Would you like to become an expert in the culture(s), languages and politics of Europe?
The degree programme in European Languages and Cultures (in Dutch: ETC, Europese Talen en Culturen) is designed to meet the growing need for academic trained experts with:
By studying the key linguistic, political, cultural and social topics of contemporary Europe, you will learn to understand the mutual relationship, differences and similarities among national and regional cultures. In doing so, you will be able to understand future challenges and inform advanced decision-making in cultural, political and educational institutions.
The programme has a flexible structure. You will specialize in
one of the profiles:
* European Language
and Society
* European Culture
and Literature
* European Politics
and Society
During your third year, you can study abroad.The second and third years will comprise subject-related course units taught in your chosen language. In addition, you can choose to specialize further by means of a Minor, elective courses and/or a short placement. Your Bachelor's degree is finalized with a thesis.
Studying the BA European Languages and Cultures in times of Corona
The COVID-19 crisis is a time of uncertainty.
The BA European Languages and Cultures is excellently prepared to
work under the current circumstances:
* Times of crises are one of the main areas of expertise in the research within this programme. If you want to understand the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on Europe, this programme will provide excellent opportunities (ELC-Lecture Series “Cultures of the Crisis”: https://www.rug.nl/research/research-let/onderzoek-per-vakgebied/europese-talen-en-culturen/live-lectures-cultures-of-the-crisis-corona-and-beyond)
* The programme is among the world leaders in E-learning teaching and research. You will be one of the first students to use cutting-edge virtual environments in online and offline courses (Perusall-video: https://youtu.be/bxEfWdfxj28, Flipped Classroom: https://youtu.be/qHI91h3-kpE
* You have all the advantages of an online university as long as distance learning measures are necessary, and you will be able to participate in a lively academic environment as soon as contact hours are possible (Welcome to Groningen: https://youtu.be/zVzI7z3-Lu4).
* The University of Groningen Library offers a very large amount of E-resources that will help you to start your own research online.
* European Languages and Cultures is a research-based programme that promotes student-paced learning and trains advanced humanities and technological skills.
Are you at secondary school and want to know what studying at university is like? The European Languages and Cultures programme is offering a web class! This online course from the University of Groningen is specially designed for secondary school students.
Are you interested? Please register here.