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English (B.A) (two subjects/teaching profession profile)

The English degree programme covers the entire range of anglophone language and culture, from the mastery of the language to literature, culture, and new media. Study foci include English Literature and Cultural Science, the English Language and Literature of the Middle Ages, American Studies, and Linguistics. Prospective teachers will acquire essential specialized didactic knowledge.

Programme Details

• Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A) (two subjects/teaching profession)
• Standard period of study: 6 semesters
• Start: Only the winter semester
• Language requirements: German and English
• Language of the programme: predominantly in English
• Admission: restricted admission (application to the University)

Features

The programme aims to impart the scientific foundations of the subject, enabling graduates to work independently on scientific papers and become competent in the language, literature, and culture of Great Britain, North America, and other English-speaking countries.

Key Competences

• Individual choices
• Cross-programme trial study programme

Details

Subject Matter/Contents/Objectives

The educational objective is to provide graduates with the ability to work independently on scientific papers and become competent in the language, literature, and culture of English-speaking countries.

Philology (Sprachwissenschaft)

• Knowledge of the structures, functions, and rules of contemporary English
• Competence to use established and appropriate methodological analysis of spoken and written English
• Knowledge of basic terms, methods, and results of synchronic and diachronic philology
• Knowledge of the historical development of the English language, including older versions

Literature and Culture Studies (Literatur und Kulturwissenschaft)

• Knowledge of primary specialized terminology, theories, and methodology
• Overview of the history of British and North American literature and culture
• Ability to extrapolate appropriately from diverse literary texts

Language Practice (Sprachpraxis)

• Standardized and assured command of contemporary spoken and written English
• Ability to understand English texts, including translation from German into English

Culture, History, and Institutions (Landeskunde)

• Knowledge of basic aspects of modern British and American history
• Knowledge of essential geographical, political, social, economic, and cultural facts

Structure

In the two-subject Bachelor's programme, two subjects are studied on equal terms, earning a total of 180 credits for the Bachelor's degree. The teaching profession profile accounts for 36 credits.

English (66 credits)

• Orientation modules (semester 1)
• Follow-up modules (semesters 2, 3)
• Advanced modules (semester 4)
• Final exams and graduation (semester 6)

Teaching Profession Profile

• Didactics (6 credits)
• Educational Sciences and internships (20 credits)
• Electives (10 credits)

Application

Combination of Subjects for the Teaching Profession

English can be combined with all teaching profession subjects.

Language Requirements

Good English language skills are required, to be proven before starting studies or by July 15 of the following year.

Admission

• Start: Winter semester only
• 1st and 2nd subject semester: restricted admission
• 3rd to 6th subject semester: open admission

Related and Consecutive/Graduate Programmes

Related Programmes

• English Philology (B.A) (2-subjects)

Consecutive/Graduate Programmes

• English: Language, Literatures and Cultures (M.A)
• Education (M.Ed.)