OWWZ.

Integrierte Chinastudien

B.A.Freie Universität Berlin · Berlin

At a glance: 8 semesters German, English and Chinese Full-time Winter semester Restricted admission, aptitude procedure No tuition fees

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What will I learn?

Curriculum from the university’s official documents. Evaluated on 17 October 2026.

This curriculum is incomplete: not every document or elective catalogue could be evaluated. The university’s linked documents are authoritative.

From the evaluated documents we could not derive a semester plan that matches the programme’s duration and ECTS – so the modules are listed without semesters. The university’s study plan is authoritative.

  • Required modules15 modules
    • Einführungsmodul: Kulturwissenschaftliche ChinaforschungSemesters 1–210 ECTS
    • Einführungsmodul: Sozialwissenschaftliche ChinaforschungSemesters 1–210 ECTS
    • Grundmodul: Chinesisch I10 ECTS
    • OstasienSemesters 1–25 ECTS
    • Grundmodul: Chinesisch II10 ECTS
    • Aufbaumodul: Kulturwissenschaftliche Chinaforschung I10 ECTS
    • Grundmodul: Chinesisch III10 ECTS
    • Aufbaumodul: Sozialwissenschaftliche Chinaforschung I10 ECTS
    • Grundmodul: Chinesisch IV10 ECTS
    • Aufbaumodul: Chinesisch Intensiv in China ASummary by OWWZ: Develops reading, listening and conversation through Chinese media, literature and teaching texts. Writing and presentations expand specialist vocabulary, aiming for HSK 5 or higher by the end of the year abroad.winter semester onlyExam (in German): Prüfung gemäß Ordnung der Partnerhochschule20 ECTS
    • Chinese Studies in ChinaSummary by OWWZ: Combines Chinese history, culture, politics, economics and society with an individual research project in China. Students examine developments through Chinese and international scholarship and practise research in a Chinese academic environment.Semesters 5–6Exam (in German): Prüfung gemäß Ordnung der Partnerhochschule10 ECTS
    • Aufbaumodul: Chinesisch Intensiv in China BSummary by OWWZ: Practises communication in Chinese university life and academic discussion. Authentic texts, listening exercises and writing develop comprehension, summarising and presentation skills for social and scholarly topics.summer semester onlyExam (in German): Prüfung gemäß Ordnung der Partnerhochschule20 ECTS
    • Fortgeschrittenes Chinesisch I10 ECTS
    • BachelorarbeitSummary by OWWZ: Investigates a Chinese studies question independently using scholarly methods. A compulsory colloquium supports the thesis through presentations and discussion of research progress.ThesisExam (in German): Bachelorarbeit, etwa 9.000 Wörter, 12 Wochen10 ECTS
    • Fortgeschrittenes Chinesisch II10 ECTS
  • Required elective from Aufbauwahlbereichchoose 10 ECTS · 2 modules
    • Aufbaumodul: Sozialwissenschaftliche Chinaforschung II10 ECTSRequired elective
    • Aufbaumodul: Kulturwissenschaftliche Chinaforschung II10 ECTSRequired elective
  • Required elective from Vertiefung Ichoose 10 ECTS · 2 modules
    • Vertiefungsmodul: Sozialwissenschaftliche Chinaforschung I10 ECTSRequired elective
    • Vertiefungsmodul: Kulturwissenschaftliche Chinaforschung I10 ECTSRequired elective
  • Required elective from Vertiefung IIchoose 5 ECTS · 2 modules
    • Vertiefungsmodul: Sozialwissenschaftliche Chinaforschung II5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Vertiefungsmodul: Kulturwissenschaftliche Chinaforschung II5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Required elective from Allgemeine Berufsvorbereitungchoose 30 ECTS · 123 modules
    • Vormodernes ChinesischSemesters 7–85 ECTSRequired elective
    • Arabisch ABV EinstiegsmodulSummary by OWWZ: Introduces Arabic through vocabulary, basic grammar and reading, listening, writing and speaking practice. Prepares for simple everyday communication and develops independent learning strategies.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)10 ECTSRequired elective
    • Arabisch ABV Grundmodul 2Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Arabic skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Arabisch ABV Grundmodul 3Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Arabic skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Arabisch ABV Grundmodul 4Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Arabic skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.irregularExam (in German): Präsentation (10 Min.) oder mündliche Prüfung (10 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Arabisch ABV Grundmodul 5Summary by OWWZ: Advances Arabic through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.winter semester onlyExam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.) sowie Präsentation (15 Min.) oder mündliche Prüfung (15 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • ABV Grundmodul Arabische Dialekte ISummary by OWWZ: Practises everyday communication in an Arabic dialect through listening materials, role play and short presentations. Develops grammar, vocabulary and context-sensitive use of language varieties.irregular5 ECTSRequired elective
