English Department

 

Information on Upgrading Degrees

Important Note

In addition to upgrading their degrees, students need to fulfill additional requirements if, after the upgrade, they still fail to meet the required number of credit points in either Literature or Linguistics. Information on additional requirements (Bachelor/Master)

Upgrading Bachelor degrees: first minor to major

Upgrading Bachelor degrees: second minor to first minor

Upgrading Master degrees: first minor to major

Upgrading Master degrees: second minor to first minor

1. Upgrading Bachelor Degrees: First Minor to Major

The tables below illustrate the courses that will normally be required for the respective upgrades. For more details on the specific courses or module types, please consult the Wegleitung and/or online course descriptions.

Wegleitung

Online course descriptions (Vorlesungsverzeichnis)

Important Note

In addition to upgrading their degrees, students need to fulfill additional requirements if, after the upgrade, they still fail to meet the required number of credit points in either Literature or Linguistics. Information on additional requirements (Bachelor/Master)

(a) First Minor in Linguistics, Upgrading to Major

Module TypeCP
History of Literature in English*compulsory2
Reading List English Literaturecompulsory3
Language Skills and Culture: Advanced, Part IIcompulsory4
2 x Bachelor Seminars in English Literature (with paper)compulsory-elective12
2 x Bachelor Seminars in English Literature (without paper)compulsory-elective6
Free choice of Bachelor modules in English Literature, Linguistics, or Language Skills and Cultureelective3
Total number of credit points30

* Students with a degree other than UZH: If equivalent modules have been completed as part of the original degree, then this may be replaced. This will be assessed on a sur-dossier basis by the advisor of studies.

(b) First Minor in Literature, Upgrading to Major

Module TypeCP
History of the English Language*compulsory8
Language Skills and Culture: Advanced, Part IIcompulsory4
1 x Bachelor Seminar in English Linguistics (with paper)compulsory-elective6
1 x Bachelor Seminar in English Linguistics (without paper)compulsory-elective3
1 x Bachelor Seminar in English Literature or Linguistics (without paper)compulsory-elective3
Free choice of Bachelor modules in English Literature, Linguistics, or Language Skills and Cultureelective6
Total number of credit points30

* Students with a degree other than UZH: If equivalent modules have been completed as part of the original degree, then this may be replaced. This will be assessed on a sur-dossier basis by the advisor of studies.

(c) First Minor in Literature and Linguistics, Upgrading to Major

Module TypeCP
Language Skills and Culture: Advanced, Part IIcompulsory4
1 x Bachelor Seminar in English Literature or Linguistics (with paper)compulsory-elective6
2 x Bachelor Seminar in English Literature or Linguistics (without paper)compulsory-elective6
Free choice of Bachelor modules in English Literature, Linguistics, or Language Skills and Cultureelective14
Total number of credit points30

2. Upgrading Bachelor Degrees: Second Minor to First Minor

Important Note

In addition to upgrading their degrees, students need to fulfill additional requirements if, after the upgrade, they still fail to meet the required number of credit points in either Literature or Linguistics. Information on additional requirements (Bachelor/Master)

Module TypeCP
History of the English Language*compulsory8
History of Literature in English*compulsory2
Reading List English Literaturecompulsory3
Language Skills and Culture: Advanced, Part Icompulsory4
1 x Bachelor Seminars in English Literature (with paper)compulsory-elective6
1 x Bachelor Seminar in English Linguistics (without paper)compulsory-elective3
Free choice of Bachelor modules in English Literature, Linguistics, or Language Skills and Cultureelective4
Total number of credit points30

* Students with a degree other than UZH: If equivalent modules have been completed as part of the original degree, then this may be replaced. This will be assessed on a sur-dossier basis by the advisor of studies.

3. Upgrading Master Degrees: First Minor to Majo

Important Note

In addition to upgrading their degrees, students need to fulfill additional requirements if, after the upgrade, they still fail to meet the required number of credit points in either Literature or Linguistics. Information on additional requirements (Bachelor/Master)

(a) First Minor in Linguistics, Upgrading to Major

Module TypeCP
Master Pflichtseminar Literaturwissenschaft: Methods and Theorycompulsory6
1 x Research Seminar in English Literature (with paper)compulsory-elective9
Total number of credit points15

(b) First Minor in Literature, Upgrading to Major

Module TypeCP
Master Pflichtseminar Sprachwissenschaftcompulsory6
1 x Research Seminar in English Linguistics (with paper)compulsory-elective9
Total number of credit points15

(c) First Minor in Literature and Linguistics, Upgrading to Major

A total of 15 credit points needs to be completed, including at least one Research Seminar with paper in either Literature or Linguistics (9 CP). The remaining 6 CP can be chosen freely from Master modules in English Literature, English Linguistics, or Language Skills and Culture.

4. Upgrading Master Degrees: Second Minor to First Minor

Important Note

In addition to upgrading their degrees, students need to fulfill additional requirements if, after the upgrade, they still fail to meet the required number of credit points in either Literature or Linguistics. Information on additional requirements (Bachelor/Master)

(a) Second Minor in Linguistics, Upgrading to First Minor

Module TypeCP
Master Pflichtseminar Literaturwissenschaft: Methods and Theorycompulsory6
1 x Research Seminar in English Literature (with paper)

or:

1 x Research Seminar in English Literature (without paper) + free choice of Master modules in English Literature, Linguistics, or Language Skills and Culture

compulsory-elective9

or:

6+3

Total number of credit points15

(b) Second Minor in Literature, Upgrading to First Minor

Module TypeCP
Master Pflichtseminar Sprachwissenschaftcompulsory6
1 x Research Seminar in English Linguistics (with paper)

or:

1 x Research Seminar in English Linguistics (without paper) + free choice of Master modules in English Literature, Linguistics, or Language Skills and Culture

compulsory-elective9

or:

6+3
Total number of credit points15