Romanistik - Schwerpunkt Spanisch

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 modules9 modules

  • Primary Module Spanish LiteratureSummary by OWWZ: The literary history of Spain and Hispanic America and basic methods of genre and textual analysis are introduced. Selected works provide practice in interpretation, historical contextualisation and preparing independent academic work.Semesters 2–3Exam (in German): Seminarbegleitende Leistungen (40 %) und Hausarbeit, 10 Seiten (60 %)10 ECTS
  • Primary Module Spanish LinguisticsSummary by OWWZ: Foundations and methods of Spanish linguistics are introduced and applied to selected subjects. Students develop linguistic research skills and learn to plan and present their own academic investigations.Semesters 2–3 · winter semester onlyExam (in German): Seminarbegleitende Leistungen (40 %) und Hausarbeit, 10 Seiten (60 %)10 ECTS
  • Specific Key QualificationsSummary by OWWZ: A further Romance language is combined with cross-disciplinary subjects and academic working methods. Research, media use and oral presentation of findings complement practical language classes.Semesters 3–410 ECTS
  • Spanish Cultural StudiesSummary by OWWZ: The cultural history of Spain and Hispanic America is connected with contemporary social issues. Case studies develop intercultural understanding and engagement with cultural questions.Semesters 3–4 · winter semester onlyExam (in German): Zwei Klausuren (je 50 %)10 ECTS
  • Secondary Module Spanish LiteratureSummary by OWWZ: Selected periods, genres or authors from the literature of Spain and Hispanic America are studied in depth. Lecture and seminar combine literary-historical perspectives with textual interpretation and independent academic work.Semesters 4–5Exam (in German): Klausur (30 %) und Hausarbeit, 15 Seiten (70 %)10 ECTS
  • Secondary Module Spanish LinguisticsSummary by OWWZ: Lecture and seminar deepen selected subjects in Spanish linguistics. Students apply linguistic methods and strengthen their ability to prepare, conduct and present independent academic work.Semesters 4–5Exam (in German): Klausur (30 %) und Hausarbeit, 15 Seiten (70 %)10 ECTS
  • Practical ModuleSummary by OWWZ: An internship of at least six weeks or a qualifying stay abroad introduces professional fields. Students practise self-management, communication and intercultural action and document their experience in a portfolio.10 ECTS
  • Language Practice Spanish: Level B2Summary by OWWZ: Authentic texts, discussion, presentations and written work expand expression in Spanish. Rhetorical and stylistic skills support nuanced communication at B2 level.Semesters 5–6 · winter semester onlyExam (in German): Klausur (100 %)5 ECTS
  • Bachelor thesisSummary by OWWZ: Students independently investigate a linguistic or literary research question using academic methods. The written thesis develops a reasoned analysis and places its findings in their disciplinary context.ThesisExam (in German): Bachelorarbeit (100 %)10 ECTS
• Required elective from Sprachpraxis Spanischchoose 25 ECTS · 10 modules

  • Language Practice Spanish: Level A1Summary by OWWZ: Basic Spanish grammar, pronunciation, spelling and vocabulary are practised in everyday situations. Listening, speaking, reading and writing develop A1 proficiency and introduce cultural contexts.winter semester onlyExam (in German): Klausur (100 %)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Language Practice Spanish: Level A2Summary by OWWZ: Everyday and university communication develops the four language skills in Spanish. Grammar, vocabulary and culture-specific knowledge are extended to A2 level.summer semester onlyExam (in German): Klausur (100 %)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Language Practice Spanish: Level B1Summary by OWWZ: The four Spanish language skills are consolidated for everyday and university use. Further grammar and vocabulary work supports more independent communication at B1 level.Semesters 3–4 · winter semester onlyExam (in German): Klausur (100 %)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Language Practice Spanish: Level C1Summary by OWWZ: Complex texts and topics deepen grammar, syntax, idiom and style. Students practise fluent, flexible communication and clearly structured oral and written expression at C1 level.Exam (in German): Klausur (100 %)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Language Practice Spanish: Phonetics and Orthography (Level A2)Summary by OWWZ: Phonetics, transcription and targeted pronunciation exercises develop accurate speaking and writing. Audiovisual material trains listening comprehension, or literary texts develop reading comprehension and reading strategies.Semesters 2–3 · winter semester onlyExam (in German): Klausur (70 %) und mündliche Prüfung (30 %)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Spanish TheatreSummary by OWWZ: Preparing and performing a Spanish-language play gives students practical experience with different forms of expression. They practise interaction, fluency, pronunciation and appropriate vocabulary.5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Language Practice Spanish: Talleres de perfeccionamiento (Level C1)Summary by OWWZ: Advanced translation in both directions develops morphosyntactic and stylistic strategies. Work with film, radio, podcasts and newspaper projects also explores Hispanic American discourse and cultural contexts.Exam (in German): Klausur im Übersetzungsworkshop (100 %)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Language Practice Spanish: Text Production (Level B2)Summary by OWWZ: Writing and text-type analysis are combined with contrastive grammar or professional communication. Exercises address typical difficulties for German-speaking learners and develop written expression and specialist interaction at B2 level.Exam (in German): Klausur in Textproduktion (100 %)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Language Practice Spanish: Translation Spanish-German (Level B1)Summary by OWWZ: Translation into German develops command of Spanish structures and dictionary use. Vocabulary work or practical grammar complements text work, including registers, idioms, tenses and mood.Semesters 4–5Exam (in German): Klausur in Übersetzung Spanisch–Deutsch (100 %)5 ECTSRequired elective
  • Language Practice Spanish: Translation German-Spanish (Level B2)Summary by OWWZ: Journalistic and literary texts are translated into Spanish. Contrastive grammar or professional language exercises develop morphosyntax, vocabulary, translation strategies and appropriate specialist communication.Exam (in German): Klausur in Übersetzung Deutsch–Spanisch (100 %)5 ECTSRequired elective

Topic profile

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

• Foreign languages (practice)29 ECTS: 10 required, 19 elective29 ECTS
• Romance languages and literatures25 ECTS: 25 required25 ECTS
• Linguistics10 ECTS: 10 required10 ECTS
• Literary studies10 ECTS: 10 required10 ECTS
• Intercultural communication5 ECTS: 5 required5 ECTS
• Cultural studies5 ECTS: 5 required5 ECTS
• Translation and interpreting5 ECTS: 0 required, 5 elective5 ECTS

Curriculum sources

• Modulkatalog zum Studiengang – Romanistik - Schwerpunkt SpanischModule handbook · Version PO-Version 2017; Stand (Druck) 20.02.2026 · checked 15 October 2026
• Musterstudienplan – Romanistik - Schwerpunkt SpanischStudy plan · checked 15 October 2026
• Studienordnung für das Fach Romanistik (Französisch) mit dem Abschluss Magistra Artium/Magister Artium (M.A.) an der Friedrich-Schiller-Universität JenaStudy regulations · Version Sonderdruck Nr. 2/2002; Fakultätsbeschluss 22. Juli 1999; Senatszustimmung 10. Juli 2001 · checked 17 October 2026