Course Catalog

Study Program WiSe 2023/2024

General Studies - FB 08 Sozialwissenschaften

I. General Studies - Fachergänzende Studien des FB 08 (Sozialwissenschaften)

Die fachergänzenden Studien (General Studies) sind Bestandteil des wissenschaftlichen Studiums, die ca. 25 % des Bachelorstudiums umfassen. Dieser Bereich bietet Ihnen die Möglichkeit, über das Fachstudium hinaus, Veranstaltungen zu besuchen, die Ihren Interessen entsprechen. Zudem können Sie ein berufliches Profil bilden, indem Sie Fach- und Methodenkenntnisse anderer Fachrichtungen erwerben. Ihre persönliche Expertise kann Ihnen den Zugang zu einem Masterstudium oder den Berufseinstieg erleichtern. Außerdem können Sie die fachergänzenden Studien nutzen, um Ihre Fremdspachenkenntnisse auszubauen und zu vertiefen.

Die fachergänzenden Studien der zentralen Einrichtungen der Universität Bremen (Studierwerkstatt, International Office, Fremdsprachenzentrum, BRIDGE Existensgründungsinitiative der Hochschulen, eGeneral Studies, Career Center) sind im Veranstaltungsverzeichnis an oberster Stelle aufgeführt.

Einen Überblick der fachergänzenden Studien des FB 08 (Sozialwissenschaften) erhalten Sie auf dieser Seite. Zum Teil ergänzt durch Studienangebote der zentralen Einrichtungen.

Die Bachelorstudiengänge des FB 08 (Sozialwissenschaften) legen in ihren Prüfungsordnungen fest, in welchem Umfang fachergänzende Studien (General Studies) im Wahl- und Wahlpflichtbereich anerkannt werden. Bitte lesen Sie Ihre Prüfungsordnung genau. Und beachten Sie den Studienplan Ihres Studiengangs.

Doch wie entscheiden Sie, welche fachergänzenden Studien für Sie richtig und sinnvoll sind? Woran orientieren Sie sich dabei?

Bevor Sie darüber nachdenken, sollten Sie sich folgende Fragen beantworten: Welche Ziele will ich im Studium und darüber hinaus erreichen? Wie kann ich die Anforderungen im Fachstudium erfolgreich bewaeltigen? Was will ich nach dem Studium beruflich machen? Wo möchte ich mich beruflich engagieren? Wie kann ich erkennen, was meine Stärken sind? Wie finde ich heraus, ob ich für meinen Traumberuf ausreichend qualifiziert bin? Was muss ich wissen, um ein anspruchsvolles Praktikum zu finden? Wie kann ich herausfinden, was in einem Praktikum von mir erwartet wird?

Wenn Sie sich ernsthaft mit diesen Fragen beschäftigen, werden Sie merken, dass Sie einen Lernprozess beginnen, den Sie selbst aktiv steuern. Sie übernehmen die Verantwortung für Ihre berufliche Zukunft. Sie sortieren das Studienangebot der Universität Bremen bzw. des FB 08 nach ihren eigenen Kriterien – zumindest für den Bereich fachergänzende Studien (General Studies).

Das Zentrum Studium und Praxis des FB 08 unterstützt Sie gerne bei der Beantwortung Ihrer Fragen. Nehmen Sie dafür bitte die Sprechzeiten wahr.

Darüber hinaus können Sie in der Stud.IP Dauerveranstaltung \"PraxisForum FB 8\" aktuelle Praktikumsangebote, Ausschreibungen für Hilfskraftstellen und Stellenangebote für Absolvent(en)innen herunterladen. Die Absolventenstellen sollen aufzeigen, wo Sozialwissenschaftler/innen gesucht werden. Sie dienen als Orientierung für die Klärung Ihrer beruflichen Vorstellungen.

Sie sind herzlich eingeladen, sich in die Dauerveranstaltung als Autoren einzutragen.

Birgit Ennen
Leiterin

Zentrum Studium und Praxis
GW 2, Raum B 2320
Tel.: 0421/218-67309
E-Mail: bennen@uni-bremen.de

Sprechzeiten vor Ort: dienstags bis donnerstags 11 bis 13 Uhr. Telefonische Sprechzeiten: dienstags bis donnerstags 10 bis 15 Uhr. Termine für Beratungsgepräche gerne per E-Mail vereinbaren.

