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As a first-year student, you are entering a new world of university life, and with that come all kinds of abbreviations and special terminology to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here you can find an overview that includes explanations of the key terms you will encounter in the coming semesters and throughout your time at JGU. We have also included some terms that are unique to the German education system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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General university entrance qualification (Allgemeine Hochschulzugangsberechtigung<\/em>) earned after taking the final examination at the end of secondary education in Germany, typically after twelve or thirteen years of schooling.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Teaching staff of a subject who are available to answer questions about program structure, content focus, and subject-specific planning of your studies and can usually help with the recognition of coursework<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

A semester-long break during a student\u2019s studies if studies at JGU cannot take priority for certain reasons (such as illness, study abroad, a long internship); the student remains enrolled during this period<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Semester in which a student is or was enrolled in a particular subject (cf. university semester)<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

A seal of quality; degree programs are regularly reviewed and accredited based on quality assessment criteria, provided they meet the quality standards<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Building where lectures and courses are held, located at Johann-Joachim-Becherweg 5; not to be confused with Mensa\/Zentralmensa<\/i>; see the campus map<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Graduates of a university (singular: alumnus, alumna), former students of a university<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Some bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degree programs require applicants to take an aptitude test (e.g. Sports, Music, Fine Arts); even if these degree programs are non-selective, the application deadlines<\/a> for selective degree programs apply<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

General Students\u2019 Committee (A<\/strong>llgemeiner St<\/strong>udierendena<\/strong>usschuss<\/em>); AStA represents the interests of the student body and is responsible for the regional transit ticket (semester ticket), for advising and supporting students with emergencies, and for organizing cultural and recreational events such as the AStA Summer Festival, among other things<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordion>\n\n\n\n

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Federal Training Assistance Act (B<\/strong>undes\u00ada<\/strong>usbildungs\u00adf\u00f6<\/strong>rderungs\u00adg<\/strong>esetz<\/em>); financial support from the federal government for the first degree program or training; one of the most common ways for students to finance their studies; more information is available from JGU\u2019s Federal Training Assistance Office (BAf\u00f6G-Amt<\/i>), including information on how to apply<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Browser-based, data protection-compliant web conferencing system at JGU, used for holding and recording audio and video conferences, collaborating using a whiteboard, and integrating presentations<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordion>\n\n\n\n

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Student canteen; not to be confused with the Alte Mensa<\/i> building<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Established position of a full professor; sometimes also used as a synonym for all of the professor\u2019s staff<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Form of class; roundtable discussion in which, for example, an ongoing research project or a final thesis is presented to other students and lecturers<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Body responsible for the organization of courses within the student advising office<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Also called ECTS or LP (Leistungspunkte<\/i> in German), describes the (quantitative) workload of individual classes, courses, and modules, including preparation and follow-up; comparable between different universities throughout Europe<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Latin for \u201ccum tempore\u201d = with the \u201cacademic quarter\u201d; classes that begin c.t. begin 15 minutes later, for example 10 c.t. = 10:15; also see: s.t.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordion>\n\n\n\n

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German Academic Exchange Service (D<\/strong>eutscher A<\/strong>kademischer A<\/strong>ustauschd<\/strong>ienst<\/i>); promotes academic and scientific exchange abroad; offers information on stays abroad and funding options<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

The Data Center (Zentrum f\u00fcr Datenverarbeitung<\/i>, ZDV) is the central service provider for all IT\/software\/hardware issues related to studying, such as online learning, internet access, software licenses and software courses, printing, copying, graphics services, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Deans are the heads of faculties and chairpersons of the faculty councils and their deputies are typically called vice deans, although at the Mainz Academyof Fine Arts and the Mainz School of Music, they are referred to as rectors and vice rectors, respectively<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Describes the objectives, content, and course of studies for the degree program within the standard period of study; overview or suggestion of the sequence in which courses are to be taken; often supplements the module catalog; not binding in many subjects of study<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Academic degree in German-speaking countries, awarded after completion of a one-tier program of study at a university; often equivalent to a master’s degree. Most Diplom<\/em> programs have been replaced by equivalent bachelor’s and master’s programs.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Document that is automatically appended to the university degree, free of charge and in English; describes the knowledge and skills acquired<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Doctoral thesis; paper written for the purpose of earning a doctoral degree<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Academic degree concluding in the right to use the title of doctor; ability to work and research independently<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Simultaneously studying in two degree programs at different universities with the aim of obtaining two degrees in different subjects or having credits recognized at another university; only one degree program may be a selective degree program in the respective semester<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordion>\n\n\n\n

