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German as a Foreign Language / German as a Second Language - Master's Programme
Orientation and Goals
Study Design and Contents
- linguistics (e.g. German grammar and grammar theory)
- theorie and empiricism of second and foreign language acquisition
- contrastive linguistics
- intercultural communication
- foreign and second language didactics
- interdisciplinary module in languages and cultural studies
- professionalisation area (languages, offers in other subjects, internships, projects, study abroad, etc.)
Teaching and Learning
Reasons for Studying
- opportunity for relevant internships abroad
- concept for excellent teaching
- small learning groups
- diverse opportunities for independent learning
- Internationally recognised research
- opportunities for individual professionalisation modules up to 15 credit points.
- Internships, study abroad, study assistance, (conference organisation, tutorials, etc.) languages, journalistic writing, workshops, self-organised learning forms, choice of classes or modules in other subject areas
- opportunity to take other language and cultural studies related modules in areas such as German studies, English studies, Slavic studies, Dutch Studies, art, media, or material culture up to 30 credit points.
Foreign Language Skills
German Language Proficiency
- DSH: Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (Level 3)
- TestDaF: Test – Deutsch als Fremdsprache (with level 5 in all four areas)
The proof of language proficiency must be presented for the enrolment. For other proof possiblities see: Language requirements
Careers and Areas of Employment
Target Group/Admission Requirements
Application/Admission Procedures
This is an open admissions degree course, and applications are accepted for the winter semester.
The application deadline for the winter semester is 30 September.
Overview application deadlines Master's programmes
Please note
For open-admission Master's degree programmes it is strongly recommended to submit their applications as early as possible before 15 July for the winter semester. If the supporting documents are submitted after these dates but before the standard application deadlines, this may have disadvantages for the start of your studies. Please note our information on the local application procedure (German document).
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International applicants: There are different application procedures.
Further Information
General questions
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