Weitere Informationen zur Serviceeinrichtung Zentrum Studium und Praxis erhalten Sie hier: https://www.uni-bremen.de/zsp/

I. 1. Studium und Beruf

Arbeitsmarkt und Beschäftigungsorientierung

Course numberTitle of eventLecturer
CC-10-WiSe23-24Job application for Internationals – Application documents and application procedures in Germany (in English)

Blockveranstaltung (Teaching)

Additional dates:
Wed. 01.11.23 16:00 - 20:00 Online

Block event

This seminar provides you with all the important information to find your job in Germany. You will learn, how to successfully prepare your application for the German job market.

Registrations for November run from 17 August to Thursday, 19 October 2023 via https://elearning.uni-bremen.de/ (Event Search / Search in Course Catalogue / Interdisciplinary Study Programmes / Career Center under: Application & Self-Presentation).
As soon as the registration process is closed, you will receive an email from us with the access data!

Ausführliche Informationen unter:
https://www.uni-bremen.de/career-center/veranstaltungen.html
www.uni-bremen.de/career-center/veranstaltungen/uebersicht
www.uni-bremen.de/career-center/veranstaltungen/uebersicht/detailbeschreibungen
www.uni-bremen.de/career-center/veranstaltungen/kalenderuebersicht

Julia Heber
CC-11-WiSe23-24Job application for Internationals – Fit for the job interview in Germany - preparation and training (in English)

Blockveranstaltung (Teaching)

Additional dates:
Fri. 03.11.23 16:00 - 20:00 Online

Block event

In this seminar, you will receive many tips that you need to prepare for the job interview. You will learn how to deal with stressful questions and can actively practise the job interview in a role-play.

Registrations for November run from 17 August to Thursday, 19 October 2023 via https://elearning.uni-bremen.de/ (Event Search / Search in Course Catalogue / Interdisciplinary Study Programmes / Career Center under: Application & Self-Presentation).
As soon as the registration process is closed, you will receive an email from us with the access data!

Ausführliche Informationen unter:
https://www.uni-bremen.de/career-center/veranstaltungen.html
www.uni-bremen.de/career-center/veranstaltungen/uebersicht
www.uni-bremen.de/career-center/veranstaltungen/uebersicht/detailbeschreibungen
www.uni-bremen.de/career-center/veranstaltungen/kalenderuebersicht

Julia Heber
CC-17-WiSe23-24Career Decision for Internationals – self-employment as an alternative (in English)

Blockveranstaltung (Teaching)

Additional dates:
Wed. 22.11.23 16:00 - 20:00 Online

This seminar brings you closer to answering these questions:
  • Is self-employment or entrepreneurship the right way for me?
  • Does my idea (if available) fit for me to start my own business?
  • How to decide on the right strategy and the right timing?

In this interactive workshop you will get to know information on founding and running a business in Germany, impulses for self-reflection, methods for decision making and strategy development.

Registrations for November run from 17 August to Thursday, 19 October 2023 via https://elearning.uni-bremen.de/ (Event Search / Search in Course Catalogue / Interdisciplinary Study Programmes / Career Center under: Labour markets).
As soon as the registration process is closed, you will receive an email from us with the access data!

Ausführliche Informationen unter:
www.uni-bremen.de/career-center/veranstaltungen/uebersicht
www.uni-bremen.de/career-center/veranstaltungen/uebersicht/detailbeschreibungen
www.uni-bremen.de/career-center/veranstaltungen/kalenderuebersicht

Julia Heber
CC-19-WiSe23-24Holistic carreer planning (in English)

Seminar (Teaching)

Additional dates:
Fri. 24.11.23 16:00 - 20:00 Online

Specifically for women there often is one question present in their mind when it comes to career planning and decision making – career or family. And there are several other scenarios where you might have the feeling that going after one goal implies to neglect another. But does it really need to be a „one or the other-decision”?

In this seminar you will come to know and practice tools and methods for a more holistic approach for your life`s vision, career strategy and decision making process – taking into account all areas of your life.

Registrations for November run from 17 August to Thursday, 19 October 2023 via https://elearning.uni-bremen.de/ (Event Search / Search in Course Catalogue / Interdisciplinary Study Programmes / Career Center under: Application & Self-Presentation).
As soon as the registration process is closed, you will receive an email from us with the access data!

