Overview
The M.A program in German as a Foreign Language offers a theoretical foundation in linguistics, methods, and methodology, scientific and research work, technical language communication, literature, cultural studies, and combines it with a strong practical approach. The practical emphasis is possible and guaranteed through a network of cooperative partners. Students are able to train-on-the-job within the German Jordanian University (GJU) – Amman at the Language Centre and in the Bachelor study programs of the university. These internships encourage students to develop their on-the-job-skills and gain an insight into possible future areas of employment.
Program outcomes:
At the end of the program, the graduates will be able to:- reflect and identify aims and methods of the study field German as a Foreign Language as well as DaF-related scientific fields (e.g. linguistics, culture studies, media methodology).
- possess a solid and profound knowledge of German cultural studies and German-speaking countries and will be able to illustrate and teach their knowledge to students and pupils of the German language in the Near and Middle East and Northern Africa.
- recognize, understand, interpret, explain and analyze various teaching and learning problems.
- explain and teach the German language and culture and convey their knowledge in comparison and contrast to other languages and learning traditions. Furthermore, they will be able to analyze and reflect on their own learning traditions.
- develop a high level of cultural competence and will be able to analyze cultural patterns of interpretation.
- develop strong qualifications to work independently in the academic-scientific research sector, as they will have internalized the different scientific methods and practical applications.
- apply their knowledge and deepen it during their own professional postgraduate experience and further education programs.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- German for Academic and Special Purposes
- German Language Teaching Approaches
- Learning, Reflecting and Teaching Grammar, Pronunciation & Oral Proficiency
- Text and Words in German Language Teaching
- Pragmatics in Contrastive Linguistics (for Teaching German to Arabic Speaking Learners)
- Cultural Studies & Literature
- Instructional Design and Teaching Practice
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Campus Location
- Amman, Jordan
Disciplines
Language StudiesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's or equal academic degree in German language, literature or cultural studies with at least a rank of “good” from a recognized university, in general not older than 6 years, OR Bachelor's or equal academic degree in the educational field, in translation and interpretation science (compulsory language: German) or in any other specific field of interest for the German Jordanian University.
- German language skills at an intermediate level (B2), to be verified through the official German language exams TestDaF (level 12) or OnSET (B2) or by the certificate B2 of the Goethe Institute or ÖSD. These certificates should not be older than 1 year.
- other criteria upon the suggestion of the Department Council and a recommendation from the Council of Graduate Studies and a Deans Council decision, such as academic behaviour.
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents7200 JOD / year≈ 7200 JOD / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents7200 JOD / year≈ 7200 JOD / year
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