FFST - German Language and Literature

ERASMUS BIP “Literary Prague” (21–25 June 2027)

Ivana Pisac Šumić — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:47:25 GMT

Students of German Language and Literature are invited to apply for the Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) “Literary Prague” (21–25 June 2027), organized by the Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague. Further information can be found here.

Students interested in this short-term mobility opportunity should contact the Departmental ECTS Coordinator, Professor Marijana Erstić, PhD, via email at merstic@ffst.hr. She will inform them about the possibilities for recognizing the ECTS credits earned during the programme.

After being selected by the programme organizers, students must apply for funding through the Call for Applications for Funding Student Short-Term Mobility under the Erasmus+ Programme no later than two months before the planned mobility period.

As part of their application, students are required to submit, among other documents, a Confirmation of the Alignment of Short-Term Mobility with Learning Outcomes, which must be signed by the Departmental ECTS Coordinator.

Please note: Before undertaking the mobility, students must sign a Learning Agreement specifying the arrangements for the recognition of ECTS credits, in accordance with the Regulations on International Mobility of the University of Split.

Presentation of Teaching Bases as Part of the Career Days of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Ivana Pisac Šumić — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:11:44 GMT

As part of the Career Days of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split, which are being held from 12 to 16 October 2026, a presentation of individual teaching bases of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split took place on Wednesday, 14 October, in Room P26. The presentation was organised by the Coordinator of Teaching Bases of the Department of German Language and Literature, Associate Professor Mirela Müller, PhD, in cooperation with the Coordinator of Teaching Bases of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split, Assistant Professor Mila Bulić, PhD. The following teaching bases presented their work and activities: Književni krug Split, Caritas, Gradsko kazalište mladih Split, Osnovna škola Harfa, Centar izvrsnosti Splitsko-dalmatinske županije and Radio Dalmacija. We thank the representatives of the institutions for their participation, for presenting their work and for their willingness to cooperate. We look forward to future cooperation and new opportunities for connecting students with the professional environment.

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Ambassador Yvonne Tončić-Sorinj visited the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split

Ivana Pisac Šumić — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:19:45 GMT

On Tuesday, 29 September 2026, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Split welcomed the Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to the Republic of Croatia, Her Excellency Yvonne Tončić-Sorinj, and Marina Christoph, Director of the Austrian Cultural Forum in Zagreb. The formal meeting marked the handover of a valuable donation of books from Austrian publishers to the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, which will further enrich its library collection and support the teaching of German language and literature.

The distinguished guests were welcomed by the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Prof. Ina Reić Ercegovac, PhD, and the Head of the Department of German Language and Literature, Prof. Marijana Erstić, PhD. The formal meeting was moderated by Assistant Professor Sandra Lukšić, PhD, and was also attended by students of the Department.

The valuable book donation was provided by the renowned Austrian publishers Passagen, Leykam, and Klingenberg. The donated titles will offer students and teaching staff additional opportunities for academic work, research, and the further development of their knowledge in the fields of German language, literature, and culture.

A special highlight of the event was a musical performance by the DIČAKI vocal ensemble from Burgenland, which performed traditional Dalmatian and Burgenland Croatian songs. The musical programme further highlighted the close ties between Croatian and Austrian cultural heritage and the richness of the cultural connections linking the two countries.

Following the official programme and the handover of the donation, Ambassador Yvonne Tončić-Sorinj and Marina Christoph met with students and teaching staff from the Department of German Language and Literature. They exchanged experiences and ideas on opportunities for further developing cultural, academic, and educational cooperation, with particular emphasis on encouraging student activities and strengthening connections with Austrian cultural and academic institutions.

German on the Move: A Language That Steps Outside the Classroom

Ivana Pisac Šumić — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:13:37 GMT

Associate Professor Mirela Müller, PhD, a specialist in German language teaching methodology at the Department of German Language and Literature, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Split, has for many years combined her teaching and academic research with an active involvement in sports and participation in various sporting and outdoor activities.

From the perspective of foreign language teaching methodology, these experiences provide an opportunity to explore contemporary and innovative approaches to learning German through movement, experiential learning, intercultural encounters, and authentic communication situations.

Müller is a member of CRO-SUP Club Rijeka, which operates within the SUP community and is an associate member of the Croatian Canoe Federation, based in Zagreb.

Her long-standing interest in sports, movement, and outdoor activities complements her professional and academic interest in developing new methodological approaches to teaching and learning German as a foreign language.

Read more about the project and related activities here. (ovdje)

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The Department of German Language and Literature at the School Day of the Second Language Grammar School in Split

Ivana Pisac Šumić — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:03:03 GMT

On 23 September 2026, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Split participated in the School Day celebration at the Second Language Grammar School in Split.

As part of the programme, the departments of the Faculty presented their study programmes, areas of activity, and opportunities available to prospective students. Students had the opportunity to learn more about the Faculty and the study programmes it offers.

The Department of German Language and Literature was represented by Associate Professor Mirela Müller, PhD, who presented the Department and its German Language study programme.

We would like to thank the Second Language Grammar School in Split for the invitation and the pleasant meeting. We look forward to continuing our successful cooperation.

