French Studies
Degree
Combined bachelor, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - This course is also suitable for students who wish to enter the teaching profession.
Standard time for completing course
6 semesters
Start of study
see https://www.hu-berlin.de/en/studies/counselling/course-catalogue/Standardseite?set_language=en; with or without numerus clausus
Combinations and Course structure
French Studies is offered as:
Core subject without training teaching option: 120 credit points (CP)*, with a second subject to be selected
Secondary subject without training teaching option: 60 CP, with a bachelor’s core subject except Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Core subject with training teaching option: 113 CP, with a second subject to be selected
Secondary subject with training teaching option: 67 CP, with a bachelor’s core subject except Biology, Chemistry and Physics
*One credit point (CP) equals a workload of 25 - 30 hours for preparation, follow-up and attendance at classes.
Please refer to the ’Bachelor’s and master’s courses’ and the ’Teacher training programme’ overview. You will also find information about potential combinations there. For information on the range of subjects, see the current ’Course catalogue’.
Special admission requirements: Language skills
Students are expected to have French language skills at B1 level under the Common European Framework for Languages. You will have fulfilled the admission requirements with the successful completion of a basic or accelerated course up to the level of Abitur, in the subject of French as an advanced first or second foreign language or newly acquired third foreign language. Foreign languages must be proven or equivalent certificates presented. Applicants who speak French as a native language are not required to supply proof. You can find detailed information online on the Department of Romance Languages and Literature website.
Other language skills
Knowledge of a modern foreign language or Latin is desirable. Adequate German skills are also required.
Studying abroad
Study abroad periods are strongly recommended, and ‘learning agreements’ may be concluded with the department for this purpose.
Why study French Studies at HU?
French Studies is part of the field of Foreign Languages and Literatures. Romance Studies examines Romance languages, literatures and cultures. The subject in question uses example-based teaching methods. It also requires students to look beyond the language being studied to other Romance areas and their languages and literature. The acquisition of foreign language skills is therefore not the focus of the course. If you only wish to learn or perfect the Romance languages, this course on a Romance subject will not meet your objectives.
Course objectives
- Provide fundamental scientific knowledge of French language, literature and culture using selected thematic focuses.
- Student acquisition of key techniques of academic and systematic work, research, written and oral presentation and other key communication skills.
- Convey the ability to critically discuss academic theories and methods, and to handle scientific questions independently.
- Provision of career-related additional qualifications and career-oriented elements, e.g. in the fields of formal and informal education, the media, publishing, cultural management, international organisations and further education, and where relevant preparation for a teaching-related master’s course.
- Basis for an academic career.
Content of studies
The best way to find information about course content is using the course regulations (www.amb.hu-berlin.de, no. 105/2014, 1. amendment no. 90/2015), and the annotated university calendar (hu-berlin.de/vorlesungsverzeichnis). You can also consult the Course Advisory Service.
French Studies without teacher training option
French Studies as a Core subject with 120 CP
Mandatory Modules (80 CP)
Module 01: Language Training - Basic Module, 10 CP
Module 02: Linguistics - Basic Module, 10 CP
Module 03: Literary Studies - Basic Module, 10 CP
Module 04: Linguistics - Advanced Module, 10 CP
Module 05: Literary Studies - Advanced Module, 10 CP
Module 06: Language Training Advanced Module: Written Expression, 5 CP
Module 07: Language Training Advanced Module: Oral Expression, 5 CP
Module 08: Culture and Media, 5 CP
Module 11: Scientific Profile-Building, 5 CP
Module 12: Bachelor's Thesis, 10 CP
Mandatory Elective Modules (20 CP)
Module 09: In-depth Module Linguistics or
Module 10: In-depth Module Literary Studies, each 10 CP
Module 13: Practical Orientation or
Module 14: Internship, each 10 CP
General Elective Modules (20 CP)
In addition to specialised study, Students acquire subject-specific, non-specialist and interdisciplinary key qualifications of 20 CP. The general elective modules can be chosen from the module catalogues of other subjects or central institutions (see: http://agnes.hu-berlin.de/). Further more there is the possibility to acquire language skills in Catalan, Portuguese or Romanian (see: www.amb.hu-berlin.de, no. 108/2014).
French Studies as a Secondary subject with 60 CP
Modules 01-07 from core subject, in total 60 CP
French Studies with teacher training option
French Studies as a Core subject with 113 CP
Mandatory Modules (87 CP)
Module 01: Language Training - Basic Module, 10 CP
Module 02: Linguistics - Basic Module, 10 CP
Module 03: Literary Studies - Basic Module, 10 CP
Module 04: Linguistics - Advanced Module, 10 CP
Module 05: Literary Studies - Advanced Module, 10 CP
Module 06: Language Training Advanced Module: Written Expression, 5 CP
Module 07: Language Training Advanced Module: Oral Expression, 5 CP
Module 08: Culture and Media, 5 CP
Module 11: Scientific Profile-Building, 5 CP
Module 15: Introduction to the didactics of French teaching, 7 CP
Module 12: Bachelor's Thesis, 10 CP
Mandatory Elective Modules (10 CP)
Module 09: In-depth Module Linguistics or
Module 10: In-depth Module Literary Studies, each 10 CP
Teacher Training Modules (16 CP)
In addition to specialised study, students on a bachelor’s with teacher training option will complete the Educational Sciences teacher training module (11 CP) and the module Sprachbildung (5 CP). You will find information on www.amb.hu-berlin.de, no. 57/2024.
French Studies as a Secondary subject with 67 CP
Mandatory modules (60 CP)
Modules 01-07 from core subject, in total 60 CP
General Elective Module - Teacher Training Studies (7 CP)
Module 15: Introduction to the didactics of French teaching, 7 CP
General elective course offerings for students coming from other courses of studies
Module 16: French within the context of Neo-Latin Languages, 5 CP
Module 17: French Literary Studies, 5 CP
Module 18: Culture and Media in Francophone Areas, 5 CP
Master’s degree
Completing the Bachelor of Arts in French Studies enables you to study for a Master of Education as well as for ‘Romance Cultures’, ‘Euromaster for French and Francophone Studies’ and ‘European Literatures’ master’s courses. You will find additional HU programmes in the course catalogue.
Important addresses
Department of Romance Literatures and Linguistics: Dorotheenstr. 65, www.romanistik.hu-berlin.de/, Tel. +49 30 2093-5118
Course Advisory Service and Classification and recognition of studies and qualifications: Dr. Huberty, Tel. +49 30 2093-5117, maren.huberty@romanistik.hu-berlin.de
Service for teacher training students: http://studium.hu-berlin.de/lust/lehrer, Tel. +49 30 2093-1571,lehrerbildun@rz.hu-berlin.de
Applications: How to apply, Information for prospective international students
Links to job market: careers information centre, Hochschulteam calendar of events
Version: September 2024
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