Literary Studies Major Subject (Academic)

A study of literature is designed for anyone who enjoys reading, writing, and discussion. The goal is to improve the student’s own language and reflection skills continuously.

The Bachelor of Arts Literary Studies (Major Subject) is designed to convey both: general and comparative literary studies.

The degree, on the one hand, examines literature on a broad theoretical basis in order to identify its inner cohesion as well as the conditions under which it was created, received and transformed.

On the other hand, we discuss the interaction of several languages and philologies as well as similarities and differences between texts, works of art and cultural practices (also film, radio, music) within and beyond the European cultures.

Bielefeld university houses all its faculties on one campus and therefore, by its core-architecture, already encourages exchange between the different sciences. Students of the B.A. programs in literary studies have access to a range of courses that build bridges to related sciences and courses of study, especially: English/American Studies, French, German Studies, Latin, Philosophy, and Spanish.

Beyond the campus, students have the opportunity to enrich their own studies through intercultural experiences with our associated universities in and outside of Europe.

Through practice-related courses, students gain insights into possible professional fields, such as museum and publishing work, journalism, and cultural management. Students will gain proficiency in language and text skills, have the opportunity to develop planning and development skills, research skills and communication and then either use these skills within further studies (e.g. Master of Arts Literary Studies in Bielefeld) or transfer them directly to the world of work.