 4 credits	4 credits
2  Advanced Seminars	Islamwissenschaftliche Hauptseminare	4 SWS	à 8 credits	16 credits
2  Exercises	Übung: Lektüre Arabisch	4 SWS	à 5 credits	10 credits
2 Introduction-courses	Einführung in die 2. Islamsprache	4 SWS	à 5 credits	10 credits
2 Introduction-courses	Einführung in die 3. Islamsprache	4 SWS	à 5 credits	10 credits
1  Exercise	Übung: Übersetzung	2 SWS	à 5 credits	5 credits
1  Exercise	Übung: Konversation	2 SWS	à 5 credits	5 credits
		= 22 SWS		= 60 credits

• Curriculum of the current semester (summer semester 2000) (click here)

VIII. ERASMUS Application Forms; Registration; Practical Information

ECTS-Application:
 

• 1. Foreign students in Giessen

ECTS documents to be completed:
- ECTS Application Form
- ECTS Learning Agreement
- ECTS Transcript of records (Leistungsnachweise/Scheine) 
- Application Form for Accommodation

Documents are to be sent to the departmental ECTS co-ordinator 
Prof. Dr. Angelika Hartmann:

Institut für Orientalistik
Otto-Behaghel-Str. 10E
D – 35394 Giessen
Tel: ++49-641-9931060/61/62
Fax: ++49-641-9931069
e-mail: angelika.hartmann@orientalistik.uni-giessen.de
 

University Registration at the Justus-Liebig-University Giessen:

Giessen deadlines for enrolment applications of SOKRATES/ERASMUS students:
      for the winter semester: June 15
      for the summer semester: December 15

ERASMUS students enrol at the registration desk at the International Office of the university (Akademisches Auslandsamt). They also have to report back after each semester to be able to continue with their studies at Giessen:

Akademisches Auslandsamt / International Office
Justus-Liebig-University Giessen
Gutenbergstr. 6
35390 Giessen
Tel.: +49-641-99-12140
e-mail: akademisches.auslandsamt@admin.uni-giessen.de

For further information consult the links given below (see "Practical Information").

Download application forms (for lecturers and students) here
 

• 2. Giessen students in Leuven

At Katholieke Universiteit Leuven the faculties/departments are responsible for advising, informing, selecting and accepting foreign exchange students. All requests for information and all applications of incoming students should be sent directly to the faculties and departments concerned. There is a list of the faculty contact persons on the Internet (click here).
As soon as the students are accepted, they will receive the following information on studying in Leuven:

• brochure “Information for Exchange Students” (this brochure provides essential information on visa requirements, registration, housing, insurance, language courses, libraries, etc.)
• a guide on “Living in Leuven”
• information and application for the Orientation Days at the start of the semester
• etc.

Download application forms here
NOTE: Applications have to be sent to the individual faculties/departments and not to the International Relations Office (see "faculty contact persons" above).
 

Practical information:

The following, recently updated, websites provide helpful information for foreign as well as Giessen students. 
Particularly useful links for foreign students are also available in English. 

• EU-Programme (SOKRATES/ERASMUS, ECTS) homepage (Dezernat A/3, Giessen): German, English
• ECTS information brochure online: German, English
• ECTS information brochure to download: German, English
• ERASMUS office of the department "Romanic languages", Giessen (only in German)

Exchange students in Leuven:

• Practical information for exchange students in Leuven, click here
• Katholieke Universiteit Leuven - homepage

ECTS Code-Nummer: 9,6