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European Credit Transfer System; also known as credits or LP (Leistungspunkte<\/i> in German), describes the (quantitative) workload of individual classes, courses, and modules, including preparation and follow-up; comparable between different universities throughout Europe<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Prerequisite for commencing or continuing a program of study; if you have failed an examination with no option to re-sit, you will lose your eligibility to take examsEuropean Credit Transfer System; also known as credits or LP (Leistungspunkte<\/i> in German), describes the (quantitative) workload of individual classes, courses, and modules, including preparation and follow-up; comparable between different universities throughout Europe<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-alertbox>\n\n\n

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Registration as a student at the university after accepting a spot; once enrolled, you have all the rights and obligations of a student<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

For certain degree programs, you will need to accept your spot with the help of the enrollment assistant in JOGU-StINe<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Protestant University Chaplaincy (E<\/strong>vangelische S<\/strong>tudierendeng<\/strong>emeinde<\/i>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Area of a student advising office that is responsible for the organization of examinations<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

(Legal) basis of a degree program; regulates the rights, obligations, requirements, procedure, and evaluation of examinations<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

De-registering as a student; after exmatriculation, one is no longer a member of the university<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordion>\n\n\n\n

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Grouping of several subjects with a similar academic focus, such as the Faculty of Social Sciences; sometimes called Fakult\u00e4t<\/i> at other universities<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

The other students (of a university or subject) <\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordion>\n\n\n\n

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General assembly (V<\/strong>ollv<\/strong>ersammlung<\/i>) of all students in a subject, called together, for example, to discuss current issues or hold student council elections<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

G<\/strong>eorg F<\/strong>orster-G<\/strong>eb\u00e4ude (Georg Forster building); home to the Institute of Education, the Institute of Sociology, the Institute of Political Science, and Communication Studies, the Dean\u2019s Office and the central examination office of Faculty 02; it also houses the Institute of Art History of Faculty 07, the departmental library, and a canteen run by the Studierendenwerk<\/i>; Jakob-Welder-Weg 12<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

G<\/strong>utenberg I<\/strong>nternational S<\/strong>chool; central contact for exchange students at JGU (Mainz campus)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Plural: Gymnasien<\/em>; secondary school in Germany that prepares pupils for higher education at a university. Pupils attend Gymnasium <\/em>from 5th to 12th\/13th grade, usually with the goal of obtaining the Abitur <\/em>, which grants admission to German universities.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordion>\n\n\n\n

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Organizational unit within a faculty; usually includes various chairs on a topic or subject (such as the Institute of Sociology); often offers one or more degree programs<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Name of a student residence on campus, Jakob-Welder-Weg 30-40; run by the Studierendenwerk<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Internships enable students to put theoretical knowledge into practice and gain practical experience in potential future professional fields either within or outside of the university and lab courses take place in university laboratories and practice rooms or as practical periods outside the university; both are intended to provide career orientation<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordion>\n\n\n\n

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JGU\u2019s web portal for organizing your studies, for registering and withdrawing from classes, for transcripts of records, and much more<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Position that entitles researchers with a doctorate and outstanding achievements but without a postdoctoral lecturing qualification (habilitation) to teach and conduct independent research<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordion>\n\n\n\n

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Catholic University Chaplaincy (K<\/strong>atholische H<\/strong>ochschulg<\/strong>emeinde)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordion>\n\n\n\n

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L<\/strong>earning M<\/strong>anagement S<\/strong>ystems: At JGU, Moodle is the central LMS along with ILIAS; lecturers use it to provide materials and information to supplement their classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Period during the semester when regular (in-person) courses take place; cf. semester break (vorlesungsfreie Zeit<\/i>) <\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

University teacher; teaches classes (such as seminars, practice classes, etc.) for students; often employees of the respective institute who also conduct research activities in addition to teaching<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Type of course where a university lecturer (professor) gives lectures on a specific topic throughout the entire semester<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordion>\n\n\n\n

