B.A. English Linguistics

First Major Subject (B.A.-Fach)

Graduates have a solid knowledge of English linguistics. They possess content-related and theoretical knowledge as well as methodological skills in selected areas of linguistics, both synchronically and diachronically. They are able to apply this knowledge to the analysis of linguistic phenomena. Furthermore, they are able to academically address a comprehensive topic in English linguistics within the scope of their bachelor's thesis and present it adequately in writing in English. 

Graduates have active and passive language skills at level C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference and have mastered techniques for presenting content orally and in writing in English.

Second Major Subject

Graduates have a fundamental knowledge of English linguistics. They have a fundamental understanding of the content and theory and methodological skills in key areas of linguistics, both synchronically and diachronically. They are able to apply this knowledge to the analysis of linguistic phenomena. 

Graduates have active and passive language skills at level C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference and are familiar with techniques for presenting content orally and in writing in English.

Minor Subject

Graduates have a broad knowledge of English linguistics. They are able to apply theoretical knowledge and methodological skills from synchronic linguistics to the analysis of linguistic phenomena. Graduates have English language skills at level C1 (productive) or C2 (receptive) of the Common European Framework of Reference.

General information on our B.A. programmes including information about the programme structure, ECTS, foreign language skills, the Pronunciation Exam (Ausspracheprüfung), the Bachelor's thesis etc. is found here.

Supervision

In English Linguistics your B.A. thesis may be supervised by:

• Prof. Dr. Jakob Leimgruber
• Dr. Thorsten Brato
• Dr. Kerstin Richter

Please visit the professors' homepages to see their particular research interests. This will help you decide who is the best choice for the topic you have in mind. Coordinate a meeting with the respective professor and present them your ideas for your thesis.

Key Facts

Your B.A. thesis should demonstrate that you have understood the basics of academic work in your subject area and can apply them independently to a particular topic. The topic must be discussed with your supervisor.

Once you have registered your B.A. thesis at the Examination Office (Prüfungsamt), you will have two months to work on your topic. The Examination Office will send you a letter with the precise dates and deadlines.

Detailed information on your B.A. Thesis is found here.

When and how to register your B.A. Thesis

You can register your B.A. thesis at the Examination Office at any time (no exact dates) as long as you have at least 150 CP from completed modules.

Detailed information on the registration of your B.A. thesis can be found here.