Sequence of Modules and Class Allocation

Students of the English and American Studies have to take classes that are opened for the respective modules (AA01-AA23). The sequence is only a recommendation and can be changed within the O and Q phase respectively, for instance if a seminar cannot be attended.

The curriculum on this page corresponds to the Examination Regulations of 2021.

Curriculum according to Examination Regulations of 2012

Some classes are not offered every semester, but only annually.

❄ – only in autumn/fall term
☀ – only in spring/summer term
◕ – primarily in autumn/fall term (¾ / ¼)
◔ – primarily in spring/summer term (¼ / ¾)

First Year

O Phase Major and Minor Subject

AA 01 GS // Foundations Linguistics

Foundations of English Linguistics

9 credit points:

#01: lecture "Introduction to English Linguistics" (3 CP) ❄
#02: lecture "Phonetics and Phonology of English" (3 CP) ◕
#03: seminar "English Morphology and Syntax" (3 CP) ☀

AA 02 GL // Foundations Literary Studies

Foundations of British and American Literary Studies

9 credit points:

#01: lecture "Introduction to Literary Studies" (3 CP) ❄
#02: seminar "Introduction to Literary Studies" (3 CP) ◔
#03: lecture "Introduction to British Literary, Cultural and Media History" (3 CP) ☀

Spr en ≥ B2.2 // Language Studies

Language Studies English B2.2 or above

"Spr en B2.2" or "Spr en C1.1" according to OPT

6 credit points:

#01: course (3 CP)
#02: course (6 CP)

➔ 2× #01 oder #02

Studierende, die im Einstufungstest das Niveau B2.2 nicht erreichen, können die Module der O-Phase nicht belegen, sondern müssen zunächst im allgemeinen Sprachenstudium den Rückstand aufholen (siehe Rahmenprüfungsordnung: Sprachensemester), bevor die Module im zweiten Jahr absolviert werden können.

English native speakers take “Spr en C2” instead.

LKI en // Regional Studies and Interculturalism

Regional Studies of Anglophone Countries and Interculturalism

6 credit points:

#01: seminar (3 CP)
#02: internship abroad (3 CP)

➔ 2× #01 oder #01 & #02

Requirements

Proof of required language proficiency by means of a test one week before the start of term

Easy Enrolment in 4 Steps

①

Course catalogue: Find the classes you require by their module code, e.g. AA 01 GS #02. You also find the link to the course registration here. Register for the classes.

②

First week: There are still many changes in the first week of class. Therefore, please attend the first session at any rate, as course attendance is finalized then.

③

Enrolment: Enrolment (“Belegung”) starts in week three and is done on ELVIS.

Studierende während einer Vorlesung an der Universität Erfurt

Second and Third Year

Q Phase Major Subject without Teaching Orientation

AA 04 VS // Advanced Linguistics

Advanced Module English Linguistics

9 credit points:

#01: lecture "Semantics and Pragmatics" (3 CP) ❄
#02: seminar "Structure and Use of English" (3 CP) or
#03: seminar "Synchronic and Diachronic Variation in English" (3 CP)

3 CP for module examination

AA 05 VL-Ha // Advanced Literary Studies

Advanced Module British and American Literary Studies

9 credit points:

#01: lecture "Introduction to American Literary and Cultural History" (3 CP) ❄
#02: seminar "Aspects of British or American Literature and Culture" (3 CP)

3 CP for module examination

AA 06 aS // Applied Linguistics

Applied Linguistics

9 credit points:

#01: lecture "Introduction to Applied Linguistics" (3 CP) ☀
#02: seminar "Aspects of Applied Linguistics" (3 CP)

3 CP for module examination

AA 07 LM // Literature and Media

Literature and Media

9 credit points:

#01: seminar "Texts, Media, Transfer" (3 CP)

➔ 2× #01

3 CP for module examination

Spr en ≥C1.1 // Language Studies (2×)

Language Studies English C1.1 or above

"Spr en C1.1" or "Spr en C1.2" according to OPT

6 credit points:

#01: course (3 CP)
#02: course (6 CP)

➔ 2× #01 or #02

English native speakers take “Spr en C2” instead.

Spr __ ≥B1.1 // Language Studies Additional Language

Modern Language Except English ≥ B1.1

6 credit points:

#01: course (3 CP)
#02: course (6 CP)

➔ 2× #01 oder #02

In order to promote multilingualism, existing knowledge of a further modern language acquired at school or elsewhere should be maintained or expanded and a proficiency of level A2 or higher proven by the end of the qualification phase. An externally acquired Latinum or Graecum can be recognised towards these language requirements.

BF PR // Vocational Field

Vocational Field-Internship

6 credit points:

#01: Vocational Work Placement (6 CP)

The internship comprises 180 hours. A certificate from the company confirming the internship must be submitted through the course advisor.

