Fachgebiete
Fachgebiete (sing. Fachgebiet) is a term used in German-speaking higher education and research to denote a defined subject area within which teaching and research are organized. A Fachgebiet describes the domain of inquiry, the methods, and the questions that scholars in that area address. It is closely related to, but not always identical with, terms such as Fachrichtung (specialization) or Fach (subject in school).
In universities, Fachgebiete form the organizational basis for chairs, institutes, and curricula. A professorship is typically
Common examples of Fachgebiete include Mathematik, Physik, Chemie, Biologie, Medizin, Informatik, Rechtswissenschaft, Politikwissenschaft, Soziologie, Psychologie, Geschichte,
Outside academia, Fachgebiete are used to describe areas of expertise in organizations or professions, e.g., a
Classification schemes and funding programs often group research under defined Fachgebiete for reporting and evaluation. International