German as a Foreign Language in a German-African Context (Stellenbosch, South Africa) MA

Ending in a double degree, the binational masters programme in German as a Foreign Language in a German-African Context is a consecutive masters programme. It is a further professional-level degree programme and has a stronger focus on research. The binational masters degree programme comprises compulsory content from the fields of cultural and literary studies, didactics/methodology, linguistics and applied linguistics.

The masters programme also includes a mandatory internship of 150 to 250 hours for all students, which must be completed at one of the cooperating organisations or institutions.

The programme is intended to prepare you for academic-based professions and, taking into account the latest research findings and current developments, to equip you with the necessary specialist knowledge, skills and methods in such a way that you are able to conduct independent scholarly work, think for yourself and act responsibly. In particular, you will learn to critically assess, consider more carefully and apply basic theories and methods of the subject. You are given the opportunity to further develop skills for the independent formulation and handling of complex scientific questions, including in a comparative and interdisciplinary context, combined with a capacity for intercultural communication and for the application of techniques of scholarly work, including research, oral and written presentation.

A special emphasis is placed on imparting knowledge and skills that prepare students for work in the field of academic and cultural exchange between the German-speaking and African worlds.

• Academic degree or degree from a state or state-recognised university of cooperative education in the subjects German as a foreign language (bachelors, Magister Artium), German language and literature (bachelors, Magister Artium, 1st State Examination) or their international equivalents or related subjects;
• receptive knowledge (reading comprehension) in English at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages;
• 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.

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.