MA German Linguistics at Friedrich Schiller University Jena

The aim of the M.A. German Linguistics is the research-oriented acquisition of in-depth knowledge from all sub-areas of linguistics (phonetics, lexicology, grammar, pragmatics, text and conversation analysis, language change and linguistic variation), with a focus on empirical, especially corpus-based methods. All modules are compulsory elective modules, so that an individual profile formation is possible.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: Institute of German Linguistics  |  Duration: 4 semesters (120 ECTS)  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester, Summer semester  |  Location: Jena, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

At the Institute of German Linguistics, each linguistic core area (phonetics/phonology, grammar, pragmatics and language history) is represented by its own professorship, which ensures specialised training at a high research level. In addition, interdisciplinary interested students can take modules from the offerings of English Linguistics, Indo-Germanic Studies, German Studies Abroad and the M.A.

Career pathways

This degree qualifies for a number of careers including language consultation, language advice and training and the media communication sector. Based on this degree, further academic qualification can be sought via doctoral studies and other academic positions in the sectors research and development, teaching at Universities or external research institutes.

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