Ausführliche Informationen unter:
  • www.uni-bremen.de/career-center/veranstaltungen.html
  • www.uni-bremen.de/career-center/veranstaltungen/uebersicht
  • www.uni-bremen.de/career-center/veranstaltungen/uebersicht/detailbeschreibungen
  • www.uni-bremen.de/career-center/veranstaltungen/kalenderuebersicht

Julia Heber
CC-26-WiSe23-24How to apply in English for internships and jobs abroad (in English)
How to apply in English for internships and jobs abroad (Cross-curricular, seminar language English)

Seminar (Teaching)

Additional dates:
Mon. 08.01.24 18:00 - 20:00 Online

In this seminar you learn how to write your Resume/CV, letter of motivation and cover letter. You will optimize your application for the country you apply for. Our focus lies on Europe, North America and Asia.

After this seminar you are able to create your application in English successful. If you need more help our individual check of your application could be of use for you (just with prior appointment)

Registrations for January 2024 run from 05 October 2023 to Friday, 01 December 2023 via https://elearning.uni-bremen.de/ (Event Search / Search in Course Catalogue / Interdisciplinary Study Programmes / Career Center under: Going International).

As soon as the registration process is completed, you will receive access data from us by e-mail.

Ausführliche Informationen unter:
https://www.uni-bremen.de/career-center/veranstaltungen.html
www.uni-bremen.de/career-center/veranstaltungen/uebersicht
www.uni-bremen.de/career-center/veranstaltungen/uebersicht/detailbeschreibungen
www.uni-bremen.de/career-center/veranstaltungen/kalenderuebersicht

Angela Schuette

I. 2. Schlüsselkompetenzen

Gender- und Diversity-Kompetenzen

Course numberTitle of eventLecturer
CC-06-WiSe23-24Diversity and application process - how to use your assets (in English)

Seminar (Teaching)

Additional dates:
Thu. 12.10.23 14:00 - 18:00 Online

Content:
For you as a student application starts with awareness of your professional profile and knowledge,
concerning options on the job market and application procedures. As an international student you
can use your international background as an advantage - by looking for employers that can use your
specific language skills and your local expertise for their business in Germany. As a student of business and IT you can use the specifics of your field of studies to differentiate
yourself from other applicants.

During the workshop we will
• analyze your professional profile (international background, expert skills gained by studies,
relevant individual experience, core skills - but also wishes) with the goal, to use the outcomes
for building a strategy for application
• provide relevant information concerning the job market in Germany - with the aim of building
an expedient search strategy (where do I find interesting employers)
• create first ideas about how to bring together the highlights of your profile and the needs
of employers for your application (written and verbal)

Procedure for the online course:
You participate via the Moodle learning room of beruf&leben GbR - there will be preparatory tasks and the possibility for interactive live plenary discussions. 5-6 days before the workshop you will receive the login code by email from the Career Center.

In summary:
  • Material and tasks for preparation in the trainer-moderated Moodle course room approx. 5 days before workshop.
  • Joint online presence; with interactive learning situations (video meeting parallel to Moodle) approx. 4 hours
  • Feedback and follow-up (further work on workshop topics, transfer phase) up to 5 days (or more) after end of workshop in Moodle course room

Requirements on your side are: stable internet - and a laptop or PC with working audio/video.
The preparatory tasks can be worked on at your own pace a few days before the workshop - for the "online presence phase" itself it is necessary that all participants are in the moodle classroom at the same time.

Registrations for October run from 06 July to Thursday, 14 September 2023 via https://elearning.uni-bremen.de/ (Event Search / Search in Course Catalogue / Interdisciplinary Study Programmes / Career Center under: Self-Organisation & Soft Skills).

As soon as the registration process is closed, you will receive an email from us with the access data!

Ausführliche Informationen unter:
www.uni-bremen.de/career-center/veranstaltungen.html
www.uni-bremen.de/career-center/veranstaltungen/uebersicht
www.uni-bremen.de/career-center/veranstaltungen/uebersicht/detailbeschreibungen
www.uni-bremen.de/career-center/veranstaltungen/kalenderuebersicht

Eva Reichmann

I. 4. Studium Generale

Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung

Course numberTitle of eventLecturer
08-27-GS-1Co-creating knowledge for ocean and coastal sustainability (Kurs entfällt!) (in English)
Block Seminar: February 20 th to 23 th | Cancelled

