Institute of Historical and Cultural Anthropology

Bachelor Program of Studies in Empirische Kulturwissenschaft (BA EKW)

The Ludwig Uhland Institute's Bachelor program in Empirische Kulturwissenschaft (Historical and Cultural Anthropology) is an undergraduate degree program. Within the framework of a BA program, it is possible to study EKW as a major or minor subject, or as a complementary or elective subject. The BA program is the first part of a consecutive degree program: after successful completion of the undergraduate degree, it is possible to pursue graduate studies in EKW in our two-year, research-oriented Master's program.
The Bachelor program is offered only in German. For more information on the program, please click on the heading "Studium" in the horizontal German-language menu bar on the LUI homepage, and then see the heading "BA-Studiengang" listed in the left-column menu under "Studiengänge."

Bachelor Degree Program in 6 Semesters (major in EKW)

B.A. in EKW Module Introduction and Advanced
Semesters 1/2 B 1* Introduction to Historical and Cultural Anthropology
Semesters 1/2 B 2 Cultural Analysis I
Semesters 1/2 B 3 Culture and Everyday Life
Semesters 1/2 B 4 Cultural Analysis II
Semesters 3-6 B 5 Career Fields in Historical and Cultural Anthropology I
Semesters 3-6 B 6 Culture and Regions
Semesters 3-6 B 7 Jewish Lifeworlds
Semesters 3-6 B 8 Career Fields in Historical and Cultural Anthropology II
Semesters 3-6 B 9 Culture and Society
Semesters 3-6 B 10 Popular Culture
Semesters 3-6 B 11 European Cultures
Semesters 3-6 B 12 Cultures of Collecting and Displaying
Semesters 3-6 B 13 Consolidation Module
final Semester B 14 Bachelor Exam Module
Semesters 1–6 B 15 Professional qualifications

* The modules in bold are required; the rest are electives.

A brief descriptions of the contents of each module can be downloaded here.