German Studies

... looks into questions such as ...
- How does the German language evolve and change?
- How can medieval German language and literature be analysed and described within their specific cultural and medial context?
- How does one communicate findings in a manner adequate for a specific target group, especially in view of a future teaching career?
- How does one develop and conduct individual projects within the framework of research-focused studies?
Degree programmes
German Studies, 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.
Table of combinations
What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...
in Bochum, students can and have to immerse themselves fully into all aspects of German philology
It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields
- German Linguistics
- German Medieval Studies
- Contemporary German Literature Studies
Who is suited?
Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,
have:
- a good grasp of spelling, punctuation and grammar
enjoy:
- linguistics, literature and culture
struggle through:
- complex texts of all types
Graduates from this degree programme frequently work
- in the cultural sector
- in commerce
- in the press trade
- in administration
- in the teaching profession
And else?
An internship ...
is optional. It is done during the degree course/as part of the optional module.
Duration: whenever possible
Studying abroad ...
can be done voluntarily.
Where do I find help?
Academic advisory office
Dr. Daniel Händel
Building, Room: GB 4/37
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-28563
Email: daniel.haendel@rub.de
Website academic advisory office
Contact students
Fachschaft Germanistik
Building, Room: GB 5/150
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-25098
Email: fr-germanistik@rub.de
Website Fachschaft