Linguistics of Romance Languages Minor Subject (Academic), 30 CPs

Overview

Degree: Bachelor
Duration: 6 semesters
Restrictions: Without NC 1
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Contents of the subject Linguistics of Romance Languages

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Student Counselling Service
Beratung durch Studierende der jeweiligen Fachrichtung
Academic Student Counselling Service
Beratung durch Lehrende zu Studienangebot und Inhalten des jeweiligen Studienfachs
General Student Advisory Service
First point of contact for general academic advice, personalised study guidance, and psychological counselling
Interdisciplinary perspective
The Bachelor's degree programme in Linguistics of the Romance Languages offers an innovative and interdisciplinary course offering basic knowledge of the Romance languages and their interrelationships. Students are introduced to the comparative and applied perspectives of linguistics, which enables them to comprehensively analyse linguistic and cultural connections.

Advanced language skills
Students choose one of the profile languages, either Spanish or French, and deepen their knowledge of their chosen language. This not only promotes linguistic competence, but also the ability to develop key specialised language skills that are important in humanities contexts.

Cultural and historical insights
The degree programme provides an in-depth understanding of the cultural and linguistic unity of Romance, which has its origins in Latin. Students learn about the historical contexts and developments of the Romance languages, which strengthens their intercultural sensitivity.

Preparation for studies abroad
The degree programme prepares students specifically for studying abroad in French- or Spanish-speaking countries. This international perspective expands the opportunities for personal and academic experiences and promotes intercultural communication.

Committed teaching and learning culture
Teaching is characterised by close cooperation between teaching staff and students, which promotes a lively culture of discussion. Individualised supervision and support for students contribute to a positive study experience.
The program opens up a wide range of career opportunities in various fields, such as:

Cultural Management: Graduates can pursue careers in cultural management, where they are responsible for planning and executing cultural events and contribute to the promotion of Romance cultures.

Media and Publishing: A career in media and publishing is also an option, particularly in editorial or proofreading roles, where professionals can create and oversee literary and cultural content.

Public Communication: Positions in public communication, such as in PR agencies, offer graduates the opportunity to apply their skills in linguistic and cultural mediation.

Research and Academia: Graduates have the opportunity to work in research, for example at universities or research institutes, where they can conduct their own projects in the field of Romance languages and cultures.

Tourism and Intercultural Organizations: Career opportunities also exist in the field of tourism or in intercultural organizations, where graduates can apply their knowledge to promote exchange between different cultures and societies.

Access to the Bachelor programme is granted to those who have a university entrance qualification suitable for Germany (e. g. German ‘Abitur’).

Please note that further approval requirements also apply for this subject:

Approval for certain modules requires proof of linguistic aptitude in the form of knowledge at level B1 of the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages" for French and Spanish. Proof should be provided by means of a language test that was taken no more than six month ago.

Please also read the subject-specific regulations, which are decisive for all applicable regulations.

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.

Course start

Studies can be commenced in both winter and summer semesters. Courses are targeted to commencing studies in winter semester. Student counselling to plan the course of studies is recommended.

Length and scope of studies

The standard period of studies is 6 semesters. Information on studying part time.

The studies Minor Subject (Academic), 30 CPs Linguistics of Romance Languages comprise 30 credit points.

Find out about the academic structure model and note the possible combinations as well as the rules regarding the individual supplementary area.

The study places are not subject to any admission restrictions (numerus clausus). Nevertheless, you need to apply within the currently applicable application deadlines. Afterwards, however, you can submit your application for enrolment directly in the application and status portal, provided that you meet the access requirements.

Step by step to a bachelor programme without NC

Special conditions apply to applicants with a foreign certificate of education.

Likewise, special conditions apply to those qualified in vocational education and training.

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You will find the programme of lectures for this course in the eKVV.

An overview of the introductory and information events is provided by the central student counselling services.

Possible Combinations

This subject can be combined with the following subjects in the Combined Bachelor's Degree:

Combined Bachelor's Degree with Two Minor Subjects

As Major Subject you may choose Art History and Historical Image Studies Biology Chemistry Computational Linguistics Educational Science English Studies: British and American Studies German as a Foreign and Second Language German Languages and Literatures History Informatics Linguistics Literary Studies Mathematics Philosophy Political Science Social Sciences Sociology
As Minor Subject 2 you may choose Aesthetic Education Art History and Historical Image Studies English Studies: British and American Studies Ethics Informatics Latin American Culture and History Literary Studies Mathematics Physics Protestant Theology

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The information on admission restrictions / numerus clausus (NC) refers to applications for the winter semester 2026/27 and summer semester 2027.
Information on NC values from previous years
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