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Romance Studies
Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Dual Major)
| Standard period of study | 6 semesters |
|---|---|
| Start of study | Winter semester |
| Unterrichtssprachen | German , Study language |
| Combinability | Dual-subject bachelor’s degree programme, combined with a second subject |
| Credit points | Subject A: 78 CP + Subject B: 78 CP + integrated Degree: 12 LP + Bachelor’s Thesis: 12 CP = 180 CP |
Course description
- What Romance languages and dialects are there?
- What differences are there between the Romance languages due to regional and social factors?
- What are the different literary genres?
- How can literary works be analysed and interpreted in a sociocultural context?
- How are literary works treated in the media?
- How can you analyse theatre and film adaptations of literary works?
You will be confronted by these and many other questions in the Romance Studies (French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese) degree. Your chosen language can be combined with a second, non-romance subject or a second romance language. You will learn various academic methods and acquire the skill to read texts critically, independently and judge them clearly, and also write your own academic texts. You will also acquire other valuable key skills. You will practice problem-solving strategies in different areas and thus acquire the abstraction skills that you will require in many different professions.
Areas of focus for Romance Studies in Cologne
- Linguistic and cultural history
- Language in a social context
- Dialectology
- Computer-aided analysis of language data (Corpuslinguistik)
- Grammar theory
- Edition philology
- Literature from a media studies perspective
- Latin American literature
- Romance film culture
Requirements
To succeed in your studies, you need above all an interest in the subject matter, a love of reading and a critical approach to texts and scientific theories. In addition, you should be able to study independently and have good verbal communication skills.
Knowledge at level B1 CEFR is required in the selected study language and must have been demonstrated at the start of Basic Module 1.
Those who do not meet the linguistic requirements for the study languages French or Spanish must acquire the language skills before BM 1 begins.
Those who do not meet the requirements for the study languages Italian or Portuguese must complete an assessment test before BM 1 begins and, once their level has been determined, attend a suitable preliminary course to achieve level B1.
You can find more information here.
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Language proficiency and other requirements
It is assumed that you have sufficient knowledge of English to understand academic texts written in English. You do not need to provide explicit proof of this knowledge. In addition, language skills in the language of study at level B1 (CEFR) are required. Proof of his knowledge must be presented before participating in BM 1 Language Practice I in the Department of Romance Studies; For more details, please refer to the Department website. However, any missing language skills can be acquired during your studies as part of the Studium Integrale or at other language institutions.
Career perspectives
After successfully completing your bachelor's degree, you have the option of continuing on to a master's degree to deepen your specialist knowledge and/or specialize. Alternatively, you can also start working directly in various professional fields. We recommend always completing internships during your studies for better orientation. Internships can be in certain circumstances recognized for your study programme or your Studium Integrale.
Application for the first semester
You can register on the KLIPS 2.0 portal during the application period. You can find further information on the website of the Student Application and Registration Office. Prospective students who are not EU citizens should visit the website of the International Office for information on the application formalities.
Only for NC subjects: It is possible to submit a special application under certain circumstances, e.g. if you are a minor or an elite athlete or in cases of hardship. You can find information on special applications here.