Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor's Program in Literature and Comparative Literature

The Bachelor's program "Literature and Comparative Literature: Literature in International and Transmedial Perspective" [LIT] is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary course of study that focuses on the international and transmedial aspects of literature. This program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of literary phenomena in their historical, cultural, and medial contexts.

Program Structure

The program is divided into several modules, each with its own specific focus and learning objectives. The modules are designed to provide students with a solid foundation in literary theory, analysis, and interpretation, as well as to introduce them to the latest research methods and trends in the field.

Core Modules

• Grundlagen der Komparatistik I: Introduction to the fundamental concepts and questions of comparative literature, including rhetoric, intertextuality, translation, and theme.
• Grundlagen der Komparatistik II: Further exploration of the concepts and techniques of comparative literature, with a focus on international and transmedial phenomena.
• Literaturtheorie & Interpretation: Introduction to literary theory and interpretation, including different approaches and methods.
• Literatur & Kanon gestern und heute: Analysis and interpretation of central texts in their historical contexts, including the concept of canon and canon formation.
• Literatur in internationaler und transmedialer Perspektive I (LIT I): Comparative study of international literary phenomena, including themes, motifs, and epochs.
• Literatur in internationaler und transmedialer Perspektive II (LIT II): Further comparative study of international literary phenomena, including structures, forms, and procedures.

Elective Modules

• Interdisziplinarität I / II: Interdisciplinary modules that allow students to explore literary phenomena in relation to other disciplines, such as history, philosophy, or art.
• Allgemeine und berufsbezogene Kompetenzen (ABK): Module that focuses on general and profession-related competencies, including language skills, presentation techniques, and project management.
• Abschlussmodul: Final module that supports students in the conception and realization of their Bachelor's thesis.

Language Requirements

• Lektürefähigkeit in Englisch: Reading proficiency in English is a prerequisite for the program.
• Lektürefähigkeit in einer weiteren modernen Fremdsprache: Reading proficiency in another modern foreign language is also required, which can be acquired during the course of study.

Study Abroad Opportunities

The program offers numerous opportunities for study abroad, including the Integrated Study Program Mainz/Dijon, which allows students to spend three semesters in Mainz and three semesters in Dijon, leading to a German-French double degree.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program have a wide range of career opportunities, including:

• Verlags- und Buchbranche (Lektorat, Literaturagentur)
• (Kultur-)Journalismus (Print, Online, TV, Radio)
• Dramaturgie (Theater oder Film)
• Internationale Kulturinstitutionen (Akademien, Stiftungen, Fortbildungseinrichtungen)
• Öffentlichkeitsarbeit (Politik, Wirtschaft, Wissenschaft)
• Master's program in Comparative Literature: World | Literature | Media

Admission Requirements

• The program is currently not subject to admission restrictions.
• Application deadlines: September 1st for the winter semester and March 1st for the summer semester.

Conclusion

The Bachelor's program in Literature and Comparative Literature: Literature in International and Transmedial Perspective [LIT] offers a unique and comprehensive education in literary studies, with a focus on international and transmedial aspects. The program provides students with a solid foundation in literary theory, analysis, and interpretation, as well as with a wide range of career opportunities.