Communication, Literature, and Media in Modern South Asian Languages at Heidelberg University

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The MA in Communication, Literature, and Media in Modern South Asian Languages (KLM) focusses on the study of languages, literature, and various media (texts, manuscripts, movies, Internet, and audio sources) in Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, and Tamil (BHUT). Students can choose one of the two variants of the programme. One option aims to advance skills in two previously acquired languages, while the other option offers the possibility to start with a new language in addition to a previously acquired one. During the programme, students will engage with books, magazines, newspapers, audio-visual materials, and academic literature in the languages offered by the department. In addition, students will be introduced to methods of text analysis, literary studies, religious studies, and cultural theory. With an in-depth understanding of topics related to the South Asian region, graduates from the MA programme will be qualified to enter a number of professions, such as cultural and media-related occupations, translation, cross-cultural training, scientific research management, and similar fields. The MA also enables graduates to enrol in subsequent PhD programmes. KLM courses are scheduled over four semesters. Proficiencies Students of our MA programme learn methodological approaches from literary studies and media sciences and how to apply them to the original language sources. Participants of the MA programme develop knowledge of two South Asian languages at an advanced level. Students improve passive and active language skills and undertake practical translations. Students develop a deep intercultural understanding that enables them to conduct research in South Asia. Students learn to present their own research. Students broaden their knowledge of literary and media genres in the studied languages. For more information, see our flyer.

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Entry Requirements

BA degree in a related subject English proficiency: C1 Application form Motivation letter CV Transcript BA certificate / diploma High school diploma Find more information about admission and the required documents here.

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UniversitÃ¤t Heidelberg Akademisches Auslandsamt Zulassungsstelle Masterprogramme Seminarstr. 2 69117 Heidelberg Germany Please get in touch with our staff well before submitting your application.

Communication, Literature, and Media in Modern South Asian Languages

Heidelberg University

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