English and American Studies, dual

• Structure and use of the English language
• Phonetics/phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics
• National and social varieties of English
• Historical development of English and language change
• language acquisition and multilingualism
• applied linguistics

• British literature since the early modern period and North American literature
• Anglophone literatures and transnational and global contexts
• English and American Studies in Literature
• poetological analysis and interpretation of texts
• Literary Studies thesis formation

• Oral and written use of the contemporary English language
• lexis, grammar, stylistics, idioms, pronunciation and intonation
• consolidated listening and reading comprehension
• Varieties of English
• Socio-cultural and intercultural language skills

• geographical, historical, political, social, economic and cultural issues of Anglophone countries
• intercultural competence

• foreign language teaching and learning processes
• foreign language didactics, literature didactics, cultural didactics and media didactics
• Second language acquisition of English in a school context
• Reading and analysing selected works of children's and young adult literature in the original language

Specialised scientific area (8 modules: 60 LP/ECTS)

Compulsory modules:

• Fundamentals of English Linguistics (9 CP/ECTS)
• Fundamentals of English and American Studies (9 CP/ECTS)
• Regional Studies of Anglophone Countries and Interculturality (6 CP/ECTS)

one of two modules on language practice:

• ≥ B2.2* English Language Studies (6 CP/ECTS)
• C2 English language practice (for native speakers) (6 CP/ECTS)

Compulsory modules:

• Fundamentals of English specialised didactics/children's and youth literature (6 CP/ECTS)
• Core module in English and Applied Linguistics (6 CP/ECTS)
• Core module English and American Studies (6 CP/ECTS)

two consecutive modules on language practice:

• ≥C1.1 English Language Studies (6 CP/ECTS)
• C2 Language Practice English (for native speakers) (6 CP/ECTS)

Specialised didactics (3 modules: 18 CP/ECTS, including 6 CP/ECTS school practice)

These modules must be taken via English and American Studies:

• Teaching Quality in Communicative English Lessons (6 CP/ECTS)
• Developing Teaching Quality in English Lessons (6 CP/ECTS)
• School practice for teaching English (6 CP/ECTS)

Final module (12 LP/ECTS)

• Final module, if the bachelor's thesis is completed in English and American Studies (12 CP/ECTS)

Educational science (3 modules: 18 CP/ECTS, including 6 CP/ECTS school practice)

These modules must be taken via subject 1:

• Education, Classroom Management, Conflict Resolution (6 CP/ECTS)
• Learning and Development (6 CP/ECTS)
• Fundamentals of Educational Science (6 CP/ECTS)

School practice area

This comprises modules or sub-modules totalling 6 CP/ECTS in subject didactics and 6 CP/ECTS in educational sciences.

The modules must be taken via subject 1:

• Introduction SP 01 (3 CP/ECTS)
• Basic module SP 02 (9 CP/ECTS)
• Basic module SP 03 (12 CP/ECTS)
• Basic module SP 04 (12 CP/ECTS)
• Advanced module SP 05 (9 CP/ECTS)
• Advanced module SP 06 (9 CP/ECTS)

In the respective examination regulations you will find important information on the course objectives and course content, the language requirements, the structure of the programme as well as the teaching units and module examinations.

Examination regulations for the dual bachelor's programme in English and American Studies 2024 (pdf)

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Study for a secondary schools teaching profession

For the dual Bachelor of Education programme in English and American Studies, you need a valid university entrance qualification, for example the general higher education entrance qualification or a comparable qualification.

Information on the general admission requirements:
www.uni-erfurt.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung-zulassung-einschreibung

Study contract with a Thuringian school authority

Dual students receive a study contract from the Free State of Thuringia with a monthly payment and are bound to the Free State for the duration of their studies and, including the preparatory service (legal clerkship), for a further five years. The study contract is a prerequisite for matriculation and registration and becomes effective when you fulfil the matriculation and registration requirements. These are checked by the university.

Language requirements in the dual English degree programme

A very good knowledge of English is a prerequisite for success on the programme.

to start the English and American Studies degree programme (dual):

• English at language level B2

by the end of the English and American Studies (dual) degree programme:

• English at language level C1

Information on language requirements and level examinations

Language Centre

The Language Centre offers around 140 language courses per semester in 16 modern and old (foreign) languages. It supports you in acquiring and improving your language skills.
www.uni-erfurt.de/sprachenzentrum

Discovery Days

Discovery Days at the University of Erfurt mean experiencing "studying up close". Within a week (on as many days as you like) you can attend selected courses (lectures or seminars) in English and American Studies and get a taste of campus life.

Information and programme:

Discovery Days

Further information from the University of Erfurt

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