    • ABV Grundmodul Arabische Dialekte IISummary by OWWZ: Practises everyday communication in an Arabic dialect through listening materials, role play and short presentations. Develops grammar, vocabulary and context-sensitive use of language varieties.irregular5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Deutsch als Fremdsprache FundierungsmodulSummary by OWWZ: Practises understanding argumentative texts and producing structured academic writing. Consolidates academic vocabulary, complex grammar, text planning and self-correction.summer semester onlyExam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitung (8 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Deutsch als Fremdsprache AufbaumodulSummary by OWWZ: Explores texts on social issues and academic communication. Practises combining information, weighing arguments and expressing positions orally and in writing with suitable vocabulary.Exam (in German): Schriftliche und mündliche Prüfung zur Erlangung von DSH 2*10 ECTSRequired elective
    • Deutsch als Fremdsprache Vertiefungsmodul A – Interaktionsfelder im akademischen (Berufs-)KontextSummary by OWWZ: Practises audience-sensitive writing and speaking for academic professions, focusing on complex texts, reading strategies, planning, grammar and precise vocabulary.Exam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitung (8 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Deutsch als Fremdsprache Vertiefungsmodul B – Diskursformen in Hochschule und BerufSummary by OWWZ: Examines discourse about culture and society. Practises critical reading and listening, rhetorical presentation and audience-sensitive communication of complex ideas for university and professional settings.Exam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitung (8 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Deutsch als Fremdsprache Vertiefungsmodul C – Mit Texten arbeiten – an Texten arbeitenSummary by OWWZ: Develops language for academic and professional tasks through structured presentation of facts, text production and revision, advanced vocabulary and grammar in intercultural contexts.Exam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitung (8 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Upper intermediate English 1 for academic professionsSummary by OWWZ: Develops English writing and presentations for academic and professional settings. Practises grammar, text structure and oral communication through revision, feedback and independent language learning.5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Upper intermediate English 2 for academic professionsSummary by OWWZ: Develops English writing and presentations for academic and professional settings. Practises grammar, text structure and oral communication through revision, feedback and independent language learning.5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Advanced English 1a for academic professionsSummary by OWWZ: Develops English writing and presentations for academic and professional settings. Practises grammar, text structure and oral communication through revision, feedback and independent language learning.5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Advanced English 1b for academic professionsSummary by OWWZ: Develops English writing and presentations for academic and professional settings. Practises grammar, text structure and oral communication through revision, feedback and independent language learning.5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Advanced English 2 for academic professionsSummary by OWWZ: Develops English writing and presentations for academic and professional settings. Practises grammar, text structure and oral communication through revision, feedback and independent language learning.5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Französisch ABV EinstiegsmodulSummary by OWWZ: Introduces French through vocabulary, basic grammar and reading, listening, writing and speaking practice. Prepares for simple everyday communication and develops independent learning strategies.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)10 ECTSRequired elective
    • Französisch ABV Grundmodul 2Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical French skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Französisch ABV Grundmodul 3Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical French skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Französisch ABV Grundmodul 4Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical French skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.) sowie Präsentation (10 Min.) oder mündliche Prüfung (10 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Französisch ABV Aufbaumodul 1Summary by OWWZ: Advances French through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Französisch ABV Aufbaumodul 2Summary by OWWZ: Advances French through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Französisch ABV Aufbaumodul 3Summary by OWWZ: Advances French through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Italienisch ABV EinstiegsmodulSummary by OWWZ: Introduces Italian through vocabulary, basic grammar and reading, listening, writing and speaking practice. Prepares for simple everyday communication and develops independent learning strategies.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)10 ECTSRequired elective
    • Italienisch ABV Grundmodul 2Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Italian skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Italienisch ABV Grundmodul 3Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Italian skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Italienisch ABV Grundmodul 4Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Italian skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.) sowie Präsentation (10 Min.) oder mündliche Prüfung (10 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Italienisch ABV Aufbaumodul 1Summary by OWWZ: Advances Italian through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Italienisch ABV Aufbaumodul 2Summary by OWWZ: Advances Italian through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Italienisch ABV Aufbaumodul 3Summary by OWWZ: Advances Italian through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Niederländisch ABV EinstiegsmodulSummary by OWWZ: Introduces Dutch through vocabulary, basic grammar and reading, listening, writing and speaking practice. Prepares for simple everyday communication and develops independent learning strategies.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)10 ECTSRequired elective