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Official Visit of the Ambassador of the Republic of Austria and Presentation of a Donation from Austrian Publishers to the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split

Margareta Vukojević — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:53:46 GMT

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split is pleased to announce official visit of distinguished guests from the Republic of Austria.

On Tuesday, 29 September 2026, at 4:00 p.m., the Faculty will welcome Her Excellency Yvonne Tončić-Sorinj, Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to the Republic of Croatia, and Marina Christoph, Director of the Austrian Cultural Forum in Zagreb.

The visit will take place in Room P26 at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Program

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Participation of Student Martina Parčina and Assistant Professor Sandra Lukšić, PhD, at the 8th Congress of the Central European Association of German Studies (MGV)

Ivana Pisac Šumić — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:50:40 GMT

Second-year graduate student Martina Parčina, together with Assistant Professor Sandra Lukšić, PhD, participated in the 8th Congress of the Central European Association of German Studies (MGV), entitled “Digital Turning Points in Language, Culture and Literature: Challenges for German Studies,” held in Zagreb from 17 to 19 September 2026.

Their presentation, entitled “Tradition trifft auf Moderne: Traditionelle deutsche und kroatische Sprichwörter im neuen (digitalen) Gewand” (“Tradition Meets Modernity: Traditional German and Croatian Proverbs in a New (Digital) Form”), was delivered as part of the MEDHRID project.

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Notice on the admission of freshmen and the start of classes in the academic year 2026/2027.

Silvija Ugrina — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:30:21 GMT

NOTICE OF THE BEGINNING OF CLASSES AND SCHEDULE FOR ADMISSION OF STUDENTS OF THE FIRST YEAR OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES AND THE FIRST YEAR OF INTEGRATED STUDIES, ACADEMIC YEAR 2026/2027.

September 28, 2026 - admission of freshmen to university undergraduate studies and university
integrated undergraduate and graduate studies will take place according to the schedule that you can find here ;

September 29, 2026 - start of classes for all students of university undergraduate studies
and university integrated undergraduate and graduate studies, students in the second year
of university graduate studies (except students of the university graduate study Early and
Preschool Education);

October 2, 2026 - beginning of classes in the 1st and 2nd years of the university graduate study program
Early and Preschool Education;

October 5, 2026 - start of classes for the 1st year of other university graduate studies.

University Graduate Study Programme Description: German Language and Literature

Ivana Pisac Šumić — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 14:39:11 GMT

University Graduate Study Programme Description: German Language and Literature
https://www.ffst.unist.hr/_download/repository/GER_GRADUATE_STUDY+PROGRAMME+DESCRIPTION+%281%29.pdf ( 2.46 MiB )

University Undergraduate Study Programme Description: German Language and Literature

Ivana Pisac Šumić — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:44:32 GMT

University Undergraduate Study Programme Description: German Language and Literature
https://www.ffst.unist.hr/_download/repository/GER_UNDERGRADUATE_STUDY+PROGRAMME+DESCRIPTION+%281%29.pdf ( 2.72 MiB )

DEPARTMENT OF GERMAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

Obrisani Korisnik — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:06:40 GMT

Address: Poljička cesta 35, 21000 Split

Head of Department
Marijana Erstić, PhD, Full Professor
E-mail: merstic@ffst.hr

Depauty Head of Department
Mirela Muller, PhD, Assistant Professor
E-mail: mmuller@ffst.hr

Department Secretary
Ivana Pisac Šumić, mag. philol. angl. et ital.
E-mail: ipsumic@ffst.hr

