About
Dr. Robert Simunek serves as a faculty member in the Department of English Studies at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Siegen, specializing in the Didactics of the English Language. He functions as the academic advisor for teacher training programs (G/HRSGe), handling consultations, recognition of achievements, and study abroad requirements.
His professional focus centers on English language teaching methodologies and teacher education within the German educational system. Dr. Simunek works extensively with the LABG 2009 requirements for teacher training, particularly regarding the mandatory three-month stay in English-speaking countries. His expertise includes credit transfer processes, program transitions, and practical semester requirements for aspiring English teachers.
As an academic advisor, Dr. Simunek manages recognition of study and examination achievements, processes documentation for study abroad experiences, and provides guidance on program requirements. He emphasizes the importance of students reviewing documentation thoroughly before consultations and advocates for electronic submission of recognition requests as the most efficient process. His office is located in room AR-IF 120 at Adolf-Reichwein-Str. 2, 57076 Siegen, with consultation hours held Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 during both semester and break periods.
