THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL

SCIENCE

STUDY ABROAD IN GERMANY

Welcome * The University * The Faculty - Degree programmes * The Faculty -

Departments and Chairs * Additional Offers * Living in Bochum * The University

Alliance Metropolis Ruhr * Applying to RUB * Contact

SEITE 2 | 14

EXCHANGE STUDIES TO THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE Welcome to the Faculty of Social Science ......................................................................................................... 3 1 Ruhr-Universität Bochum ..................................................................................................................................... 4

1.1 Services for Exchange Students ................................................................................................................ 4 1.2 General Information ....................................................................................................................................... 5

2 The Faculty of Social Science ............................................................................................................................. 7 2.1 Degree Programmes ...................................................................................................................................... 7 2.2 Departments and Chairs .............................................................................................................................. 8 2.3 Additional Offers by the Faculty ................................................................................................................ 9 2.4 Additional Offers by the University ........................................................................................................... 9

3 Living in Bochum ................................................................................................................................................... 10 4 The University Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr) ........................................................................................................ 11 5 Applying to RUB .................................................................................................................................................... 12

5.1 ERASMUS Student Exchange ................................................................................................................... 12 5.2 Teaching Staff Mobility ............................................................................................................................... 13 5.3 Staff Exchange ............................................................................................................................................... 13

6 Contact ..................................................................................................................................................................... 13

SEITE 3 | 14

WELCOME TO THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE

The Faculty of Social Science at Ruhr-Universität Bochum pursues a modern interdisciplinary approach to Social Science. The central characteristic of the Faculty is the linking between the five on par disciplines Political Science, Sociology, Social Psycho-logy and Social Anthropology, Social Policy and Social Economy as well as Social Science Methodology and Statistics.

Arguably Social Sciences are particularly prone to profit from the multi-faceted perspectives international students bring to the classroom. We feel that discussions, for example in the field of international relations, can be enhanced immensely by first-hand experiences of other cultures and therefore support students who wish to study abroad, as well as those who wish to study in Bochum for a period of time or even in order to pursue a full degree. In this document you will find information regarding several aspects of studying and living in Bochum. In particular, information regarding the academic structure and focus of the Faculty of Social Science is highlighted. Students, lecturers, and departmental coordinators from foreign universities who wish to come to Bochum on the basis of an existing exchange agreement as well as those who are interested in establishing an exchange are welcome to contact us in case of further questions. With kind regards, Ines Kammeier (Departmental Erasmus Coordinator)

SEITE 4 | 14

1 RUHR-UNIVERSITÄT BOCHUM Founded in 1965, Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) was the first university founded in post-war West Germany. Since its foundation, RUB has rapidly grown and provided the Ruhr area with vital intellectual leadership in its post-war period of transition. In only a

few decades the region has transformed itself from being Germany's most important industrial production site for coal and steel into a service- and culture-oriented metropolis. Today, over 41,000 students study at RUB, served by 5,500 dedicated faculty members and staff.

With 20 faculties offering more than 45 undergraduate pro-grammes and 65 graduate pro-grammes, Ruhr-Universität offers a complete spectrum of study. Students are able to create their own innovative curricula combining subjects and courses from these different fields. Research at Bochum is varied and rich, stretching from neuroscience, plasma technology, medical technology and computer science, all the way to the study of Shakespeare. Ruhr-Universität is an internationally known centre of excellence in the areas of “Life Sciences”, “Life Technologies” and “Global Change.” Unlike many older universities in Germany, Ruhr-Universität has a designated university campus. Everything is within walking distance – lecture halls, library, cafeteria or the Arts Center. In total, this creates a close-knit, innovative and culturally diverse community.

FACTS & FIGURES1

Number of students (total): 40 825 Number of students at the Faculty of Social Science: 2.083 International Students: 3 387

1 Period of reference: Summer semester 2016

SEITE 5 | 14

2 THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE The Faculty of Social Science offers a number of Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Exchange students in Bochum may select courses and modules from any degree programme offered by our and any other faculty2. This includes courses offered by our local partner universities (see 3. “University Alliance Ruhr”).