ECTS coordinator

Marijana Erstić, PhD, Full Professor
E-mail: merstic@ffst.hr

Student Office

E-mail: referada@ffst.hr
Phone: +385 (0)21545 542

GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE STUDY PROGRAMME

Study programme:	University undergraduate study programme	University graduate study programme
General information on the study programme:	The undergraduate study programme in German Language and Literature enables students to acquire advanced linguistic and pragmatic competencies in German and provides education in the humanities that prepares graduates to navigate the labour market successfully. Owing to their strong foundation in the German language, as well as their ability to engage with a wide range of topics related to German language, linguistics, literature, and culture, graduates of the programme have opportunities for employment in various institutions and organisations connected with the German-speaking world. Graduates may find employment in associations, governmental and non-governmental organisations, diplomatic and economic representative bodies, the media, business enterprises, marketing, public relations, culture, and tourism. In line with the mission and vision of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split, graduates of German Language and Literature are recognised as experts in the field of the German language. Through the competencies acquired during their studies, as well as through participation in a collaborative, flexible, and pluralistic intellectual environment that continuously fosters critical thinking, creativity, and freedom of thought, they promote fundamental social and humanistic values and contribute to the long-term development and advancement of society. Compared with similar study programmes in the Republic of Croatia, the undergraduate study programme in German Language and Literature offers a greater number of contact hours in Language Practice courses aimed at developing and refining students’ language competencies, as well as a range of distinctive elective courses.	Teaching and scientific excellence are the foundations upon which the quality of the entire learning and teaching process in the graduate study programme German Language and Literature is built. While the undergraduate study programme enables students to acquire advanced linguistic and pragmatic language competences in German, the graduate study programme further enhances/perfects these Building on the knowledge and skills acquired at the undergraduate level, the graduate study programme German Language and Literature intensively incorporates the acquisition of theoretical knowledge on pedagogical competences required for successful teaching practices in the instruction of German language, culture, and literature, as well as for performing other activities in the contemporary labour market. Owing to this educational profile, graduates holding a Master’s degree in Education in German Language and Literature have opportunities for employment in various educational institutions, as well as in institutions or companies connected with the German-speaking world. They may therefore pursue careers in schools and other educational institutions, associations, governmental and non-governmental organisations, diplomatic and economic representative bodies, the media, business enterprises, marketing, public relations, culture, and tourism. In accordance with the mission and vision of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split, Masters of German Language and Literature are shaped as experts in the fields of German language, literature, and didactics who, in their professional work – thanks to the competences acquired, as well as the collaborative, flexible, and pluralistic intellectual environment, in which they are continually encouraged toward critical thinking, creativity, and freedom of thought – continuously promote fundamental social and humanistic values and contribute to the long-term development and advancement of society.
Level of study programme:	University undergraduate study programme (double-major)	University graduate study programme (double-major)
Professional or academic title or degree awarded upon completion of the study programme :	Bachelor (baccalaureaus/baccalaurea) of Arts (BA) in German Language and Literature (univ.bacc.philol.germ.) Upisnik studijskog programa	Master of Education (MEdu) in German Language and Literature (double-major specializing in teacher education) mag.educ.philol.germ. Upisnik studijskog programa
Programme duration:	3 years	2 years
Number of ECTS points acquired on completion of study programme:	90	60
Application and Enrolment Requirements:	Detailed information about admission to the study programme is available at the following links: www.postani-student.hr https://www.ffst.unist.hr/upisi	To enrol in the double-major graduate study programme German Language and Literature, a completed accredited double-major undergraduate study programme in German Language and Literature is required with a minimum of 180 ECTS credits, in combination with another double-major undergraduate study programme. The graduate study programme German Language and Literature may be combined with any double-major study programmes offered by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split. The programme lasts 2 years (4 semesters). Upon completion of the double-major graduate study programme German Language and Literature, a minimum of 60 ECTS credits is acquired, out of a total minimum of 120 ECTS credits of the graduate study programme. The requirements for enrolment into higher years of study are defined by the Faculty Council Decision, which is issued for each academic year and posted on the Faculty’s website. Specific requirements needed for enrolment in individual courses are indicated in the syllabi of those courses.
Further study opportunities:	Upon completion of the undergraduate study programme in German Language and Literature, holders of a bachelor's degree may continue their education by enrolling in the graduate study programme in German Language and Literature at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split or at other higher education institutions in the Republic of Croatia and abroad.	Doctoral Study Programme in Humanities

FFST - German Language and Literature

ERASMUS BIP “Literary Prague” (21–25 June 2027)

Presentation of Teaching Bases as Part of the Career Days of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Ambassador Yvonne Tončić-Sorinj visited the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split

German on the Move: A Language That Steps Outside the Classroom

The Department of German Language and Literature at the School Day of the Second Language Grammar School in Split

Official Visit of the Ambassador of the Republic of Austria and Presentation of a Donation from Austrian Publishers to the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Split

Participation of Student Martina Parčina and Assistant Professor Sandra Lukšić, PhD, at the 8th Congress of the Central European Association of German Studies (MGV)

Notice on the admission of freshmen and the start of classes in the academic year 2026/2027.

University Graduate Study Programme Description: German Language and Literature

University Undergraduate Study Programme Description: German Language and Literature

DEPARTMENT OF GERMAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

Study programme:

University undergraduate study programme

University graduate study programme

General information on the study programme:

Level of study programme:

University undergraduate study programme (double-major)

University graduate study programme (double-major)

Professional or academic title or degree awarded upon completion of the study programme :

Bachelor (baccalaureaus/baccalaurea) of Arts (BA) in German Language and Literature (univ.bacc.philol.germ.)

Upisnik studijskog programa

Master of Education (MEdu) in German Language and Literature (double-major specializing in teacher education) mag.educ.philol.germ.

Upisnik studijskog programa

Programme duration:

3 years

2 years

Number of ECTS points acquired on completion of study programme:

90

60

Application and Enrolment Requirements:

Detailed information about admission to the study programme is available at the following links:

www.postani-student.hr

https://www.ffst.unist.hr/upisi

The programme lasts 2 years (4 semesters). Upon completion of the double-major graduate study programme German Language and Literature, a minimum of 60 ECTS credits is acquired, out of a total minimum of 120 ECTS credits of the graduate study programme.

The requirements for enrolment into higher years of study are defined by the Faculty Council Decision, which is issued for each academic year and posted on the Faculty’s website. Specific requirements needed for enrolment in individual courses are indicated in the syllabi of those courses.

Further study opportunities:

Doctoral Study Programme in Humanities