    • Niederländisch ABV Grundmodul 2Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Dutch skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Niederländisch ABV Grundmodul 3Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Dutch skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.) sowie Präsentation (10 Min.) oder mündliche Prüfung (10 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Persisch ABV EinstiegsmodulSummary by OWWZ: Introduces Persian through vocabulary, basic grammar and reading, listening, writing and speaking practice. Prepares for simple everyday communication and develops independent learning strategies.irregularExam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)10 ECTSRequired elective
    • Persisch ABV Grundmodul 2Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Persian skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.irregularExam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Polnisch ABV EinstiegsmodulSummary by OWWZ: Introduces Polish through vocabulary, basic grammar and reading, listening, writing and speaking practice. Prepares for simple everyday communication and develops independent learning strategies.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)10 ECTSRequired elective
    • Polnisch ABV Grundmodul 2Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Polish skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Polnisch ABV Grundmodul 3Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Polish skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Polnisch ABV Grundmodul 4Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Polish skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.irregularExam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.) sowie Präsentation (10 Min.) oder mündliche Prüfung (10 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Portugiesisch ABV EinstiegsmodulSummary by OWWZ: Introduces Portuguese through vocabulary, basic grammar and reading, listening, writing and speaking practice. Prepares for simple everyday communication and develops independent learning strategies.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)10 ECTSRequired elective
    • Portugiesisch ABV Grundmodul 2Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Portuguese skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Portugiesisch ABV Grundmodul 3Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Portuguese skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Portugiesisch ABV Grundmodul 4Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Portuguese skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.) sowie Präsentation (10 Min.) oder mündliche Prüfung (10 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Portugiesisch ABV Aufbaumodul 1Summary by OWWZ: Advances Portuguese through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Portugiesisch ABV Aufbaumodul 2Summary by OWWZ: Advances Portuguese through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Portugiesisch ABV Aufbaumodul 3Summary by OWWZ: Advances Portuguese through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Russisch ABV EinstiegsmodulSummary by OWWZ: Introduces Russian through vocabulary, basic grammar and reading, listening, writing and speaking practice. Prepares for simple everyday communication and develops independent learning strategies.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)10 ECTSRequired elective
    • Russisch ABV Grundmodul 2Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Russian skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Russisch ABV Grundmodul 3Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Russian skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Russisch ABV Grundmodul 4Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Russian skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Russisch ABV Grundmodul 5Summary by OWWZ: Advances Russian through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Russisch ABV-Aufbaumodul 1Summary by OWWZ: Advances Russian through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Spanisch ABV EinstiegsmodulSummary by OWWZ: Introduces Spanish through vocabulary, basic grammar and reading, listening, writing and speaking practice. Prepares for simple everyday communication and develops independent learning strategies.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)10 ECTSRequired elective
