Bachelor's Program in Current English Linguistics and Literary Studies

The University of Mannheim has launched its new bachelors program in Current English Linguistics and Literary Studies (CELLS) in fall 2017. Students of the program learn about English language and literature, and study the cultures and societies of Great Britain and the USA.

By focusing on English and American Studies, students gain a particularly thorough insight into the subject and receive intensive language training. Almost all modules are taught in English.

Over the course of the program, you can specialize in either Literary Studies or Linguistics. Modules in Literary Studies give you the opportunity to learn about the basic principles and theories of scientific literary analysis, and focus on the literature of the late 20th century and the 21st century. Classes on Linguistics teach students about language acquisition and development, and multilingualism.

The module, Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives, enables you to attend courses offered by other schools which suit your subject focus. The module, Career Perspectives, outlines possible career options. It teaches you practical skills that take account of the increasing digitalization of the workplace, such as how to create a website or how to produce podcasts.

A bachelor's degree in Current English Linguistics and Literary Studies qualifies you to work in the communication sector. International companies and organizations, in particular, look for graduates with this qualification. You can work as an editor or a social media manager, or in public relations, advertising, or international customer relationship management.

Your language skills also enable you to work in adult education, as a trainer of communication skills, for example. Alternatively, you can pursue an academic career in the fields of British or American Linguistics, Literary Studies, or Cultural Studies.

German language proficiency
If you are not a German citizen or do not have a German university entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur or equivalent school leaving certificate), you must prove German language proficiency at C1 level.

Selection statutes
Under “Application and selection” we have compiled the most important selection criteria of the program for you. For more detailed explanations of the selection process and the legally binding requirements of the degree program, please refer to the selection statutes.

Application

• The application deadline for our bachelor's programs for the fall semester 2022/2023 will start on 1 June and will end on 15 July 2022.

Read more: Website of the Admissions Office

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