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German school-leaving certificate that is usually awarded after ten years of schooling; in most cases, students cannot be directly admitted to a German university, but must attend another school that awards the Abitur <\/em>. Some courses of study at JGU allow admission with Mittlere Reife<\/em>, provided that students pass an aptitude test (e.g., Piano Bachelor of Music).<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

In bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degree programs, modules are self-contained course units\/classes on the same subject area which are coordinated chronologically and by topic, usually concluding with a module examination<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Contains information on the duration, credits, types of examinations, requirements, learning outcomes, workload, forms of learning, and content of a degree program and defines admission requirements for individual modules of a degree program<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

In bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degree programs, these are examinations during courses for which credits are earned<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Shell-shaped lecture hall building, Johann-Joachim-Becher-Weg 25<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordion>\n\n\n\n

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Latin, stands for \u201cNumerus Clausus\u201d = limited number; selective entry to a subject; the N.C. represents the minimum grade needed for admission during the semester in question, which is determined by the grade of the last person admitted into the chosen degree program<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordion>\n\n\n\n

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All forms of learning using electronic or digital media; ILIAS and Moodle are used to communicate and for teachers and students to exchange information; Panopto is used to record courses; Virtueller Campus Rheinland-Pfalz<\/em> (Virtual Campus Rhineland-Palatinate, VCRP) is used for all universities in Rhineland-Palatinate<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordion>\n\n\n\n

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Highest university examination; proof of teaching qualification in an academic subject after receiving a doctorate; normally a prerequisite for becoming a professor<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Type of course that supplements the lecture material and goes into greater depth<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Practical phase following the Master of Education in the teacher education degree program or the first legal examination in the law degree program; also called Referendariat<\/i> in German <\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

University lecturer who independently researches and teaches within their subject area; often holds a chair<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

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Reviewing of the equivalence of school-leaving certificates or academic degrees acquired abroad; relevant for applying to JGU<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Notification to Student Services each semester that you are continuing your studies; this is done by paying the semester fee on time; re-registration must take place by the re-registration deadline<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Teacher or legal traineeship: Practical phase following the Master of Education in the teacher education degree program or the first legal examination in the law degree program; also called Vorbereitungsdienst<\/i> in German (preparatory training).<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Law and economics building (Haus Re<\/strong>cht und Wi<\/strong>rtschaft<\/i>), new building = Jakob-Welder-Weg 9, old building = Jakob-Welder-Weg 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordion>\n\n\n\n

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Financial grant for the time spent studying provided by a funding agency\/provider (often foundations) for certain groups of students; scholarships often have specific entrance requirements (such as outstanding academic performance, particular involvement in social causes, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Half-year term, winter and summer semester (six months each); study periods are often measured in semesters (compared to trimesters, for example); semesters consist of a lecture period and a semester break<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Period during the semester when no regular (in-person) courses take place; examination periods are usually at the beginning; can basically be used as desired (such as for vacation, taking a job, internships, etc.), also called Semesterferien<\/i> in German<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Required fee upon enrollment or re-registration; includes social contributions and the fee for the semester ticket<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Number of hours per week that a course takes place throughout a semester; 2 SWS means the course takes place for two hours weekly for one semester<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Type of course where a small group of students usually examines or debates a given topic from various points of view<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Also called term paper (Hausarbeit<\/i>); written coursework or exam paper on a topic related to a seminar; it falls under the generic term of academic writing, which the campus-wide Writing Center is happy to provide further information about<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Summer semester; from April 1 to September 30 (Lecture period: mid\/end of April to mid\/end of July) <\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Latin for \u201csine tempore\u201d = without the \u201cacademic quarter\u201d; classes that begin s.t. begin on the hour, for example 10 s.t. = 10:00; see also: c.t.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Number of semesters in which a degree program can be completed according to the examination regulations, provided that you can devote the majority of your week to your studies; however, degree programs usually do not necessarily have to be completed within the standard period of study<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

An examination and degree required for certain professions, such as law, medicine, pharmacy, and teaching. The examination is usually, but not always, divided into two independent stages: the first and the second Staatsexamen<\/em>. For some professions, such as psychotherapy, there is only one state examination.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Organizational unit within a subject that is responsible for studies and teaching; the following people are part of the student advising office: studies managers, examination managers, and course managers<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Elected representatives of all students studying a certain subject; the student council advocates on behalf of student interests, organizes events for students, and advises other students and prospective students<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Numerical registration of all students; used, for example, for identification purposes for examinations or applications<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Service provider for the catering facilities (canteens, cafeterias on campus) and several student residence halls<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Head of the student advising office<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

