FAQ

1. What do the abbreviations of the buildings on the Campus and the number of double lessons mean?

For a breakdown of the building abbreviations and the location of the individual buildings, please refer to the campus map. You will find a conversion table for the lessons under standard class times.

 2.  What is a Bachelor and what is a Master?

Within the Bologna study system, the Bachelor's degree is the first university degree that qualifies students for a profession. Subsequently, the Master can be acquired. This is a further professional qualification that can only be obtained if a first academic professional qualification has already been awarded.

 3. What are credits, credit points (CP) (German: Leistungspunkte - LP), and the ECTS?

In order to express student performance in figures, credits are awarded for courses depending on the amount of learning and work required. In the ECTS system, one academic year corresponds to 60 credits for full-time studies, and one semester to 30 credits. One ECTS point stands for assumed 25-30 working hours. In the course of the Bachelor's programme, students acquire a total of 180 credit points. In the course of the Master's programme, students acquire another 120 credit points.
ECTS stands for European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System. Within the framework of the European Higher Education Area, this system is intended to compare students' achievements and, in case of changing from one university to another, to have them credited, even across borders.

 4. What are modules?

Different courses are thematically combined into modules and conclude with an examination or several study achievements. The contents of the modules can be found in the respective module description.

 5. What are SWS?

This abbreviation stands for Semesterwochenstunden - hours per week. One Semesterwochenstunde is a unit of 45 minutes teaching time per week during the semester.

 6. What are study and examination regulations?

For each degree programme, there are study and examination regulations. The study regulations specify the framework conditions, organisation, and contents of a degree programme. The examination regulations define the examination requirements for gaining the respective university degree.

 7. What is the Bologna Process?

The basis for the conversion of all degree programmes of the Faculty SLK to Bachelor and Master degrees is the Bologna Declaration of 1999, in which the European Ministers of Education agreed to create a uniform European Higher Education Area. The goals are:

• degrees that are comparable and recognised throughout Europe
• credit points valid throughout Europe
• enhanced mobility for students and teachers (study abroad)
• and finally: a common European Higher Education Area.

1. What are subject-specific Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes?

Subject-specific Bachelor's and consecutive Master's degree programmes are degree programmes that build on each other. The completion of a Bachelor's degree with the title 'Bachelor of Arts' enables a direct career entry. The Bachelor's degree is the prerequisite for further Master's studies. The Master's degree programmes are directly linked to a specific Bachelor's degree programme in terms of content. Upon successful completion of a Master's degree programme, the title 'Master of Arts' is awarded.

2. Can graduates of a Bachelor's degree programme that was not offered by TU Dresden also enrol in a Master's programme of the Faculty SLK?

Yes, upon proof of a subject-relevant Bachelor's degree and if the admission requirements are met, the Master's degree programmes of the Faculty SLK are also open to non-TU Dresden graduates.

3. Can foreign students also do a subject-related or teacher training degree programme at TU Dresden?

Yes, if all the necessary requirements (language skills, school certificates, etc.) are met, foreign applicants can also enrol for partial or full-time studies. For further information please contact the International Office of Technische Universität Dresden. Please note the dates and deadlines.

4. Do I have to pay tuition fees for a subject-related or teacher training degree programme at TU Dresden?

No. In accordance with §12 of the Act on the Autonomy of Institutions of Higher Education in the Free State of Saxony of 15th January 2013, no tuition fees are charged in Saxony for Bachelor' s and Master's programmes. However, students of TU Dresden have to pay a semester fee to the university at the beginning of each semester.

5. What career prospects does the subject-specific Bachelor's or Master's degree offer?

The Bachelor's and Master's degrees are university degrees that qualify students for a profession. The fields of activity for graduates of the respective degree programmes of the Faculty of Linguistics, Literature and Cultural Studies are in higher education, in archives and libraries, in adult education, in the field of publishing, in cultural institutions, in museums, in the media such as press, radio and television, as well as in the Foreign Service. Often, however, an additional job-related induction or training is required for the actual assignment.

You will find examples of different careers of graduates of the Faculty SLK in our alumni portraits.

6. What are the advantages of the new B.A. and M.A. degrees?

The advantages of the Bachelor's degree:

• short study duration of 3 years
• more individual and flexible studies with greater practical orientation
• a freely configurable AQua area with the option to individually choose courses
• earlier career start
• recognition of the degree in Europe and thus greater mobility of students and graduates

The advantages of the Master's degree:

• interdisciplinary and specialised degree programmes
• smaller lecture and seminar groups and thus better individual support for students
• international recognition of the degree

1. How are the Bachelor's and Master's programs of the Faculty of Language, Literature and Cultural Studies structured?

In the subject-specific bachelor's program, two subjects from the range of courses offered by the SLK faculty can be combined as desired. One of the two subjects can also be taken from the approved offer of the Faculty of Humanities. The program is divided into modules. In the first sub-subject you will write your bachelor thesis in the third year of study. In addition, during the course of your studies you will acquire key qualifications for your career entry (General Qualification - AQua), which are a general component of your studies independent of the subjects. The bachelor's program usually takes three years. Further detailed information on the structure and subject combinations can be found on the BA program pages of the SLK Faculty.
The Bachelor's program can be followed by a consecutive Master's program from the offer of the SLK faculty. You can choose between the master's programs European Languages (EuroS) and Literature and Culture in Social Change (LiKWa), as well as the double master/ Doppia Laurea Dresden-Trento.  These are also divided into modules and usually last two years.

