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BEd Deutsch (German, Teacher Training) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany

Programme overview

Teacher-training programme covering the core areas of German studies: older and modern German literature, historical and contemporary linguistics and literature and language didactics.

Faculty: Fachbereich 05 - Philosophie und Philologie  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (German-taught; teacher training (Lehramt))  |  Intake: Summer and winter semester  |  Location: Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

What you will study

Each semester combines linguistics and literary studies: introduction (semesters 1-2), build-up with systematic and historical foundations and first didactics courses (semesters 3-4), and deepening in linguistics or literature (semesters 5-6).

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Application information

Entry requirements

No admission restriction (no Numerus clausus). Strong interest in reading and analytical work with texts, including medieval language and literature. German proficiency for international applicants: DSH-2 or equivalent. Application period: winter semester: early June to 1 September; summer semester: early December to 1 March. Earlier deadlines apply when combined with a restricted-admission subject.

Intake: Summer and winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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