Language and Literature - Modern Language and Literature

The Department of German Language and Literature can proudly look back on a long history, as the activity of German studies in Cluj began with the founding of the Franz Joseph University in 1872. The then 26-year-old young scientist Hugo von Meltzl received his appointment as Professor and remained the holder of the chair until his early death (1908). The discipline survived the difficult war years and its temporary abolition by the socialist government in 1948.

Today, the department for German studies in Cluj-Napoca is internationally recognized, where courses are taught exclusively in German. Many different projects are carried out with students and scientific conferences are organized annually. The department also has its own publication series. Students are offered a number of scholarship opportunities. In addition, the work of the nine local lecturers is supported by guest lecturers from the DAAD and the OeAD.

The specialization can be combined with English as a segment B language. The mandatory courses follow the historical evolution of English and American literature (the Medieval and Renaissance English literature, the literature of the Enlightenment, the poetry of the 18th century and Romanticism, the literature of the Victorian Era, the English literature of the 20th century, contemporary English literature, American literature) and developing students’ knowledge of traditional linguistics (phonetics, lexicology, morphology, syntax, language history) and theoretical linguistics (formal semantics, generative grammar).