Russian Studies
Degree
Combined bachelor, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - This course is also suitable if you 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
Russian Studies can be studied as:
Core subject without teacher training option: 120 CP*, with a second subject to be selected
Second subject without teacher training option: 60 CP, with a bachelor’s core subject, except Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Core subject with teacher training option: 113 CP, with a second subject to be selected
Second subject with teacher training option: 67 CP, with a bachelor’s core subject, except Biology, Chemistry, Greek Studies, Italian Studies
Please refer to ’Bachelor’s and master’s courses at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin’ and ’Teacher training programme at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin’. These FAQs also offer information about combination options. The range of subjects can be found in the current ’Course catalogue’.
*One credit point (CP) equals a workload of 25 - 30 hours for preparation, follow-up and attendance at classes.
Language skills
You do not have to provide proof of Russian language skills upon enrolment, but level A2 is required as an entry requirement for the Language Practice III module. If necessary, a preparatory course can be completed, preparatory tutorial programme. - Adequate knowledge of German is required.
Study programme abroad
A study abroad period to a foreign university is planned for the core subject in module AL1
Why study Russian Studies at HU?
Russian Studies is part of the field of Foreign Languages and Literatures. The course covers the Russian language, literature and culture. Solid foreign language training goes alongside the acquisition of specialist skills. The course deals with linguistic and literary studies phenomena, but also includes historical, regional studies and cultural studies issues.
Course objectives
- Provide fundamental scientific knowledge of the Russian language, literature and culture based on selected thematic focuses. This knowledge covers both historic-diachronic and synchronic aspects of study materials, and includes inter-cultural relationships. They enable students to handle texts analytically.
- Acquisition of key techniques of academic and systematic work, research, written and oral presentation. Learning the foreign language (Russian) is at the heart of the acquisition of communicative competence.
- Analysing complex epistemological interrelationships of the subject’s history and culture and 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 the media, publishing, cultural management, activities in international organisations, further education, and where relevant, preparation for a teaching-related master’s course.
- Basis for an academic career.
Content of studies
The best places to find information about course content are the course regulations (www.amb.hu-berlin.de, no. 34/2022) and the annotated university calendar (hu-berlin.de/vorlesungsverzeichnis). You can also consult the Course Advisory Service.
Russian Studies without teacher training option
Core subject Russian Studies with 120 CP
Mandatory Modules (80 CP)
Literature Studies:
Module LW 1: Introduction to Literature Studies, 8 CP
Module LW 2: Literature Studies: poetics, medium, discourse, 8 CP
Linguistics:
Module SW 1: Introduction to Linguistics, 8 CP
Module SW 2: Linguistic: Structure, Text, Context, 8 CP
Language Skills:
Module SP 3: Laguage Practice III, 6 CP
Module SP 4: Laguage Practice IV, 6 CP
Module SP 5: Laguage Practice V, 6 CP
Module SP 6: Laguage Practice VI, 6 CP
Module AL 1: In-depth Studies in the Specialist Discipline Abroad or
Module AL 2: In-depth Studies in the Specialist Discipline Inland, each 14 CP
Module BA: Bachelor's Thesis, 10 CP
Mandatory Elective Modules (20 CP)
Students must select two modules:
Module WP 1: Comparative Literature, 10 CP
Module WP 2: Literature and Culture Theory, 10 CP
Module WP 3: Historical Linguistic Perspectives, 10 CP
Module WP 4: Multilingualism and Additional Language Practice, 10 CP
Module WP 5: Practical Orientation/ Additional Language Practice, 10 CP
Module WP 6: Internship, 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/).
