German

The subject of German in the Master of Education degree program offers a broad education in German studies and a balanced content mix between methodology/theory, linguistics, literature, cultural studies and media history. Students deepen their knowledge of central areas of German linguistics while giving close consideration to modern research questions and analytical processes.   Another key part of this degree program is exploring theoretical concepts from the areas of literature and media studies as well as questions of literary history.

The Master of Education degree program systematically expands on the knowledge and competencies acquired in the bachelor’s degree program, but with a stronger emphasis on subject didactics and practical school matters (as opposed to subject-specific research). In modules on subject didactics, students learn about teaching German as a school subject and deepen their theoretical and methodological knowledge of didactics.

The teaching degree for vocational schools combines a professional discipline with a school subject and educational sciences. The practical semester is a key component of the degree program.

Possible lines of work:

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.

Education (adult education, language courses, educational/vocational institutes Bildungswerke, etc.), book industry (publishing/ libraries/ translating/ editing), culture (cultural institutions, embassies, exhibitions, etc.), media (press, radio, television, online media, journalism, public relations), administration (international relations, e.g. diplomatic service, international organizations), academia (research management, teaching/research at universities, research institutions, etc.)