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Profiles: Germany
Ludwig-Maximilians-University
Book Studies
Department of General and Comparative Literature; Scandinavian Studies
Schellingstraße 3
80799 München
Germany
Director: Prof. Dr Georg Jäger
Phone: +49 89 2180 2395
Fax: +49 89 2180 3871
Background, orientation and purpose
The Ludwig-Maximilians-University was established in 1472. Its Department of General and
Comparative Literature; Scandinavian Studies offers a higher education programme specifically
designed for book science and the publishing industry. The training leads to all fields of publishing.
The department also carries out research in book and bookseller statistics.
Programme(s) and qualification(s)
Continuing Education in Book Science.
Higher Education in Book Science.
Duration
Continuing Education in Book Science - 1 year.
Higher Education in Book Science - 4 years.
Content
Continuing Education in Book Science:
This postgraduate study is a 2-semester book science programme. The deadline for applications is
mid-August each year.
Higher Education in Book Science:
This is an 8-semester book science programme, divided into three mandatory subspecialties. Students
are required to attend courses in Book Science, Business Management and an elective study topic of
their choice (ie. language, literature, psychology). The deadline for the applications is July 15th each
year.
Evaluation and assessment
Student performance is constantly evaluated throughout participation in the programme and during
research.
Lecturers
There are two teaching personnel, one of whom is a woman. Both are permanent. There are also 60
guest lecturers. The person responsible for the study programmes is Prof. Dr Georg Jäger.
Entry requirements
Continuing Education in Book Science:
Applicants should have a university degree and four months work experience in a publishing company.
Higher Education in Book Science:
Applicants should have experience of working in a book shop or publishing company for two to three
years.
Student profile
Students are from Germany and abroad.
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