General education courses for students of all disciplines; a separate program is published every semester<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

The parallel study of two degree programs at the same university with the aim of earning two degrees in different subjects; not to be confused with dual enrollment or earning a second degree <\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Stu<\/strong>dent Pa<\/strong>rliament; decision-making body of the student body elected by all students; enables students to participate in processes and decisions within the university<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordion>\n\n\n\n

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Transaction number; number required to confirm certain actions on JOGU-StINe, such as registering for or withdrawing from examinations<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Members of the teaching staff are professionally qualified persons who teach courses but generally are not members of the university, such as people from the working world<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Also called seminar paper; written coursework or exam paper on a topic related to a course; it falls under the generic term of academic writing, which the campus-wide Writing Center is happy to provide further information about<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Document with information on the status of your studies; overview of all courses attended, credits earned in passed and completed modules, current overall grade, academic semester, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Head of a tutorial, also supervisor of students in residence halls; usually a student themselves<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Type of course where experienced students (tutors) pass on their knowledge and skills to less experienced fellow students; typically more in-depth coverage and discussion of specific topics or concepts from lectures or seminars; exercises in small groups<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordion>\n\n\n\n

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University Library (U<\/strong>niversit\u00e4tsb<\/strong>ibliothek)<\/em>, also called Central Library, Jakob-Welder-Weg 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Semesters in which a student is or was enrolled at a higher education institution in Germany regardless of the subject (cf. academic semester)<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Confirmation that a university applicant has completed their secondary education and is qualified to apply for admission to university. In Germany, a common form is the Abitur<\/em>. In the English-speaking world, this could be a high school diploma or A-levels.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordion>\n\n\n\n

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Winter semester, October 1 to March 31 (Lecture period: mid\/end of October to mid\/end of February)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordion>\n\n\n\n

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Central Student Representative Council (Ze<\/b>ntraler Fa<\/b>chschaftenr<\/b>at); coordinating committee of all student councils<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordion>\n

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As a first-year student, you are entering a new world of university life, and with that come all kinds of abbreviations and special terminology to learn. Here you can find an overview that includes explanations of the key terms you will encounter in the coming semesters and throughout your time at JGU. We have also … Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":0,"parent":44207,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-83345","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"content_raw":"\n\n\n

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As a first-year student, you are entering a new world of university life, and with that come all kinds of abbreviations and special terminology to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here you can find an overview that includes explanations of the key terms you will encounter in the coming semesters and throughout your time at JGU. We have also included some terms that are unique to the German education system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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General university entrance qualification (Allgemeine Hochschulzugangsberechtigung<\/em>) earned after taking the final examination at the end of secondary education in Germany, typically after twelve or thirteen years of schooling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Teaching staff of a subject who are available to answer questions about program structure, content focus, and subject-specific planning of your studies and can usually help with the recognition of coursework<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

A semester-long break during a student\u2019s studies if studies at JGU cannot take priority for certain reasons (such as illness, study abroad, a long internship); the student remains enrolled during this period<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Semester in which a student is or was enrolled in a particular subject (cf. university semester)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

A seal of quality; degree programs are regularly reviewed and accredited based on quality assessment criteria, provided they meet the quality standards<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Building where lectures and courses are held, located at Johann-Joachim-Becherweg 5; not to be confused with Mensa\/Zentralmensa<\/i>; see the campus map<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Graduates of a university (singular: alumnus, alumna), former students of a university<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Some bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degree programs require applicants to take an aptitude test (e.g. Sports, Music, Fine Arts); even if these degree programs are non-selective, the application deadlines<\/a> for selective degree programs apply<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

