English-taught Master's degree programs
Slavic Studies
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – 2 field degree program - Major Field
Research in Slavic Studies can cover an extraordinary range that stretches from the Elbe to the Pacific. On the way it takes in poetry, prose and drama in Croatia, the Czech Republic, Poland, Bulgaria, Ukrania and Russia. Immerse yourself in the variety of Slavic languages and the wealth and historical importance of the Slavic cultural area. Slavic Studies is only taught at a very few universities and features small classes and optimal support. Thanks to its longstanding relationship with Gernot Erler, the German Coordinator for Intersocietal Cooperation with Russia, Freiburg is one of the most important centers of Slavic Studies in Germany.
| Academic calendar: |
Winter Semester |
| Standard Period of Study: |
6 semesters required for the full degree programme |
| Scope of services: |
180 ECTS-Points for the full degree programme |
| Admission: |
First semester:
Without special prerequisites for admission (free admission) Higher semesters:
Without special prerequisites for admission (free admission) Please note: University admission requirements may change up to the start of the application period. |
| Application period: |
First semester: 1 June – 2 October Higher semesters: Winter Semester: until 30.09. Summer Semester: until 31.03. Important information regarding required application materials for higher semesters. |
| Application: | Application for this degree programme is only possible during the application period and is done online. |
| Faculty affiliation: | Faculty of Philology |
The study of Slavic Studies offers the opportunity to work in small groups and a friendly atmosphere with intensive and individualized support from the lecturers. Throughout your studies, you have the chance to attend numerous guest lectures and participate in project seminars, excursions, and study abroad programs.
Slavic Studies not only involves learning two Slavic languages but also delves deeply into their respective philology, including linguistics, literary studies, and the Slavic cultural sphere, along with its geographical characteristics and historical developments.
In linguistic courses, you systematically explore the structure, history, and functionality of Slavic languages. What are their connections and peculiarities? How is language acquired? How does it relate to our way of thinking? How does it connect with culture and society? And why do we need language in the first place? To answer these and your additional questions, alongside coursework, you have access to the Digital Humanities Lab.
In literary studies, you acquire the skills needed to engage in analytical and methodical discussions and writing about literature. In what context was a particular work created? How should it be interpreted?
Besides text analysis and literary history (epochs, movements, trends, styles), you will be introduced to scientific working techniques:
- Information retrieval
- Handling Slavic databases
- Bibliography
- Quotation
In your final year, you have the option to specialize in either linguistics or literary and cultural studies, allowing for a personal focus and even deeper engagement with the chosen discipline.
A comprehensive language training program involves two Slavic languages. At the University of Freiburg, you can choose from the following:
- Bosnian/Croatian/Montenegrin/Serbian
- Bulgarian
- Ukrainian
- Polish
- Russian
- Czech
You can either begin to learn these languages from scratch or enhance and perfect your skills if you have prior knowledge. To aid this, the University of Freiburg's language lab is available for self-study to further develop your language competence.
As language skills and intercultural competence are best solidified through practical experience, the program includes a two-to-five-week stay in a Slavic country, which can be part of an excursion, practical activity, or language course.
Additionally, through the DAAD, you can pursue an extra year worth 60 ECTS credits at one of the Slavic partner universities of the University of Freiburg in Tver' (Russia [currently not possible]), Prague (Czech Republic), or Veliko Tǎrnovo (Bulgaria). Reports from past participants can be found on the Slavic Seminar's website.
Archaeological Sciences | Business Administration | Educational Science and Education Management | English and American Studies | Cultural and Social Anthropology | European Societies and Cultures | Geography | German Studies: German Literature | History | Islamic Studies | Jewish Studies | Catholic-Theological Studies | Classical Philology | Classical and Christian Archaeology | Cognitive Science | Cultural Analysis/European Ethnology | Art History | Musicology | Philosophy | Political Science | Psychology | Romance languages and literatures | Sinology | Scandinavian Studies | German Linguistics | Economics | Ancient Near Eastern Studies
As part of the Bachelor of Arts degree programme, the major subjects can also be combined with one of the three minor subjects offered by the Freiburg University of Music - aural training, music physiology and music theory - instead of one of the above-mentioned minor subjects, each of which has a scope of 40 ECTS credits. In the case of such a combination, the relevant examination regulations of the Freiburg University of Music apply to the study of the minor subject offered by the Freiburg University of Music.
