Program Overview

English: Language, Literatures and Cultures (B.A) (two subjects)

The English Philology 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 can be found in the areas of English Literature and Cultural Science, the English Language and Literature of the Middle Ages, American Studies, and Linguistics.

Programme Details

• Programme: English Philology (B.A) (two subjects)
• Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (two subjects)
• Standard period of study: 6 semesters
• Start: Only the winter semester
• Language requirements: German and English
• Language of the programme: predominantly in English
• Admission: open (enrolment without previous application)

Key Competences

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.

Subject Matter/Contents/Objectives

The educational objective is to provide a comprehensive understanding of English philology, including:

• Knowledge of the structures, functions, and rules of contemporary English
• Competence in 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
• Knowledge of theories of foreign language acquisition
• Profound knowledge of a particular area of philology

Philology (Sprachwissenschaft)

• Knowledge of the structures, functions, and rules of contemporary English
• Competence in 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
• Knowledge of theories of foreign language acquisition

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 analyze and interpret diverse literary texts
• Insights into the contiguities of British and North American literature and culture with other national literatures and cultures

Language Practice (Sprachpraxis)

• Standardized and assured command of contemporary spoken and written English
• Ability to translate from German into English
• Ability to understand English texts and translate them into German

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 of Great Britain and the United States
• Ability to complement work in other subject areas by incorporating knowledge of culture, history, and institutions

Specialized Fields and Main Research Areas

Specialized fields include English Literature and Cultural Studies, North American Studies, Modern English Language, Mediaeval English Language and Literature, and Teaching Methodology of English.

Possible/Recommended Profiles

Profiles that can be studied include job-related study, specialization, and general studies (Studium Generale).

Structure

The programme consists of:

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

Application

Good English language skills are required for the study programme. Admission is open, and enrolment is possible without a previous application. The standard period of study is 6 semesters, and the programme starts only in the winter semester.

Language Requirements

Good English language skills are required, and proof of language proficiency must be provided before the start of studies or by July 15 of the following year.

Admission

Admission is open, and enrolment is possible without a previous application. The programme starts only in the winter semester.

Related and Consecutive/Graduate Programmes

Related programmes include English (B.A) (two subjects/teaching profession), and consecutive/graduate programmes include English: Language, Literatures and Cultures (M.A).