German as a Foreign Language and German Linguistics and Literature
Bielefeld University
Program Overview
The Master's programme consists of the following modules: Orientierungsmodul/Orientation (seminar, lecture) Deutsch als Fremdsprache/Deutsch als Zweitsprache: Theorien und Modelle/German as a foreign language/German as a second language: theories and models (lecture, tutorial) Grundlagenmodul: Germanistische Sprachwissenschaft/German linguistics: theoretical basis (seminars) Grundlagenmodul: Germanistische Literaturwissenschaft/German literature: theoretical basis (seminars) Profil 1: Deutsch als Fremdsprache/Deutsch als Zweitsprache und Germanistische Linguistik/Profile 1: German as a Foreign Language/German as a Second Language and German Linguistics Sprachlehr- und -lernforschung/Second language teaching and learning research (seminars) Entwicklungen in der Sprach- und Kulturvermittlung/Current trends in the teaching of language and culture (seminars) Germanistische Linguistik/German linguistics (seminars) Forschungs- und Anwendungsmodul/Research and application module (seminar, research project, mentoring internship) Mastermodul/Master's module (colloquium, lecture) Individueller Ergänzungsbereich/Individual studies OR Profil 2: Deutsch als Fremdsprache/Deutsch als Zweitsprache und Germanistische Literaturwissenschaft/Profile 2: German as a Foreign Language/German as a Second Language and German Literature Sprachlehr- und -lernforschung/Second language teaching and learning research (seminars) Entwicklungen in der Sprach- und Kulturvermittlung/Current trends in the teaching of language and culture (seminars) Germanistische Literaturwissenschaft/German literature (seminars) Forschungs- und Anwendungsmodul/Research and application module (seminar, research project, mentoring internship) Mastermodul/Master's module (colloquium, lecture) Individueller Ergänzungsbereich/Individual studies We offer the following support programmes for our students: An academic mentoring programme for students in their first semester Writing workshops to support the writing of papers and theses Semester-long courses and counselling on academic work in our department
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October); Summer (April)
Duration
4 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€45,000 – €75,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
German
Good knowledge of German is required and must be documented with a TestDaF certificate with at least a level 4 result, a GDS or KDS certificate (Großes/Kleines Deutsches Sprachdiplom), a DSH certificate (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang ausländischer Studienbewerber) with at least level 2, TELC C1 Hochschule or equivalent. https://www.uni-bielefeld.de/international/come-in/studium/studium-mit-abschluss/sprachkenntnisse/index.xml English reading skills are required.
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
A university degree (BA) in German as a Foreign Language or in German Philology (duration of studies: six semesters), or equivalent
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
Not specified
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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