What motivated you most to choose the degree programme in ‘Multilingualism, Translation and Digital Communication’? And which languages and cultures are covered in your course?
I am a third-culture kid, as I was born in Taiwan, grew up in the USA and have been living in Austria for six years. I have been interested in languages and cultures since childhood. I believe that culture and language play a central role, and that a deep understanding of these two areas builds an international bridge between countries and people. In my degree programme, I have chosen English and German, which allows me to learn a great deal about European and English-speaking cultures.
Which book has really captivated you recently, and why?
One novel that has particularly stayed with me recently is *The Magic Mountain* by Thomas Mann. On the one hand, I was fascinated by the way the sanatorium transports you into its own microcosm. On the other hand, I like how complex themes are explored through intriguing and unconventional characters, and how you can observe and perceive these themes through their interactions with one another. In my view, the novel has remained relevant over the last hundred years.
How do you use your knowledge of German studies outside university?
On the one hand, you start to notice spelling mistakes everywhere and all the time – a sort of ‘occupational hazard’.
Furthermore, knowledge of the language system also helps when learning foreign languages. My knowledge
of literary studies and literary history enables me not only to see the cultural world through different eyes but also to make connections that would otherwise often remain hidden.
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