German as a foreign and second language (BA)

In this bachelor's program, you will learn the academically sound use of German as a foreign and second language, as well as German culture as a foreign culture. You will acquire knowledge and skills in the following areas:

• Basics of foreign and second language acquisitionBasics of learning and teaching foreign languagesBasics of language description and language teachingIntercultural communication and intercultural studiesLiterature and its communicationMedia in foreign language teachingDidactics and methodology of foreign and second language teachingGerman as a second language in school and work

Particularly in the core subject, practical modules are an important part of the program. In a project-based application module, you will apply your acquired knowledge to solving a complex seminar task. You will also complete a practical module on the observation, analysis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of lessons.