Master 1 subject

General and Comparative Literature, Master 1 subject

  • What is world literature
  • Why are dramas of the ancient Greece still relevant?
  • How does literature relate to other media?
  • Why and how do literary works get translated?
  • How do literary themes evolve?

Profile
Degree
Master of Arts
Start
Winter- and summer semester
Duration
4 semesters
Classroom language
German
Admission
Not restricted, application at the faculty required
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What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...
it deals with the correlation between word literature and a multitude of cultural phenomena.
It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields ...
  • cultural understanding
  • literatures of the world
  • interaction with language and literature
  • written and oral communication competencies
  • specific issues pertaining to comparative language studies
Course schedule
Module handbook
Who is suited?
Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,
 
has:
  • a considerable interest in literature
  • basic understanding of comparative research
  • good language skills in at least three foreign languages
  • good spelling skills
  • experience in oral and written communication

enjoys:

  • studying different languages
  • conducting academic oral and written discourses of literature and culture
  • broadening his understanding of the comparative approach

struggles through:

  • even larger piles of books
  • further differentiation of academic requirements
  • the feeling of still not knowing enough
This degree programme is suited for graduates in the following subjects
  • General and Comparative Literature, B.A.
  • Bachelor of Arts in other philologies (verification of credits and performance being reserved)
Graduates from this degree programme frequently work
  • in the PR industry
  • in the media
  • in the publishing industry
  • in the advertising industry
  • in archives and libraries
And else?
An internship ...

is optional.

Studying abroad ... is recommended.
Duration: 1-2 semesters
Where do I find help?
Academic advisory office

Prof. Dr. Peter Goßens
Building, Room: GB 3/58
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-28680
Email:
Website academic advisory office

Contact students

Fachschaft Komparatistik
Building, Room: GB 03/50
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-25191
Email:
Website Fachschaft

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