English [Μajοr]

The Department of English of the University of Freiburg conducts research and instruction in the area of English studies, including the English language and its varieties as well as the literature and culture of the English-speaking world. The course of study is divided into two areas: linguistics and literary studies. Linguistics deals with the English language and its history. In addition to present-day British, and American English, and earlier stages of development, other varieties of English are also considered. The area of literary studies concentrates primarily on the history of English and American literature. However, the literatures of other English-speaking countries are occasionally also considered, as this is in the interest of the students in a globalized world.