Second subject Russian Studies with 60 CP
Mandatory Modules (50 CP)
Literature Studies:
Module LW 1: Introduction to Literature Studies, 8 CP
Module LW 2: Literature Studies: poetics, medium, discourse, 8 CP
Linguistics:
Module SW 1: Introduction to Linguistics, 8 CP
Module SW 2: Linguistic: Structure, Text, Context, 8 CP
Language Skills:
Three consecutive Modules must be selected:
Module SP 3: Laguage Practice III, 6 CP
Module SP 4: Laguage Practice IV, 6 CP
Module SP 5: Laguage Practice V, 6 CP
Module SP 6: Laguage Practice VI, 6 CP
Mandatory Elective Modules (10 CP)
Students must select one module:
Module WP 1: Comparative Literature, 10 CP
Module WP 2: Literature and Culture Theory, 10 CP
Module WP 3: Historical Linguistic Perspectives, 10 CP
Module WP 4: Multilingualism and Additional Language Practice, 10 CP
Module WP 5: Practical Orientation/ Additional Language Practice, 10 CP
Module WP 6: Internship, 10 CP
Russian Studies with teacher training option
Core subject Russian Studies with 113 CP
Mandatory Modules (87):
Literature Studies:
Module LW 1: Introduction to Literature Studies, 8 CP
Module LW 2: Literature Studies: poetics, medium, discourse, 8 CP
Linguistics:
Module SW 1: Introduction to Linguistics, 8 CP
Module SW 2: Linguistic: Structure, Text, Context, 8 CP
Language Skills:
Module SP 3: Laguage Practice III, 6 CP
Module SP 4: Laguage Practice IV, 6 CP
Module SP 5: Laguage Practice V, 6 CP
Module SP 6: Laguage Practice VI, 6 CP
Module AL 1: In-depth Studies in the Specialist Discipline Abroad or
Module AL 2: In-depth Studies in the Specialist Discipline Inland, each 14 CP
Module FD: Introduction to the didactics of Russian teaching (7 CP)
Module BA: Bachelor's Thesis, 10 CP
Mandatory Elective Modules (10 CP)
Student must select one module:
Module WP 1: Comparative Literature, 10 CP
Module WP 2: Literature and Culture Theory, 10 CP
Module WP 3: Historical Linguistic Perspectives, 10 CP
Module WP 4: Multilingualism and Additional Language Practice, 10 CP
Module WP 5: Practical Orientation/ Additional Language Practice, 10 CP
Teacher training studies (16 CP)
In addition to specialised study, students on a bachelor's 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.
Second subject Russian with 67 CP
Mandatory Modules (57 CP)
Module LW 1: Introduction to Literature Studies, 8 CP
Module SW 1: Introduction to Linguistics, 8 CP
Module LSWSP: Literature and Linguistics; Language Practice; 10 CP
Module SP 3: Laguage Practice III, 6 CP
Module SP 4: Laguage Practice IV, 6 CP
Module SP 5: Laguage Practice V, 6 CP
Module SP 6: Laguage Practice VI, 6 CP
Teacher training studies (7 CP)
Module FD: Introduction to the didactics of Russian teaching (7 CP)
General elective course offerings for students coming from other courses of studies
Modul ÜWP 1: Slavic literatures, 5 LP
Modul ÜWP 2: Slavic languages, 5 LP
Modul ÜWP 3: Additional language qualification I, 5 LP
Modul ÜWP 4: Additional language qualification II, 10 LP
Master’s degrees
Completing the Bachelor of Arts in Russian Studies enables you to study for a Master of Education, as well as the Department of Slavic Studies master’s courses ‘Slavic Literatures’, ‘Slavic Languages’ and ‘Central and Eastern European Cultures’ (if you previously took the subjects of History, European Ethnology, Art or Media Studies on the bachelor’s course). You will find additional programmes in the Course catalogue.
Important addresses
Department of Slavic and Hungarian Studies: Dorotheenstr. 65, www.slawistik.hu-berlin.de, Tel. + 49 30 2093-73350
Course Advisory Service for prospective students: Dr. Kazalarska, room 5.26, Tel. +49 30 2093-73367, studienberatung.slawistik@rz.hu-berlin.de
Classification and recognition of studies and qualifications: Dr. Wapenhans, room 5.68, Tel. +49 30 2093-73358, studienberatung.slawistik@rz.hu-berlin.de
Service for teacher training students: http://studium.hu-berlin.de/lust/lehrer, Tel. +49 30 2093-1571, lehrerbildung@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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