Department of Sociology - Sowi
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<strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sociology</strong>School <strong>of</strong> Social Sciences
<strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sociology</strong>The <strong>Department</strong>‘s Research FocusThe <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sociology</strong> at the University <strong>of</strong>Mannheim is one <strong>of</strong> the leading research and teachinginstitutions in Germany.Close cooperation with research centers in Mannheimand abroad create an intellectually stimulatingenvironment that <strong>of</strong>fers ample opportunitiesfor mutual learning and the exchange <strong>of</strong> ideas. Toour students, we <strong>of</strong>fer a robust training in analyticalreasoning, research methods and statistics aswell as an understanding <strong>of</strong> the social problems <strong>of</strong>our time thus preparing them for careers in academia,the public and the private sector.International Rankings and AwardsGermany’s major higher education evaluation institution,the CHE (Germany’s Centre for HigherEducation) regularly confirms the <strong>Sociology</strong><strong>Department</strong>’s leading role within the country. In2011, it has been awarded with the highest marksin 14 out <strong>of</strong> 18 categories.The <strong>Sociology</strong> <strong>Department</strong> is regularly placedamong the top universities in internationalrankings.The Graduate School <strong>of</strong> Economic and Social Sciences(GESS) is part <strong>of</strong> the „Excellence Initiative“,a competitive funding program <strong>of</strong> the German Federaland State Governments to promote top-levelresearch in Germany.Courses for International StudentsStudents can select from a wide range <strong>of</strong> coursesin various areas <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sociology</strong> taught in English orin German. The University <strong>of</strong>fers in addition electivecourses from other departments and schoolsfor exchange students to choose from. www.uni-mannheim.de/aaa/coursesThe University <strong>of</strong> Mannheim’s International Winter/SummerAcademy <strong>of</strong>fers preparatory Germanlanguage courses at different levels focusing on intensivelanguage studies as well as German culture.German language courses are also held during thesemester.www.uni-mannheim.de/aaa
Services for International StudentsThe International Affairs Coordinator for Incomingsat the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sociology</strong> helps internationalstudents in selecting courses.The School’s Internship Managers <strong>of</strong>fer assistancein finding national and international internships.
Study Programs at the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sociology</strong>B.A. <strong>Sociology</strong> (3 years)The program covers the following areas:• European Welfare States• Stratification Research• Comparative <strong>Sociology</strong> and Macrosociology• Research Methods and Applied <strong>Sociology</strong>• Statistics and Research Methods• Sociological Theory• Social Psychology• Economic <strong>Sociology</strong>A selection <strong>of</strong> classes is <strong>of</strong>fered in English.M.A. <strong>Sociology</strong> (2 years)The Master programs <strong>of</strong>fer excellent post-graduateeducation in the fields <strong>of</strong>:• Family, Education and Labour Market• Migration and Integration• Economy and Welfare State• Statistical Research Methods• Social PsychologyMost classes are <strong>of</strong>fered in English.Ph.D. in <strong>Sociology</strong> (3 years)The Center for Doctoral Studies in Social and BehavioralSciences (CDSS) <strong>of</strong>fers a three-year doctoralprogram in <strong>Sociology</strong> that provides studentswith the tools they need to conduct innovative andcutting-edge research.All classes are <strong>of</strong>fered in English.