    • Spanisch ABV Grundmodul 2Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Spanish skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Spanisch ABV Grundmodul 3Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Spanish skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Spanisch ABV Grundmodul 4Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Spanish skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.) sowie Präsentation (10 Min.) oder mündliche Prüfung (10 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Spanisch ABV Aufbaumodul 1Summary by OWWZ: Advances Spanish through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Spanisch ABV Aufbaumodul 2Summary by OWWZ: Advances Spanish through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Spanisch ABV Aufbaumodul 3Summary by OWWZ: Advances Spanish through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Türkisch ABV EinstiegsmodulSummary by OWWZ: Introduces Turkish through vocabulary, basic grammar and reading, listening, writing and speaking practice. Prepares for simple everyday communication and develops independent learning strategies.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)10 ECTSRequired elective
    • Türkisch ABV Grundmodul 2Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Turkish skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Türkisch ABV Grundmodul 3Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Turkish skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.Exam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.) oder Präsentation (15 Min.) oder mündliche Prüfung (15 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Türkisch ABV Grundmodul 4Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Turkish skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.irregularExam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.) oder Präsentation (15 Min.) oder mündliche Prüfung (15 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Türkisch ABV Grundmodul 5Summary by OWWZ: Advances Turkish through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.winter semester onlyExam (in German): Klausur (90 Min.) sowie Präsentation (15 Min.) oder mündliche Prüfung (15 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Digitales Publizieren und PräsentierenSummary by OWWZ: Creates digital documents and presentations using professional software. Interdisciplinary projects combine advanced word processing, visual communication and planning of independent IT tasks.Exam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitung (5 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Digitales ProjektmanagementSummary by OWWZ: Practises planning and implementing IT projects using project software, spreadsheets and databases. Interdisciplinary teams apply digital tools to professional tasks.Exam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitung (5 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Online-Kommunikation und -PräsentationSummary by OWWZ: Develops web projects using interactive applications, digital media and social networks. Covers online publishing and the use of the internet for learning and professional communication.Exam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitung (5 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • InformationskompetenzSummary by OWWZ: Practises systematic searching, evaluation and presentation of academic information, including bibliographies, digital research, citation and reference management.Exam (in German): Präsentation (10 Min.) mit schriftlicher Ausarbeitung (4 bis 8 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Objektorientierte ProgrammierungSummary by OWWZ: Develops applications using C, C++, Java, Python or PHP/MySQL. Projects combine programming, database integration and dynamic web applications with presentation of results.Exam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitung (5 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Layout und Design von PrintmedienSummary by OWWZ: Designs and produces print materials using desktop publishing, image and graphics software. Projects combine visual concepts, technical implementation and production planning.Exam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitung (5 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Digitale Datenanalyse und statistische MethodenSummary by OWWZ: Plans and conducts statistical analyses using software, covering data preparation, descriptive measures, graphics, parametric and nonparametric methods, regression, factor analysis and test construction.Exam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitung (5 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • MultimediaproduktionSummary by OWWZ: Plans and creates video or audio productions. Practical projects develop editing skills and experience in organising and producing multimedia content.Exam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitung (5 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Gender und Diversity: Zentrale soziale Kategorien im 21. JahrhundertSummary by OWWZ: Examines gender alongside other social categories. Anti-discrimination examples and awareness exercises connect gender and diversity theories with reflection on personal attitudes and professional practice.Exam (in German): Essay (2.400 Wörter) oder Hausarbeit (2.400 Wörter)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Gender, Diversity und Gender MainstreamingSummary by OWWZ: Compares gender mainstreaming and diversity management as organisational equality strategies. Examines intersecting inequalities and develops reflective approaches to social differences at work.Exam (in German): Essay (2.400 Wörter) oder Hausarbeit (2.400 Wörter)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Diversity ManagementSummary by OWWZ: Explores diversity management in human resources and organisational practice. Examines implementation conditions and develops communication, facilitation and discrimination-sensitive responses to different identities and lifestyles.Exam (in German): Essay (2.400 Wörter) oder Hausarbeit (2.400 Wörter)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Gender und Diversity: Projekte und KooperationenSummary by OWWZ: Analyses current social problems through interacting social categories. Projects and awareness exercises link gender and diversity concepts with possible solutions and reflection on personal practice.irregularExam (in German): Essay (2.400 Wörter) oder Hausarbeit (2.400 Wörter) oder Projektbericht (2.400 Wörter)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Gender and Diversity in International ContextsSummary by OWWZ: Examines social categories and their interactions internationally and interculturally. Awareness exercises address stereotypes, racist judgements and personal positionality in professional engagement with diversity.irregularExam (in German): Essay (2.400 Wörter) oder Hausarbeit (2.400 Wörter)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Betriebswirtschaftliche Grundlagen (ABV)Summary by OWWZ: Introduces business management, business models, costs, controlling and accounting through practical cases. Connects organisation, legal forms, participation, decisions and strategic planning with challenges of the digital economy.Exam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitungen (8 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Marketing Grundlagen (ABV)Summary by OWWZ: Introduces strategic and operational marketing through cases on markets, competition, portfolio analysis, products, pricing, communication, distribution and electronic marketing.Exam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitungen (8 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • E-Business (ABV)Summary by OWWZ: Examines business models and value creation in the digital economy, covering electronic markets, technology-driven industry change, business processes and data-based methods.irregularExam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitungen (8 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Fallstudien im internationalen LernnetzwerkSummary by OWWZ: Works on practical net-economy cases in international online teams, using collaborative tools to develop and present solutions.irregularExam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitungen (8 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Erstellung eines BusinessplansSummary by OWWZ: Develops a business plan from an initial idea, combining creativity methods, market and competitor analysis, financial planning, legal structures and intellectual property with written planning and presentation.irregular5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Gründung einer Studierendenfirma – Funpreneur-WettbewerbSummary by OWWZ: Creates a temporary student company in a team. Tests business ideas in the market while practising milestone planning, customer communication, marketing and legal foundations.Exam (in German): Mündliche Präsentation in Form einer Gruppenprüfung (30 Min.)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Grundlagen, Ideen und Business-Modelle zur UnternehmensgründungSummary by OWWZ: Introduces entrepreneurial forms and start-up processes. Teams use creativity methods to develop ideas and business models, including self-employment, intrapreneurship and social enterprises.irregularExam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitung (6 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Gesprächsführung und VerhandlungSummary by OWWZ: Analyses conversations and negotiations using selected models. Role play practises listening, constructive feedback, conflict management, negotiation strategies and recording agreed outcomes.Exam (in German): Hausarbeit (2.100 Wörter) oder schriftliche Ausarbeitung (2.100 Wörter)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Persönliche Lern- und Arbeitsprozesse aktiv gestaltenSummary by OWWZ: Combines learning theory with time and self-management. Exercises address priorities, teamwork, leadership and coping with stress and complex demands.Exam (in German): Hausarbeit (2.100 Wörter) oder schriftliche Ausarbeitung (2.100 Wörter)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Präsentieren, Diskutieren, ModerierenSummary by OWWZ: Practises presentation, argumentation and group facilitation. Applies communication theories to visualisation, media use, discussion management and documentation of results while reflecting on personal performance.Exam (in German): Hausarbeit (2.100 Wörter) oder schriftliche Ausarbeitung (2.100 Wörter)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Kooperative ProjektarbeitSummary by OWWZ: Plans and delivers small-team projects exploring professional fields. Practises project organisation, resource planning, conflict management and public communication, then evaluates shared results.irregularExam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Gruppenleitung in Lehr-Lern-KontextenSummary by OWWZ: Prepares students to lead peer learning groups. Practises teaching methods, learning strategies, facilitation and conflict handling with attention to gender, diversity and differing learning needs.Exam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Nachhaltigkeit verstehenSummary by OWWZ: Explores global sustainability challenges and key political and scientific concepts. Interdisciplinary research examines options, competing objectives and links to sustainability-related careers.Exam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Nachhaltigkeit managenSummary by OWWZ: Analyses organisational sustainability or develops a sustainable venture. Teams apply management criteria and plan goals, funding, stakeholder involvement and implementation.Exam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Nachhaltigkeit kommunizierenSummary by OWWZ: Examines sustainability communication in science, politics, business and society. Teams develop audience-sensitive strategies and reflect on their own communication and behaviour.Exam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Nachhaltigkeit erforschenSummary by OWWZ: Develops a small sustainability research project. Groups work through research stages and may engage with ongoing projects or socially relevant questions using community-learning and living-lab approaches.Exam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung10 ECTSRequired elective
