RWTH Workshop FAQ
Questions? Need more info? Check here first, this FAQ should answer
the most common questions on the workshop.
If there are any questions you have which are not answered, please
contact us.
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Where do I register for the workshop?
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Registration is handled by the
International Office  .
IMPORTANT: Since there is usually a waiting list for
this workshop, only sign up if you really plan to attend. If you signed up and
are not able to attend, please inform the organizers at the International
Office immediately, and at least 2 days before the workshop takes
place, by sending an email to Dominika.Dudzik [at] zhv.rwth-aachen
[dot] de, so another student from the waiting list can take your
place. If you signed up for the workshop but don't show up, and didn't
inform the organizers at the International Office in advance, you might not be
able to attend the workshop the next time it is hosted.
Organization of the workshop is handled by the International Office:
RWTH Aachen - International Office
(Ms.) Dominika Dudzik
RWTH Aachen University
Dezernat 2.0 - Internationale Hochschulbeziehungen / International Office
Abt. 2.2 - Betreuung / Div. 2.2 - International Student and Scholar Services
Super C, Raum 326
Templergraben 57
52062 Aachen, Germany
Phone: 0241/80 90833
Email: Dominika.Dudzik
[at] zhv.rwth-aachen [dot] de
The easiest way to register is by sending an email that includes name and
matriculation (student's registration) number.
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I have registered for the workshop, what happens next?
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Once you have registered for the workshop with the RWTH International Office,
you will receive further information from them prior to the workshop in
order to confirm your participation and provide you with further details.
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I am registered for the workshop, but unfortunately I am unable to
attend, what should I do?
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Since there is usually a waiting list for
this workshop, only sign up if you really plan to attend. If you signed up and
are not able to attend, please inform the organizers at the International
Office immediately, and at least 2 days before the workshop takes
place, by sending an email to Dominika.Dudzik [at] zhv.rwth-aachen
[dot] de, so another student from the waiting list can take your
place. If you signed up for the workshop but don't show up, and didn't
inform the organizers at the International Office in advance, you might not be
able to attend the workshop the next time it is hosted.
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Is there a fee for participating in this workshop?
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No, there isn't. Participation is free for all students enrolled at RWTH
Aachen University.
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I'm interested in what participants of previous workshops
had to say about it, do you make their feedback available?
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Yes, please see the testimonials and feedback
section for a selection of what students had to say.
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I would like to join, but I won't have time to attend both
full days of the workshop, is that o.k.?
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Since the second day's material builds on that of the first, full
attendance is highly recommended. You should consider signing up for a
future workshop, when you have time to attend both full days.
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Is this an English language course?
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No. This is not a conventional English course where you brush up on
vocabulary and grammar. We will, however, be looking at how to
upgrade your English intercultural communication skills by examining
the characteristics of "English-English" (as opposed to
"German-English"), and the natural diplomatic potential of the
language.
We can guarantee you have never encountered this approach in a
conventional language course, which will significantly improve your
English commmunication skills.
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What level should my English be?
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With respect to the level of English used in our workshops,
we guarantee clear and easy comprehension. A solid high-school level
of English is usually sufficient. In no way does your English
need to be perfect; you should, however, feel comfortable in
contributing to discussions and participating in activities.
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I would like to
join, but I'm not sure if my English is good enough. What should I
do?
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If you not sure whether your English skills meet the recommended level (see above),
contact us and we'll be happy to have a
brief chat with you on the phone. This way we can determine quickly
whether you'll be comfortable in the workshop.
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What if I'm not a student at RWTH Aachen, but at another university?
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These workshops are hosted by the RWTH Aachen, and are specifically
targeted at RWTH students of all faculties. The admission of students
of other universities (e.g. FH Aachen) is handled on a case-by-case
basis, and usually only possible if vacancies for the workshop have
not been filled by RWTH students. Please contact the RWTH International Office
for details.
If you think that there's a strong enough demand for similar courses
at your university, contact us.
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What if I'm not a student at RWTH, but an employee?
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If you are a staff member at RWTH Aachen University, who for instance often
has contacts with foreign students (e.g. employees of the International
Office, the registration or examination departments), and would like to learn
more about intercultural communication, please check the workshops that we give
occasionally within the framework of the "Weiterbildung für das
nichtwissenschaftliche Personal".
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What if I'm a doctoral student at RWTH?
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If you are a doctoral student at RWTH Aachen University, you should consider
taking a similar workshop we offer regularly for the
Center
for Doctoral Studies (CDS) .
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What if I'm a PostDoc at RWTH?
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If you are a PostDoc at RWTH Aachen University, you should consider taking a
similar workshop we offer for your target group. Please contact
Dagmar Grübler, RWTH Aachen, Dezernat 4.3 for details.
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Do you offer something for professors at RWTH?
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If you are a professor at RWTH Aachen University, please contact Dagmar
Grübler, RWTH Aachen, Dezernat 4.3, co-ordinator of the "Starter Kits" program
for professors. Within this program, which is part of the "Excellence
Initiative", we offer short workshops on intercultural communication for
professors at RWTH Aachen University upon request.
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Is this an accredited course?
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No, it isn't; however, you will receive a certificate of participation.
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Why are the workshops held in English?
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There are several adantages and reasons for holding the seminars in
English:
- For German students: In the future it is very likely that
their intercultural communication skills will have to be applied using
English. English is unarguably an important intercultural
communication tool, but not just because it is the acknowledged
"international language" and that "everyone speaks it"! By holding the
seminar in English, participants will be shown by example how "good
English" can be optimised as the "perfect" intermediary tool in
intercultural communication.
- For foreign students: The RWTH now offers Master's programmes in
various subject areas, which are taught either entirely or partly in
English. Many foreign students who have been recruited for these
programmes would not be able to benefit from the seminars if they were
to be held in German. This would prevent the seminars from reaching
the widest range of participants of different cultural backgrounds as
possible.
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