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Deutsch als Zweitsprache Lehramt an Gymnasien (German as a Second Language teacher training), Staatsexamen at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Teacher-training subject on German as a second language in school contexts. Teacher-training programme for Gymnasien (academic secondary schools) leading to the Erste Staatsprüfung.

Faculty: Philologische Fakultät  |  Department: Herder-Institut  |  Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in German; Staatsexamen  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

German as a second language at secondary level, research field German as a second language, intercultural communication, multilingualism, migration research, competence development in DaZ teaching, lexicology and word formation, and didactics.

Career pathways

Prepares for work as a teacher; the Erste Staatsprüfung at Leipzig University qualifies for entry to the preparatory service (Vorbereitungsdienst).

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Entry requirements

General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification (Allgemeine or Fachgebundene Hochschulreife). No special language requirements at the start. A phoniatric certificate (voice and speech aptitude) is mandatory for enrolment. Locally restricted admission (numerus clausus). All applicants received a place in the last selection round. Application period: 02.05. – 15.07.; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)

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