Program Overview

Introduction to the Program

The Bachelor's program in German Language and Literature at the University of Zurich provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the German language and literature in their historical and systematic diversity, from the beginnings to the present day.

Program Structure

The program offers a wide range of courses, particularly in the modules of "German Language Science," "Older German Literary Science," and "Newer German Literary Science," which employ various digital teaching methods.

Program Goals

The Bachelor's program in German Language and Literature aims to:

• Introduce students to the fundamental philological principles and working techniques of German language and literature science
• Provide historical overview knowledge of the diversity of the German language from its Indo-Germanic origins to the present day, as well as the most important currents and epochs of German literature from its Middle High German beginnings to the latest developments of the 21st century
• Introduce students to the theoretically and methodologically reflected analysis and interpretation of linguistic structures and varieties, communicative processes, and literary texts
• Offer the opportunity to practice, expand, and deepen historical and methodological basic knowledge in advanced modules (e.g., in the module "Literature Field Switzerland")

Career Prospects

The Bachelor's program in German Language and Literature prepares students for a variety of fields where a scientifically based handling of the German language and literature is required, such as:

• School and extracurricular education
• Language mediation, editorial offices (radio, TV, internet)
• Publishing, PR, and marketing The Bachelor's program also lays the foundation for further study in the Master's program.

Program Options

The program is available as a:

• Major (120 credits)
• Minor (60 credits)