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Angewandte Linguistik

Master of Arts; language: German

Description

The degree programme places the text as the object of analysis at the centre of applied linguistics, which deals with communicative challenges in everyday professional life. This includes, in particular, communication with the public in various professional contexts (such as the press and media, politics and administration, business and science). The degree programme therefore teaches theoretical approaches and methodological skills from text and writing studies as well as discourse and variety linguistic insights into the textual worlds of various social fields of activity. In addition to the fundamentally research-oriented focus of the degree programme, various modules focus specifically on practical experience and testing.

Sample module overview
Sample module overview

Information on the study programme
Module Handbook
Study Regulations with Semester Course and Examination Schedule
Course Catalogue
Learn more about the programme

Points of contact
Institute for Linguistics and Literature
Office for Student Affairs
Departmental Student Advisory Service
Departmental Students' Representative Committee

Semesters 4
Language German. Individual courses/modules can be offered in English. It can be assumed that scientific literature must be read and edited in English.
Start of studies Winter semester recommended; summer semester possible without study guarantee
Internship ---
Admission requirements 1. A degree J.B.A. Germanistik of TU Darmstadt (reference programme) or an equivalent degree
2. Passed Entrance requirements verification in accordance with the
Competences description
Admission procedure Provided that the admission requirements (entrance examination) are met, there are no numerical admission restrictions.
Application Online application
How and when to provide the certification of the bachelor's degree
Formal and language requirements for applicants with international qualifications
Good to know Pre-Courses & orientation week
Website for first-year students
Preparatory courses for international students
Studying from A to Z
Costs and budget

Linguistic and Literary Computing, M.A.

The job market for graduates of Applied Linguistics is generally broad and varied. Graduates are especially sought for positions at universities, in literary and linguistic teaching and research as well as in language teaching in the private school system. Other career opportunities can be found in schoolbook and textbook editing, in publishing houses (e.g. in editing), in radio, TV and newspaper editorial teams, in PR and advertisement agencies, in libraries and archives, in international organisations, at Goethe Institutes, as well as in the cultural sector (e.g. as dramaturge at theaters). With additional business qualifications, they can find employment in business enterprises (e.g. in marketing and distribution or in human resources).

For this reason it is important to start early in the degree program to gain practical work experience in relevant organisations. In this way students can promote themselves as competent professionals in practice and make important professional contacts. The likelihood of finding a good position is definitely heightened if the student is flexible when it comes to commuting or even moving abroad. Good English language skills are particularly important when it comes to the international job market.

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