Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Education in German for Teaching at Vocational Colleges is a four-semester program that prepares students for a career in teaching German at vocational colleges. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in German language and literature, as well as pedagogy and didactics.

Program Structure

The program consists of three main components:

• Fachdidaktische und schulpraktische Studien: This component focuses on the practical aspects of teaching German at vocational colleges, including lesson planning, classroom management, and assessment.
• Fachwissenschaftliche Studien: This component provides students with a deeper understanding of German language and literature, including literary theory, linguistics, and cultural studies.
• Bildungswissenschaftliches Studium: This component covers the educational sciences, including pedagogy, psychology, and sociology.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students must have:

• A bachelor's degree in German or a related field
• A strong academic record, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0
• Proficiency in German, with a minimum level of C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
• A letter of motivation, outlining their reasons for pursuing a career in teaching German at vocational colleges

Program Details

The program includes the following modules:

• Literatur im interdisziplinären Kontext: This module explores the intersection of literature and other disciplines, such as history, philosophy, and cultural studies.
• Literatur und Methodologie: This module introduces students to various methods and approaches in literary studies, including close reading, literary theory, and cultural criticism.
• Sprachtheorie und Sprachgeschichte: This module provides an overview of language theory and language history, including the development of the German language and its dialects.
• Deutsch für Schülerinnen und Schüler mit Zuwanderungsgeschichte: This module focuses on the teaching of German to students with a migration background, including language acquisition, cultural adaptation, and social integration.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program can pursue a career in teaching German at vocational colleges, as well as in other fields such as education, publishing, and cultural management. They can also pursue further studies in German language and literature, or in related fields such as education, sociology, or cultural studies.

Additional Information

The program is offered by the Faculty of Philosophy at the RWTH Aachen University. For more information, please contact the faculty or visit their website.