Ost- und Mitteleuropastudien

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 modules6 modules

  • Einführung in das StudiumSummary by OWWZ: Students learn academic working techniques and disciplinary approaches to Eastern, Central and Southeastern Europe, practising research, citation and initial research methods while reflecting on interdisciplinary perspectives.winter semester only10 ECTS
  • Geschichte und KulturSummary by OWWZ: Selected examples introduce the history and cultures of Eastern, Central and Southeastern Europe, developing historical and cultural research methods and academic argumentation.winter semester only10 ECTS
  • Politische ÖkonomieSummary by OWWZ: Social science foundations connect economics, politics and sociology, applying rational-choice, empirical and interpretive approaches to politics, economy and society in Eastern and Central Europe.summer semester only10 ECTS
  • Sprache und KulturSummary by OWWZ: Students apply concepts from phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics to their chosen languages, combining historical and typological context with initial linguistic analyses.summer semester onlyExam (in German): Klausur 90 Min.10 ECTS
  • Literatur und KulturSummary by OWWZ: Students explore Slavic or Hungarian literary and cultural history through literary methods, focusing on genres, period-specific poetics and theory-informed text analysis.summer semester only10 ECTS
  • AbschlussmodulSummary by OWWZ: An independent bachelor thesis investigates Eastern and Central Europe with linguistic, cultural or interdisciplinary perspectives, supported by a colloquium on project development, academic writing and presentation.Thesis10 ECTS
• Required elective from Kernsprache und zweite Sprachechoose 30 ECTS · 6 modules

  • Sprachpraxis ISummary by OWWZ: Elementary A1 skills support simple everyday situations and basic communication, complemented by social and cultural orientation and digital tools for independent language learning.Semesters 1–4 · winter semester onlyExam (in German): Klausur 60 Min.5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Sprachpraxis IISummary by OWWZ: Language skills develop to A2 for typical everyday situations, supported by cultural orientation, information sources and tools for independent learning.Semesters 1–4 · summer semester only5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Sprachpraxis IIISummary by OWWZ: At A2+, students consolidate listening, speaking, reading and writing through cultural texts, grammar, pronunciation and conventions, developing confident communication and reflective learning.Semesters 1–4 · winter semester only5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Sprachpraxis IVSummary by OWWZ: B1 skills support connected texts and discussion of familiar subjects, while students deepen grammar, cultural conventions and knowledge of the language region.Semesters 1–4 · summer semester onlyExam (in German): Klausur 60 Min.5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Sprachpraxis VSummary by OWWZ: At B1+, students practise argumentative speaking and writing, researched presentations and comprehension of longer texts, increasingly evaluating their learning and information sources independently.Semesters 1–4 · winter semester only5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Sprachpraxis VISummary by OWWZ: B2 skills support nuanced discussion, complex texts and initial academic communication, using original and discipline-related materials to develop independent argument and critical use of information.Semesters 1–4 · summer semester onlyExam (in German): Klausur 60 Min.5 ECTSRequired elective
• Required elective from Spezialisierungchoose 30 ECTS · 2 modules

  • AuslandssemesterSummary by OWWZ: An agreed study semester abroad supports subject specialisation, interdisciplinary learning and language development through a learning agreement, with language courses limited to ten credits.Exam (in German): Nach den Bedingungen der Partnerhochschule30 ECTSRequired elective
  • InlandssemesterSummary by OWWZ: An individually agreed semester at domestic universities deepens subject and interdisciplinary skills, with region-related courses recommended and language study possible for up to ten credits.Exam (in German): Nach den Bedingungen der Hochschule im Inland30 ECTSRequired elective
• Required elective from Fachlicher Wahlpflichtbereichchoose 40 ECTS · 7 modules

  • (Ost-)Europa transregional und globalSummary by OWWZ: Students analyse regional integration, migration and transfers of goods and ideas historically and today, examining Eastern and Central Europe in global contexts and through regional theoretical traditions.Semesters 4–610 ECTSRequired elective
  • Transformationen, Entwicklungen, UmbrücheSummary by OWWZ: Comparative approaches explain political, social, economic and cultural changes in Eastern and Central Europe, focusing on crises, inequality, transformation before and after 1989 and minority issues.Semesters 4–610 ECTSRequired elective
  • Räume, Erinnerungen, IdentitätenSummary by OWWZ: Students critically examine spatial imaginaries, memory discourses and identity construction, considering historical conflicts, trauma, national communities and cultural representations in transregional, post-imperial and post-socialist contexts.Semesters 4–610 ECTSRequired elective
  • Herrschaft, Gewalt, ProtestSummary by OWWZ: Students examine democracy, authoritarianism, violence and protest through Eastern and Central European cases, including dissent, resistance and counter-publics in cultural and artistic expression.Semesters 4–610 ECTSRequired elective
  • Sprachliche ZusatzqualifikationSummary by OWWZ: Students deepen their chosen study languages or learn additional relevant languages, selecting courses through language advising and according to their existing proficiency.Semesters 4–6Exam (in German): Nach den Bestimmungen der gewählten Sprachkurse, unbenotet10 ECTSRequired elective
  • PraxisorientierungSummary by OWWZ: Practical projects apply language, subject and methodological skills to possible careers, ranging from journalistic research and translation to cultural events, digital tools and archival work.Semesters 4–6 · winter semester onlyExam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung10 ECTSRequired elective
  • PraktikumSummary by OWWZ: An internship agreed in advance introduces professional fields inside and outside academia, applying academic knowledge and reflecting on career orientation.Semesters 4–6Exam (in German): Keine Modulprüfung10 ECTSRequired elective

Topic profile

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

• Foreign languages (practice)38 ECTS: 0 required, 38 elective38 ECTS
• Cultural studies19 ECTS: 10 required, 9 elective19 ECTS
• Intercultural communication15 ECTS: 0 required, 15 elective15 ECTS
• History14 ECTS: 5 required, 9 elective14 ECTS
• Linguistics10 ECTS: 10 required10 ECTS
• Political science8 ECTS: 3 required, 5 elective8 ECTS
• Diversity, migration and gender5 ECTS: 0 required, 5 elective5 ECTS
• Literary studies5 ECTS: 5 required5 ECTS

Curriculum sources

• Studien- und Prüfungsordnung – Ost- und MitteleuropastudienExamination regulations · Version 09.12.2024 / 11.12.2024; FU-Mitteilungen 17/2025 · checked 15 October 2026