2.1 DEGREE PROGRAMMES Bachelor of Arts/Undergraduate degrees: B.A. „Social Science“

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science is composed of modules in Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Methods of Empirical Social Research, Social Psychology, Anthropology, and more.

B.A. „Culture, the Individual, and Society“

B.A. „Politics, Economics, and Society“

Master of Arts in Social Science with the majors:

M.A. „Management and Regulation of Work, Economy and Organisation“

M.A. „Health Care Systems and Health Care Economics“

M.A. „Urban and Regional Planning“

M.A. „Globalisation, Transnationalisation, and Governance“

M.A. „Culture and Person“

M.A. „Methods of Social Research”

Other degree programmes:

Master of Education

M.A. Gender Studies (Joint Degree with Graz University)

M.A. European Culture and Economy

2 Please be aware that normal restrictions apply. This includes prerequisites and limitations put on the number of students per class.

SEITE 6 | 14

2.2 DEPARTMENTS AND CHAIRS SOCIOLOGY Sociology, Labour and Economics Prof. Dr. Heinze Work Organisation and Work Structuring Prof. Dr. Minssen Organisation, Migration, Participation Prof. Dr. Pries Social Inequality and Gender Prof. Dr. Kahlert Urban and Regional Studies Prof. Dr. Sören Petermann Internationalisation and Development Studies Jr. Prof. Dr. Gerharz POLITICAL SCIENCE German Politics Prof. Dr. Rehder Comparative Local and Regional Politics Prof. Dr. Bogumil Comparative Politics Prof. Dr. Eising International Relations Prof. Dr. Schirm Health Policy and Politics Jr. Prof. Dr. Böhm SOCIAL POLICY AND SOCIAL ECONOMY Social Policy and Institutional Economy Prof. Dr. Ott Social Policy and Public Finance Prof. Dr. Werding SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY Social Anthropology Prof. Dr. Haller Social Theory and Social Psychology Prof. Dr. Straub Cultural Psychology and Anthropological Knowledge Jr. Prof. Dr. Sørensen SOCIAL SCIENCE METHODS AND STATISTICS Empirical Social Research Prof. Dr. Weins Social Science Data Analysis Prof. Dr. Schräpler Qualitative Methods in Social Sciences Jr. Prof. Dr. Pflüger DIDACTICS AT THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE Didactics of Social Sciences N.N. GENDER STUDIES Gender Studies Jr. Prof. Dr. Sabisch

SEITE 7 | 14

2.4 ADDITIONAL OFFERS BY THE FACULTY

2.4 ADDITIONAL OFFERS BY THE UNIVERSITY

Quo Vadis?

Our internship and career counselling office invites alumni to explain their own career paths and show current students new possibilities in regard to what a degree in Social Science can lead to.

Programme

Lectures/Panels

In addition, lectures that are open to the public are offered regularly. Events of this kind are announced on the faculty’s website.

Website

Caféteria System

The faculty regularly offers three-hour-workshops that provide an introduction to methodological research approaches. This includes sessions on analysis tools such as Stata or MaxQDA as well as topics in the field of research design.

Programme

Language Classes

The language classes offered by the Centre for Foreign Language Education (Zentrum für Fremdsprachenausbildung) are highly recommended. The offers include classes such as “Academic Writing in English” or “Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten auf Deutsch”.

More information

Department German as a Foreign Language

Schreibzentrum (Writing Aid Center)

Office hours: upon request; TextTour: Peer Counselling (SH 1/198)); Mon - Fr, 10 am – 4pm. Workshops (with and without CP) and more, including „Wissenschaftliche Haus-arbeiten in der Fremd-/Zweitsprache Deutsch“ (scientific term papers in German as a foreign language) More information

Career Service

The Career Service offers Workshops and Counselling that may help you find a job, an internship or new approaches to career planning (including “Applying for jobs in Germany”, held in English). More information

SEITE 8 | 14

3 THE UNIVERSITY ALLIANCE RUHR (UA RUHR) As part of the UA Ruhr, several universities and technical universities in the Ruhr area cooperate closely. That includes RUB, University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE), and Technical University Dortmund (TUD). Students of these universities may take classes at any of the other universities, which may also count towards their degree. Thus, students have a bigger choice of classes. This is of particular interest to students who wish to take classes in English, since we are able to significantly increase our offer of English classes through our cooperation. Each semester, the Faculty of Social Science of RUB publishes an English Course Catalogue in cooperation with the Faculties of Sociology and Political Science of the UDE.

