Bachelor’s Degree Programme

This degree programme is for me if ...

… I was fascinated by French, Italian or Spanish even when I was still at school.
… I like learning languages and can also approach language systematically.
… I am interested in the literature of the Romance countries.
… I like travelling and I would like to spend a semester abroad.

What will I learn during the degree programme?

The Bachelor's programme in Romance Studies at Klagenfurt focuses above all on the intensive acquisition of language skills. Students can specialise in French, Italian or Spanish. The courses encourage the students to acquire and develop subject-related discussion skills and a well-founded knowledge of the language. The understanding of texts and translation skills are just as much part of the courses as the production of spoken and written texts appropriate to the specific situation. Considerable importance is also attached to the development of educational and didactic skills. A further point of emphasis is literature and cultural studies, in which students are given the opportunity to acquire the ability to apply a critical, differentiated and independent approach to all kinds of texts, with a particular focus on literary texts. The programme also communicates general methodological knowledge and the main techniques for intellectual work, together with the ability to situate, analyse and critically review such texts within the framework of general cultural and social theories and explanation models. The programme is completed with a study of the geography, history, art and culture, politics etc. of the countries concerned.

What makes studying at the University of Klagenfurt unique?

In comparison with other universities in Austria, Romance Studies at the University of Klagenfurt can boast an excellent supervision ratio of teachers to students. Courses focus on practical application to ensure the quality of the language training, preparing students in the best possible way for a stay abroad or even a subsequent career abroad. Students can also make use of the Self Access Centre with its extensive library, computer terminals and audiovisual material to complement the learning process. Another special feature of the programme is the opportunity for students to pursue practical work experience abroad accounting for a total of 300 teaching hours. Individual specialisation with a second Romance language and free electives, together with excellent contacts to institutes and universities abroad are also a feature of Romance Studies at Klagenfurt.

What are my career opportunities after the degree programme?

The programme educates students to become experts in Romance languages with in-depth knowledge of the corresponding culture. The graduates have key qualifications such as problem-solving skills in the field of culture and a detailed knowledge of the historical and political contexts in the relevant countries. The fields in which the graduates of this degree programme are employed are correspondingly broad and varied.

Typical fields of employment include:

Activities in non-school education and further education; international cultural and educational exchange programmes;
Archives, documentation centres and libraries; diplomatic service; academic and library activities at universities;
Publishing and the book trade; proof-reading and editorial activities; work in the field of translating;
Public and private cultural institutions, cultural management and communication (e.g. consulting and assistance in projects and events;
Media sector: press, radio, television, the new media; advertising industry, marketing and PR departments (e.g. drafting and structuring texts);
Leisure and tourism sectors;
Activities in language-related fields: the creation of lexicons, teaching materials etc;
Computer linguistics;
Cross-border PR work in businesses, public corporations, public authorities, federations and associations;
Free-lance activities such as journalist or communication trainer.

Who should I contact if I have any more questions on the degree programme?

Cornelia Stubinger, secretarial office
Room:  I.0.64
Tel.: +43 (0)463 2700 2400
Email:  

Student representatives: anglistik@oeh-klagenfurt.at

Info: http://www.uni-klu.ac.at/rom

Master’s Degree Programme

This degree programme is for me if ...

… I would like to consolidate the knowledge acquired in the Bachelor's programme.
… I am aiming for a higher qualification in my subject or specialisation.
… I am interested in the literature of the Romance countries.
… I like travelling and I would like to spend a semester abroad.

What will I learn during the degree programme?

The Master’s programme extends the students’ language skills and their knowledge in the field of linguistics. Specific courses enable the students to acquire further insights into practical and academic methods used to approach Romance languages. The programme is completed with advanced courses in the fields of the culture and literature of the Romance language countries.

What makes studying at the University of Klagenfurt unique?

In comparison with other universities in Austria, Romance Studies at the University of Klagenfurt can boast an excellent supervision ratio of teachers to students. Courses focus on practical application to ensure the quality of the language training, preparing students in the best possible way for a stay abroad or even a subsequent career abroad. Students can also make use of the Self Access Centre with its extensive library, computer terminals and audiovisual material to complement the learning process. Another special feature of the programme is the opportunity for students to pursue practical work experience abroad. Individual specialisation, together with excellent contacts to institutes and universities abroad are also features of Romance Studies at Klagenfurt.

What are my career opportunities after the degree programme?

The programme educates students to become experts in Romance languages with in-depth knowledge of the corresponding culture. The graduates have key qualifications such as problem-solving skills in the field of culture and a detailed knowledge of the historical and political contexts in the relevant countries. The fields in which the graduates of this degree programme are employed are correspondingly broad and varied.

Typical fields of employment include:

Activities in non-school education and further education; international cultural and educational exchange programmes;
Archives, documentation centres and libraries; diplomatic service; academic and library activities at universities;
Publishing and the book trade; proof-reading and editorial activities; work in the field of translating;
Public and private cultural institutions, cultural management and communication (e.g. consulting and assistance in projects and events;
Media sector: press, radio, television, the new media; advertising industry, marketing and PR departments (e.g. drafting and structuring texts);
Leisure and tourism sectors;
Activities in language-related fields: the creation of lexicons, teaching materials etc.;
Computer linguistics;
Cross-border PR work in businesses, public corporations, public authorities, federations and associations;
Free-lance activities such as journalist or communication trainer.

Who should I contact if I have any more questions on the degree programme?

Cornelia Stubinger, secretarial office
Room:  I.0.64
Tel.: +43 (0)463 2700 2400
Email:  

Student representatives: anglistik@oeh-klagenfurt.at

Info: http://www.uni-klu.ac.at/rom