Slavic Philology (B.A.) (2 subjects)

The subject Slavic Studies deals with the languages, cultures and literature of the Slavic speaking regions. The contents and objectives of the programme are especially (a) acquiring extensive active and passive language competence in at least one slavic language; (b) acquiring cultural knowledge on Eastern Europe, Eastern Central Europe, and South Eastern Europe and on the cultural network of this region with the rest of Europe, (c) acquiring the capability to prepare and convey information from the Slavic speaking region, (d) acquiring subject-specific competencies and philological working methods in the area of literature and linguistics.

The subject Slavic Studies is represented in Göttingen by a chair for literary science as well as one for linguistics. In both areas, the main research topics are connected with synchronic, historical – and not only inner slavistic – comparative issues.

As a rule, active and passive knowledge is to be acquired in at least one slavic language. The educational aim of the language modules is the attainment of the corresponding international certificates for language teaching on level B1 according to the Council of Europe's recommendations.

Combinations are not prescribed. However, students are particularly recommended to select combinations qualifying them for professional work, combining Slavic Philology with non-philology subjects, such as sociology, economics/business, economic and social psychology, education and Eastern European History.

The aim of the programme is to qualify the student for occupations in the fields of culture, language and literature communication relating to the Slavic language regions. The graduates have acquired competencies qualifying for economic, political and social activities in this language region. In connection with the consecutive programme Slavic Philology (MA), the Bachelor's programme qualifies graduates for academic, publishing, diplomatic, journalistic and artistic activities relating to the Slavic language region as well as for work in corresponding cultural, social and political institutions and programmes.