How is the course structured?

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General

A degree program consists of modules that are defined in the examination regulations and described in more detail in the module handbook. In terms of content and time, it makes sense to study these modules in a certain order. There is a sample study plan for each degree program, which shows you an ideal course of study. If you study in this way, you can complete your studies within the standard period of study. This is not always possible, so there may be individual deviations from the suggested course. When planning, you should bear in mind that not every module is offered in the winter and summer semesters and that some modules build on each other or have other participation requirements. The Student Advisory Service will help you to plan your studies individually.

The modular structure of the BA in German Studies is divided into a basic, a specialization and a focus area as well as a practice-oriented part. A specific feature of the Bachelor's degree course in German Studies is the close interlinking and cooperation between linguistics and literary studies.

The BA in German Studies provides a broad subject-based education in preparation for a Master's degree, which may be followed by a doctorate. In addition, its practical components lay the foundation for a successful entry into various professional fields in culture, media and business.

Basic area

The following modules form the scientific basis:

Module 1 "Fundamentals of Linguistics and Literary Studies I": In the two annual overview lectures with supplementary tutorials, the basic methodological and subject-specific knowledge required in the compulsory modules of the BA German Studies is taught.

Module 3 "Fundamentals of Linguistics II" focuses on the individual disciplines of linguistics and focuses on general research topics in the three courses of the module, e.g. grammar, history of language, semantics or pragmatics.

Module 4 "Fundamentals of Ancient and Modern Literary Studies II" focuses on the individual disciplines of literary studies. In the three courses to be attended, students are introduced to various subject areas, such as methods of text analysis, text types/genres, the concept of text/literature, etc.

Area of specialization

The specialization area serves to further consolidate academic knowledge, which largely continues the teaching forms and methods of the basic area. Students are involved to a much greater extent in the active design of the courses, so that the seminars increasingly take on a workshop character.

  • Module 5 "Older German Language" is assigned to the specialization area, as this module builds on basic knowledge of general theories and methods of literary studies.
  • Module 6 "Advanced Linguistics "
  • Module 7 "In-depth study of older and modern literary studies"

Focus area

Semesters five and six serve as the final focus of the degree course. Through the previous modules, students have gained a broad and deep insight into the respective areas of linguistics and literary studies and can now choose which specialization they wish to focus on. The focus on one of the two sub-disciplines also serves to develop possible thematic focuses for the final thesis.

Students can choose two of four modules:

  • Module 8 "Focus on Linguistics" or Module 9 "Focus on Older and Modern Literary Studies".
  • Module 10 "Literature and Media" or Module 11 "Text and Discourse"

Career orientation/practice

Module 2a (Practical Orientation I: Text Competence, Professional Handling of Texts) has a special status within the degree program and is intended to provide a practical insight into the handling of texts and to introduce students to academic work.

The advanced modules 15 (practical module) and 12 "Career-related project work in linguistics/literary studies" or 13 "Career-related project work in German as a foreign and second language" represent a continuation of career orientation. Students are given the opportunity to test the knowledge and skills they have acquired in potential fields of practice for Germanists.

Module 16 serves to sharpen the professional profile and/or further personal development, in the context of which additive key competencies are acquired.

Sample study plan for the major subject German Studies

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Sample curriculum for the minor subject German Studies

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