Bachelor of Arts

Programme

The BA English is a three year full-time course. English may be studied as a major (Kernfachstudium) including a BA thesis or as a minor programme (Ergänzungsfachstudium).

The BA program English consists of three consecutive levels of growing specialisation and difficulty:

In the 1st year of study, students gain a firm grounding in (1) English and American literature, (2) linguistics and (3) medieval English studies by attending a basic module (Basismodul) in each of the three branches. In a fourth module, they develop a deeper understanding of characteristics of the English language and practice their English language skills. In all of the four modules, final examinations are held at the end of the 1st year.

In the 2nd year of study, students deepen their knowledge in branches of their own choice. They attend three modules) in literature, linguistics, and/or medieval English studies. In two of them they take an examination.

In the 2nd and 3rd years of study which are intended to expand knowledge, students are free to either go for a particular topic of their own choice or continue to study the whole range of disciplines. They attend four modules which lead to the Bachelor thesis. In one of the modules they take an examination.

Two practical English language modules form part of the BA course. Both modules end with a language examination.

Both English as a major and minor subjects include a certain number of courses of free choice (Wahlbereich).

The BA program prepares students for a broad occupational field, e.g. corporate communications, personnel departments, publishing, or journalism.