SF __ // Studium Fundamentale (3×)

Studium Fundamentale

SF ÄS – Aesthetic Studies
SF DS – Disciplinary Studies*
SF IS – Interdisciplinary Studies*
SF KS – Communicative Studies
SF TS – Transdisciplinary Studies*

6 credit points:

#01: course (6 CP)

* minimally two modules in these fields

further information on Studium Fundamentale

AA XX // Final Module

Final Module

12 credit points:

#01: colloquium (3 CP)

9 CP for Bachelor thesis

Prerequisite: AA 04 VS and AA 05 VL

Certificate programme see minor subject

Q Phase Minor Subject without Teaching Orientation

AA 21 QS // Qualification Linguistics

Qualification Module English and Applied Linguistics

9 credit points:

#01: lecture "Semantics and Pragmatics" (3 CP) ❄
#02: lecture "Introduction to Applied Linguistics" (3 CP) ☀
#03: seminar "Structure and Use of English" (3 CP) or
#04: seminar "Synchronic and Diachronic Variations of English" (3 CP) or
#05: seminar "Aspects of Applied Linguistics" (3 CP)

AA 05 VL-Ne // Advanced Literary Studies

Advanced Module British and American Literary Studies

9 credit points:

#01: lecture"Introduction to American Literary and Cultural History" (3 CP) ❄
#02: seminar "Aspects of British or American Literature and Culture" (3 CP)

3 CP for module examination

Spr en ≥C1.1 // Language Studies (2×)

Language Studies English C1.1 or above

"Spr en C1.1" or "Spr en C1.2" according to OPT

6 credit points:

#01: course (3 CP)
#02: course (6 CP)

➔ 2× #01 oder #02

English native speakers take “Spr en C2” instead.

with Teaching Orientation

Q Phase Major Subject with Teaching Orientation

AA 04 VS // Advanced Linguistics

Advanced Module English Linguistics

9 credit points:

#01: lecture "Semantics and Pragmatics" (3 CP) ❄
#02: seminar "Structure and Use of English" (3 CP) or
#03: seminar "Synchronic and Diachronic Variation in English" (3 CP)

3 CP for module examination

AA 05 VL-Ha // Advanced Literary Studies

Advanced Module British and American Literary Studies

9 credit points:

#01: lecture "Introduction to American Literary and Cultural History" (3 CP) ❄
#02: seminar "Aspects of British or American Literature and Culture" (3 CP)

3 CP for module examination

AA 08 KaS // Core Applied Linguistics

Core Module Applied Linguistics

6 credit points:

#01: lecture "Introduction to Applied Linguistics" (3 CP) ☀
#02: seminar "Aspects of Applied Linguistics" (3 CP)

AA 09 KLM // Core Literature and Media

Core Module Literature and Media

6 credit points:

#01: seminar "Texts, Media, Transfer" (3 CP)

➔ 2× #01

AA 10 GDF // Foundations English Didactics

Foundations of English Didactics/Children’s and Young Adult’s Literature

6 credit points:

#01: lecture "Introduction to English Didactics" (3 CP)
#02: seminar "Aspects of Children’s and Young Adult’s Literature in English" (3 CP)

Spr en ≥C1.1 // Language Studies (2×)

Language Studies English C1.1 or above

"Spr en C1.1" or "Spr en C1.2" according to OPT

6 credit points:

#01: course (3 CP)
#02: course (6 CP)

➔ 2× #01 or #02

English native speakers take “Spr en C2” instead.

Spr __ ≥B1.1 // Language Studies Additional Language

Modern Language Except English ≥ B1.1

6 credit points:

#01: course (3 CP)
#02: course (6 CP)

➔ 2× #01 oder #02

BF SPS R // Vocational Field

Paedagogical Field Experiences – Secondary School

6 credit points:

#01: Paedagogical Field Experiences – Secondary School (6 CP)

Die Präsenzstunden verteilen sich auf 110 Stunden Praktikum an einer Regelschule und 35 Stunden seminaristische Vor- und Nachbereitung an der Universität. Der Praktikumsnachweis ist zusammen mit einem Reflexionsportfolio dem Praktikumsreferat der ESE vorzulegen.

SF __ // Studium Fundamentale (2×)

Studium Fundamentale

SF ÄS – Aesthetic Studies
SF DS – Disciplinary Studies*
SF IS – Interdisciplinary Studies*
SF KS – Communicative Studies
SF TS – Transdisciplinary Studies*

6 credit points:

#01: course (6 CP)

* minimally two modules from these fields

further information on Studium Fundamentale

SPäd 260 BWG // Educational Science

Foundations of Educational Science

6 credit points:

#01: lecture (3 CP)
#02: internship (3 CP)

AA XX // Final Module

Final Module

12 credit points:

#01: colloquium (3 CP)

9 CP for Bachelor thesis

Prerequisite: AA 04 VS and AA 05 VL

Certificate programme see minor subject

Eine Lehramtsstudentin unterrichtet ein Kind

Q Phase Minor Subject with Teaching Orientation

AA 23 KS // Core Linguistics

Core Module English and Applied Linguistics

6 credit points:

#01: lecture "Semantics and Pragmatics" (3 CP) ❄
#02: lecture "Introduction to Applied Linguistics" (3 CP) ☀

AA 24 KL // Core Literary Studies

Core Module British and American Literary Studies

6 credit points:

#01: lecture "Introduction to American Literary and Cultural History" (3 CP) ❄
#02: seminar "Aspects of British or American Literature and Culture" (3 CP)

AA 10 GDF // Foundations English Didactics

Foundations of English Didactics/Children’s and Young Adult’s Literature

6 credit points:

#01: lecture "Introduction to English Didactics" (3 CP)
#02: seminar "Aspects of Children’s and Young Adult’s Literature in English" (3 CP)

Spr en ≥C1.1 // Language Studies (2×)

Language Studies English C1.1 or above

"Spr en C1.1" or "Spr en C1.2" according to OPT

6 credit points:

#01: course (3 CP)
#02: course (6 CP)

➔ 2× #01 or #02

English native speakers take “Spr en C2” instead.