African Verbal and Visual Arts: Languages, Literatures, Media and Art, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
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- Faculty
- Faculty of Languages & Literatures
- Final degree
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- Start of studies
- Winter semester
- Standard period of study
- 6 semesters
- Language of instruction
- English
- Admission requirements
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Africa is a continent with a thousand and one facets. We offer this innovative, multidisciplinary and market-oriented bachelor’s programme as a solid starting point towards understanding the dynamics of the African continent and building expertise in African studies. Our curriculum enables students to acquire knowledge in four key branches of African studies: Languages; Literatures (in African languages as well as Anglophone and Francophone African literatures); Media; and Arts (both modern and contemporary). We equip our students with theoretical, methodological and practical tools for study, thereby preparing them for critical engagement with the full diversity of African cultural milieus, ideas and forms of expressions.
Structure of the Bachelor’s Programme
The programme is organised into modules reflecting the multiplicity of African cultural affairs. Compulsory course modules introduce methods of art studies, media studies, literary studies and linguistics. A practice-oriented project, an overview of the linguistic landscape in Africa and an interdisciplinary module provide students with both academic and practical skills.
Elective compulsory course modules cover different fields of specialization and advanced seminars. The students will choose one of the disciplines in which they envisage writing their BA thesis. In addition, they will have to take at least one advanced seminar from one of the other disciplines.
Your individual profile - the minor.
Right at the beginning of your studies, when you enroll in the bachelor's program "African Verbal and Visual Arts: Languages, Literatures, Media and Art", you select a combination subject worth 49 credit points. This is fully integrated into the course of study. Minors promote the interconnection of basic scientific knowledge and practice-related knowledge or are aimed at broadening subject-specific competencies.
For the bachelor program "African Verbal and Visual Arts: Languages, Literatures, Media and Art" you can choose from the following minors:
- Arabic & Islamic Language & Culture Studies (Arabische und Islamische Sprach- und Kulturstudien)
- German as a Foreign Language (Deutsch als Zweitsprache)
- English & American Studies (Anglistik/Amerikanistik)
- German Studies (Germanistik)
- Intercultural German Studies (German as a Foreign Language) (Interkulturelle Germanistik (Deutsch als Fremdsprache))
- Interdisciplinary African Studies (Interdisziplinäre Afrikastudien)
- Social & Cultural Anthropology (Sozial- und Kulturanthropologie)
- Sociology (Soziologie)
- Study of Religion (Religionswissenschaft)
- Theatre Didactics (Theaterdidaktik)
- Curators' Track (English language)
- Study Abroad (English language)
Whilst the AVVA programme fosters early interdisciplinary awareness, intellectual independence and personal development, it also enhances the student’s ability to utilise the relevant theoretical and methodological tools as practical assets. Graduates of AVVA are prepared for a career in exciting fields such as cultural and intercultural work, international cooperation, intercultural communication, intercultural mass media, creative entrepreneurship and international consulting in African affairs.
The focus on teaching in English medium advances our internationalization strategy and enables fruitful links between the research hub in African Studies at the University of Bayreuth and institutions situated elsewhere.
Upon completion of the B.A. programme, candidates may also enrol in the master’s programme African Verbal and Visual Arts: Languages, Literatures, Media and Art.
Specific features & further information
- Part-time study is possible
- Iwalewahaus
Semester fee
The University of Bayreuth does not charge tuition fees. However, every student must pay the semester fee. This includes the fees for the Studentenwerk Oberfranken and the semester ticket for the use of public transport in the cities of Bayreuth and Kulmbach and in many parts of the regional transport system.
Notes on application and enrollment
- Application for german citizens
15 April to October for winter semester
Application- Application for EU citizens
15 April to October for winter semester
Application- Application for non EU citizens
15 April to 15 July for winter semester
Application
We are looking forward to welcoming candidates with an interest in African cultural issues who are ready to interact with people from all corners of the globe on a lovely campus of a University recognised worldwide for its strong emphasis on the field of African Studies.
Admission requirements
- Language proficiency
English: A good command of written and spoken English (equivalent to B2 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages) is a prerequisite. You may submit a language certificate, school certificate, or a degree awarded by an institution whose language of instruction is English. The minor subjects „Study Abroad“ and "Curators’ Track“ are only offered in English.
German: A command of German (equivalent to A1 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages) is required. This will ease your daily life and will improve your language repertoire. You may submit a language certificate or fulfil the requirement of A1 German by the end of the second semester of study.
Module handbook
The module handbook provides an overview of the various modules that must be taken in a degree programme. It contains all the important explanations on the requirements and types of module examinations as well as on the intermediate or final examinations and serves as a kind of study guide for orientation.
Examination regulations
Examination regulations define the content and structure of a particular degree programme in a legally binding manner. They must be approved by the Ministry of Science or accredited by an accreditation agency.
Central contact points
- Prospective students:
Student Advising (in German language) - For international students:
International Office - Examination Office:
Examination Office Faculty IV – Languages & Literatures
Contact points in the department
- Programme coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Clarissa Vierke
- Programme moderator:
Prof. Dr. Clarissa Vierke
- Africa-Competence (AfriZert)
- China-Competence (SinoZert)in German language
- Entrepreneurshipin German language
- Interculturality Research and Intercultural Practicein German language
- Intersectionality Studies & Diversity Competenciesin English language
- Sustainabilityin German language
- Teaching German as a foreign languagein German language
- Theatre Educationin German language
Any questions? We are happy to inform, advise and support you – confidentially, personally, independently!
Contact for questions about application, admission and requirements for prospective international students:
Incoming Degree
Hotline: +49 (0)921 / 55-5392 (Wed-Thu, 9-11 a.m.)
Website: www.international-office.uni-bayreuth.de/en/come-to-bayreuth/degree-students/index.php
Contact for questions about studying, general advice on choosing a course of study, changing subjects, and problems during studies:
Student Advising
Hotline: +49 (0)921 / 55-4433 (Tue-Thu, 10-11 a.m.)
Website: www.studienberatung.uni-bayreuth.de/en/index.html
Have we aroused your interest? You can find all information about the Bachelor Degree Programm AVVA at the University of Bayreuth on the website.