BA (Hons) German and Linguistics

The German and Linguistics BA course offered by Queen Mary University of London combines the study of the German language and its culture with a comprehensive exploration of the nature of language, its structure and use. This unique combination allows students to delve into the intricacies of the German language while also broadening their understanding of how languages function and develop.Course Content: The course is structured with equal emphasis on both subjects – German and Linguistics. Students will study language from a range of perspectives, including its structure (grammar, phonetics, phonology), its social aspect (sociolinguistics, socio-historical linguistics, psycholinguistics), and its cultural aspect (conversation analysis, stylistics, critical discourse analysis). Meanwhile, the German portion of the course will enable a high level of proficiency in the language and an in-depth understanding of German culture, literature, and society.Key Modules: The key modules for the programme include German I Advanced, Introduction to Generative Grammar, Phonetics, German II, Syntax: Looking Inside Sentences, Structure of English, German III and Individual Differences in L2 Learning.Future Careers: This course equips students with a diverse array of skills, suitable for careers in a range of professions including translation and interpreting, teaching, journalism, international relations, and finance. Our graduates also find opportunities in Public Relations, human resource management and many other fields where linguistic expertise and understanding of communication are required.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.