Cooperation on this scale is possible because of the excellent public transport system that connects the three universities. Students automatically receive a semester ticket upon matriculation. Thus, commute is possible without additional cost. Please find the current Common Course Catalogue here

SEITE 9 | 14

4 SERVICES FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS Exchange students at the Faculty of Social Science at RUB are supported both by the International Office and the Faculty. While the International Office deals with all non-academic issues, the Office for International Services at the Faculty provides support for any questions regarding academia. These services include:

International Office

Orientation period (required)

Registration at the university

Assistance in case students need to register with the city/apply for a visa

Accommodation reservations (registration required)

Faculty of Social Science

Pre-Arrival guide

Orientation day

Counselling in creating your timetable

Multilingual course offer: Classes in German and English

Access to workshops and courses regarding academic writing, rhetoric & more

4.1. GENERAL INFORMATION Lecture periods Winter Term 2017/18: 02.10.2017-26.01.2018 Summer Term 2018: 09.04.2018-20.07.2018 Winter Term 2018/19: 01.10.2018-25.01.2019 Summer Term 2019: 01.04.2019-12.07.2019 Winter Term 2019/20: 07.10.2019-31.01.2020 Summer Term 2020: 06.04.2020-17.07.2020 In-class exams are usually written in the last week of the lecture periods. Deadlines for papers and other exams are usually later and, in exceptional cases, may be discussed individually. If you are interested in more detailed information regarding the German academic system, please contact us. Languages of Instruction German, English

SEITE 10 | 14

Course Catalogue It should be noted that while German is still extremely helpful for everyday activities such as grocery shopping, we have expanded our offer of courses held in English. Exchange students are able to select classes from those offered by Ruhr-Universität and our partners. If you wish to learn more about our course offer, please consult our course catalogues here Buddy-Programme Since 2013 the Buddy Programme connects international and regular RUB-students at the Faculty of Social Science. The programme consists of academic advice concerning the study at our Faculty (choice

of courses, timetable, academic system in Germany …) in the initial phase of their studies but also throughout the semester and leisure activities with the Buddy group. It is a great opportunity to get to know local students, to improve foreign language skills, to increase intercultural competence and make new friends worldwide. For further information and the application

form, please have a look here Language Café As ideal meeting point for everyone interested in practicing and improving his or her foreign language skills and meeting people from all over the world, the Language Café opens its doors every Monday from 6-9 p.m. during lecture period. Where? Laerholzstr. 82, 44801 Bochum

SEITE 11 | 14

4 LIVING IN BOCHUM

ACCOMMODATION RUB provides a number of fully furnished rooms for international exchange students in student dorms each year (More information). These dorms offer a number of possibilities: For example students share an apartment with one, two or more German and/or foreign students. In addition, you may choose to look for a room on your own. Ruhr-Universität cooperates with www.housinganywhere.com. A website used by many German students is www.wg-gesucht.de

EXTRA-ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES In order to immerse in a culture, it is often helpful to engage in extra-academic activities. The following list of events, courses and opportunities can only provide a glimpse into what living in Bochum can mean. In addition, students of Ruhr-Universität are able to travel all over North Rhine-Westphalia – one of Germany’s biggest federal states – by train AT NO EXTRA COST. Thus, cities such as Cologne, Düsseldorf or Western Germany’s former capital Bonn can easily be visited for day-trips.

