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Linguistik: Kognition und Kommunikation / Linguistics: Cognition and Communication (Master of Arts)
Program: Linguistik: Kognition und Kommunikation / Linguistics: Cognition and Communication
Degree: Master of Arts (M.A.)
Program length: 2 years / 4 semesters (120 ECTS points)
Start: winter and summer semester
German Linguistics examines the German language – namely utilizing the findings and methods of modern international speech science. The characteristics of German are analyzed on a structural (syntax, semantics, phonology, morphology) and functional (pragmatics) level. Furthermore, cognitive, social and historical aspects of German play an important role in this program. All of these issues are handled under the light of applicability in broad range of professional fields.
The four-semester Master program in Linguistik: Kognition und Kommunikation / Linguistics: Cognition and Communication aims to connect theoretical and practical knowledge. The general objective is to solve a series of problems through scientific analysis. Knowledge previously acquired in a Bachelor program is expanded and supplemented in this program.
Major topics
The profile of the Master program is particularly aligned with the research focus and activities established at Marburg: as a result, the program offers the option to specialize in the fields of Cognitive linguistic modeling and Dynamic linguistic analysis of varieties of German. This specializing is integrated in the two research focal points of the participating institutes, Experimental, clinical and cognitivie neurosciences and cultural dynamics.
Beyond this research-based profiling, the program at Marburg allows for studying the subject in its entire breadth. Historically, the profile of German Linguistics encompasses all stages of language, from the Late Middle Ages to the present, as well as focusing on various systematic areas of historical linguistic and language use research.
Objectives
With respect to the direct entry into professional life, the experiences of the past have shown that linguistically well-trained graduates of German studies programs have excellent opportunities on the labor market. For the speech sciences, it is noted that there are identifiable fields of application outside of academia, though some are only just coming into being. These include, for example:
- Computer linguistics, language technology
- Language and communications consulting
- Language documentation, teaching foreign languages
- Publishing, journalism, media, PR sector
- Differentiated education sector
The program aims to impart competencies in the cited fields of application, without losing sight of the orientation toward theoretical and academic competencies appropriate to the Master's degree. As a result of its practical research orientation, the program offers talented students the ideal preparation for a Doctorate program.
Admission requirements
Required university degree Certification of completion of a subject-related Bachelor program in the field of speech science
or
Certification of a comparable domestic or foreign qualifying university diploma.
The field of "Speech science" is considered accepted if at least 48 CP are certified in relevant linguistic courses.
The examination board can make admission contingent on additional academic performances and/or examination performances of 30 CP at maximum being produced. In this case, the program can be extended accordingly.
Certifications of program-specific knowledge and skills to be submitted prior to admission German Skills:
DSH 2Admission Mode Direct admission is granted with complete fulfillment of the admission requirements. Who can answer questions?
Technical questions about your application
Content-related questions about the program
Dr. Barbara Leupold
Department of German Studies and History of the Arts
Deutschhausstraße 3
Room -1/2240 (= B -124), Basement
35032 Marburg
Tel.: +49 6421/28 24521
Email: leupold@staff.uni-marburg.de
Office hoursFormal questions about your application
In case of formal questions about the application, please contact Master's Coordination with your application number (if available) at master@uni-marburg.de.
Application & Deadline
Application for a Master's program with a degree from abroad - first semester
Application for a Master's program with a degree from abroad - higher semester
Application for a Master's program with a German degree - first semester
Application for a Master's program with a German degree - higher semester
