Program Overview

Deutsche Sprach- & Literaturwissenschaft

Overview of the Program

The Deutsche Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft program provides knowledge in the field of German language and literature in its systemic diversity from the beginnings to the present. The study includes the subfields of older German literature, newer German literature, and linguistics.

Requirements for the Program

To be a good fit for this program, students should:

• Have a love for books and texts
• Be interested in language and language usage in the past and present
• Be willing to work independently and creatively (e.g., group work, presentations)
• Be open to new content and formats
• Enjoy discussing, arguing, and constructively criticizing
• Have an interest in writing their own texts
• Possess engagement and organizational independence

Testimonials from Students

• "I'm excited that I can pursue my own questions and discuss them with fellow students." - Lorenz P., BA Deutsche Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft
• "I'm fascinated that I can work on current research projects and contribute my own ideas." - Andrea E., BA + MA Deutsche Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft
• "I think it's great to connect language and literature with modern technologies and develop my own projects." - Nina M., BA Deutsche Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft, minor in Computer Science
• "I'm interested in acquiring comprehensive knowledge of literature and literary history and applying it in my own literary work." - Stephan G., BA Deutsche Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft + MA Deutsche Literatur: Theorie - Analyse - Vermittlung
• "I'm learning enthusiastically how I can pass on my knowledge, share it with others, and link it with pedagogical methods." - Jenifer Z.: BA + MA Deutsche Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft, teaching diploma

Program Details

The program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of German language and literature, including:

• Ältere deutsche Literatur (Older German Literature)
• Neuere deutsche Literatur (Newer German Literature)
• Sprachwissenschaft (Linguistics)

Additional Information

For more information about the program, please refer to the following:

• Bachelor Deutsche Sprach- & Literaturwissenschaft
• Vorlesungsverzeichnis (Course Catalog)
• Studienprogrammberatung (Program Advisory)