2. Can I take subjects and courses from other faculties of TU Dresden in the subject-specific Bachelor's program of the SLK faculty?

Only partially. In the subject-specific Bachelor's program SLK, you can choose a subject from the approved offer of the Faculty of Humanities (Protestant Theology, History, Catholic Theology, Art History, Media Research, Philosophy) as a second sub-subject. Combinations with subjects from other faculties are not possible. Further information on the structure and subject combinations of the BA program can be found on the corresponding pages of the faculty. However, it is possible to get an insight into other study programs of the TU Dresden from the AQua-offer of the faculty, which changes every semester.

3. Can I take subjects and courses from other faculties of TU Dresden in the Master's programs of the SLK faculty?

No, this was only possible in the expiring Master SLK (matriculation before 1.10.2020).

4. Can I study abroad as part of a semester or year abroad?

Yes, the SLK Bachelor's program in English and American Studies, Romance Studies and Slavic Studies even requires you to spend 2x6 weeks or 12 weeks abroad during your studies. This stay abroad can be credited via the AQua section in the Stay Abroad module.

You can also interrupt your Bachelor's or Master's studies at any time to enroll for one or two semesters at a foreign university. Under certain circumstances, you may be able to have your academic achievements credited at the TU Dresden. The International Office is responsible for all questions regarding the organization of your studies abroad.

5. Where can I view the relevant documents of the study programs?

All subject related regulations (examination regulations, study regulations, module descriptions) of the Faculty SLK with further explanations of study requirements and study contents are available for download. The regulations for teacher training courses can be found on the website of the Center for Teacher Training.

6. Who can I contact personally if I have specific questions about the Bachelor's/Master's program at the TU Dresden?

For all individual questions, please contact the responsible contact person.

 7. Where can I find further information material about the Bachelor's and Master's programs at the TU Dresden?

You can find detailed information on all subject-related and teacher-related Bachelor's and Master's programs at the TU Dresden in the TU Dresden's study information system.

1. How can I create my timetable?

The creation of the timetable is independent. When compiling your courses, please refer to your subject relevant study regulations, the module descriptions and the valid annotated course catalog.
When selecting your modules, please note that the modules are divided into compulsory and optional modules.

 2. Whom do I have to contact if double occupancy in my timetable is unavoidable?

Double occupancy cannot be avoided with the wide range of courses on offer. You should therefore make your own selection of the courses you would like to attend. Give priority to the courses that you need to complete a module. Please also note that certain courses are only offered once per academic year.

 3. What do I do if I cannot attend a course due to lack of capacity?

Look for an alternative course that ends with the same exam or attend an identical or content-similar course in the following semester or academic year. Please note that unfortunately not all courses can be offered every semester.

 4. Is there a disadvantage for me if I do not complete a module in the planned academic year?

No, but all modules should be completed within the standard period of study by the time you register for the final examination.

 5. What do I do if I want to attend a course that does not have the required examination number?

Please contact your course instructor to find out whether it is possible to re-register for the desired examination number.

 6. Until when is it possible to change a course?

If you find that you cannot/do not want to attend a desired course for reasons of capacity, content or examination law, you can change the course until you register for the examination in HISQIS.

7. What is the scope and workload of the individual exams?

You can find the types of graded pieces of work in the currently valid examination regulations from § 5 up to and including § 9. You can see the concrete use and the scope or workload of the individual graded pieces of work in the respective module description.

• Information for the Bachelor's program SLK
•  Information for the Master's Program Literature and Culture in Social Change (LiKWa)
•  Information for the Master of European Languages (EuroS)
•  Information for the expiring master program SLK

Yes, until the beginning of the second academic year, a subject can be changed upon application to the examination board.

Hardly. You study in the supplementary area according to the regulations for the Bachelor's program of the Faculty of Language, Literature and Cultural Studies. Only the oral examination (6 CP) in the 3rd year of study is not required.

The program is no longer available. It has been discontinued as of winter semester 2017/2018.

1. What do I have to do before I register for the bachelor thesis?

According to § 18, section 3 of the examination regulations for the Bachelor's program in Linguistics, Literature and Cultural Studies, the Bachelor's thesis is completed in the 1st sub-subject. That means you write the bachelor thesis either in the sub-subject English and American Studies, German Studies, Classical Philology, Romance Studies or Slavic Studies. You will write your final thesis in a subject of your choice within your 1st sub-subject. Once you have chosen your field of study, you will discuss it with your supervisor. It is advisable to stay in contact with your supervisor to discuss formal requirements, such as page count etc., and the professional criteria.

2. When and where can I register my Bachelor's thesis?

After you have fulfilled all legal requirements and regulations and have made the content arrangements with your supervisor, you can register for your Bachelor's thesis at the joint examination office of the Faculty of Humanities and the Faculty of Language, Literature and Cultural Studies. Important information from the examination office and the form can be found here.

3. When do I have to register for my Bachelor thesis at the latest?

• If you have successfully completed all modules, including those in your AQua area, you must register with the Examinations Office within three weeks.
• Once you have agreed on the topic with your supervisor and this has been determined, you must register for your Bachelor's thesis within 10 days. This will ensure that you have completed your thesis on time.
• However, it is also possible to register earlier at any time.

