Program Overview

B.A. Englische Philologie

The Bachelor's program in English Philology at the Free University of Berlin offers a comprehensive education in the field of English language and literature.

Studium

The program provides an overview of the study of English Philology, including:

• Über das Studium: An introduction to the study of English Philology
• Videointerview: A video interview with experts in the field
• Studienverlauf: An overview of the course of study
• Studieren im Ausland: Information on studying abroad
• Englisch auf Lehramt studieren: Information on studying English for teaching

Studienbereiche

The program is divided into several areas of study, including:

• Linguistik: The study of language
• Literaturwissenschaft: The study of literature
• Mediävistik: The study of medieval languages and literature
• Cultural Studies: The study of culture
• Sprachpraxis: Practical language skills
• Fachdidaktik: The teaching of English as a subject

Beispielaufgaben

Example tasks for students in the program include:

• Semantik Wortbedeutung (Linguistik): The study of word meaning
• Historische Sprachwissenschaft (Linguistik): The study of historical language
• Working with Narratives (Literaturwissenschaft): The study of narratives
• Playing with Love: Early Modern Poetry (Literaturwissenschaft): The study of early modern poetry
• Themen und Motive in den Canterbury Tales (Medieval Literatures): The study of themes and motifs in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
• London im 19. Jahrhundert (Cultural Studies): The study of London in the 19th century
• Creative Writing (Fachdidaktik): The teaching of creative writing

Studienalltag

The program also provides insight into the daily life of students, including:

• Interviews mit Studierenden: Interviews with students
• Semesterwoche: Information on the semester schedule
• Interaktiver Lageplan: An interactive map of the university
• Mentoring-Programm: A mentoring program for students
• Fachschaftsinitiative: A student initiative for the department
• Studieren mit spezifischen Voraussetzungen: Information on studying with specific requirements

Perspektiven

The program offers various perspectives on the field of English Philology, including:

• M.A. Sprachwissenschaft: A Master's program in linguistics
• M.A. English Studies: Literature - Language - Culture: A Master's program in English studies
• Master of Education (Lehramt): A Master's program in education for teaching
• Examples of career paths for graduates, including:
  • Anne Mickan, Doktorandin am Max-Planck Institut für Psycholinguistik in Nijmegen
  • Anna Klöpper, Redakteurin in der Berlin-Lokalredaktion der taz.die tageszeitung
  • Christiane Klempin, wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin BMBF-Projekt "k2teach-Know how to teach"