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Neuro- and Patholinguistics (Master of Arts)

Official titLE Neuro- und Patholinguistik
Degree Master of Arts (M.A.)
Program length 4 semesters / 2 years (120 ECTS points)
Start Wintersemester
Language of instruction German

The master’s program in “Neuro- and Patholinguistics” brings together the related linguistic disciplines of psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, and clinical linguistics/patholinguistics to conduct comprehensive, high-level research into the cognitive and neural processes underlying normal and impaired language processing, as well as typical and atypical language acquisition. Over the course of four semesters, the focus is on experimental and clinical methods as well as models of language processing in individuals with and without language disorders. You will acquire in-depth knowledge in the aforementioned disciplines of psycholinguistics, neurolinguistics, and patholinguistics, as well as in related fields (e.g., neuroscience, cognitive science, and selected other disciplines of linguistics); you will be able to actively apply this knowledge and design and conduct your own studies.
The program comprises a foundational, intermediate, and advanced or specialized track, as well as an internship, and allows you to deepen your individual interests, for example through:
• Expanding your methodological knowledge (experimental techniques such as EEG, eye tracking, and functional magnetic resonance imaging, statistics)
• Deepening your understanding of clinical content in patholinguistic modules (e.g., diagnosis and therapy for acquired or developmental language disorders)
• Engaging with current research topics in additional linguistic modules (e.g., multilingualism or neurophonetics)

Objectives

As a graduate of the master’s program with a specialization in psycholinguistics and neurolinguistics, you will be qualified to conduct experimental research in the field of linguistic cognition. Due to the data-oriented focus, you also have the opportunity to pursue careers in the field of Digital Humanities and (depending on your programming skills) in research data management, and you will be able to conduct empirical work in non-academic contexts as well.
 
If you have previously completed an undergraduate degree in speech therapy (with health insurance accreditation), the Master’s in Neuro- and Patholinguistics opens up a wide range of career paths: in leadership roles at speech therapy institutions (e.g., clinics and therapy centers), in consulting, research, and practice at public agencies (e.g., counseling centers, ministries), in educational institutions, and at municipal or regional outpatient centers. Teaching positions in speech therapy training programs or degree programs, as well as an academic career, are also open to you.
 

  • Admission requirements

    Required university degree

    We require proof that you have completed a relevant bachelor’s degree program in linguistics, German studies, speech therapy, cognitive science, or communication science, or proof of a comparable domestic or international professional degree.
    You must provide proof that you have earned at least 18 LP in linguistics-related coursework, as well as 6 LP in the field of psycholinguistics, patholinguistics, or neurolinguistics.
     

    The admissions committee may make admission conditional upon the completion of additional coursework and/or examinations totaling no more than 12 CP. In this case, the duration of the program may be extended accordingly.
    Certifications of program-specific knowledge and skills to be submitted prior to admission

    We require proof of your English language proficiency at level B2* of the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages" established by the Council of Europe.

    *You can find further information on how to provide proof of your language proficiency via the linked website.

    Note: People whose native language is not German must demonstrate German language proficiency at the DSH-3 level by the time of enrollment at the latest.
    Admission Mode The program is open (no admission quota). Direct admission is granted upon full fulfillment of the admission requirements.

  • Who can answer questions?

    Technical questions about your application

    Uni-assist

    Content-related questions about the program

    Dr. Barbara Leupold
    Deutschhausstraße 3
    Room: -1/2240 (= B -124), Basement Level
    35037 Marburg

    Phone: (+49)6421 28-24521
    Email:
    Office hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (by phone Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)

    Prof. Dr. Ulrike Domahs
    Pilgrimstein 16
    Room: 02/0100
    35037 Marburg

    Phone: (+49)6421 28-24675
    Email:
    Office hours: Thursdays 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. or by appointment (online or in person)

    Prof. Dr. Christina Kauschke
    Pilgrimstein 16
    Institute for German Linguistics
    Room: +1/0180
    35037 Marburg

    Phone: (+49)6421 28-24672
    Email:
    Office hours: by appointment

    Formal questions about your application

    In case of formal questions about the application, please contact Master's Coordination with your application number (if available) at .

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