G-Course (Humanities Course)

The humanities course optimally prepares you for studies in humanities and social sciences. With a focus on literature, history, and social contexts, you'll be well-prepared for your studies.

G-Course (Humanities Course)
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About the course

The G-Course is designed for future students of humanities and social sciences. It develops your methodological and analytical skills while providing the foundations for successful studies in these fields.

In addition to developing your language and cultural understanding, you'll learn the scientific working methods that will be essential for your later studies.

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Study goals

  • History
  • Philosophy
  • German Studies

Main subjects

  • German Literature
  • History
  • Social Studies

Outcome

Assessment Test (FSP)

Degree

Main subjects and content

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German Literature

Literary history, text analysis, literary periods, interpretation methods

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History

German and European history, historical methods, source work

🤝

Social Studies

Political system, social theories, current social issues

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German

Academic writing, rhetoric, text production, stylistics

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English

Academic English, text analysis, scientific communication

Course structure

1

Introductory Phase (1st Semester)

Humanities fundamentals and scientific working methods

2

Main Phase (2nd Semester)

Deepening knowledge and specific preparation for the assessment test

Typical degree programs

History
Philosophy
German Studies
Education
Political Science
Sociology
Cultural Studies
Ethnology

Course at a glance

Duration

2 semesters (1 year)

Language of Instruction

German

Degree

Assessment Test (FSP)

Possible degree programs

History Philosophy German Studies Education Political Science Sociology Cultural Studies Ethnology

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Landesstudienkolleg an der Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
City: Halle (Saale)
State: Sachsen-Anhalt
Public
Costs: Free
Landesstudienkolleg Sachsen-Anhalt an der Hochschule Anhalt
City: Köthen/Dessau
State: Sachsen-Anhalt
Public
Costs: Free
Niedersächsisches Studienkolleg an der Leibniz Universität Hannover
City: Hannover
State: Niedersachsen
Public
Costs: Free
Staatliches Studienkolleg Nordhausen
City: Nordhausen
State: Thüringen
Public
Costs: Free
Studienkolleg an der FU Berlin
City: Berlin
State: Berlin
Public
Costs: Free
Studienkolleg an der Goethe-Universität Frankfurt
City: Frankfurt am Main
State: Hessen
Public
Costs: Free