Slavonic Languages and Literatures
Degree
Combined bachelor, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Standard time for completing course
6 semesters
Start of study
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Combinations and Course structure
Slavic Languages and Literatures can be studied as
Core subject:? 120 CP*, with a second subject to be selected, except from Russian if Russian is selected as core subject's main language
Second subject: 60 CP, with a bachelor’s core subject to be selected, except from Russian if Russian is selected as second subject's main language
Please see ‘Bachelor’s and master’s courses’. You will also find information about combination options there. For information on the range of subjects, see the current ‘Course catalogue’.
*One credit point (CP) equals a workload of 25 - 30 hours for preparation, follow-up and attendance at classes.
Language skills
The following languages may be selected as core and second subjects: Polish, Russian, Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian and Czech/Slovak. Language skills are expected but do not need to be proven upon enrolment. Students without language skills can complete a preparatory tutorial programme. An adequate knowledge of German and English is also required.
Study programme abroad
A one-semester study abroad period or four-week stay abroad is scheduled for the core subject in module AL1.
Why study Slavonic Languages and Literatures at HU?
The subject is part of the field of Foreign Languages and Literatures. Slavonic Studies examines the Slavonic languages, literatures and cultures. Solid foreign language training in the selected Slavonic language goes hand in hand with the acquisition of specialist skills. The course deals with linguistic and literary studies phenomena, but also includes historical, regional studies and cultural studies issues.
Course objectives
The course provides fundamental specialist knowledge of the languages, literatures and cultures listed above using selected thematic focuses. This knowledge covers both historic-diachronic and synchronic aspects of study materials, and includes inter-cultural relationships. As well as study content relating to individual languages, the course also looks at comparative Slavonic and comparative linguistics aspects. The course aims to provide the ability to handle texts analytically; acquire key techniques of scientific and systematic work, research, written and oral presentation - the focus of learning communicative skills is the acquisition of a foreign language; develop complex scientific interrelations between specialist history and culture and critically engage with scientific theories and methods, as well as to independently develop scientific enquiries; provide career-related additional qualifications and career-orienting elements e.g. in the fields of media, publishing, cultural management, activity in international organisations and further education.
Content of studies
The best way to find information on course content is to use the course regulations (www.amb.hu-berlin.de, no. 70/2014) and the annotated university calendar?(hu-berlin.de/vorlesungsverzeichnis). You can also consult the Course Advisory Service.
Core subject Slavonic Languages and Literatures with 120 CP
Mandatory Modules (80 CP)
Mandatory Elective Modules (20 CP)
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General elective modules (20 CP)
In addition to specialised study, Students acquire subject-specific, non-specialist and interdisciplinary key qualifications of 20 CP. The general elective modules can be chosen from the module catalogues of other subjects or central institutions (see: http://agnes.hu-berlin.de/).
Second subject Slavonic Languages and Literatures with 60 CP
General elective course offerings for students coming from other courses of studies
Module ?WP 1: Slavic Literatures (5 CP)
Module ?WP 2: Slavic Languages (5 CP)
Module ?WP 3: Additional Language Qualification I (5 CP)
Module ?WP 4: Additional Language Qualification II (10 CP)
Master’s degree
You will find the HU programmes in the Course catalogue.
Important addresses
Department of Slavic and Hungarian Studies: Dorotheenstr. 65,?www.slawistik.hu-berlin.de, Tel. + 49 30 2093-73350
Course Advisory Service for prospective students:?Dr. Berit Gehrke, room 5.63, Tel. +49 30 2093-73355, studienberatung.slawistik@rz.hu-berlin.de
Classification and recognition of studies and qualifications:?Dr. Joanna Zaleska, room 5.34, Tel. +49 30 2093-73325, studienberatung.slawistik@rz.hu-berlin.de
Applications:? How to apply, Information for prospective international students
Links to job market: careers information centre, Hochschulteam calendar of events
Version: September 2025
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Contact for questions or feedback regarding this page:?studienberatung@uv.hu-berlin.de