Teaching Degree (Lehramt, Staatsexamen): German at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

Teaching German at elementary school, middle school and secondary schools (Grundschule, Mittelschule, Realschule and Gymnasium) If you like working with people and are particularly interested in language and literature, then a teaching degree in German might be just right for you. During the degree program, you not only acquire an extensive knowledge of German language and literature, you also gain skills in education, and training in teaching concepts and methods aimed at supporting pupils in learning the language and in obtaining reading and writing skills.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology  |  Duration: 7 bzw. 9 semesters  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; Staatsexamen (teaching degree)  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Erlangen, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

One of the main differences to the subject German as it is taught in schools is that the degree program is split into three parts: modern German literature, medieval German literature and linguistics. At school, the main focus in literature lessons is on interpreting texts. You therefore might be surprised to learn that the degree program also includes a detailed examination of the German language and an exploration of the historical context behind texts.

Career pathways

Depending on the degree program you choose, you can work as a teacher in elementary schools, middle schools or secondary schools (Grundschulen, Mittelschulen, Realschulen or Gymnasien).

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