Courses and Learning Opportunities
Courses in English Philology for students of English and American Studies (Bachelor) and Prospective Teachers of English (Bachelor)
New study regulations effective from enrollment in WiSe 2026/2027
Starting in the 2026/27 WiSe, new English language practice modules will apply to students at the IAA.
Amendment regulations for BL students:
- BL students who have already started, but not completed, one of the two Sprachpraxismodule under the previous study regulations (Sprachpraxis I or Sprachpraxis II) may continue with the respective module.
- BL students who have not yet taken any Sprachpraxismodule will begin with the UNIcert module “UNIcert III/2 English for Academic Purposes (IAA)” in accordance with the amendment regulations.
Amendment regulations for BA students:
- BA students enrolled prior to October 2026 continue to take Sprachpraxismodule I and II. A transfer to the new regulations is possible within a specified timeframe.
- BA students enrolled on or after October 2026 take exclusively UNIcert modules in accordance with the study regulations.
New English language practice modules:
i) The module “UNIcert III/2 English for Academic Purposes” (4 SWS, 6LP) replaces the courses “Hörverstehen und mündlicher Ausdruck I”, “Schriftlicher Ausdruck I” from the module “Sprachpraxis I” (2x 2 SWS, 6LP)
ii) The module “UNIcert IV/1 English for Academic Purposes” (4 SWS, 6LP) replaces the courses “Hörverstehen und mündlicher Ausdruck II”, “Schriftlicher Ausdruck II” from the module “Sprachpraxis II” (2x 2 SWS, 6LP)
For the English teaching program, the following additional change applies:
iii) The sub-module ANG_BA_35 or ANG_BA_36 (2 SWS, 3LP) replaces the course from the module “Sprachpraxis Englisch I” (2 SWS, 3LP)
Explanation:
You can also find a concise summary of further information in this PDF.
Enrollment in the degree programs mentioned above is mandatory for admission to “UNIcert III/2 English for Academic Purposes”. An additional placement test is not required for degree programs that include an English proficiency assessment. Students in the Sprachen und Diversität degree program with a specialization in "Anglistik und Amerikanistik" did not take an English proficiency assessment and therefore need to participate in the placement test.
Admission to “UNIcert IV/1 English for Academic Purposes” requires completion of either the “UNIcert III/2 English for Academic Purposes” module or “Sprachpraxis I”.
Students who enrolled prior to October 2026 and have already begun one of the two Sprachpraxismodule may continue to take them. Students who have already completed “Sprachpraxis I” may subsequently enroll in the “UNIcert IV/1 English for Academic Purposes” module.
Language Practice Module (English) - Prospective Primary School Teachers Bachelor's Program
Subject-Specific Course and Examination Regulations for Bachelor's and Master's Studies in Primary School Education and Educational Sciences for Prospective Primary School Teachers at the University of Potsdam dated 6 Mar 2013 (AmBek 12/13, p. 754)
| BM-GBEn-M1a | 6 CPs |
English Language Competence for Primary School Teachers* * Only for students who do not have a total of 33 CPs in BA English |
Subject-Specific Course and Examination Regulations for Bachelor's and Master's Studies in Primary School Education and Educational Sciences for Prospective Primary School Teachers at the University of Potsdam dated 2 Mar 2018 (AmBek 8, p. 527)
| Z_EN_BA_01 | 6 CPs |
English Language Competence for Primary School Teachers* * Only for students who do not have a total of 33 CPs in BA English |
Language Practice Courses / Modules for English Teacher Certification for the Primary and Secondary Levels I and II
Please see: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/de/studium/konkret/rechtsgrundlagen/studienordnungen/anglistik-und-amerikanistik
| Basic Module BM-SA / Sprachpraxis 1 | 9 CPs | |||
| Listening Comprehension and Oral Expression I | 2 semester hours | 3 CPs | ||
| Translation | 2 semester hours | 3 CPs | ||
| Writing I | 2 semester hours | 3 CPs | ||
| Advanced Module AM-SA / Sprachpraxis 2 | 6 CPs | |||
! - You must complete | Listening Comprehension and Oral Expression II | 2 semester hours | 3 CPs | |
| Writing II | 2 semester hours | 3 CPs | ||
Language Practice Modules / Courses in English in the Education in Special Needs Bachelor's Program
Subject-specific Course and Examination Regulations for the Bachelor in English and Subject Areas for Education in Special Needs at the University of Potsdam of 21 February 2020 (AmBek no. 5/20, p. 825) (PDF)
| Basic Module BM-SA / Sprachpraxis 1 | 9 CPs | |||
