News at the Chair of English Lingustics
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Credit Transfer
Dr. Christian Hoffmann is in charge of the transfer of credits acquired in courses of English Linguistics and Applied English Linguistics.
Information for first term students
You are a first term student and don't know what courses you have to choose and how to register for them? You have never heard of Digicampus, ECTS points or module signatures? Don't worry, you can find the relevant information in the link below.
Please don't hesitate to contact our consulting staff in case of further questions (/de/fakultaet/philhist/studium/anglistik-amerikanistik-studieren/ansprechpersonen/).
Introductory Meeting English and American Studies (Bachelor / Lehramt / Master)
The introduction for first semester students in Anglistik/Amerikanistik takes place on October 10, 2025 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm in room HS I. The mandatory Welcome meeting for Master students will also take place on October 10, 2025 from 10:00 am in room HS IV. Any first term student of the Bachelor Anglistik/Amerikanistik (major and minor) and the M.A. English and American Studies, and first semester students of ANIS as well as teacher-training students with English as subject should join this event for essential information on courses, how to enrol, administrative matters, as well as choice and registration for courses during your first semester.
Coming soon: Registration for both events via Digicampus.
Information on application / enrollment: mandatory assessment procedure (EFV)
You are interested in studying English at the University of Augsburg and in need of information on how to apply online at our university, enrollment, or the mandatory assessment procedure (EFV)? Just follow the link for details on the application process and important deadlines regarding the EFV.
HOW TO APPLY?
1) Apply online at the University of Augsburg if you are not already enrolled.
2) Registration for the EFV:
- First-year students are to use the applicant number from your online application.
- Students already enrolled at the University of Augsburg are to use their matriculation number as applicant number.
- Please upload a legible copy of your complete Abitur certificate in PDF format.
- Please note: The EFV is a procedure that can be completed and passed in several ways (by taking the test, by the Abitur average in English, or by using an alternative language qualification; see link below). However, prior registration for the procedure is necessary in any case!
- EFV for the start of summer term 2026: Deadline for registration for the EFV is January 15, 2026, midnight.
Office hours
Prof. Dr. Claudia Claridge, Room D 4047
During semester:
Mon, 2:00 - 3:15 pm.
During semester breaks:
? Aug 04, 2025, 4:00 - 6:00 pm.
? Aug 11, 2025, 4:00 - 6:00 pm.
? Aug 18, 2025, 4:00 - 6:00 pm.
Please register for office hour slots on Digicampus (via link).
Dr. Christian Hoffmann, Room D 4044
During semester:
Thu, 10:00 - 11:30 am.
Please contact me via email in advance.
During semester breaks by arrangement via email.
Michelle Weckermann, Room D 4038
During semester:
Tue, 10:00 - 11:00 am.
During semester breaks only by arrangement.
Lena Scharrer, Room D 4038
During semester:
Tue, 2:00 - 3:00 pm.
During semester breaks only by arrangement.
Dr. Rita Stoll, Room D 4036
by arrangement
Julia Hackenberg, Room D 4036
? Mon - Thu, 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
? Fri, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm (via phone/email)
? or by arrangement
The secretary's office is closed on:
? Aug 27 - Sep 8, 2025
? Sep 10 - Sep 12, 2025 (until 12:30)
All dates may be subject to change.
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Mentoring: Writing Clinic for English and American Studies (hosted by a tutor)
Your first term paper is waiting around the corner? How do you find a topic and who will help you if you are stuck during your writing process? The Writing Clinic offers students guidance regarding academic writing as well as individual consultations.
Download the Writing Clinic Flyer in English and and follow the link below to register for any upcoming events with our tutor on digicampus.
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