Spanish (minor subject)

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The minor study program in Spanish imparts fundamental knowledge about the academic study of the Spanish language, Hispanophone literatures and the Spanish-influenced cultural area. In addition, students acquire key qualifications in language and communication skills in Spanish, which can be used in later professional activities in areas related to language, culture and communication.

The course is admission-free and allows students to begin their studies without prior knowledge of Spanish (from level A0)

Admission requirements Language certificate

In order to be able to study successfully, it is important that you develop your language skills quickly after starting your studies so that you can use Spanish at level B1 without any problems. In addition to your own commitment, we will support you with special practical language courses taught exclusively by native speakers.

For students with a higher entry level, we offer an orientation test right at the beginning of the semester. You will then receive a recommendation for suitable courses.

Course content

Spanish language practice

In the practical language courses, you will learn to understand, reproduce and write more complex text types from different areas. You will expand your basic vocabulary and your ability to use it orally in everyday situations and to give short presentations. You will also learn strategies for translating and communicating using various texts and exercises.

Cultural studies trivium

Subsequent courses focus on linguistics, literature and regional studies. You will acquire basic knowledge of the academic study of the Spanish language. This includes topics such as the varieties of Spanish and Spanish language history as well as language culture, Spanish literary history from the early modern period to the present and the central historical developments in Spain or Latin America in the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.

Hispanic Studies

In advanced studies, you will delve even deeper into the history of the Hispanophone language area and improve your linguistic and textual skills through analysis and interpretation.

Further information

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