4. How much time do I have to complete my Bachelor thesis?

When you register for your thesis at the examination office, you will immediately be informed of a deadline. According to § 26 of the examination regulations, this is eight weeks.

You will find all of the above and other legal conditions in the examination regulations for the Bachelor's program in Linguistics, Literature and Cultural Studies.

1. What is the area of general qualification (AQua)?

In addition to the two selectable sub-subjects, the General Qualification (Allgemeine Qualifikationen → AQua) area is an obligatory part of the Bachelor's program in Language, Literature and Cultural Studies according to the subordinate study regulations § 6.

2. What is the composition of the different credit points?

In the AQua area, modules with a total of 20 credit points must be selected. The possible modules are listed in Appendix 1: Module descriptions for the General Qualification Area (AQua).

In the old BA SLK, which is being phased out, 26 modules must be completed in the AQua area. The number of credit points (20 or 26 credit points) to be completed is determined by the choice of sub-subjects.

1. How is the AQua area structured?

 According to Annex 1: Module descriptions of the General Qualification Area (AQua) of the superordinate study regulations for the SLK Bachelor's program, the AQua area consists of various modules. These can be freely combined in accordance with § 6 of the superordinate study regulations. This means that certain sub-subjects have designated some of the modules in the AQua area as compulsory modules.

2. What subareas (modules) does the AQua area offer?

 
2.1 Foreign Languages

The AQua section offers six modules, which are labeled Foreign Languages. These are structured in a similar manner (4 SWS language learning seminars, module examination: 90-minute language examination, 5 credit points). They differ only in the language level to be achieved. This is based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and defines the levels: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1.1 and C1.2. If you already have basic language experience, you can, for example, continue with a foreign language from level B2. If you want to learn an unknown language, module A1 is recommended. The number of foreign language modules you have to take depends on the overall regulation of your sub-subject.
You can take the language learning seminars at the Faculty of Language, Literature and Cultural Studies or at TUDIAS. Please note that you must take a 90-minute language exam to complete the foreign language module. Language courses from previous studies can also be credited. However, it is not possible to credit foreign language skills from school education.
The modules of the Foreign Languages section can be credited more than once, provided that the selected languages are different. This means that if you first chose the Foreign Languages A1 module and took Italian A1, you can have the basics of Polish also credited in the Foreign Languages A1 module in another semester. Please note that none of the selected languages may correspond to the language you have studied. In the example just mentioned, your sub-subjects must not be Romance Studies (focus on Italian) and/or Slavic Studies (language practice - Polish).

Note: This module must be chosen if you have chosen the sub-subject German Studies and/or one of the second main subjects Protestant Theology, History, Catholic Theology, Art History or Philosophy. If the first or second major subject Slavic Studies is chosen, at least one module Foreign Languages with a Slavic language that does not correspond to the language studied in the major must be chosen. If the first or second major is Classical Philology, the module Foreign Languages - Greek III must be chosen. If the second major is History, at least two modules of Foreign Languages in Latin must be chosen.

Attention! Language learning seminars in German cannot be credited due to legislation, as this is the language of study.

Module descriptions in the superordinate study regulations (p.111-122)

2.2 Basic Skills

In addition, the AQua area offers the opportunity to take the Basic Skills modules. These are divided into the module Overview and the module Advanced. Both offer the possibility to select individual courses from the catalog AQUA, which is published every semester on the homepage of the SLK faculty. In principle, it is not necessary to take both modules of the basic competences. It is also possible to choose only the module Basic Skills Advanced. The module Basic Skills Overview is not a prerequisite for this. The difference lies in the credit points that are awarded after successful completion of the module examination. In the Basic Skills Overview module, you can earn 5 credit points after you have completed at least 2 SWS and thus a graded examination in the amount of 5 credit points. The module Basic Skills Advanced offers the possibility to achieve 10 credit points after you have completed at least 4 SWS and thus at least one graded examination. You can also take the modules Overview and Advanced several times if the contents of the courses differ. However, at least one graded examination in the Basic Skills module must be completed.

Module descriptions in the higher-level study regulations (p.123-126)

2.3 Professional Experience

Another module of the AQua area is Professional  Experience. This is not a compulsory internship, but an optional module. If you opt for this module, you can receive credit for an internship of at least four weeks. The module examination consists of a report (reading-related task) and will be credited with 5 credit points upon successful completion. This module is to be chosen if you have chosen Protestant Theology or Philosophy as your second main subject.

A guideline for writing the report is available for download.

On the homepage of the faculty under Study, a password-protected area (internship and job offers) is set up, which is filled depending on the offer. Please ask the student council for the password. Of course you can also organize your internship of at least four weeks on your own.

Module description in the higher-level study regulations (p.127)

2.4 Stay Abroad

The AQua section also offers the possibility of having a stay abroad credited. Three modules have been created to cover different types of stay.

