Themengruppe

Themengruppe is a term used in German-language contexts to designate a cluster of related topics or themes. The term is pragmatic rather than a formal, universally defined concept; its exact meaning depends on the field and purpose. In general, a Themengruppe groups content around a shared subject to facilitate organization, navigation, or analysis.

In education, a Themengruppe typically constitutes a thematic unit within a curriculum, linking related subjects, projects, and activities under a common topic. In libraries and information science, it may refer to a topic-based grouping within catalogs or metadata schemes. In museums and exhibitions, thematic groupings guide the arrangement and interpretation of objects and displays.

Common features include a defined scope, a cohesive theme, and a finite set of related topics. A Themengruppe is usually created or approved by a responsible curator, educator, librarian, or content manager and used to support user navigation, targeted learning goals, or focused analysis of data and materials.

Because the term is context-dependent, its boundaries can vary between institutions and projects. It is closely related to concepts such as topic clusters, thematic taxonomies, or subject groupings, which share the aim of organizing content by themes rather than by isolated tags.