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, 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 ...
Bochum provides the full range of German degree courses; specialisation in one subject is mandatory in the Master of Arts course; and because it is possible to study under the tutelage of renowned academics.
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:
- comprehensive training in all three subjects that constitute the German studies course
enjoy:
- linguistics, literature and culture
struggle through:
- complex texts of all types
This degree programme is suited for graduates in the following subjects
- German Studies, B.A.
Graduates from this degree programme frequently work
- Archives, museums, libraries
- dramaturgy & assistant director
- journalism
- cultural industry
- communication training & consulting
- New Media
- press and public relations work;
- Advertising communication
- publishing
- knowledge transfer
And else?
An internship ...
is recommended. It is done during the degree course.
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