Program Overview

Introduction to the Master of Education Extension Subject in English

The Faculty of Modern Languages offers a Master of Education Extension Subject in English, dedicated to the investigation of the English language, literature, and culture in their various present-day forms and historical development.

Program Overview

The Master of Education is a degree preparing students for a future teaching job. The program consists of the scholarly study of the English language (linguistics) and literature (literary studies), cultural studies, thorough practical language training, and instruction in subject-specific didactics.

Facts and Formalities

• Degree: Master of Education
• Type of programme: Consecutive
• Start of programme: Winter and summer semester
• Standard period of study: 4 semesters
• Fees and contributions: 161.10 € / Semester
• Application procedure: Procedure for Master of Education Extension Subjects
• Application deadlines: Information about deadlines can be obtained after putting together a degree program
• Part-time option: Yes
• Can be completed entirely in English: Yes
• International degree program: Yes

Course Content

The basic Master's degree programme with English as a supplementary subject (major subject) consists of:

• The scholarly study of the English language (linguistics) and literature (literary studies)
• Cultural studies
• Thorough practical language training
• Instruction in subject-specific didactics

The specialised curriculum is divided equally between English literature and linguistics. On the basis of relevant theory and methodology, a range of pertinent research-related academic topics and current research studies will be studied and discussed, both orally and in writing.

Course Structure

In the initial orientation semesters, introductory courses in linguistics, literary studies, and phonetics provide students with subject-specific fundamental skills and knowledge. These are followed by more specialised modules in linguistics, literature, and cultural studies, consisting of lectures and seminars that may be selected by students in accordance with their needs and preferences from a wide range of modules.

The instruction in subject-specific didactics establishes and expands upon the basic fundamentals of bilingual learning and teaching, intercultural learning, language work, the use of media in the classroom, and the basics of school organisation. In addition, the interplay between English-language studies, didactics, and pedagogy will be examined and reflected upon.

Additional Information

English Studies can be studied as a subject comprising 120 credits (standard period of study 4 semesters). The degree programme for the supplementary subject concludes with the Master’s thesis in the major subject. The oral examination that is normally mandatory in the Master of Education programme is not required.