    • Nachhaltigkeit gestaltenSummary by OWWZ: Combines civic engagement with sustainability education. Teams plan and implement projects with partners, clarify goals and responsibilities and reflect on practical experience of sustainable change.Exam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Wissenschaft und GesellschaftSummary by OWWZ: Examines how scientific knowledge is produced and used in society. Discusses philosophy and history of science, methods and knowledge transfer through varied media and research findings.Exam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Understanding UniversitySummary by OWWZ: Analyses universities as institutional settings for producing knowledge. Explores historical development, philosophy of science, methods and social inequality through reading, discussion and investigation.summer semester onlyExam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Forschungsarbeit ASummary by OWWZ: Participates in supervised research, combining practical work with project planning. Results are jointly reflected on, prepared for scholarly communication and presented across disciplinary contexts.Exam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Forschungsarbeit BSummary by OWWZ: Provides extended participation in supervised research. Combines planning and practical research with reflection, scholarly preparation and interdisciplinary presentation of results.Exam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung10 ECTSRequired elective
    • MedienpraxisSummary by OWWZ: Develops television and online contributions in interdisciplinary teams. Connects mass-media concepts and formats with research, planning, production and organisational aspects of media practice.Exam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung10 ECTSRequired elective
    • Berufsbezogenes Praktikum – ASummary by OWWZ: Applies subject knowledge and broader skills in a work placement. An accompanying colloquium supports placement search, exchange of experiences and reflection on career goals.Exam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Berufsbezogenes Praktikum – BSummary by OWWZ: Applies subject knowledge and broader skills in a work placement. An accompanying colloquium supports placement search, exchange of experiences and reflection on career goals.Exam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung10 ECTSRequired elective
    • Berufsbezogenes Praktikum – CSummary by OWWZ: Applies subject knowledge and broader skills in a work placement. An accompanying colloquium supports placement search, exchange of experiences and reflection on career goals.Exam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung15 ECTSRequired elective
    • Berufsbezogenes Auslandspraktikum – ASummary by OWWZ: Applies subject knowledge and broader skills in a work placement abroad. An accompanying colloquium supports placement search, exchange of experiences and reflection on career goals and intercultural situations.Exam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung20 ECTSRequired elective
    • Berufsbezogenes Auslandspraktikum – BSummary by OWWZ: Applies subject knowledge and broader skills in a work placement abroad. An accompanying colloquium supports placement search, exchange of experiences and reflection on career goals and intercultural situations.Exam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung25 ECTSRequired elective
    • Berufsbezogenes Auslandspraktikum – CSummary by OWWZ: Applies subject knowledge and broader skills in a work placement abroad. An accompanying colloquium supports placement search, exchange of experiences and reflection on career goals and intercultural situations.Exam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung30 ECTSRequired elective
    • Polnisch ABV Grundmodul 5Summary by OWWZ: Advances Polish through varied texts, listening materials and spoken communication. Develops vocabulary, text grammar, writing and self-correction for more nuanced discussion and text production.irregular5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Sprachenlernen in Collaborative Online International Learning Classrooms (Grundmodul)Summary by OWWZ: Combines introductory language learning with intercultural online collaboration. Students work with a partner university on everyday and academic communication, cultural interpretations, linguistic diversity and their own identities.irregularExam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitung (6 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Digitalisierung und Künstliche IntelligenzSummary by OWWZ: Explores digitalisation and artificial intelligence through a practical project, connecting basic algorithms, machine learning and neural networks with digital strategies and ethical, legal and social issues.Exam (in German): Schriftliche Ausarbeitung (5 Seiten)5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Ukrainisch ABV EinstiegsmodulSummary by OWWZ: Introduces Ukrainian through vocabulary, basic grammar and reading, listening, writing and speaking practice. Prepares for simple everyday communication and develops independent learning strategies.irregularExam (in German): Klausur 90 Min.10 ECTSRequired elective