ERASMUS Student Network (ESN) Bochum “ESN Bochum is the association for all exchange and international degree-seeking students, who are looking to meet other students, learn about the city and the Ruhr Area and of course, party! Our goal is to make every international student feel at home here in Bochum.” More information

University sports The University offers sports courses of almost every kind – from badminton over fitness training or golfing, inline skating or modern jazz dance to pilates and yoga. More information Offer from A-Z here

SEITE 12 | 14

Center of the Arts The Center of the Arts offers courses and events in various artistic disciplines. Students may participate in choirs, become a part of a theatre project, learn how to paint and draw or study photography. Of course it is also possible to simply enjoy exhibitions and productions put on by the Center of the Arts. More information

ANNUAL EVENTS Extraschicht - Night of industrial culture “Since its premiere in 2001, ExtraSchicht has been bringing the fascination of an entire region to a single point. The subtitle, "Night of Industrial Culture" reveals at once the original aim of the festival in its first years: ExtraSchicht takes former industrial plants,

active production facilities, mines and slagheaps, and skilfully turns them into venues of industrial culture, making clear the transformation from heavy industry to a modern region of business and culture. In doing so, it creates an atmosphere that could only be generated in the Ruhr Area, because of its history.” More information

University Summer Festival In 2016, Ruhr-Universität celebrated its annual summer feast for the 42nd time. Each year, countless activities and events take place on this day, e.g. concerts, a Street food festival, the “University Run” of 5 or 10km on the campus and a spectacular firework. ©RUB, Schirdewahn

and much more…

SEITE 13 | 14

5 APPLYING TO RUB This chapter is only relevant for participants of the ERASMUS+ programme. Students, professors or researchers applying to the University and not through ERASMUS+ should feel free to contact us directly. This includes anyone from RUB’s partner universities outside of the European Union. While this document is addressed mainly to students, we also welcome Teaching Staff and Staff Exchange applications.

5.1 ERASMUS STUDENT EXCHANGE All applications should be directed at the International Office. Link

1. Apply for an exchange programme at your home university. If an agreement (for example as part of the ERASMUS+ programme) has not been established, contact the coordinator at your home university.

2. If you are accepted onto the exchange programme, your home university or the organisation funding your grant will send RUB's International Office confirmation of your exchange visit.

3. You will receive a welcome email from us with the link to the pre-registration form. Please fill in the pre-registration form.

4. Please send the following documents to RUB's International Office by post: Curriculum vitae (please use the Europass template) Transcript of academic records One passport-sized picture Copy of ID card/passport

Application Deadlines: Winter Term: 15 June Summer Term: 15 December For coordinators: If there is no agreement in place yet although you feel that an exchange would fit your academic programme, please feel free to contact us. For students: If an agreement between your home university and the Faculty of Social Science has not been established so far, please ask the coordinator at your home university/faculty to contact us.

SEITE 14 | 14

5.2 TEACHING STAFF MOBILITY We welcome any interest in Teaching Staff Mobility (TSM)! Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns. Applications and the funding for TSM are always organised and provided by the home university, so please keep in mind to get in touch with your International Office and Departmental Coordinators as well.

5.3 STAFF EXCHANGE We are happy to welcome staff from our partner universities who wish to explore our faculty, university, and city with the aim to improve our exchange programme. Be it through shadowing, getting in touch with our faculty and staff, organising information sessions for our students, or visiting the International Office – we are open to suggestions and will surely be able to agree on a programme. Applications and the funding for TSM are always organised and provided by the home university, so please keep in mind to get in touch with your International Office and Departmental Coordinators as well.

6 CONTACT Faculty of Social Science

Erasmus-Coordination/International Services Ines Kammeier GC 03/325 (inside of the Social Science library) Universitätsstraße 150 44780 Bochum

Tel. +49 (0234) 32-22966 Fax +49 (0234) 32-14112 international-services@sowi.rub.de Information for Incomings

RUBISS – RUB International Student Service Meike Schaich Building: Studierenden-Service-Center (SSC) Room 1/225 Universitätsstr. 150 44780 Bochum Tel: +49 (0) 234 32-27248 Fax: +49 (0) 234 32-14640 Meike.Schaich@uv.rub.de International Office Contact