• If you spend at least 12 weeks abroad, you can take the module Auslandsphase I - 12 weeks. After a passed report/reading task (module examination) you can get 10 credit points. This module should be chosen if you have chosen one of the sub-subjects English and American Studies, Romance Studies and/or Slavic Studies.
• If you are doing several stays abroad, you could choose the module Auslandsphase II - 2x6 weeks, which credits both stays. The module examination consists of a portfolio and is credited with 10 credit points. This module should be chosen if you have chosen two of the sub-subjects English and American Studies, Romance Studies and/or Slavic Studies.
• The module Auslandsphase III - 6 weeks, enables you to receive credit (5 CP) for at least six weeks of study abroad after successful completion of the module examination (reading task).

A guideline for the preparation of the report is available for download.

Module descriptions in the superordinate study regulations (p.128-130)

Information on the AQua section of the expiring BA SLK can be found here.

1. Which modules of the AQua area must be taken?

The obligatory modules in the AQua area are governed by the superordinate study regulations § 6 and depend on your choice of sub-subjects.

• If you have chosen the sub-subject German Studies and/or one of the sub-subjects Protestant Theology, History, Catholic Theology, Art History, or Philosophy, you must select a module from the Foreign Language section (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1.1 OR C1.2).
• If you have chosen Slavic Studies, you must also choose a module from the field of foreign languages and take another Slavic language (not corresponding to the language you are studying). That means, if you have chosen Slavic Studies and are studying Russian in your language practice, you must choose another Slavic language. Depending on your language level, you can then choose this from the modules of the AQua area and the offer of the SLK and/or TUDIAS faculty.
• You must choose the module Stay Abroad 12 weeks if you are studying one of the sub-disciplines English and American Studies, Romance Studies or Slavic Studies.
• You have to choose the module Stay Abroad 2x6 weeks if you combine two of the following sub-disciplines: English and American Studies, Slavic Studies or Romance Studies.
• The module Professional Practice must be chosen if you have chosen Protestant Theology or Philosophy as your second major subject.

1.1 Can the module professional experience be designated as a compulsory internship?

No, because it is an elective module within the area of General Qualification and is not described as compulsory in most of the sub-discipline regulations (exception: 2nd sub-discipline Protestant Theology or Philosophy). You have the opportunity to complete and receive credit for an internship within the AQua area. Written confirmation that the internship is mandatory cannot be issued for precisely these reasons. Students with the 2nd sub-subject Protestant Theology or Philosophy please contact the subject advisors of their institutes at the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Science.

 2. Possibilities for the allocation of the area AQua

 2.1 When choosing both sub-subjects and when choosing the 1st sub-subject from the Faculty of Language, Literature and Cultural Studies

The fields marked with x are mandatory.

• For the sub-subject German Studies the module Foreign Languages is obligatory. However, you can choose between different languages and levels.
• If you choose the first or second major in Slavic Studies, you must choose at least one module of Foreign Languages with a Slavic language that does not correspond to the language studied in the major.
• If the first or second major is Classical Philology, the module Foreign Languages - Greek III must be chosen.
• The module Stay Abroad 12 Weeks is to be chosen if you have chosen one of the sub-disciplines English and American Studies, Romance Studies and/or Slavic Studies.
• The module Stay Abroad 2x6 Weeks is to be chosen if you have chosen two of the sub-subjects English and American Studies, Romance Studies and/or Slavic Studies.

 2.2 If you have chosen the 2nd sub-subject from the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Science

The fields marked with x are mandatory.

• The Foreign Languages module is obligatory for the sub-subjects of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Science; however, you can choose between different languages and levels.
• If the second major subject History is chosen, at least two modules Foreign Languages in Latin must be chosen.
• If you have chosen Protestant Theology or Philosophy as your second major, the module Professional Experience must be chosen.

Should you have any further questions regarding the AQua area, please contact your academic advisor.

1. You have decided on the 1st sub-subject English and American Studies and on the 2nd sub-subject Romance Studies

• Requirements: Your AQua section only requires you to choose at least two of the sub-sections Foreign Languages, Basic Skills, Professional Experience and Stay Abroad. You must also complete a stay abroad in the respective target language country in each sub-subject. You will need a total of 20 credit points to complete the AQua section.
• Options: You can only choose the module Stay Abroad 2x6 weeks and spend once 6 weeks in an English or American-speaking country and once 6 weeks in a Romance-speaking country (depending on your choice of major language). After writing a portfolio and passing it, you will receive 10 CP. Now you need another 10 CP to complete your AQua. You can now decide whether you want to learn another foreign language (Attention! May not correspond to the languages you studied), complete an internship or select various courses from the AQua (basic skills) catalog.

 2. You have chosen the 1st sub-subject German Studies and for the 2nd sub-subject History.

• Requirements: Your AQua section only requires you to choose at least two of the sub-sections Foreign Languages, Basic Skills, Professional Experience and Stay Abroad. You must also complete at least two of the modules Foreign Languages in Latin. You will need a total of 20 credit points to complete the AQua section.
• Options: You decide to further develop your knowledge of French. Since you already have a command of French at B1 level, you choose the Foreign Languages - B2 module and attend 4 SWS language learning seminars in French. After successful completion of the module exam you have already achieved 5 CP. However, since you are taking History in the 2nd sub-subject, you must also take at least two of the modules Foreign Languages in Latin. After successful examination you have already achieved 15 CP, you are still 5CP short.  For example, you could do a four-week internship (5 CP), study abroad for 6 weeks (5 CP), or take the module Basic Competencies - Overview (5 CP).

