German as a Foreign and Second Language (Master)

The master’s programme in German as a Foreign and Second Language equips graduates of a completed degree programme in a philological or cultural studies discipline with the necessary competences to theoretically and practically address German as a foreign or second language. Moreover, they are able to address the culture of German-speaking countries as a foreign culture and engage in intercultural dialogue. They acquire profound didactic and methodical competences required for teaching German as a foreign and second language. The master’s programme prepares students for a profession in academia, practice (teaching, development of curricula, media and textbooks) and the general area of language policy.

Applicants with a first language other than German have to provide evidence of German proficiency corresponding to level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Study Programme

The master’s programme consists of modules covering the following subject areas: basics in the field of research and practice of German as a foreign language/German as a second language; linguistics and grammar; learning to act in the foreign language/second language: conditions and prerequisites, communication across cultures (language policy, multilingualism), teaching focus: regional and cultural studies, text competence, literature contrast language and individual special focus, methods in language teaching, research practice; final phase consisting of a master’s thesis and a master's examination.