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MA Deutsch als Fremd- und Zweitsprache (German as a Foreign and Second Language, part-time) at Saarland University

Saarland University, Germany

Programme overview

Continuing-education Master preparing graduates to teach German as a foreign and second language, including language support for migrants. Studied in part-attendance or online format.

Faculty: Scientific Continuing Education (Wissenschaftliche Weiterbildung)  |  Duration: 4 semesters (90 CP)  |  Study mode: part-time; continuing-education Master; blended or online; German-taught  |  Intake: Wintersemester or Sommersemester  |  Location: Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany

What you will study

Eight modules totalling 90 CP: linguistic foundations, DaF/DaZ in education, teaching practice, DaF/DaZ didactics, a placement and knowledge of a modern foreign language, plus 30 CP of self-study from a reading list with an oral exam and a 15 CP Master thesis.

Career pathways

Graduates teach German in schools in Germany and abroad and in adult education, and can work in teacher training, in-company training and cultural institutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First professional degree (at least 180 CP) plus at least one year of relevant work experience after it. Without these, applicants with a university entrance qualification, at least three years of relevant experience and a passed aptitude test can be admitted. Non-native speakers need TestDaF TDN 4 in all parts, DSH-2 or Goethe-Zertifikat C2. Not admission-restricted. Application WS: early June to 31 August; SS: early December to end of February; aptitude-test request by 1 August (WS) or 15 January (SS).

Intake: Wintersemester or Sommersemester

Duration: 4 semesters (90 CP)

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