Bachelor of Arts in German Language, Literatures and Cultures

Here in Bamberg, we’re about more than just ‘good’ literature, ‘correct’ language, old books and new spelling rules!

• Following in-depth introductory courses in the core modules, we offer a wide-ranging and varied programme of compulsory-elective modules, with courses covering both ‘classic’ topics such as the ‘Nibelungenlied’, ‘Bürgerliches Trauerspiel’ or ‘syntax’, as well as on more unusual subjects such as the beginning and end of the world in the oldest German literature, letters from patients in 19th-century psychiatric hospitals, or the narrative treatment of care work in contemporary literature.
• In addition to the breadth of literary history, there is a particular focus on the contemporary literary scene and current literature: each summer semester, an author takes on the Poetics Professorship at the University of Bamberg; every semester, we invite authors to present their new texts and books as part of our reading series “Literature at the University”; in our teaching and research, we also focus on the production, distribution, teaching, and reception of literature (‘Text und Vermittlung’)
• We offer practice-oriented and career-focused modules in the field of study ‘Text und Vermittlung’ – for example, on publishing and theatre work, literary criticism and creative writing. Many of these courses are led by experts from the relevant professions.
• There are numerous possibilities for combining German Studies with other Bachelor’s degree programmes, ranging from other philological disciplines and education to social and economic sciences – such as sociology or business administration – and even computer science courses.
• Good opportunities for mutual recognition of German studies credits between Bachelor’s and teacher training programmes facilitate double degree programmes or a change of course.
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