Hispanic Studies
Hispanic Studies (B.A.)
Are you interested in the Spanish cultural area, its literature, history, and culture and would like to take an academic approach to broadening your knowledge of these aspects at the same time as furthering your Spanish language skills? If so, then Hispanic Studies is just the course for you.
- Degree
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- Duration of studies in semester
- 6
- Start of degree program
- Winter semester
- Study location
- Erlangen
- Number of students
- 1-50
- Subject group
- Language and Cultural Studies
- Special ways to study
- 2-subject Bachelor, Double degree program, Part-time degree program
- Teaching language
- in German and in the languages of the respective core subjects
- Admission Requirements
- No Admissions Restrictions
- Keywords
- Abroad, Culture, Literature, Spanish, Language, Linguistics
What is the degree program about?
Spanish is so much more than just a subject you can study as part of a teaching degree. But what exactly does the Bachelor’s degree program in Hispanic Studies involve? The main focus is on learning the language and on reflecting on the theories behind the Spanish language, literature and culture. The Bachelor’s degree program covers not only practical language courses (e.g., oral communication, text production or pronunciation), but also lectures and seminars on linguistic, literary and cultural development and transformation processes. In addition to the language, of which you should already have a basic knowledge, you will therefore also explore linguistics, cultural studies, literary studies and regional studies. You can choose an individual specialization.
In a basic seminar on Spanish literature, for example, you will become acquainted with Latin American novels belonging to the magical realism genre and examine the extent to which this is a cultural movement that differs from contemporary developments in Europe. In a linguistics lecture, for instance, you may explore Spanish in the Caribbean, and how it has evolved through contact with other languages there or with varieties of Spanish from the Iberian Peninsula.
Going abroad remains the most effective way to practice and improve your language skills. FAU has active exchange programs with a number of Spanish universities (including Alicante, Barcelona, Cádiz, Córdoba, Madrid, Málaga).
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In the modular two-subject Bachelor’s degree program, you can choose Hispanic Studies as either your first or your second subject. In either case, you will complete a number of self-contained modules (teaching and learning units including examinations) from various areas, allowing you to specialize in an area of your choice.
In the first study phase lasting one year students acquire a sound knowledge of language practice, linguistics and literary studies by attending introductory modules (basic modules).
In the second study phase students expand, specialize and contextualize their subject and methodological skills (advanced modules).
In the third study phase students specialize in a selected area. Students gain the skills they need to conduct independent academic work (specialization modules). -
- You should not only be interested in the Spanish language, but also in Spanish culture and literature.
- An interest in exploring texts and in spoken and written communication
- Preliminary knowledge of Spanish, equivalent to level A2 CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
- Curiosity about Spanish and Spanish-speaking countries across the globe
- Basic knowledge of Spanish equivalent to level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is desirable.
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Due to the internationalization of many companies, a good command of Romance languages is a valuable asset to have in addition to English. It not only makes it possible for you to work abroad, it also increasingly plays an important role when applying for jobs in Germany. Thanks to their language skills, Romance language graduates can therefore find employment in many professional fields. However, they are also particularly in demand in the following areas, where the knowledge of cultural history acquired during their studies stands them in good stead:
- Information processing and documentation
- Journalism
- Libraries and publishing houses
- Media
- Adult education and other forms of language teaching
- Intercultural areas involving economics, politics and culture (as in tourism or public relations, or at national and international institutions).
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During the degree program, students not only learn to speak and write fluently in Spanish. They also explore the Spanish culture and history, as well as linguistics and literature.
- Language teaching is organized differently than at school and progresses more quickly.
- Youare expected to read a lot and to write textsyourselves on a regular basis.
- It is important that you prepare for and follow-up on courses independently
- Information about a semester abroad can be found at www.romanistik.phil.fau.de/internationales/auslandsstudium
- It is possible to complete a double degree for a two-subject Bachelor’s degree with the first subject German Language and Literature and the second subject Hispanic Studies, or with the first subject Hispanic Studies and the second subject German Language and Literature
Partner university: Universidad de Sevilla, Spain
Contact person: Prof. Dr. Schierholz
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Possible combinations without overlaps
- Archaeological Sciences
- Art History
- English and American Studies
- French Studies
- German studies
- Greek Philology
- History
- Islamic Religious Studies
- Japanese Studies
- Latin Philology
- Medieval Latin and Neo-Latin
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Scandinavian Studies (BA)
- Sociology
- Theater and Media Studies
With these subject combinations, there are generally no overlaps in the timetable.
Possible overlaps in the timetable
- Book Studies
- Chinese Studies
- Computational Linguistics
- Cultural History of Christianity
- Digital Humanities and Social Sciences
- Education
- Geography: Cultural Geography as a two subject Bachelor's degree program
- Oriental Studies
If you combine these subjects, individual courses may overlap in your timetable. For this reason, you can only combine the following subjects with your chosen subject after a consultation. Students are responsible for ensuring that the combination can be studied and that the deadlines set out in Section 11 of the ABMStPOPhil are met. When enrolling, proof of a corresponding consultation with the Central Student Advisory Service or the Student Service Center (Faculty of Humanities, Social Studies, and Theology) must be submitted.
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- Admission requirements (first semester)
- No Admissions Restrictions
- Application deadline winter semester
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30.09.
Language skills
- German language skills for international applicants
- DSH 2 or equivalent
- General language skills
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According to Section 29 of the General Degree Program and Examination Regulations (ABMStPO/Phil), students are required to provide proof of proficiency in English and one other foreign language by the end of the 4th subject semester, although only one of both languages may be the subject studied. Students who are studying a Romance language and English are therefore required to provide evidence of proficiency in a third foreign language. Any language that is not the student’s native language counts as a foreign language. Language skills can be proven, for example, by three consecutive years of language courses at school with a minimum grade of “sufficient” in the final certificate, by successfully completing language courses at the level UNIcert I or by completing the Latinum examination.
For the Bachelor’s degree in Hispanic Studies we recommend a knowledge of Spanish equivalent to level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
If your language skills are not yet at this level, we would urge you to take the relevant language courses before starting to study. Further information is available from the Language Centre at FAU Erlangen.
Please first register for the Spanish placement test at the Language Centre. Appointments are offered from the beginning of September until lectures start.- Kenntnisse der spanischen Sprache im Umfang von ca. 120 Stunden bis zum Ende des 2. Semesters (Niveau A2)
- Nachweis ausreichender Kenntnisse in mindestens 2 Fremdsprachen (darunter Englisch) bis zum Ende des 4. Semesters
- Details and notes
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The application deadline for the winter semester for international applicants is July 15th.
In addition to the general qualification for university entrance (Abitur), there are other access options for studying at FAU.
Do you need help or more information?
Our Student Advice and Career Service (IBZ) is the central point of contact for all questions about studying and starting a degree programme. Our Student Service Centres and subject advisors support you in planning your studies.