Study program structure and content
The English study program in Stuttgart covers a wide range of topics – from traditional subjects such as British and American literary history, drama, the structure of the English language, language variation, and second language acquisition, to current developments, research areas, and interdisciplinary approaches.
These include, for example, postcolonial studies, Brexit and academia, film and television studies, cognitive literary studies, and computer-assisted work on digitized texts, as well as theoretical and empirical research on syntax, phonology, and semantics; heritage languages; second language acquisition; and language processing.
As a student, you will gain a broad foundation of knowledge and understanding, while also developing your individual profile.
- Program structure [de]
For more information on the study program structure please consult our German website - Combination options for Bachelor’s study programs
This page provides an overview of the different subject combinations available for your studies - Curriculum and module handbook major subject [de]
In the C@MPUS portal, you can view the structure of the study program. Clicking the book icon opens the module handbook with detailed information on course content. - Curriculum and module handbook minor subject [de]
In the C@MPUS portal, you can view the structure of the study program. Clicking the book icon opens the module handbook with detailed information on course content. - Information on the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science [de]
Click here to learn more about the Bachelor's degree in Germany
Studying abroad
Intercultural exchange, enhanced language skills, fresh perspectives on your field of study, exciting adventures, lifelong global friendships, personal growth, and a valuable boost to your CV — all this and more awaits you during a stay abroad! Are you interested in studying abroad for one or two semesters, or doing a language course or an internship, or would you like to take part in a summer school? The International Office will help you to make your stay a reality.
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Everything you need to know about studying abroad: group advice, partner universities, language requirements, application deadlines, funding.
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In the first semesters, you will attend a relatively large number of lectures, most of which are introductory or general in nature. Here, a lecturer presents the most important content to a large group of students. Lecture series usually end with exams.
Lectures are accompanied by exercises or tutorials. The topics covered in the lecture are explored in greater depth, and you will be guided in independently applying the methods you have learned.
Seminars are the most common type of course as you progress in your studies. Your active participation is required here. Academic topics are explored in groups roughly the size of a school class, guided by a university lecturer.
Seminars are usually more specific than lectures and allow you to deepen your knowledge in these areas and specialize individually in certain topics. Common forms of performance assessment in seminars include presentations, written examinations, and academic papers.
Term papers are completed independently, as direct contact time in classes only accounts for a small portion of the coursework. You will spend much of your time independently preparing for and reviewing courses, conducting research in libraries and databases, and honing your skills in academic writing or empirical language analysis.