Translating Middle High German texts, reinterpreting classics of literary history, or analyzing digital messages in social media from a linguistic perspective - in the German Studies program at the University of Kassel, all of this is part of the curriculum.
The broad spectrum of the bachelor's program scores points for its practical relevance and, in a first step, imparts basic knowledge in linguistics, literature and media studies as well as key competencies in communication and scientific methodology. Later, an elective area is added, which enables specializations related to the professional field.
The BA program in German Studies is suitable for students who, in addition to perseverance, have a love of reading and communication as well as a special interest in language. Language use and analysis are fundamental learning contents in addition to the promotion of individual expressive skills. Furthermore, Germanists like to think outside the box and also work with the findings of neighboring disciplines - from philosophy and history to psychology and pedagogy to neuroscience or gender research.
