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Linguistics: Cognition and Communication (Master of Arts)
| Official titLE | Linguistik: Kognition und Kommunikation |
|---|---|
| Degree | Master of Arts (M.A.) |
| Program length | 4 semesters / 2 years (120 ECTS points) |
| Start | The course will be discontinued. There are no longer any new registrations for this course of study. |
| Language of instruction | German |
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 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.
Who can answer questions?
Technical questions about your application
Content-related questions about the program
Dr. Barbara Leupold
Deutschhausstraße 3
Room: -1/2240 (= B -124)
35037 MarburgTel.: +49 6421 28-24521
Email: leupold@staff.uni-marburg.deFormal 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.
