The Italian at University of Bonn is a Full Time Bachelor program offered at the university's main campus in Bonn, Germany. The program is delivered on campus in Italian and German and can be completed in 1 year 6 months. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on October 10, 2026.

About Bachelor of Italian

The teaching degree subject Italian is concerned with the Italian language, which evolved from Latin, its special characteristics, its literatures and diverse culture. Students deepen their practical knowledge of the language and also study content from the areas of linguistics, literature and cultural studies. The field of linguistics examines the emergence, development and current state of the Italian language (phonology, word formation, syntax, etc.). Students also receive an overview of other subfields of linguistics as well as their theories and methods. Literary studies provide insights into the literary history of the respective language area from the Middle Ages to the present (periods, genres, authors, works, etc.). Literary studies also include theories, methodologies and models with regard to Italian literature. In addition, students are acquainted with methodologies and aids for literary research. Cultural studies address theories, methods and models with a view to different cultures but also include country-specific orientational knowledge. This includes the examination of current and historical political, economic and social structures, media landscapes and educational systems in the Italian-speaking area. In teaching degree programs for grammar and comprehensive schools, students choose two school subjects. Thus, in addition to Italian, students are enrolled for a second subject as well as Educational Sciences. Possible lines of work: Teaching at grammar and comprehensive schools. To teach at a German public school, candidates must follow up their bachelors degree with a Master of Education degree program as well as practical teacher training. Research management, education (e.g. adult education at universities, language courses at adult education centers, educational/vocational institutes (Bildungswerke), etc.), book industry (publishing/ libraries/ translating/editing), culture (cultural institutions, cultural management, embassies, cultural institutes, regional cultural work, exhibitions, etc.), media/journalism (press, radio, television, online media, public relations), administration (international relations, e.g. diplomatic service, EU institutions, international organizations), teaching in the German public school system, academia (research management, teaching/research at universities, research institutions, etc.)

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Italian at University of Bonn

Entry Requirements

University entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur) German language proficiency (CEFR level C1)

English Requirements

IELTSMin 5.5
TOEFLMin 72

Bachelor of Italian at University of Bonn

About Bachelor of Italian

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Italian at University of Bonn

Entry Requirements

English Requirements

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