 3. You have chosen the 1st sub-subject Slavic Studies (Russian language practice) and the 2nd sub-subject Classical Philology.

• Requirements: Your AQua section only requires you to choose at least two of the sub-sections Foreign Languages, Basic Skills, Professional Experience and Stay Abroad. In addition, you must complete one of the modules Foreign Languages (other Slavic language, apart from Russian), the module Foreign Languages - Greek III and one of the modules Stay Abroad. In total, you need 20 credit points to complete the AQua module.
• Options: You decide to learn another Slavic language. Since you have no knowledge of Polish, but would like to learn it, you take the module Foreign Languages - A1 and attend 4 SWS language learning seminars in Polish. After passing the module exam you have already achieved 5 CP. In one semester you will go to Russia for ten weeks to complete your stay abroad. This can be booked in the module Stay Abroad - 10 weeks and will be credited with 10 CP. You have now already achieved 15 CP in your AQua area. You will need another 5 CP to complete the area. You will also take the module Foreign Languages - Greek III.

The form for the AQua area provides for all possible assignments and can be filled out accordingly. The form can be downloaded from the homepage of the examination office.

Proof of the exams completed in the AQua area is provided by the AQua collective transcript, which you can also find on the pages of the joint examination office. You can also provide proof of individual exams on the partial transcript of records before you collect them in the collective transcript.

Students of the Master LiKWa can specialize in one of the five departments of the SLK faculty. German Studies and Media Cultures, English/American Studies, Slavic Studies, Romance Studies and Classical Philology are available.

The main focus is determined at the end of the study program. Students can have a specialization in their chosen field of study shown on their diploma, as long as they have received 60 credit points in this field during their studies. In addition, the master thesis must have been completed in the respective department.

Credits for the main focus can be obtained in each module, except in the language courses where a practical language profile is required. (Even if the language practical profiling was chosen, there are enough modules left to set a focus).

No. Students can also study on a broad basis and attend seminars according to their interests, without having to worry about the necessary credits and their affiliation.

Practical language profiling means that you can take language courses in the first and second semester with 4 semester hours per week each. You can use the language courses offered by the faculty or TUDIAS. For both options you will find information under point 1 (Foreign Languages) under this link.
If you decide on a practical language profile, please contact the coordination of the MA LiKWa.

Scientific profiling means that instead of the language courses you will take the modules "Theories and Concepts" and "Method Discussion and Application". Please refer to the Course Catalogue for information on the courses you can take to complete these two modules.

No, you don't have to. You can take an A1 course in French in the first semester and a B2 course in Russian in the second semester. However, the language course offer depends on the offer of the respective institute (e.g. the Institute of Slavic Studies cannot offer the A1 and A2 courses every semester for capacity reasons) or TUDIAS.
Please contact the responsible persons listed (listed under 1.Foreign Languages).

Yes, the stay abroad is individually tailored to the interests of the respective students. This requires advice from the study program coordinator. Together we will try to find a partner university in the respective desired field of study. You are also welcome to find universities or offers yourself, which you can then suggest to the coordination. The only premise is that it must be a research stay.

A list of university cooperations in the respective department and information about Erasmus+ can be found here.

No, internships or regular study visits do not count. It must be a research stay.

The students are responsible for financing themselves. However, there is the possibility to receive funding through Erasmus+. Please follow this link or contact the International Office. Of course you can also use other scholarships.

You register using the form provided by the Examinations Office. The Master's thesis takes 17 weeks to complete and 20 credit points are earned. 

You will be informed of the deadline when you register. If you have any outstanding examinations, you will also be informed of these. You can register your Master's thesis at any time, even if you are still missing examinations.

Die Masterarbeit wird im 1. Teilfach absolviert. Das heißt Sie schreiben die Masterarbeit entweder im Teilfach Anglistik und Amerikanistik, Germanistik, Klassische Philologie, Romanistik oder Slavistik.

Beachten Sie auch die Zulassungsvoraussetzungen unter § 4 und die Fachspezifischen Bestimmungen unter § 24 der Prüfungsordnung des Masterstudienganges SLK.

Nach individueller Entscheidung belegen Sie im zweiten Studienjahr ein Modul:

• Anglistik und Amerikanistik: Wissenschaftliche Präsentation– SLK-MA-AA-2-WiPrä oder
• Germanistik: Wissenschaftliches Präsentieren – SLK-MA-G-2-WP-LIT/SPR oder
• Klassische Philologie: Wissenschaftliche Präsentation – SLK-MA-KP-2-SLW/SGW oder
• Romanistik: Interkulturelle Kompetenz und Wissenschaftliche Präsentation – SLK-MA-R-2-IKWPF/IKWPI oder
• Slavistik: Wissenschaftliche Präsentation Alte Slavine – SLK-MA-S-2-PWSP/RWSP/TWSP,

indem Sie als Prüfungsleistung ein Kolloquium ablegen. Dies dient zur Überprüfung Ihrer bisherigen Studienkenntnisse und als Vorbereitung auf die Masterarbeit.
In einem selbstgewählten Schwerpunkt werden Sie thematisch Ihre Abschlussarbeit schreiben. Nach der Wahl für Ihre Fachrichtung sprechen Sie sich mit Ihrem jeweiligen Betreuer ab. Es empfiehlt sich mit diesem im Kontakt zu bleiben, um formale Vorgaben, wie Seitenumfang etc. und die fachlichen Kriterien abzusprechen.