General Students\u2019 Committee (A<\/strong>llgemeiner St<\/strong>udierendena<\/strong>usschuss<\/em>); AStA represents the interests of the student body and is responsible for the regional transit ticket (semester ticket), for advising and supporting students with emergencies, and for organizing cultural and recreational events such as the AStA Summer Festival, among other things<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Federal Training Assistance Act (B<\/strong>undes\u00ada<\/strong>usbildungs\u00adf\u00f6<\/strong>rderungs\u00adg<\/strong>esetz<\/em>); financial support from the federal government for the first degree program or training; one of the most common ways for students to finance their studies; more information is available from JGU\u2019s Federal Training Assistance Office (BAf\u00f6G-Amt<\/i>), including information on how to apply<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Browser-based, data protection-compliant web conferencing system at JGU, used for holding and recording audio and video conferences, collaborating using a whiteboard, and integrating presentations<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Student canteen; not to be confused with the Alte Mensa<\/i> building<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Established position of a full professor; sometimes also used as a synonym for all of the professor\u2019s staff<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Form of class; roundtable discussion in which, for example, an ongoing research project or a final thesis is presented to other students and lecturers<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Body responsible for the organization of courses within the student advising office<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Also called ECTS or LP (Leistungspunkte<\/i> in German), describes the (quantitative) workload of individual classes, courses, and modules, including preparation and follow-up; comparable between different universities throughout Europe<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Latin for \u201ccum tempore\u201d = with the \u201cacademic quarter\u201d; classes that begin c.t. begin 15 minutes later, for example 10 c.t. = 10:15; also see: s.t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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German Academic Exchange Service (D<\/strong>eutscher A<\/strong>kademischer A<\/strong>ustauschd<\/strong>ienst<\/i>); promotes academic and scientific exchange abroad; offers information on stays abroad and funding options<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Data Center (Zentrum f\u00fcr Datenverarbeitung<\/i>, ZDV) is the central service provider for all IT\/software\/hardware issues related to studying, such as online learning, internet access, software licenses and software courses, printing, copying, graphics services, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Deans are the heads of faculties and chairpersons of the faculty councils and their deputies are typically called vice deans, although at the Mainz Academyof Fine Arts and the Mainz School of Music, they are referred to as rectors and vice rectors, respectively<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Describes the objectives, content, and course of studies for the degree program within the standard period of study; overview or suggestion of the sequence in which courses are to be taken; often supplements the module catalog; not binding in many subjects of study<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Academic degree in German-speaking countries, awarded after completion of a one-tier program of study at a university; often equivalent to a master's degree. Most Diplom<\/em> programs have been replaced by equivalent bachelor's and master's programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Document that is automatically appended to the university degree, free of charge and in English; describes the knowledge and skills acquired<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Doctoral thesis; paper written for the purpose of earning a doctoral degree<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Academic degree concluding in the right to use the title of doctor; ability to work and research independently<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Simultaneously studying in two degree programs at different universities with the aim of obtaining two degrees in different subjects or having credits recognized at another university; only one degree program may be a selective degree program in the respective semester<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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European Credit Transfer System; also known as credits or LP (Leistungspunkte<\/i> in German), describes the (quantitative) workload of individual classes, courses, and modules, including preparation and follow-up; comparable between different universities throughout Europe<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Prerequisite for commencing or continuing a program of study; if you have failed an examination with no option to re-sit, you will lose your eligibility to take examsEuropean Credit Transfer System; also known as credits or LP (Leistungspunkte<\/i> in German), describes the (quantitative) workload of individual classes, courses, and modules, including preparation and follow-up; comparable between different universities throughout Europe<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Registration as a student at the university after accepting a spot; once enrolled, you have all the rights and obligations of a student<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

For certain degree programs, you will need to accept your spot with the help of the enrollment assistant in JOGU-StINe<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Protestant University Chaplaincy (E<\/strong>vangelische S<\/strong>tudierendeng<\/strong>emeinde<\/i>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Area of a student advising office that is responsible for the organization of examinations<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

(Legal) basis of a degree program; regulates the rights, obligations, requirements, procedure, and evaluation of examinations<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

De-registering as a student; after exmatriculation, one is no longer a member of the university<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Grouping of several subjects with a similar academic focus, such as the Faculty of Social Sciences; sometimes called Fakult\u00e4t<\/i> at other universities<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The other students (of a university or subject) <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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General assembly (V<\/strong>ollv<\/strong>ersammlung<\/i>) of all students in a subject, called together, for example, to discuss current issues or hold student council elections<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

G<\/strong>eorg F<\/strong>orster-G<\/strong>eb\u00e4ude (Georg Forster building); home to the Institute of Education, the Institute of Sociology, the Institute of Political Science, and Communication Studies, the Dean\u2019s Office and the central examination office of Faculty 02; it also houses the Institute of Art History of Faculty 07, the departmental library, and a canteen run by the Studierendenwerk<\/i>; Jakob-Welder-Weg 12<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

