MEd Spanish (vocational college, two-subject) at University of Bonn

The subject of Spanish in the Master of Education program focuses on Spanish language practice as well as Spanish literature, linguistics and cultural studies. In terms of subject-specific content, this degree program covers the improvement of practical Spanish language skills–both oral and written–as well as translations in academic and socio-cultural contexts. Content from the areas of literature and linguistics is covered as well.

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German and Spanish-taught  |  Intake: Wintersemester (winter semester) and Sommersemester (summer semester)  |  Location: Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

While students in the bachelor's degree program focus on gaining subject-specific knowledge, the Master of Education degree program puts a stronger emphasis on educational sciences and subject didactics. Students learn about theories of language teaching and language learning, studying the didactics and methodologies of communicative foreign language instruction while giving special consideration to differences with regard to language and culture as well as other forms of heterogeneity within learning groups.

Career pathways

Teaching at vocational schools. To teach at a German public school, candidates must follow up a practical teacher training. Providing teacher training seminars, educational and career counseling, and basic and advanced vocational training at companies. Research management, education (e.g. adult education at universities, language courses at adult education centers, educational/vocational institutes (Bildungswerke)

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