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German Language and Literature
Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Dual Major)
| Standard period of study | 6 semesters |
|---|---|
| Start of study | Winter semester |
| Restricted admission | Ja |
| Teaching language | German |
| Credit points | Subject A: 78 CP + Subject B: 78 CP + integrated Degree: 12 LP + Bachelor’s Thesis: 12 CP = 180 CP |
Course description
How do people learn a language and how can languages be investigated? In what ways do text forms shape culture and society? How does medieval literature and language work? How can the relationship between modern German literature and modern forms of media be analysed scientifically?
You will answer these and similar questions during your degree using various methods of speech and textual analysis. In the process, you will familiarise yourself with the historical and cultural contexts of German-language literature – from the early Middle Ages though to the present day. You will be taught the basic grammatical and communicative aspects of the German language and its historical development. The main themes covered at the Cologne Institute are extremely diverse. For example, you can actively study and carry out research in the following areas:
- Gender research
- Pop(ular) culture
- Media culture studies
- Modern literature
- Theories and models of linguistics
- Transculturality
- Text and knowledge cultures
In seminars focussing on professional practice or creative writing, you will gain practical experience during your degree that will provide you with important insights and skills for your professional career.
Students must demonstrate their proficiency in English at level B2 (CEFR) and either proficiency in another modern foreign language at level A2 (CEFR) or Latin proficiency comparable to the intermediate Latin certificate (Kleines Latinum) to register for their bachelor thesis.