BA Comparative German Studies (75% weighting) at Heidelberg University

The focus of Comparative German Studies is the comparative and intercultural examination of German language, literature, and culture.

Faculty: Faculty of Modern Languages  |  Department: Institute for German as a Foreign Language Philology  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option available); German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

Linguistics, Literature: The Introductory Module (recommended in the 1st and 2nd semester) introduces students to the core issues and methodological basics of the subject. The Advanced module (recommended to be taken in the 3rd semester or later) provides further in-depth knowledge in selected areas to enable students to conduct independent academic work.

Career pathways

The specialised subjects will be supplemented with career-oriented applied courses: Students may choose from either Didactics of German as a Foreign/Second Language or Intercultural Communication. Career-Oriented Applied Courses

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