Applied Cultural and Translation Studies (German-Polish) at University of Potsdam

About

In cooperation with the Maria-Curie-SkÅ‚odowska-University of Lublin (UMCS), the University of Potsdam (UP) offers a German-Polish Bachelor's programme with a profile in cultural and translation studies that is unique in both Germany and Poland. The course of study conveys a broad spectrum of specialist knowledge in the fields of cultural, literary, linguistic and translation studies.Â Special consideration is given to inter- and transcultural processes in German-Polish language and cultural contact, including translation as cultural transfer and media practice. A variety of practical language and translation exercises (including simultaneous interpreting, audiovisual translation, dubbing) underscore the vocational orientation of the programme. In seminars on techniques of translation and interpreting in the field of media (e.g. film) as well as of tourism, museums and memorials, the field of language-related contexts is expanded, and at the same time, opportunities for professional specialisation are opened up. The study programme also includes short-term internships in Potsdam/Berlin and Lublin. One of the special features of the programme is the joint study of German and Polish students who attend courses together for four semesters â€“ two semesters in Potsdam and two semesters in Lublin. Students can begin their studies either at the UP or at the UMCS. After the first semester, the Polish students come to Potsdam and study here in the second and third semesters together with the German students. At the beginning of the fourth semester, they transfer to the UMCS, where the entire cohort studies for another year. The sixth semester is completed at the university where the studies began. Graduates of the programme are offered professional perspectives as professional translators and interpreters (consecutive/simultaneous), who are specialised in the fields of tourism, tourist guidance, memorial and museum education, intercultural work and media (audiovisual translation, film subtitling and literary translation). Furthermore, due to their intercultural competences, they are very well prepared for a career in the international cultural sector, political organisations and associations as well as in the free market economy in the German-Polish border region. Graduates of the course receive a degree from both universities (double degree).

Requirements

Entry Requirements

When applying for admission to or enrolment in a Bachelor's programme in Applied Cultural and Translation Studies â€“ "Angewandte Kultur und Translationsstudien (deutsch-polnisch) / Polsko-niemieckie studia kulturowe i translatorskie" â€“ special language competence in Polish at level B1 is required, which is demonstrated by successfully passing an aptitude test. For studies at the University of Potsdam, German language skills at level B2 are required. If you have any questions about the admission requirements, you can contact the departmental adviser at the Institute of Slavic Studies directly:www.uni-potsdam.de/de/slavistik/studium/studienorganisation/studienfachberatung