G<\/strong>utenberg I<\/strong>nternational S<\/strong>chool; central contact for exchange students at JGU (Mainz campus)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Plural: Gymnasien<\/em>; secondary school in Germany that prepares pupils for higher education at a university. Pupils attend Gymnasium <\/em>from 5th to 12th\/13th grade, usually with the goal of obtaining the Abitur <\/em>, which grants admission to German universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Organizational unit within a faculty; usually includes various chairs on a topic or subject (such as the Institute of Sociology); often offers one or more degree programs<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Name of a student residence on campus, Jakob-Welder-Weg 30-40; run by the Studierendenwerk<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Internships enable students to put theoretical knowledge into practice and gain practical experience in potential future professional fields either within or outside of the university and lab courses take place in university laboratories and practice rooms or as practical periods outside the university; both are intended to provide career orientation<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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JGU\u2019s web portal for organizing your studies, for registering and withdrawing from classes, for transcripts of records, and much more<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Position that entitles researchers with a doctorate and outstanding achievements but without a postdoctoral lecturing qualification (habilitation) to teach and conduct independent research<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Catholic University Chaplaincy (K<\/strong>atholische H<\/strong>ochschulg<\/strong>emeinde)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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L<\/strong>earning M<\/strong>anagement S<\/strong>ystems: At JGU, Moodle is the central LMS along with ILIAS; lecturers use it to provide materials and information to supplement their classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Period during the semester when regular (in-person) courses take place; cf. semester break (vorlesungsfreie Zeit<\/i>) <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

University teacher; teaches classes (such as seminars, practice classes, etc.) for students; often employees of the respective institute who also conduct research activities in addition to teaching<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Type of course where a university lecturer (professor) gives lectures on a specific topic throughout the entire semester<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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German school-leaving certificate that is usually awarded after ten years of schooling; in most cases, students cannot be directly admitted to a German university, but must attend another school that awards the Abitur <\/em>. Some courses of study at JGU allow admission with Mittlere Reife<\/em>, provided that students pass an aptitude test (e.g., Piano Bachelor of Music).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

In bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degree programs, modules are self-contained course units\/classes on the same subject area which are coordinated chronologically and by topic, usually concluding with a module examination<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Contains information on the duration, credits, types of examinations, requirements, learning outcomes, workload, forms of learning, and content of a degree program and defines admission requirements for individual modules of a degree program<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

In bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degree programs, these are examinations during courses for which credits are earned<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Shell-shaped lecture hall building, Johann-Joachim-Becher-Weg 25<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Latin, stands for \u201cNumerus Clausus\u201d = limited number; selective entry to a subject; the N.C. represents the minimum grade needed for admission during the semester in question, which is determined by the grade of the last person admitted into the chosen degree program<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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All forms of learning using electronic or digital media; ILIAS and Moodle are used to communicate and for teachers and students to exchange information; Panopto is used to record courses; Virtueller Campus Rheinland-Pfalz<\/em> (Virtual Campus Rhineland-Palatinate, VCRP) is used for all universities in Rhineland-Palatinate<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Highest university examination; proof of teaching qualification in an academic subject after receiving a doctorate; normally a prerequisite for becoming a professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Type of course that supplements the lecture material and goes into greater depth<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Practical phase following the Master of Education in the teacher education degree program or the first legal examination in the law degree program; also called Referendariat<\/i> in German <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

