Romanistik / Romance Studies (B.A.)

You will acquire sound skills in linguistics, cultural studies and literature as well as your chosen Romance languages - Spanish, French and/or Portuguese. You will also gain a comprehensive insight into the history, structure and prevalence of these languages.

 

What will I learn?

The degree programme aims to adapt proven content, structures, language and practical courses to future-oriented knowledge and skills requirements. In addition to the thematic focus on literature, culture and language, the programme is expanded to include intercultural communication. A work placement is also planned, which can be completed at home or abroad. There is also the option of completing practical language modules with a UNIcert® examination.

Composition of the study programme

The Bachelor's programme is made up of

• a major subject in Romance studies (80 CP)
• a minor subject in Romance studies (40 CP), as well as
• a secondary minor subject (40 CP)
• an internship/project or professional and interdisciplinary skills (AfK) (10 CP)
• a thesis module (10 CP)

The programme provides qualifications for a wide range of professional fields in business, publishing, public sector employers, the media, etc.

 

Romance studies major (80 CP)

 

Minor subject in Romance Studies(40 CP)

The following Romance Studies minors are offered:

• French studies / French
• Hispanic studies / Spanish
• Portuguese studies / Portuguese

 (The Romance Studies minor cannot be identical with the Romance studies major).

 

Secondary minor subject (40 CP) 

The following secondary minor subjects are offered:

• Anglophone studies
• Hispanic studies / Spanish
• French studies / French
• Portuguese studies / Portuguese
• Sociology
• Political Science
• Philosophy
• History
• Art history

(The secondary minor subject cannot be identical with the Romance Studies minor or the Romance Studies major.

 

Content

In addition to the thematic focus on literature, culture and language, the programme is expanded by the subject of Intercultural Communication. This subject is characterised by the following two main features:

1. It is offered in a 'Romance' style, meaning that lecturers from different language and subject areas contribute to the organisation of the planned courses jointly and interdisciplinarily.
2. The theory of Intercultural knowledge is reflected and at the same time put into practice in everyday university life by students with different language specialisations working together on content and building up skills.

 

Structures

The specialist modules are offered for one semester. This means that two courses are offered in parallel for one module. These complement and deepen each other thematically, thus enabling students to deal with new content and competences from a broad perspective. 

In order to encourage the continuous expansion of foreign language skills, the language practice modules will continue to be offered for two semesters, i.e. each semester. This enables a staged development of competence.

The degree programme in Romance Studies can be started at the language level A2. You will be supported in improving your language skills through special accompanying activities, such as language-learning advice or other offers from the Self-Learning Workshop for Romance Studies.

 

Languages

French, Spanish or Portuguese can be chosen as a Romance major or minor subject. As a secondary minor subject, you have the choice between other linguistic and interdisciplinary subjects. It is possible to complete practical language modules with a UNIcert® examination. This is a standardised, internationally recognised language certificate, which provides proof of foreign language skills acquired during studies and at work.

 

Practical courses

The study programme includes an internship that can be completed in Germany or abroad. This option promotes the acquisition of professional skills and prepares students for their later entry into the profession (publishing houses, diplomatic service, advertising, media such as television and film) in the best possible way. In addition, the internship serves to develop a personal profile.

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor's degree, the following consecutive Master's programmes can be studied at JLU:

• Romance Studies (M.A.)

Depending on the subjects chosen in the Bachelor's programme, other Master's programmes at JLU may also be considered, e.g. Intercultural Communication and Business (M.A.).

The exact areas of activity depend on the individual specialisation undertaken by the students. Nonetheless, it is possible to identify the following fields of activity: communication, further training, and the cultural sector. These include:

• journalism and publishing/ radio, broadcast and television/ editing
• librarianship, documentation, information technology
• adult education/ civic education (adult education centre, trade unions, employer's associations/ boards, parties, charities, churches)
• associations (boards, organisations, parties, charities, parliamentary services)
• press- and public relations activities (for parties, associations, public or semi-public institutions, radio, broadcast and television)
• higher education institution and other research institutes
• private schools
• tourism (sector)/ leisure sector
• opinion research
• social services/ non-profit organisations
• theatre and all its disciplines/ cultural sector: (trade) fairs and markets
• visual arts/ museums/ collections/ exhibitions
• international organisations/ cultural exchange
• career guidance/ counselling

Examination and study regulations

Special regulations (with module descriptions and module plans)
General Regulations for Bachelor's and Master's programmes

Please note that only the German version of the regulation is official and legally binding. The English version is for informative purposes only.

 

Courses offered in the course catalogue

Electronical course catalogue (in German)

 

Study programme flyer

B.A. Romanistik (PDF in German)

Links

Faculty 05 – Language, Literature, Culture
Faculty's Deanery
Examinations Office
Student representatives

Bachelor's Degree Programmes of Faculty 05

Angewandte Theaterwissenschaft / Applied Theatre Studies
Anglophone Studies
Germanistik / German Studies
Intercultural Communication and Business
Komparatistik / Comparative Studies
Romanistik / Romance Studies
Russophone Studien / Russophone Studies
Slavistik / Slavic Studies

Are you still not entirely sure whether the course of study is the right one for you? We support you with a wide range of information, events and advisory services around your study orientation and choice. For example, experience real university atmosphere at our Hoch­schul­informations­tagen (HIT) and the Open Campus Day!

Study orientation

To help you get off to a good start with your studies, we warmly invite you to attend our orientation events. Here you will learn
everything you need to know about starting your studies:

• creating a course schedule,
• examination regulations and registration deadlines,
• campus areas and leisure activities,
• and much more.

At the same time, you will have the opportunity to get to know your future fellow students.

Start of studies