Program Overview

Introduction to the Program

The Bachelor's program in Deutsch-Franz—sische Literatur- und Kulturstudien (German-French Literary and Cultural Studies) is an interdisciplinary and binational program that combines philology, cultural studies, and law. The program is offered by the Freie Universitðt Berlin and the UniversitÕ Sorbonne Nouvelle Paris III.

Program Structure

The program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of German and French literature, culture, and language. The curriculum includes a combination of compulsory and elective courses, as well as a research project. The program is divided into three years, with the first year spent at the student's home university, the second year spent at the Freie Universitðt Berlin, and the third year spent at the UniversitÕ Sorbonne Nouvelle Paris III.

Course Offerings

The program offers a range of courses in the following areas:

• Sprachpraxis (Language Practice)
• Franz—sische Philologie mit germanistischen Anteilen (French Philology with Germanistic Components)
• Deutsche Philologie mit franz—sischen Anteilen (German Philology with French Components)
• Deutsch-Franz—sische Studien (German-French Studies)
• Rechtswissenschaft (Law)

Example Coursework

Some examples of coursework in the program include:

• Romananfðnge: Balzac vs. Beigbeder (Literary Studies)
• Analyse lyrischer Texte (Literary Analysis)
• Vokalklassifikation (Phonetics)
• Bedeutungswandel (Semantics)
• Epochen der deutschen Literaturgeschichte (German Literary History)
• Autoren und Werke in ihrer Epoche (French Literary History)
• Die Verfassungsorgane der Bundesrepublik Deutschland (German Constitutional Law)
• Das juristische Gutachten (Legal Opinion)
• Europarecht (European Law)

Study Abroad Opportunities

The program includes a study abroad component, where students spend their third year at the partner university in Paris. Additionally, students have the opportunity to participate in an internship in France or Germany.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program can pursue a range of career paths, including:

• Kulturmanagement und -vermittlung (Cultural Management and Mediation)
• Presse und andere Medien (Press and Media)
• Internationale, Regierungs- und Nichtregierungsorganisationen (International Organizations)
• Wissenschaft (Academia)

Master's Programs

The program also provides a foundation for further study at the Master's level, including:

• M.A. Romanische Literaturwissenschaft (M.A. in Romance Literature)
• M.A. Sprachwissenschaft (M.A. in Linguistics)
• Weitere Masterstudiengðnge (Other Master's Programs)