Spanish Studies (Bachelor of Arts, B.A.)
The programme in Spanish provides a solid knowledge of the Spanish and Latin American language and culture. The focus is on linguistics and literature, including cultural and media studies perspectives.
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At a glance
Course structure and content
The Spanish degree programme provides fundamental academic knowledge of the Spanish language, literature, and culture through selected thematic focuses. Students acquire key techniques of academic and systematic work, research, and written and oral presentation, along with other essential communication skills. In addition, the programme enables students to critically discuss academic theories and methods and to work independently on scholarly question.
Module 01: Language Training - Basic Module, 10 CP
Module 02: Linguistics - Basic Module, 10 CP
Module 03: Literary Studies - Basic Module, 10 CP
Module 04: Linguistics - Advanced Module, 10 CP
Module 05: Literary Studies - Advanced Module, 10 CP
Module 06: Language Training Advanced Module: Written Expression, 5 CP
Module 07: Language Training Advanced Module: Oral Expression, 5 CP
Module 08: Culture and Media, 5 CP
Module 11: Scientific Profile-Building, 5 CP
Module 12: Bachelor's Thesis, 10 CP
Mandatory elective modules (20 CP)
Module 09: In-depth Module Linguistics or
Module 10: In-depth Module Literary Studies, each 10 CP
Module 13: Practical Orientation or
Module 14: Internship, each 10 CP
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 agnes.hu-berlin.de/). Further more there is the possibility to acquire language skills in Catalan, Portuguese or Romanian (see: www.amb.hu-berlin.de, no. 108/2014).
Special features
Students are expected to have Spanish language skills at A2 level under the Common European Framework for Languages. The admission requirement is deemed fulfilled upon successful completion of three consecutive years at lower secondary or two consecutive years in sixth form in the subject of Spanish or upon presentation of equivalent certificates. Recognised certificates for A2 are:
- Instituto Cervantes: A2 course certificate
- Adult Education Centres: A2,3 course certificate
- Spanish Language Schools (CEELE-certified: A2 certificate)
Applicants who speak Spanish as a native language are not required to supply proof.
Knowledge of another modern foreign language or Latin is desirable, and adequate German skills are required.
Spanish Studies is part of the field of Foreign Languages and Literatures. Romance Studies examines Romance languages, literatures and cultures. The subject in question uses example-based teaching methods. It also requires students to look beyond the language being studied to other Romance areas and their languages and literature. The acquisition of foreign language skills is therefore not the focus of the course. If you only wish to perfect your Romance languages, this course on a Romance subject will not meet your objectives.
Subject-specific admission and enrolment rules
Course Advisory Service and recognition of credits
Dr. Anne Wolfsgruber
Contact information for the faculty
Department of Romance Literatures and Linguistics
Boeckh-Haus, Dorotheenstra?e 65, 10117 Berlin