Double degree course in Culture and Business French Studies / Hispanic Studies

The basics consist of modules 1-4: Language Practice I, II and Structure as well as the macro module. In addition to the introduction to literature, linguistics and regional studies, the latter also includes an introduction to economics. The introduction to economics and the orientation course in linguistics are recognized for the respective other degree course.

The advanced and qualification modules in the area of Culture & Language serve as a specialization. The specialization "Literature, Culture and Transformation" comprises three modules in the field of literature and cultural studies, in which students deal in particular with education for sustainable development, sustainability in business, intercultural education as well as transformative narration and postcolonial theory. Students acquire the ability to participate in academic discussions on issues of cultural change. The interdisciplinary part of the advanced module 2 Literature and Cultural Studies and the qualification module are mutually recognized here.

The advanced and qualification modules in the area of culture and language serve as specialization. The specialization "Language, Culture and Communication" comprises three modules in the field of linguistics, in which students deal with linguistic working techniques, theories and questions.

By working on selected topics such as language culture and intercultural business communication, students are able to apply linguistic methods in a reflective and knowledge-generating way to questions relating to the thematic focus. The interdisciplinary part of the advanced module 2 Linguistics and the qualification module are mutually recognized here.

The focus areas "Literature, Culture and Transformation" and "Language, Culture and Transformation" are supplemented by a module on regional studies, which builds on the foundations of the macro module and deepens the knowledge and skills acquired there.

Economics teaches the fundamentals of business administration and economics. Later on, students can choose from a variety of modules, including controlling, marketing, supply chain and innovation management. The modules are mutually recognized for the other degree course.

In this module, students acquire the ability to carry out and present independent projects in the field of cultural mediation and/or professional orientation. The module is mutually recognized for the other degree program.

In the third or fifth semester at the latest, students complete a semester abroad or alternatively an internship of at least eight weeks in a Spanish-speaking or French-speaking country. The stay abroad is recognized as a key competency worth 10 credits for the other degree program.

The topic of the Bachelor's thesis is issued at the beginning of the sixth semester at the earliest if the requirements specified in the examination regulations are met. The topic is chosen according to the student's own research interests and in close consultation with the chosen examiner. The thesis can be written in German, Spanish or French. The thesis will be recognized for the other degree program.

Key competencies enable students to acquire or deepen skills that are not directly related to the subject in order to complement their own profile. In this particular case, the stay abroad in the other degree program is credited to the extent of 10 credits.