German as a Foreign Language: Estudios interculturales de lengua, literatura y cultura alemanas (Guadalajara, Mexico) MA

The binational masters programme in German as a Foreign Language: Estudios interculturales de lengua, literatura y cultura alemanas, offered by Leipzig University and the Universidad de Guadalajara in Mexico, is a consecutive, research-oriented programme of study.

The masters degree programme comprises compulsory content from the fields of linguistics/applied linguistics, intercultural studies, intercultural literary studies and didactics/methodology. Vocational key qualifications are among the integral components of the programme.

The programme is intended to prepare students for academic-based professions and taking into account the requirements, latest research findings and current developments to equip them with the necessary specialist knowledge, skills and methods in such a way that they are able to conduct independent scholarly, systematic work, think for themselves and act responsibly. During the programme, the aim is to develop academic competence in such a way that it is of use after completing the MA and can be deepened through individual experience and continuing education. The programme is designed to prepare students for work in a wide range of professional fields, with a special emphasis on imparting knowledge and expertise that will enable them to work in the field of academic and cultural exchange between the German and Spanish-speaking worlds.

The masters programme in German as a Foreign Language: Estudios interculturales de lengua, literatura y cultura alemanas ends with a further academic degree in the form of a double degree, conferring the titles of Master of Arts” (Leipzig University) and maestra­a (Universidad de Guadalajara).

• Usually an academic degree in the subjects German as a foreign language, German, German language and literature, German studies, linguistics, foreign language pedagogy, literary studies or related subjects;
• knowledge of German at C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages;
• students of partner universities who intend to complete a period of study at Leipzig University from a higher semester of study onwards, must prove their knowledge of German at C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages when commencing their studies at Leipzig University;
• knowledge of Spanish at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (reading comprehension);
• knowledge of Spanish at B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (other skills).

The Faculty will check whether the above requirements have been met and then issue an official notification. This serves as proof that the candidate meets the relevant admission requirements