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Englisch Lehramt an Oberschulen (English teacher training), Staatsexamen at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Analyses linguistic phenomena, literary texts and cultural processes of Britain, the USA and other English-speaking cultures in their historical and social context; students learn to present findings in the foreign language. Teacher-training programme for Oberschulen (lower secondary schools) leading to the Erste Staatsprüfung.

Faculty: Philologische Fakultät  |  Department: Institut für Anglistik  |  Duration: 9 semesters (4.5 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in English, German; Staatsexamen  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

English and American literature and cultural studies, linguistics, subject didactics and language practice.

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). Language requirements: English at CEFR B2. 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: 9 semesters (4.5 years)

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