Bitesize Information: BA in English: Language, Literatures and Cultures/English
Bitesize Information: BA in English: Language, Literatures and Cultures/English
Missing a flipcard? Tell us!BA: Proof of English -
a Brief How-To
- Check the list of acceptable proofs here.
- Send your document to Frau Radtke in the English Department.
- Pick up the certificate.
- As WiWi, hand the certificate to Daniel Schiller (WiWiPa). As a regular Joint Honours BA student, hand it to the Studierendenbüro on Wilhelmsplatz.
- The certificate must be handed in by the end of re-registration period for third study semester.
- That's all, folks!
Career Options: Brief Overview
- We do not expressly train for specific jobs. Students should follow their inclinations and interests. For inspiration, see our Alumni page.
- The Department has two career orientation modules on offer - see our job orientation page.
- The Faculty maintains an Online Study Guide on career options.
- Questions? Ask Dr. Reitemeier or the Career Service staff!
BA Profile Options
- There are four profiles in the BA programme: teaching-oriented; "general study"; career-oriented; subject-focused.
- Students must apply for a place in the teaching profile. All other profiles are chosen by selecting appropriate modules.
- The subject-specific profile contains modules that are (almost) at MA level.
- For career orientation modules, see our Professional Skills page.
- Questions? Ask Dr. Reitemeier!
BA: Going Abroad
- Future teachers (including WiPäd) must go abroad. If they study two languages, one stay abroad suffices.
- Proof must be shown just before the end of the MEd programme.
- Students in the non-teaching profiles do not have to go but should go anyway.
- Options for abroad: studying, doing an internship, teaching ... and others.
- For more info, see our Stay Abroad website and read the info brochure.
- Questions? Ask Joe Pfändner!
BA Teaching Profile: Structure in Overview
- Must-have modules: Linguistics, Literature and Culture; Written Skills; Oral Skills; TEFL and Intercultural Learning (22 credits)
- electives: advanced Practical English Language module worth 5 credits
- electives: advanced modules (at least 21 credits) from the literature divisions (BritLit and/or AmLit)
- electives: advanced modules (at least 21 credits) from the linguistics divisions (Linguistics and/or Medieval Studies)
BA Non-Teaching Profiles: Structure in Overview
- Must-have courses: Introduction to Literature; Introduction to Linguistics; Grammar and Academic Writing; Phonetics and Speaking (16 credits)
- electives: advanced Practical English Language module worth 8 credits
- electives: advanced modules worth at least 42 credits from the literature and/or linguistics divisions (BritLit, AmLit, Linguistics, Medieval Studies)
- makes 66 credits in total
BA Thesis: a Brief How-To
- must be written in one study subject only
- SEP divisions to choose from: British Literature, American Literature, Linguistics, Medieval Studies
- length of thesis: between 25 (linguistics) and 35 pages (literature)
- thesis topic: based on course or personal interest
- advice and counselling: ask division advisors
- inspiration and insights: see GSEP volumes
BA Modules
- Must-have modules: B.Eng.101, B.Eng. 201, B.Eng.202.
- Choose-between modules: all others.
- From these: choose one of the Practical English Language modules (B.Eng.203-207) as per study profile. Choose modules worth at least 42 credits from literature and/or linguistics divisions, also as per study profile.
- For information on options, see the information brochure and module directory for your study profile.
BA: Finding Courses
- Find the module/s you want to complete. (See the information brochure.)
- Watch the video on how to use EXA.
- Find module-relevant courses in EXA.
- Decide which you want to take. Register in StudIP.