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, Master 1 subject
Profile
Degree: | Master of Arts |
Start: | Winter- and summer semester |
Duration: | 4 semesters |
Classroom language: | German |
What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...
it deals with the correlation between word literature and a multitude of cultural pheonomena.
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
- specific issues pertaining to comparative language studies
Who is suited?
Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,
... have:
- a considerable interest in literature
- basic understanding of comparative research
- good language skills in at least three foreign languages
- good spelling skills
- experience in oral and written communication
... enjoy:
- studying different languages
- conducting academic oral and written discourses of literature and culture
- broadening his understanding of the comparative approach
... struggle through:
- even larger piles of books
- further differentiation of academic requirements
- the feeling of still not knowing enough
This degree programme is suited for graduates in the following subjects
- General and Comparative Literature, B.A.
- Bachelor of Arts in other philologies (verification of credits and performance being reserved)
Graduates from this degree programme frequently work
- in the PR industry
- in the media
- in the publishing industry
- in the advertising industry
- in archives and libraries
And else?
An internship ...
is optional.
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