Blockveranstaltung (Teaching)
ECTS: 3 (oder 6 with extended essay/Ha

Veranstaltungsinhalte: Key approaches for the holistic assessment and sustainable governance and management of marine and coastal social-ecological systems in the tropical regions will be introduced in this block seminar. With its inter- and transdisciplinary approach to the study of tropical coastal and marine systems, the Centre for Marine Tropical Research (ZMT) plays a leading role in linking and integrating social and natural science research approaches to as to generate actionable knowledge to support sustainable human-nature relations in coastal and marine regions of the tropical world. ZMT operates within the German marine research environment, in coastal science cooperation between Germany and partner countries in the tropics, and in international and intergovernmental global research and governance institutions.
Lernziele/Kompetenzen: 1) Explain key concepts in ocean and coastal sustainability research. 2) Identify and explain key approaches/methods in inter- and transdisciplinary coastal and marine sustainability research 3) Apply or discuss in group exercises (and, if desired by the candidate in extended essay form “Hausarbeit”), some of the key research approaches/methods introduced.

Studien- und Prüfungsleistungen,Prüfungsformen: During the 4-day Block Seminar I/we (there are some other contributors) grade: 1) Individual participation; 2) a 10 min presentation of a short individual research/reading; 3) Group work; 4) Before or after the Block Seminar: If 6 CP are needed I will grade an extended essay (Hausarbeit 5-8 pages).

Marion Glaser

GS-Lehrveranstaltungen aus den Fächern des FB 08

Hier sind nur Veranstaltungen aus dem GS-Angebot der einzelnen Studiengänge des FB 08 aufgeführt, die für alle interessierten Studierenden geöffnet sind. Falls Sie fachwissenschaftliche Veranstaltungen aus dem Angebot der Studiengänge für Ihren General Studies Bereich besuchen möchten, setzen Sie sich bitte direkt mit der/dem jeweiligen Dozent:in in Verbindung, um zu klären, ob Sie die Möglichkeit erhalten, ECTS-Kreditpunkte zu erwerben.
Course numberTitle of eventLecturer
08-29-GS-21Comparing Welfare States in Europe (in English)
[Europäische Wohlfahrtsstaaten im Vergleich]

Seminar (Teaching)

Dates:
weekly (starts in week: 1) Wed. 10:00 - 12:00 GW2 B1580 GW2 B1170 (2 Teaching hours per week)

The goal of the seminar is to introduce students into comparative welfare state research, thereby focusing on welfare states in Europe. In the seminar we will discuss selected texts e.g. on typologies of welfare states, theories on welfare state development, comparative methods and different fields of social policy (e.g. old age security, unemployment security, family policy) in European welfare states.
Perfect English skills are not required to participate in the course. However, students should be willing to read texts in English and to practice their English skills. At the end of the seminar students should know about the development of welfare policies in European welfare states, its (theoretical) background and the application of comparative methods.

Dr. Julia Höppner

II. Internationalisierung

Internationales Modul

Course numberTitle of eventLecturer
08-zsp-GS-1029Umwelt, Grenzen und Entwicklung (in English)
Environment, Frontiers and Development
Internationales Modul Sozialwissenschaften

Lecture (Teaching)
ECTS: 1-3

Additional dates:
Mon. 26.02.24 - Tue. 27.02.24 (Mon., Tue.) 10:00 - 14:00 GW2 B2890
Wed. 28.02.24 10:00 - 14:00 GW2 B1580

The mini-course will have 3 teaching sessions (respectively on nature and development; developmentalistm and neoliberalisation of nature; impacts and reactions; alternatives and perspectives) and a final workshop for the students to give presentations. Each session will take 3 hours and will be followed by individual reading and meetings with the lecturer

Michael Thiele
N. N.
08-zsp-GS-1030Urban History and Geography of Bremen and Northern Germany (in English)
Stadtgeschichte und Geographie Bremens und Norddeutschlands

Seminar (Teaching)
ECTS: 3-4

Dates:
weekly (starts in week: 1) Thu. 14:00 - 16:00 FVG O0150 (Seminarraum) (2 Teaching hours per week)

Additional dates:
Sat. 13.01.24 09:00 - 20:00 Meeting at Bremen HBF - 9:05 on track 1 (train RE to hannover leaves at 9:17)

Inhalt: This course is a special offer for international students who are interested in Regional and Urban Geography, and the local history of Bremen and Northwest Germany.
  • Students understand the historical development of cities and the processes connecting historical events and urban development
  • Students understand the basic ideas of (Regional) and Urban Geography and History as a university science
  • Students understand the most important historical events that shaped today’s Germany
  • Students are able to give presentations about topics that they researched on their own (about an excursion destination as well as a unique city quarter of Bremen

Michael Thiele