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French Major Subject (Academic)
Overview
Contents of the subject French
Der fachwissenschaftliche Bachelorstudiengang „Französisch / Kernfach“ sieht ein breit angelegtes Grundlagenstudium des Französischen im Bereich der Literatur-, Kultur- und Medienwissenschaft sowie der Sprach- und der Geschichtswissenschaft vor. Im Rahmen einer Profilphase werden die in den ersten Semestern erworbenen fachlichen und methodischen Basiskenntnisse je nach Interessenschwerpunkt in zwei der genannten Bereiche erweitert und vertieft.
Des Weiteren vermittelt der Studiengang im Rahmen sprachpraktischer Übungen fundierte Kenntnisse der französischen Sprache (in den Bereichen der mündlichen und schriftlichen Produktion, des Hör- sowie des Leseverstehens). Vorgesehen ist darüber hinaus ein mehrmonatiger Aufenthalt im französischsprachigen Ausland (als Studienaufenthalt, Praktikum, Fremdsprachenassistenz o.ä.).
In der Verbindung der verschiedenen Disziplinen erwerben die Studierenden ein tiefergehendes Verständnis der französischen bzw. frankophonen Kulturen, umfassende Sprachkenntnisse ebenso wie vielfältige textanalytische und medien(kultur)wissenschaftliche Kompetenzen. Ziel ist, sie zu einer selbstständigen und wissenschaftlich reflektierten Auseinandersetzung mit französischsprachigen Texten und Kulturen zu befähigen, ihnen ein vertieftes Verständnis für aktuelle Fragen des interkulturellen Zusammenlebens moderner Gesellschaften zu vermitteln und sie so für eine berufliche Tätigkeit in einem internationalen kulturellen Umfeld zu qualifizieren.
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Advantages of the subject French at Bielefeld University
Career prospects
Cultural mediation: Graduates find employment in the field of language and cultural mediation, where they can apply their knowledge to promote intercultural understanding.
Media and communications sector: A career in media-related fields, such as the press, radio, television or new media, is also possible. Here, professionals can utilise their skills in the text- and media-based presentation of complex issues.
Documentation and publishing: These qualifications also open up opportunities in the documentation and publishing sectors, where graduates are responsible for the content design and publication of materials.
Cultural management: In cultural management, graduates can apply their knowledge to the organisation and implementation of cultural events and projects.
International organisations: With the relevant additional qualifications, positions are also available at international bodies and organisations, for example in intercultural communication or as interpreters and translators.
What are the access requirements?
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". Proof should be provided by means of a language test.
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.
What formalities are important?
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 Major Subject (Academic) French comprise 120 credit points.
Find out about the academic structure model and note the possible combinations as well as the rules regarding the individual supplementary area.
Application, admission, and enrolment
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.
The courses
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
Possible Combinations
Possible combinations for Combined Bachelor
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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