Language and Text Sciences

University of Passau

Germany, Passau

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University of Passau

Germany , Passau

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

German

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines10-Jan-2021

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Duration 3 year(s)

Next Intake 10-Jan-2021

Language and Text Sciences

About

In today's knowledge economy, particularly in our time of globalisation, it is more important than ever to be able to work with texts in a competent manner. This is the point of departure for the bachelor's degree in Language and Text Sciences, which gives you the ability to write and present texts professionally and to direct their production and presentation. You will learn to work with literary and day-to-day texts both in an academic and a hands-on way. You will analyse texts from a contemporary and historical perspective and develop the necessary expertise to comprehend them not only on an intuitive level but also as linguistic systems of symbols with structural and communicative functions. Linguistics, literary, cultural and media studies are the academic disciplines that form the core of the degree programme. As part of the degree programme you will be able to specialise in German, English, Romance or Slavic studies, German as a foreign language or Digital Humanities. The University of Passau also offers a related master's degree â€“ the M.A. Semiotics of Texts and Culture. Both degree programmes have been accredited and carry the Seal of Quality of the Foundation for the Accreditation of Study Programmes in Germany. For details, please consult the Academic Advice Service's infosheet (German).

Requirements

Entry Requirements

To apply for this degree programme you need a recognised university entrance qualification, e.g. the German Abitur or an equivalent qualification.

Career

The ability to produce, present and comprehend texts is essential, particularly in our times characterised by constant change, for intellectual flexibility and the transfer and application of knowledge in its various forms. It follows, therefore, that those graduating with a B.A. in Language and Text Sciences enjoy excellent employment opportunities. Students are systematically prepared for occupations in which comprehension, clarity in writing and the ability to convey the meaning of written texts play a substantial role. Potential areas of work are, for instance, analysis and preparation of textual materials, its processing in archives or online databases, as well as the preparation, processing and optimisation of texts in a press and public relations context. Potential employers include publishing houses; media organisations; cultural institutions (theatres, museums etc.); private-sector companies; associations; churches; political parties; public-sector organisations; or educational institutions. Graduates may also work in a self-employed capacity in the above areas.