    • Ukrainisch ABV Grundmodul 2Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Ukrainian skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.irregularExam (in German): Klausur 90 Min.5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Ukrainisch ABV Grundmodul 3Summary by OWWZ: Develops practical Ukrainian skills, combining grammar and vocabulary with listening, reading, speaking and writing. Learning strategies support further independent study.irregularExam (in German): Klausur 90 Min.5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Berufspraxis für Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaftler*innen ASummary by OWWZ: An event project on career prospects develops planning, organisation and publicity skills. Students contact speakers, prepare schedules and promotional material and coordinate delivery.irregularExam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Berufspraxis für Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaftler*innen BSummary by OWWZ: Professionals present occupational fields and career paths. Discussion helps students reflect on their skills, cross-disciplinary employment opportunities and independent career planning.irregular5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Sozial- bzw. kulturwissenschaftliche Sprachpraxis JapanischSummary by OWWZ: Students read Japanese specialist and news texts. Vocabulary, dictionary and grammar work, alongside oral summaries, develop comprehension for social-science and cultural-studies contexts.irregularExam (in German): Klausur 90 Min., unbenotet5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Virtual Exchange mit japanischer PartneruniversitätSummary by OWWZ: German-Japanese tandems develop a research question online, design questionnaires and conduct simple surveys. Results are presented in Japanese while students reflect on cultural differences and shared communication.irregular5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Hilfsmittel der JapanologieSummary by OWWZ: Multilingual research tools support work with Japanese-studies literature. Students assess source quality and practise literature selection, transcription, citation and bibliography in German, English and Japanese.irregularExam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Vormodernes Japanisch 1 – BungoSummary by OWWZ: Students learn premodern Japanese grammar using the standard written language of the Meiji era. They read and translate simple historical or literary texts and use relevant reference tools.irregularExam (in German): Klausur 90 Min., unbenotet5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Vormodernes Japanisch 2 – Bungo/KanbunSummary by OWWZ: Advanced premodern grammar and kanbun reading techniques open up more demanding Japanese sources. Students translate intermediate historical and literary texts and independently use specialist reference tools.irregularExam (in German): Klausur 90 Min., unbenotet5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Lektüre koreanischer Online-NewsSummary by OWWZ: Students analyse the content, style and grammar of Korean online news and translate it into German. They expand specialist vocabulary and grammar and learn features of South Korean newspaper style.irregular5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Koreanisch mit BTS 1Summary by OWWZ: The Learn! Korean with BTS materials introduce Korean grammar and basic vocabulary. Reading, pronunciation, translation and dialogue exercises enable simple conversations.irregular5 ECTSRequired elective
    • Koreanisch mit BTS 2Summary by OWWZ: Building on prior Korean, the module extends grammar and vocabulary with Learn! Korean with BTS. Reading, pronunciation, translation and dialogue exercises prepare students for everyday conversations.irregular5 ECTSRequired elective

Topic profile

ECTS by topic from the curriculum’s modules; together at most the programme’s ECTS.RequiredElective

  • Other languages and philologies73 ECTS: 73 required
  • Foreign languages (practice)31 ECTS: 13 required, 18 elective
  • Translation and interpreting14 ECTS: 13 required, 1 elective
  • History11 ECTS: 7 required, 4 elective
  • Cultural studies11 ECTS: 7 required, 4 elective
  • Political science11 ECTS: 7 required, 4 elective
  • Sociology11 ECTS: 7 required, 4 elective
  • Literary studies10 ECTS: 6 required, 4 elective

Curriculum sources

15 modules in the curriculum.

Key facts

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Degree
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Standard duration
8 semesters (4 years)
ECTS credits
240 ECTS
Start of studies
Winter semester
Mode of study
Full-time
Teaching language
German, English and Chinese
Admission
Restricted admission, aptitude procedure
Location
Berlin
Tuition fees
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
€376.80 per semesterfor all students at the university

Information from geschkult.fu-berlin.de, fu-berlin.de · checked on 17 October 2026

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Language requirements

  • English: B1

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