BA German Language and Literature, Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies (minor subject) at University of Bonn

The minor in German Language and Literature, Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies consists of modules in German language and literature, comparative literature and Scandinavian studies.

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Wintersemester (winter semester)  |  Location: Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

German Language and Literature is split into three focus areas: modern German literature, German medieval studies and German linguistics. Modern German literature explores German-language literature including its history from the early modern period until the present, while German medieval studies cover the beginnings of German literature in the Middle Ages as well as the early modern period. German linguistics examines the German language of the present day as well as its history.

Career pathways

Education (adult education, language courses, educational/vocational institutes Bildungswerke, etc.), book industry (publishing/ libraries/ translating/ editing), culture (cultural institutions, embassies, exhibitions, etc.), media (press, radio, television, online media, journalism, public relations), administration (international relations, e.g. diplomatic service, international organizations)

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