BA German (Teaching Qualification) at University of Stuttgart

The German Teaching Qualification focuses on the study of linguistic and literary topics. The programme comprises three areas: Linguistics, medieval studies, and modern German literature (NDL). Linguistics examines the structure of the German language – from the sound and writing system to sentence structure and the level of meaning – and teaches analytical skills for working with linguistic material.

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

During the first two semesters the programme begins with the teaching of foundational knowledge in all three subfields (Linguistics, Medieval Studies, Modern German Literature). Which poetic forms do German authors adopt from ancient, Italian, French, English, or even Japanese literature, and how do they modify them? How do I describe speech sounds, and what needs to happen in the oral and pharyngeal cavities for a particular sound to be produced?

Career pathways

Most of our graduates work as high school teachers, sometimes also at comprehensive schools or vocational schools. However, some students also complete their teaching qualification and go on to work in other fields. Outstanding student teachers have the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree studies.

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