Studying at the University <strong>of</strong> MannheimMannheim‘s palace is more than a relic <strong>of</strong> the past -it houses the city’s prestigious University whichcombines state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art facilities with excellentdepartments and faculties to <strong>of</strong>fer the best possibleeducation to its students.International OfficeThe International Office provides a wide range <strong>of</strong>services dedicated to the needs <strong>of</strong> internationalstudents to make them feel at home the momentthey arrive.www.uni-mannheim.de/aaaExcellent Conditions for International Students• ERASMUS-Quality award 2012 for outstandinginternational exchange (German Academic ExchangeService/DAAD)• One <strong>of</strong> the leading Universities in Germany formulticulturalism, student social activities andstudent services (International Student Barometer2011)• The University <strong>of</strong> Mannheim‘s palace was rankedthe second most beautiful campus buildingworldwide out <strong>of</strong> 238 universities (InternationalStudent Barometer 2011).Student AccommodationThe International Office helps international studentsto find accommodation in one <strong>of</strong> our dormitories.By visiting our sublet forum, exchangestudents can also look for rooms on <strong>of</strong>fer fromoutgoing students.VISUM e.V.VISUM is a student organisation that is dedicatedto helping international students to adapt tostudent life in Mannheim. In their buddy programresident students help with initial problems, answerquestions and give friendly advice.www.visum-mannheim.de
What Mannheim Has to OfferThe University• One <strong>of</strong> the most beautiful campuses in Germany,located in the heart <strong>of</strong> the city• Recently renovated facilities with new libraries,more lecture rooms and larger study areas• A huge variety <strong>of</strong> sports activities for students:aerobics, badminton, basketball, gym, jazzdance,yoga, rowing, soccer, spinning, tennis, ...The City• A vibrant, multicultural city with a population<strong>of</strong> 325.000• Affordable accommodation and a broad range <strong>of</strong>cultural events, such as the Palace Festival andthe International Film Festival <strong>of</strong> Mannheim andHeidelberg• The Planken – a large and beautiful pedestrianstreet filled with shops, cafés, restaurantsand cinemas – is within walking distance <strong>of</strong> thecampus.
The Region• Mannheim is surrounded by the beautiful Palatinateregion, which is very popular for hiking,cycling and wine tasting.• Amsterdam, Berlin, Munich, Paris and Zurich canall be reached in less than 5 hours.DenmarkThe NetherlandsAmsterdam490 km04:00 hBelgiumBrussels445 km04:00 hCologneHamburg565 km05:00 hHannoverBerlin625 km05:00 hDresdenPolandFranceParis525 km03:00 hFrankfurtMannheimStuttgartSwitzerlandZurich330 km03:00 hMunichCzech RepublicPrague500 km07:00 hAustriaVienna725 km08:00 h
Contact Details<strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Sociology</strong> International Affairs CoordinatorsCoordinator for Incoming Exchange Studentsand International CollaborationsPhone: (+49) 621/181-3943E-Mail: lswos-soz@sowi.uni-mannheim.deCoordinator for Outgoing Exchange Students and International CollaborationsPhone: (+49) 621/181-2188E-Mail: powi-soz@sowi.uni-mannheim.deUniversity <strong>of</strong> MannheimInternational OfficeL 1,1 · D-68131 Mannheim · Germanywww.uni-mannheim.de/aaaPhone: (+49) 621/181-1151Fax: (+49) 621/181-1161E-Mail: aaa@verwaltung.uni-mannheim.deThe University in NumbersApproximately 11.000 students are enrolled at theUniversity <strong>of</strong> Mannheim and about 900 internationalstudents visit us each year. The School <strong>of</strong>Social Sciences is one <strong>of</strong> the three major Schoolsthat define our University’s pr<strong>of</strong>ile. Approximately433 <strong>of</strong> the 1.700 students enrolled at theSchool are studying <strong>Sociology</strong> as a major subject.International Semester DatesThe University <strong>of</strong> Mannheim is the only stateuniversity in Germany that has adjusted its semesterdates to international standards. Our fall semesterstarts in September and ends right beforeChristmas, the spring semester dates are fromMid-February to Mid-June.Photos: Norbert Bach, Stefanie Eichler, Lars Kehrel, Bernhard Kunz, Wilhelm Mierendorf, Dominik Rossbach, Stadt MannheimDesign: Tobias Eberhardt, NeckargemündTo find out more about studying at the School <strong>of</strong> Social Sciences,please visit our website: www.sowi.uni-mannheim.de
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