Literaturwissenschaft Nebenfach (fw)

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 Literary Studies (Minor Subject, 60 CP) 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.

In comparison to the Major Subject, the Minor Subject (60 CP) Literary Studies has a less extensive profile phase. Nevertheless, the students have the opportunity to deepen their interests and focus and to gain initial professional experience in the form of an internship or practical courses. They have a high level of language and text skills, they can use their distinctive research, planning and development skills in a wide variety of professional contexts.