Program Overview

Program Overview

The Faculty of Modern Languages offers a Comparative German Studies program as a Bachelor's degree with a 25% focus. This program provides students with a comparative and intercultural examination of German language, literature, and culture.

Facts and Formalities

• Degree: Bachelor of Arts
• Type of program: Undergraduate
• Start of program: Winter and summer semester
• Standard period of study: 6 semesters
• Language(s) of instruction: German
• Fees and contributions: 161.10 € / Semester
• Application procedure: Subjects with no admission restrictions
• Application deadlines: Information about deadlines can be obtained after putting together a degree program
• Part-time option: Yes

Course Content

The Bachelor's degree program in Comparative German Studies as a minor subject (25%) provides students with fundamental knowledge of the concepts and methods associated with the selected specialization (German linguistics and/or literature). The specialization chosen as part of the degree program includes a career-oriented applied subject area. Students may choose between either Didactics of German as a Foreign/Second Language or Intercultural Communication.

Course Structure

Introductory Module: Minor Subject

The Introductory Module provides fundamental knowledge of the concepts and methods associated with the selected specialization (linguistics and/or literature). It is recommended for the 1st – 3rd semesters. Before enrolling in courses, students should discuss their individual interests and previously-attained subject knowledge with their academic advisor(s).

Advanced Module: Minor Subject

The Advanced Module provides students with in-depth knowledge of the selected specialization (linguistics and/or literature). It is recommended for the 2nd – 5th semesters. Before enrolling in courses, students should discuss their individual interests and previously-attained subject knowledge with their academic advisor(s).

Career-Oriented Applied Courses

Students must select a module from either Didactics of German as a Foreign/Second Language or Intercultural Communications. This will provide students with fundamental subject-specific and methodological knowledge, recommended for the 1st – 5th semesters.

Additional Degrees

• Bachelor 50%
• Bachelor 75%
• Master, consecutive