Nachdem Sie alle rechtlichen Voraussetzungen und Bestimmungen erfüllt und die inhaltlichen Absprachen mit Ihrem Betreuer getroffen haben, melden Sie sich im gemeinsamen Prüfungsamt der Philosophischen Fakultät und der Fakultät Sprach-, Literatur- und Kulturwissenschaften zu Ihrer Masterarbeit an. Wichtige Hinweise  sowie das Formular finden Sie auf den Seiten des Prüfungsamtes.

Eine detaillierte Übersicht zu den Anmeldebedingungen finden Sie auf den Seiten des Prüfungsamtes. Die Anmeldung ist jedoch jeder Zeit auch eher möglich.

Wenn Sie sich beim Prüfungsamt für Ihre Abschlussarbeit anmelden, wird Ihnen sofort ein Abgabetermin mitgeteilt. Dieser beträgt laut § 26 der Prüfungsordnung 17 Wochen.

Eben genannte und weitere rechtliche Bedingungen finden Sie in der Prüfungsordnung des Master-Studienganges Sprach-, Literatur- und Kulturwissenschaften.

Der Ergänzungsbereich ist, neben dem wählbaren Teilfach (Anglistik und Amerikanistik, Germanistik, Klassische Philologie, Romanistik oder Slavistik), laut übergeordneter Studienordnung § 6 ein verpflichtender Bereich des Masterstudiengangs Sprach-, Literatur- und Kulturwissenschaften. Der Ergänzungsbereich gliedert sich in zwei wählbare Teilbereiche (Fremdsprachen und Fachausbildung) und umfasst 30 Leistungspunkte (LP).

© Juliane Sichler

Der Ergänzungsbereich besteht aus zwei wählbaren Teilbereichen: zum einen aus dem Teilbereich Fremdsprachen und zum anderen aus dem Teilbereich Fachausbildung. Die möglichen Module entnehmen Sie bitte der Anlage 1: Modulbeschreibungen des Ergänzungsbereichs.

Teilbereich Fremdsprachen

Der Bereich bietet sechs Module, die mit Fremdsprachen überschrieben sind. Diese sind grundsätzlich analog strukturiert (4 SWS Sprachlernseminare, Modulprüfung: Kurzpräsentation und Sprachklausur, 5 Leistungspunkte). Sie unterscheiden sich lediglich in dem zu erreichenden Sprachniveau. Dieses orientiert sich an dem Gemeinsamen Europäischen Referenzrahmen (GER) und umfasst die Niveaustufen: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1.1 und C1.2. Wenn Sie bereits grundlegende Spracherfahrungen haben, können Sie bspw. ab dem Niveau B2 eine Fremdsprache fortführen. Wenn Sie eine unbekannte Sprache erlernen wollen, ist das Modul A1 zu empfehlen.
Die Sprachlernseminare können Sie an der Fakultät Sprach-, Literatur- und Kulturwissenschaften oder bei TUDIAS belegen. Achten Sie bitte darauf, dass Sie zwei Prüfungsleistungen (eine Sprachklausur und eine Kurzpräsentation) erbringen müssen, um das Fremdsprachenmodul abzuschließen. Sollte die Kurzpräsentation vom Prüfer nicht angeboten werden, dann wenden Sie sich bitte direkt an ihn und verweisen auf die Studiendokumente. Die Ausgestaltung der Kurzpräsentation kann je nach Lehrveranstaltung unterschiedlich ausgestalten werden (bspw.: ein kurzer mündlicher Beitrag, eine Gruppenübung, etc.). Zu beachten ist, dass im Teilbereich Fremdsprachen maximal drei Module (= max. 15 LP) gewählt werden dürfen.
Die Module des Bereichs Fremdsprachen können mehrfach angerechnet werden, sofern sich die ausgewählten Sprachen unterscheiden. D.h. wenn Sie sich zunächst für das Modul Fremdsprachen A1 entschieden und Italienisch belegt haben, können Sie in einem weiteren Semester die Grundlagen des Polnischen ebenfalls in dem Modul Fremdsprachen A1 angerechnet bekommen. Zu beachten ist nur, dass keine der ausgewählten Sprachen Ihrer studierten Sprache entsprechen dürfen. In dem eben genannten Beispiel dürfen Ihre Teilfächer nicht Romanistik (Schwerpunkt Italienisch) oder Slavistik (Sprachpraxis Alte Slavine oder Neuen Slavine – Polnisch) sein.

Hinweis: Sollten Sie bereits in einem Sprachlernseminar (= 2 SWS) alle nötigen Prüfungsleistungen erfolgreich absolviert haben, dann müssen Sie laut Modulbeschreibung ein weiteres Sprachlernseminar (= 2 SWS) besuchen, darin jedoch keine weitere Prüfungsleistung erbringen, um das Modul abzuschließen. Achten Sie darauf, dass sich beide Sprachlernseminare inhaltlich (Phonetik, Morphologie, etc.) unterscheiden - es sich jedoch um dieselbe Sprache handelt!

Achtung! Sprachlernseminare in Deutsch können aufgrund der Gesetzgebung nicht angerechnet werden, da es sich hierbei um die Studiensprache handelt.