| Listening Comprehension and Oral Expression I | 2 semester hours | 3 CPs | ||
| Translation | 2 semester hours | 3 CPs | ||
| Writing I | 2 semester hours | 3 CPs | ||
| Advanced Module AM-SA / Sprachpraxis 2 | 6 CPs | |||
! - You must complete | Listening Comprehension and Oral Expression II | 2 semester hours | 3 CPs | |
| Writing II | 2 semester hours | 3 CPs | ||
Language Practice Modules / Courses in the English and American Studies Bachelor's Program
Please see: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/de/studium/konkret/rechtsgrundlagen/studienordnungen/anglistik-und-amerikanistik
| Basic Module BM-SA / Sprachpraxis 1 | 9 CPs | |||
| Listening Comprehension and Oral Expression I | 2 semester hours | 3 CPs | ||
| Translation | 2 semester hours | 3 CPs | ||
| Writing I | 2 semester hours | 3 CPs | ||
| Advanced Module AM-SA / Sprachpraxis 2 | 6 CPs | |||
! - You must complete | Listening Comprehension and Oral Expression II | 2 semester hours | 3 CPs | |
| Writing II | 2 semester hours | 3 CPs | ||
Subject-specific Course and Examination Regulations for Bachelor’s studies in English and American Studies at the University of Potsdam of 23 June 2010 (§ 8 Modules)
Basic Module Gs | 7 CPs | |||
| Listening Comprehension and Oral Expression I | 2 semester hours | 3 CPs | ||
Pronunciation | 1 semester hour | 1 CPs | ||
Translation | 2 semester hours | 3 CPs | ||
| Advanced Module As | 9 CPs | |||
! - It is necessary to complete
| Listening Comprehension and Oral Expression II | 2 semester hours | 3 CPs | |
| Writing | 4 semester hours | 6 CPs | ||
Information for students in English and American Studies who matriculated before Winter Semester 2015/16
Please also refer to the German version for the following information.
All students who matriculated before Winter Semester 2015/16 - both prospective teachers of English and those in the English and American Studies program - should complete the courses in the language practice modules according to the “new Course Regulations” of 4 March 2013 (Prospective Teachers of English):
i) “Writing I (basic module / Sprachpraxis 1) and II (advanced module / Sprachpraxis 2)" (2 semester hours each):
a) These students must take “Writing I” and can only enroll in the course as follows:
1. Select “Course Catalog” in PULS
2. Select “Search for courses” (left column) and enter the course title, “English Writing I” (important: write the letter “I,” not the numeral “1”)
3. Choose the group you want without a test number!
* Course results are only booked after the successful completion of this course in this semester, and the Writing II course (through the test number 4022) in the following semester.
b) You must complete “Writing I” (2 semester hours) to be admitted to “Writing II” (2 semester hours).
c) To take the “Writing II” course, you must have completed all of the basic or foundation modules.
d) “Writing I (basic module / Sprachpraxis 1) and II (advanced module / Sprachpraxis 2)" (2 semester hours each) can therefore not be taken at the same time.
ii) “Listening Comprehension and Oral Expression I" (2 semester hours):
a) These students should take “Listening Comprehension and Oral Expression I" (new CR).
b) Students who have taken “Pronunciation” but not “Listening Comprehension and Oral Expression I,” should inform Steffen Skowronek.
Registration Procedure for Students of Erasmus and other Exchange Programs (Restricted Spots)
Are you an exchange student (Erasmus or other program)?
Due to the limited number of spots in our courses, our department and the University of Potsdam's International Office have developed the following guidelines for Erasmus students.
● International students whose major is English and/or American Studies can register for a section of the course(s) that fits their schedule. If there are enough spots in the course, they will be admitted to the course.
● Erasmus and other exchange students will not be automatically admitted to courses.
● On a case by case basis, Erasmus students might be permitted to attend language courses at the Institut für Anglistik und Amerikanistik (Masters-level courses). Please contact the Institute directly.
Plagiarism Policy
If it is determined that a student has plagiarized, the work will first receive a grade of zero (0) points: In Fällen nachgewiesenen Plagiats wird nach der „Richtlinie zur Sicherung guter wissenschaftlicher Praxis für Studierende an der Universität Potsdam (Plagiatsrichtlinie)“ vom 20. Oktober 2010 gehandelt.
You can find additional information about plagiarism on the website of the Department of English and American Studies.