University lecturer who independently researches and teaches within their subject area; often holds a chair<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Reviewing of the equivalence of school-leaving certificates or academic degrees acquired abroad; relevant for applying to JGU<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Notification to Student Services each semester that you are continuing your studies; this is done by paying the semester fee on time; re-registration must take place by the re-registration deadline<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Teacher or legal traineeship: Practical phase following the Master of Education in the teacher education degree program or the first legal examination in the law degree program; also called Vorbereitungsdienst<\/i> in German (preparatory training).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Law and economics building (Haus Re<\/strong>cht und Wi<\/strong>rtschaft<\/i>), new building = Jakob-Welder-Weg 9, old building = Jakob-Welder-Weg 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Financial grant for the time spent studying provided by a funding agency\/provider (often foundations) for certain groups of students; scholarships often have specific entrance requirements (such as outstanding academic performance, particular involvement in social causes, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Half-year term, winter and summer semester (six months each); study periods are often measured in semesters (compared to trimesters, for example); semesters consist of a lecture period and a semester break<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Period during the semester when no regular (in-person) courses take place; examination periods are usually at the beginning; can basically be used as desired (such as for vacation, taking a job, internships, etc.), also called Semesterferien<\/i> in German<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Required fee upon enrollment or re-registration; includes social contributions and the fee for the semester ticket<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Number of hours per week that a course takes place throughout a semester; 2 SWS means the course takes place for two hours weekly for one semester<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Type of course where a small group of students usually examines or debates a given topic from various points of view<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Also called term paper (Hausarbeit<\/i>); written coursework or exam paper on a topic related to a seminar; it falls under the generic term of academic writing, which the campus-wide Writing Center is happy to provide further information about<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Summer semester; from April 1 to September 30 (Lecture period: mid\/end of April to mid\/end of July) <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Latin for \u201csine tempore\u201d = without the \u201cacademic quarter\u201d; classes that begin s.t. begin on the hour, for example 10 s.t. = 10:00; see also: c.t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Number of semesters in which a degree program can be completed according to the examination regulations, provided that you can devote the majority of your week to your studies; however, degree programs usually do not necessarily have to be completed within the standard period of study<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

An examination and degree required for certain professions, such as law, medicine, pharmacy, and teaching. The examination is usually, but not always, divided into two independent stages: the first and the second Staatsexamen<\/em>. For some professions, such as psychotherapy, there is only one state examination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Organizational unit within a subject that is responsible for studies and teaching; the following people are part of the student advising office: studies managers, examination managers, and course managers<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Elected representatives of all students studying a certain subject; the student council advocates on behalf of student interests, organizes events for students, and advises other students and prospective students<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Numerical registration of all students; used, for example, for identification purposes for examinations or applications<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Service provider for the catering facilities (canteens, cafeterias on campus) and several student residence halls<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Head of the student advising office<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

General education courses for students of all disciplines; a separate program is published every semester<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The parallel study of two degree programs at the same university with the aim of earning two degrees in different subjects; not to be confused with dual enrollment or earning a second degree <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Stu<\/strong>dent Pa<\/strong>rliament; decision-making body of the student body elected by all students; enables students to participate in processes and decisions within the university<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Transaction number; number required to confirm certain actions on JOGU-StINe, such as registering for or withdrawing from examinations<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Members of the teaching staff are professionally qualified persons who teach courses but generally are not members of the university, such as people from the working world<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Also called seminar paper; written coursework or exam paper on a topic related to a course; it falls under the generic term of academic writing, which the campus-wide Writing Center is happy to provide further information about<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Document with information on the status of your studies; overview of all courses attended, credits earned in passed and completed modules, current overall grade, academic semester, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Head of a tutorial, also supervisor of students in residence halls; usually a student themselves<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Type of course where experienced students (tutors) pass on their knowledge and skills to less experienced fellow students; typically more in-depth coverage and discussion of specific topics or concepts from lectures or seminars; exercises in small groups<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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University Library (U<\/strong>niversit\u00e4tsb<\/strong>ibliothek)<\/em>, also called Central Library, Jakob-Welder-Weg 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Semesters in which a student is or was enrolled at a higher education institution in Germany regardless of the subject (cf. academic semester)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Confirmation that a university applicant has completed their secondary education and is qualified to apply for admission to university. In Germany, a common form is the Abitur<\/em>. In the English-speaking world, this could be a high school diploma or A-levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Winter semester, October 1 to March 31 (Lecture period: mid\/end of October to mid\/end of February)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Central Student Representative Council (Ze<\/b>ntraler Fa<\/b>chschaftenr<\/b>at); coordinating committee of all student councils<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.studium.uni-mainz.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/83345","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.studium.uni-mainz.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.studium.uni-mainz.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.studium.uni-mainz.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/30"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.studium.uni-mainz.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=83345"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.studium.uni-mainz.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/83345\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":135803,"href":"https:\/\/www.studium.uni-mainz.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/83345\/revisions\/135803"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.studium.uni-mainz.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/44207"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.studium.uni-mainz.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=83345"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.studium.uni-mainz.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=83345"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.studium.uni-mainz.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=83345"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}