Teilbereich Fachausbildung

Der Teilbereich Fachausbildung gliedert sich in das Modul Fachausbildung – Freies Modul und das Modul Fachausbildung – Erweitertes Freies Modul.
Zu beachten ist, dass der Teilbereich Fachausbildung im Umfang von mind. 15 LP absolviert werden muss. Es ist ebenfalls möglich den gesamten Ergänzungsbereich aus dem Teilbereich Fachausbildung zusammenzusetzen.
Beide Module des Teilbereichs Fachausbildung bieten die Möglichkeit aus dem Handbuch des Ergänzungsbereichs, das jedes Semester auf der Homepage der Fakultät SLK veröffentlicht wird, individuelle Lehrveranstaltungen auszuwählen. Diese setzen sich aus dem Angebot der Fakultät SLK, der Philosophischen Fakultät, weiterer Fakultäten und Einrichtungen der TU Dresden zusammen.
Grundsätzlich müssen nicht beide Module der Fachausbildung belegt werden. Es ist ebenso möglich, nur das Modul Fachausbildung – Erweitertes Freies Modul zu wählen. Das Modul Fachausbildung – Freies Modul ist dafür keine Voraussetzung. Der Unterschied besteht in den Leistungspunkten, die nach erfolgreichem Abschluss der Modulprüfung vergeben werden. Im Modul Fachausbildung – Freies Modul können Sie 10 Leistungspunkte erwerben, nachdem Sie mindestens 4 SWS und damit mindestens zwei benotete Prüfungsleistungen im Umfang von 10 Leistungspunkten absolviert haben. Das Modul Fachausbildung – Erweitertes Freies Modul bietet die Möglichkeit, 15 Leistungspunkte zu erreichen, nachdem Sie mindestens 6 SWS und mindestens drei benotete Prüfungsleistungen absolviert haben. Sie können die Module auch mehrfach belegen, wenn sich die Inhalte der Lehrveranstaltungen unterscheiden.

Die Module des Teilbereichs Fachausbildung sind als Wahlpflichtmodule konstruiert. Sie müssen entweder das Modul Fachausbildung – Freies Modul und/oder das Modul Fachausbildung – Erweitertes Freies Modul auswählen. Die Module des Teilbereichs Fremdsprachen sind fakultativ. Achtung! Wenn Sie sich für den Teilbereich Fremdsprachen entscheiden, dürfen Sie maximal drei Module auswählen.

Möglichkeiten der Belegung des Ergänzungsbereichs

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Daraus ergeben sich nun folgende Varianten der Belegung:

 1. Zweimal das Erweiterte Freie Modul aus dem Teilbereich Fachausbildung

• Sie entschließen sich dazu, kein Modul aus dem Teilbereich Fremdsprachen zu belegen.
• Dann nutzen Sie zweimal das Erweiterte Freie Modul (je 15 LP), um den Ergänzungsbereich mit 30 LP zu absolvieren. Sie können sich nun semesterweise aus dem Handbuch des Ergänzungsbereichs individuelle Lehrveranstaltungen auswählen, um das Modul zweimal zu füllen.

 2. Drei Module aus dem Bereich Fremdsprachen und das Modul – Erweitertes Freies Modul:

• Sie entscheiden sich für drei Module des Teilbereichs Fremdsprache (entsprechen zusammen 15 LP). Das jeweilige Modul ergibt sich aus Ihren bisher erworbenen Sprachkenntnissen. Wenn Sie eine Ihnen unbekannte Fremdsprache erlernen, beginnen Sie beim Niveau A1 und belegen zwei weitere Module (A2 und B1). Wenn Sie eine bereits erlernte Fremdsprache ausbauen wollen und diese bereits auf dem Niveau B1 beherrschen, können Sie mit dem Modul B2 beginnen und belegen zwei weitere Module (C1.2 und C1.2). Sie können selbstverständlich ebenso drei unterschiedliche Sprachen (Achtung! Diese dürfen nicht Ihrer studierten Sprache entsprechen!) auswählen. Damit könnten sie das Modul A1 dreimal belegen, wenn sich die ausgewählten Fremdsprachen unterscheiden.
• Nun haben Sie bereits 15 LP aus dem Teilbereich Fremdsprache erworben. Dies ist die maximale Anzahl an Leistungspunkten, die Sie in diesem Teilbereich erwerben dürfen.
• Sie müssen nun weitere 15 LP aus dem Teilbereich Fachausbildung belegen. Dafür dient das Modul – Erweitertes Freies Modul. Sie können sich nun semesterweise aus dem Handbuch des Ergänzungsbereichs individuelle Lehrveranstaltungen auswählen, um das Modul zu füllen.

