BA in Germanic Studies (Specialisation German as Ethnic Minority Language)

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Pécs offers a BA in German Studies, specializing in German as a Minority Language. The students acquire knowledge in the areas of the German language, literature, and culture and develop skills in intercultural communication. Students specializing in German as a minority language also learn about the history, language use, folk culture, and literature of the Hungarian Germans.

The courses are mainly held in small groups, which enables individual support for the students. A lot of value is placed on methodological diversity, there are seminars, exercises, and tutorials, opportunities for group work, and the development of projects. The courses in various areas of German studies develop the communicative skills of the students and enable them to express themselves appropriately on various topics, both verbally and in writing.

The German Institute also offers numerous opportunities to get involved with the German language and culture outside of the university courses: student workshops, theater groups, readings by German-speaking authors, theater performances by the German Theater in Hungary, etc.

Since the University of Pécs maintains relationships with numerous renowned universities throughout Europe, students also have opportunities for international exchange.

Examples of Subjects During the Studies

1st semester

• Geography of German-speaking countries
• Language and culture of the Germanic peoples
• Language and text exercises on minority-specific topics

2nd semester

• Conscious use of language
• The material culture of the Hungarian Germans
• Introduction to Minority Studies

3rd semester

• Varieties of the German language
• German literature and culture from the early modern period to the classical period
• Spiritual culture of the Hungarian Germans

4th semester

• Grammar in use
• Language typology and contrastive linguistics
• German literature and culture from Romanticism to realism
• History of the Hungarian Germans

5th semester

• German literature and culture from naturalism to the middle of the 20th century
• Language of the Hungarian Germans
• Syntax

6th semester

• Literature of the Hungarian Germans
• Applied linguistics for language professions