German Studies (Bachelor of Science, B.Sc.)
You can expect a remarkably wide range of courses in the fields of Old and Modern German Literature, as well as Germanistic and Historical Linguistics. You will gain nuanced insight into the breadth of the subject of German Studies, and can also pursue more in-depth work. Research-related studies related to your personal specialised interests are a matter of course here.
Please choose
- Minor Field of Study
- Minor Field of Study
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At a glance
Course structure and content
The programme provides fundamental and wide-ranging knowledge and skills in the field of German Studies. It covers both the content and methods of linguistic and literary studies, incorporating questions and theoretical approaches from cognitive, cultural, and media studies.
Students develop the ability to analyze linguistic structures and communicative processes from both diachronic and synchronic perspectives. They also learn to analyze and interpret literary texts, situating them within their cultural and historical contexts; particular attention is given to questions of gender.
The programme prepares students for careers in which linguistic communication and the handling of texts and historical-literary processes are central tasks. Such fields include school-based and extracurricular education and training, publishing, journalism, documentation, and language instruction. It may also serve as preparation for a teaching-related master’s degree, where required.
Additionally, the programme provides a solid foundation for an academic career in German Studies.
German Studies as minor field of studies (67 CP)
Mandatory subjects (67 CP)
| Module no. | Module | Size |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Basic module Linguistics | 9 CP |
| 02 | Basic module Old German Literature | 7 CP |
| 03 | Basic module Modern German Literature | 7 CP |
| 04 | German Language History | 6 CP |
| 05 | Text and Discourse | 6 CP |
| 06 | Word and Sentence | 8 CP |
| 08 | Text and Media Analysis I | 9 CP |
| 18 | History of German Literature | 8 CP |
| 19 | Introduction to the didactics of German teaching | 7 CP |
General elective course offerings for students coming from other courses of studies
| Module no. | Module | Size |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Levels of linguistic description | 5 CP |
| 26 | Linguistic behaviour | 5 CP |
| 27 | Linguistic variation and language history | 5 CP |
| 28 | Language development | 5 CP |
| 30 | Introduction to the fields of work of Old German Literature & Modern German Literature | 5 CP |
| 31 | History of German Literature I and II | 5 CP |
| 32 | History of German Literature I and III | 5 CP |
| 33 | History of German Literature II and III | 5 CP |
Bachelor of Science, B.Sc.
Bachelor of Arts, B.A.
Important: Please note the respective admission restrictions.
Special features
You can expect a remarkably comprehensive range of courses in the areas of modern and older German literature, German studies, and historical linguistics. You will gain detailed insights into the breadth of the subject of German studies. A research-oriented course of study tailored to your personal interests is a matter of course for us.
Curiosity and an open mind regarding the unknown, a keen interest in the subject matter (German literature and language), a love of reading, an appreciation for the discovery of linguistic structures and the willingness to work independently.
Subject-specific admission and enrolment rules
Career opportunities & prospects
In addition to the Master of Education, you can also choose from master's programmes such as German Literature, European Literatures, and Linguistics.
Find out more in the HU study programme or via the database Hochschulkompass nationwide.
The programme prepares you for fields of work in which linguistic communication and dealing with texts and literary history processes are central tasks: areas such as school and extracurricular education, publishing, journalism, documentation, and language teaching. The programme may prepare you for a teaching-related master's degree or a master's degree in linguistics or literary studies.
More information on career prospects and alternatives can be found in the Berufenet database.
Study subject counselling and recognition of credits
Department of German Literature
Universitätsgebäude am Hegelplatz, Dorotheenstraße 24, 10117 Berlin