General and Comparative Literature

... looks into questions such as ...
- What is world literature
- Why are dramas of the ancient Greece still relevant?
- How does literature relate to other media?
- Why and how do literary works get translated?
- How do literary themes evolve?
Degree programmes
General and Comparative Literature, Bachelor 2 subject
Profile
Degree: | Bachelor of Arts |
Start: | Winter- and summer semester |
Duration: | 6 semesters |
Classroom language: | German |
2-Subject Bachelor Programme:
This degree programme requires a second subject.
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What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...
it deals with the correlation between world literature and a multitude of cultural phenomena.
It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields
- cultural understanding
- literatures of the world
- interaction with language and literature
- written and oral communication competencies
Who is suited?
Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,
has:
- a considerable interest in literature
- the wish to leave old reading habits behind
- good language skills in at least three foreign languages
enjoys:
- studying different languages
- oral and written discourse of literature and culture
- reading more than ever before
struggles through:
- huge piles of books
- prejudices against literatures they've been hitherto unfamiliar with
- the feeling of not knowing enough
Graduates from this degree programme frequently work
- in the media
- in the publishing industry
- in the advertising industry
- in the PR industry
- in archives and libraries
And else?
An internship ...
is optional. It is done as part of the optional module.
Studying abroad ...
is recommended.
Duration: 1-2 semesters
Where do I find help?
Academic advisory office
Prof. Dr. Peter Goßens
Building, Room: GB 3/58
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-28680
Email: peter.gossens@rub.de
Website academic advisory office
Contact students
Fachschaft Komparatistik
Building, Room: GB 03/50
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-25191
Email: fr-komparatistik@rub.de
Website Fachschaft