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Comparative Studies - Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies University of Giessen

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Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Standard period of study (amount)
6 semesters
Location
Gießen

Overview and admission

Study Type

undergraduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Area of study

  • Cultural Studies
  • Comparative Literary Studies
  • Comparative Linguistics

Focus

Literary Studies, Cultural Studies

Annotation

The Bachelor's programme Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies offers an introduction to the methods and subjects of general and comparative literary studies. Key texts of European and international literatures and the worldwide networking of literary texts, their different reception histories and interactions with other arts and media are dealt with. In the process, various systematic approaches to dealing with texts, media and their diverse cultural contexts are acquired. Reading courses, optional language courses, an internship module or semester abroad and specialisation areas also open up your own design options.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

To enrol in the Comparative Studies degree course, you must already meet the language requirements at the time of enrolment. At least level B1 (CEFR) is required, which can be demonstrated as follows:

a) by means of a language certificate, level CEFR B1,
b) by passing an English examination at a university that verifiably certifies level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and is no older than two years,
c) other appropriate proof of English language proficiency at level CEFR B1.

Lecture period

Winter semester 2026/2027: 12.10.2026 - 12.02.2027For more Information see: www.uni-giessen.de/studium/semesterzeiten

Application deadlines

Winter semester (2026/2027)

Languages of instruction

Main language

German

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