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Germanistik

Bachelor of Arts (als Joint Bachelor of Arts in den Fächern X und Y); language: German

Curriculum

The Bachelor of Arts programme in the special form of Joint Bachelor of Arts in Subjects X and Y allows to combine two different subjects/components.

The component Germanistik addresses the capacity and effects of the German language and literature in German as regards its historical development, its aesthetic particularity, and its social conditions on a scientific level.

The programme is composed of the three Germanistik subsections Modern German Literary Studies, German Linguistics, and German Language and Literature of the Middle Ages (Medieval Studies). In the course of their studies, students can choose either Literary Studies or Linguistics as their focus.

Description

Sample module overview
Sample module overview

Information and points of contact
Study Regulations, Module Handbook
Institute for Linguistics and Literature
Office for Student Aaffairs
Departmental Student Advisory Service
Departmental Students' Rrepresentative Committee

Orientation
Online Self-Assessment Germanistik
Podcast “fuTUre students”
“hobit” information and orientation event
Course Catalogue

The Bachelor of Arts programme in the special form of Joint Bachelor of Arts in Subjects X and Y combines two different programmes, of which at least one must be chosen from the subject spectrum of the Department of History and Social Sciences. A disciplinary specialisation is only necessary within the framework of the Master of Arts.

As first subject can be chosen:

  • Germanistik; Geschichte; Philosophie; Politikwissenschaft; Soziologie.

As second subject can be chosen:

  • Germanistik; Geschichte; Informatik; Philosophie; Politikwissenschaft; Soziologie; Wirtschaftswissenschaften.
  • Within the J.B.A. framework, Informatik and Wirtschaftswissenschaften cannot be combined.
Semesters 6
Language German. Individual courses/modules may be offered in English. Please be aware that scientific literature is be read and edited in English or other foreign languages.
Start of studies winter semester
Internship optional career-oriented internship
Application Online Application
Entrance qualification
Unrestricted admission procedure
Requirements for international prospective students
Good to know Pre-Courses & orientation week
Website for first-year students
Preparatory courses for international students
Studying from A to Z
Costs and budget

Related Teaching Degree Programmes

Deutsch, Lehramt an Gymnasien
Lehramt an beruflichen Schulen im Fach Deutsch, M.Ed.

Master's Programmes

Please note that admission to the Master’s Degree programme may also depend on additional requirements. This particularly applies to non-consecutive courses of study (meaning with a Bachelor’s degree in a different area of focus or field of study than the desired Master’s degree programme) and to applicants of other universities. For further questions and in cases of doubt, please contact the respective departmental advisor’s office.

Data and Discourse Studies, M.A.

The job market for graduates of Germanistik is generally broad and varied. Graduates are especially sought for positions at universities, in literary and linguistic teaching and research as well as in language teaching in the private school system. Other career opportunities can be found in schoolbook and textbook editing, in publishing houses (e.g. in editing), in radio, TV and newspaper editorial teams, in PR and advertisement agencies, in libraries and archives, in international organisations, at Goethe Institutes, as well as in the cultural sector (e.g. as dramaturge at theaters). With additional business qualifications, they can find employment in business enterprises (e.g. in marketing and distribution or in human resources).

For this reason it is important to start gaining practical work experience in relevant organisations early in the degree programme. In this way students can promote themselves as competent professionals in practice and make important professional contacts. The likelihood of finding a good position is definitely heightened if the student is flexible when it comes to commuting or even moving abroad. Good English language skills are particularly important when it comes to the international job market.

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