 3. Zwei Module aus dem Teilbereich Fremdsprachen und zwei Mal das Freie Modul:

• Sie entscheiden sich für zwei Module des Teilbereichs Fremdsprache (entsprechen zusammen 10 LP). Das jeweilige Modul ergibt sich aus Ihren bisher erworbenen Sprachkenntnissen. Wenn Sie eine Ihnen unbekannte Fremdsprache erlernen, beginnen Sie beim Niveau A1 und belegen ein weiteres Module (A2). Wenn Sie eine bereits erlernte Fremdsprache ausbauen wollen und diese bereits auf dem Niveau B1 beherrschen, können Sie mit dem Modul B2 beginnen und belegen ein weiteres Modul (C1.2). Sie können selbstverständlich ebenso zwei unterschiedliche Sprachen (Achtung! Diese dürfen nicht Ihrer studierten Sprache entsprechen!) auswählen. Damit könnten sie das Modul A1 zweimal belegen, wenn sich die ausgewählten Fremdsprachen unterscheiden.
• Nun haben Sie bereit 10 LP aus dem Teilbereich Fremdsprache erworben. Sie müssen nun weitere 20 LP aus dem Teilbereich Fachausbildung belegen. Dafür dient das Modul – Freies Modul, was sie entsprechend zweimal belegen müssen, um die übrigen LP zu erreichen. Sie können sich nun semesterweise aus dem Handbuch des Ergänzungsbereichs individuelle Lehrveranstaltungen auswählen, um das Modul zweimal zu füllen.

 4. Ein Modul aus dem Teilbereich Fremdsprache, einmal das Freie Modul und einmal das Erweiterte Freie Modul:

• Sie entscheiden sich für ein Modul des Teilbereichs Fremdsprache (entspricht 5 LP). Das jeweilige Modul ergibt sich aus Ihren bisher erworbenen Sprachkenntnissen. Wenn Sie eine Ihnen unbekannte Fremdsprache erlernen, belegen Sie das Niveau A1. Wenn Sie eine bereits erlernte Fremdsprache ausbauen wollen und diese bereits auf dem Niveau B1 beherrschen, belegen Sie das Modul B2. (Achtung! Die ausgewählte Fremdsprache darf nicht Ihrer studierten Sprache entsprechen!)
• Sie müssen nun weitere 25 LP aus dem Teilbereich Fachausbildung belegen. Dazu nutzen sie beide Module des Teilbereichs (Freies Modul mit 10 LP und das Erweiterte Freie Modul mit 15 LP). Sie können sich nun semesterweise aus dem Handbuch des Ergänzungsbereichs individuelle Lehrveranstaltungen auswählen, um die Module jeweils einmal zu füllen.

Das Nachweisblatt zum Ergänzungsbereich sieht alle Möglichkeiten der Belegung vor und muss vor Erbringung der Leistung ausgefüllt und beim Prüfer eingereicht werden. Das Formular kann auf der Homepage des Prüfungsamtes heruntergeladen werden.

Jedes Semester werden ausgewählte Lehrveranstaltungen auf der Homepage der Fakultät veröffentlicht. Schauen Sie für eine schnelle Suche unter Aktuelles nach. In dem Handbuch des Ergänzungsbereichs finden Sie Veranstaltungen unter anderem aus den Instituten der Fakultät Sprach-, Literatur- und Kulturwissenschaften; der Philosophischen Fakultät und weiterer Fakultäten und Einrichtungen der TU.
Grundsätzlich gilt jedoch, dass Sie alle angebotenen Lehrveranstaltungen der Fakultät Sprach-, Literatur- und Kulturwissenschaften für die Belegung Ihres Ergänzungsbereichs nutzen können. Sollten Sie sich für eine Veranstaltung interessieren, die nicht im Handbuch aufgeführt ist, dann setzen Sie sich bitte mit dem zuständigen Veranstalter in Verbindung. Sprechen Sie mit ihm oder ihr ab, ob Sie die Veranstaltung belegen können und ob eine passende Prüfungsleistung angeboten wird. Eine kurze Absprache mit Ihrem Studienfachberater wäre ebenfalls zu empfehlen.

Angebote des Career Service

Sie können grundsätzliche alle Angebote des Career Service nutzen. Diese finden Sie unter folgender Seite.

Bitte beachten Sie! Die Workshops des Career Service werden grundsätzlich nicht benotet und kreditiert.

Um sich einen Workshop anrechnen zu lassen, nutzen Sie bitte die Module des Teilbereichs Fachausbildung (Freies Modul und/oder Erweitertes Freies Modul) des Ergänzungsbereichs. Beachten Sie, dass die anderen Lehrveranstaltungen, die in den entsprechenden Modulen eingetragen werden, benotet sein müssen. Da der gesamte Ergänzungsbereich benotet wird, ist es nicht zulässig ein Modul unbenotet zu lassen. Es ist jedoch möglich innerhalb eines Moduls Prüfungsleistungen unbenotet zu lassen und sich diese als zusätzliche Qualifikation anrechnen zu lassen. Das bedeutet, wenn Sie sich für einen Workshop des Career Service entscheiden, dann brauchen Sie im Freien Modul noch mindestens zwei weitere benotete Prüfungsleistungen, um das Modul abzuschließen. Gleiches gilt für das Erweiterte Freie Modul. Dort müssen Sie mindestens noch drei weitere benotete Prüfungsleistungen erbringen.

Der Nachweis erbrachter Prüfungsleistungen im Ergänzungsbereich erfolgt über das entsprechende Nachweisformular, das Sie auch auf den Seiten des gemeinsamen Prüfungsamtes finden.

Dieses Formular muss für jede Prüfungsleistung neu ausgefüllt und vor Erbringung der Prüfungsleistung bei der entsprechenden Lehrkraft abgegeben werden. Die Lehrkraft muss das Formular anschließend an das Prüfungsamt weiterleiten.