Information on the aptitude test for the minor subjects Aural Training, Music Physiology and Music Theory.
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Zulassungs- und Immatrikulationsordnung (ZImmO)
- Prüfungsordnung B.A.: Rahmenordnung
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Prüfungsordnung B.A.: Rahmenordnung § 18
(Nur bei Studienbeginn vor dem 1. Oktober 2015 und sofern nicht Anwendung von § 18 Absatz 12 n.F. beantragt wurde) - Prüfungsordnung B.A.: Anlage A
- Prüfungsordnung B.A.: Slavistik (Hauptfach)
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Prüfungsordnung B.A.: Slavistik (Hauptfach)
(Nur bei Studienbeginn vor dem 1. Oktober 2023; Abschluss des Studiums bis spätestens 30. September 2027) - Prüfungsordnung B.A.: Anlage C
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Prüfungsordnung B.A.: Anlage D
(Nur bei Zulassung zum Interdisciplinary Track vor dem 1. Oktober 2014)
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Prüfungsordnung B.A.: Rahmenordnung
(Nur bei Studienbeginn vor dem 1. Oktober 2011 und sofern nicht ab dem Wintersemester 2011/2012 eine Neueinschreibung für ein anderes Haupt- oder Nebenfach erfolgt ist) -
Prüfungsordnung B.A.: Anlage A
(Nur bei Studienbeginn vor dem 1. Oktober 2011 und sofern nicht ab dem Wintersemester 2011/2012 eine Neueinschreibung für ein anderes Haupt- oder Nebenfach erfolgt ist) -
Prüfungsordnung B.A.: Slavistik (Hauptfach)
(Nur bei Studienbeginn zwischen dem 1. Oktober 2007 und dem 30. September 2011) -
Prüfungsordnung B.A.: Slavistik (Hauptfach)
(Nur bei Studienbeginn zwischen dem 1. Oktober 2005 und dem 30. September 2007) -
Prüfungsordnung B.A.: Anlage D
(Nur bei Studienbeginn vor dem 1. Oktober 2011 und sofern nicht ab dem Wintersemester 2011/2012 eine Neueinschreibung für ein anderes Haupt- oder Nebenfach erfolgt ist)
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Central Academic Advising Office
The University's Service Centre Studies - Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB) provides information and advice on all questions that may arise prior to, at the beginning of, and during a course of study. If you are seeking subject-specific advice in addition to this, you can also contact the respective subject academic advisor.
Departmental Academic Advising
Anna Jouravel
Slavisches Seminar der Universität Freiburg
Raum 02007
Werthmannstr. 14
79085 Freiburg
Tel.: +49 761 203-8319
studiengangskoordination@slavistik.uni-freiburg.de
Sprechstunde:
Do 10-12 Uhr mit Voranmeldung per E-Mail
Examination Office
Werthmannstr.8/Rückgebäude, 79098 Freiburg
http://www.geko.uni-freiburg.de
Bachelor- und Masterstudiengang, Lehramtsstudiengang gemäß GymPO I
Dr. Tobie Walther
Tel. 203-3221
tobie.walther@geko.uni-freiburg.de
Raum 02 010/2. OG
Sprechstunde: Dienstag 10.15-12.30 Uhr, Donnerstag 14.00-16.00 Uhr
Magister- und Promotionsstudiengang, Lehramtsstudiengang gemäß WPO
Annette Ehinger
Tel. 203-2011
annette.ehinger@geko.uni-freiburg.de
Raum 03 011/3. OG
Sprechstunde: Dienstag 10.15-12.30 Uhr, Donnerstag 14.00-16.00 Uhr
Achtung: In der vorlesungsfreien Zeit gelten gesonderte Sprechstunden, bitte informieren Sie sich rechtzeitig vor einem Besuch.
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