Slavic Linguistics

The focus area Slavic Linguistics offers a comprehensive study of the Slavic languages through a comparative lens, examining their linguistic structures, variation, and historical development. Students explore the diverse dimensions of variation within Slavic languages, including phonological, morphological, and syntactic differences, and gain skills in linguistic description and analysis. The track emphasizes empirical research and the application of scientific methods to the study of Slavic languages, preparing students to engage in scholarly discourse within the field of Slavic linguistics. Students also develop proficiency in both written and spoken Slavic languages through targeted language courses that focus on grammar, reading, and writing skills. This focus area equips students with a deep understanding of the Slavic language family, preparing them for further research or professional roles in linguistics and related fields.

Helpful documents like sample curricula and the annex to the study regulations can be found in the download section. 

Depending on the courses chosen: German or target language (e.g. Czech, Polish, Russian, Bosnian, Croatian, Montenegrin or Serbian). Note that some courses can also be taught in English, but the instructors need to be informed and asked about this as early as possible, i.e. August for the autumn semester, January for the spring semester. The methodology courses are taught in English.

In the focus area Slavic Linguistics  you have to choose modules according to the following rules:

• all compulsory modules (P-Module) from the module group "Methodology", which are 30 ECTS credits in total
• at least 12 ECTS credits from the module group "Languages and Structures"
• at least 30 ECTS credits from the module group "Slavonic Linguistics", including at least 18 ECTS credits from core elective modules (WP-Module)
• at least 18 additional ECTS credits of free choice within the program
• Master thesis (30 ECTS credits)

The modules for this focus area are offered by the Slavisches Seminar.