In the modularized two-subject bachelor’s degree program, Italian Romance Studies can be selected either as a first subject or as a second subject. The first subject differs from the second subject by the writing of a Bachelor’s thesis. In addition, eight modules must be completed in the first subject and seven modules in the second subject (= teaching and learning units that are self-contained in terms of time and content with examinations accompanying the course of study). If Italian Romance Studies is chosen as the first subject and German Studies as the second subject, it is possible to obtain a binational double degree in cooperation with the Università per Stranieri di Siena (Mediazione Linguistica Culturale – Traduzione in ambito turistico imprenditoriale).

In the first, one-year study phase, students acquire a broad base in the areas of language practice, linguistics and literature by attending introductory courses (basic modules).

In the second study phase, subject and methodological competencies are expanded, specialized and contextualized (advanced modules).

In the third study phase, further specialization takes place in a selected scientific area. Students are enabled to work independently and scientifically (advanced modules).

• Interest in the Italian language, literature and culture, as well as willingness to deal with these aspects from a scientific perspective.
• Interest in dealing with texts and in communicating information orally and in writing to others.
• Prior knowledge of Italian at the level of A2 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages); in the case of lower prior knowledge, intensive courses can be taken at the Language Center of FAU (in the winter semester of the beginning of the study program as well as in the following semester during the semester break).

Due to the international orientation of many companies today, it is of great value to have a very good command of Romance languages in addition to English. On the one hand, this makes it possible to work abroad, but it also plays an important role when applying for jobs in Germany. Because of their language skills, Romance language graduates can find employment in many professional fields. However, they are particularly in demand in the following areas, in which the linguistic, literary and cultural knowledge acquired during their studies also comes into play:

• Information processing and documentation
• Journalism
• Librarianship and publishing
• Media
• Adult education and other forms of out-of-school foreign language teaching
• In the intercultural field at the intersection of business, politics and culture (e.g. in the tourism industry, public relations or in national or international institutions)

• While speaking and writing the foreign language as well as possible is an important part of the course, equally important is the in-depth study of linguistic, literary and cultural aspects in both contemporary and historical perspectives.
• Language training is organized differently than in school and progresses more quickly.
• You have to read a lot and also write texts independently on a regular basis.
• Regular independent preparation and follow-up of courses is important.
• FAU maintains active exchange programs with Italian universities (including Bari, Bergamo, Milano, Parma, Pisa, Rome, Siena, Turin, Udine).
• If Italian Romance Studies is chosen as a first subject and German Studies as a second subject, there is the possibility to obtain a binational double degree in cooperation with the Università per Stranieri di Siena (Mediazione Linguistica Culturale – Traduzione in ambito turistico imprenditoriale).