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University of the Saarland

Saarbrücken

English: Linguistics, Literatures, & Cultures

Subjects: English Studies;Literature;Linguistics

B.A. | Bachelor of Arts

⏳  Duration
6 Semesters
🔠 Teaching Language
English
💶  Application Fee non-EU
No information

💶  Cost per Semester ? Separate from the tuition fees, the cost per semester refers to another fee students pay each semester, covering registration fees, administrative costs, and often a public transport ticket.
362 EUR

💶  Tuition Fees per Semester
No Tuition Fee
⏱️ Application Deadline Summer
No information

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter
30.09.

Course description

At Saarland University, the subject "English: Linguistics, Literatures, and Cultures" is available as both a major and minor in dual-subject bachelor's programs. This course aims to equip students with the skills to navigate the target cultures of English, spoken and written by an estimated 1.5 billion people worldwide. The program focuses on mastering the English language in both spoken and written forms, providing a foundational understanding of contemporary linguistics, and offering extensive knowledge of various text types from English-speaking cultures, including literary texts, specialist texts, and everyday conversations. Additionally, students will explore current research fields and techniques in electronic processing. The course is structured to help students understand inter- and transcultural connections, preparing them for diverse professional fields such as international business, media, cross-cultural institutions, publishing, and education. The curriculum is divided into four main areas: literary studies, cultural studies, linguistics, and language practice. From the first semester, students complete partial examinations, with those in the major subject undertaking about a third more exams than those in the minor subject, including a two-month bachelor's thesis. Instruction is conducted in both English and German. Students are expected to have advanced English proficiency (level B2 of the

Program Information

Study Location Saarbrücken
Start Semester Summer, Winter
Study Form Full-time
Study Type Undergraduate
Teaching Language English
Dual No
Remote No
Application Fee non-EU No information
Study Length 6 Semesters
Tuition Fees per Semester No Tuition Fee
Cost per Semester 362 EUR
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⏱️ Application Start Summer
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⏱️ Application Deadline Summer
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⏱️ Application Start Winter
01.06.

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter
30.09.

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Only when enrolling in master's or doctoral courses as well as further education courses (e.g. LL.M. or MBA): In addition to the above-mentioned proof, you will need proof of a certificate of completion of previous university studies (or equivalent) as well as official translations into German or English ( unless the original language of the document is already German or English).

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