World Languages (German) [M.A.] Postgraduate Programme By Eastern Michigan University |TopUniversities
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Programme overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Arts in World Language - German program aims to improve students’ cultural knowledge and linguistic proficiency, enhancing their professional skills and/or preparing them for further graduate study.

Objectives
General objectives of the program include:

  1. Development of advanced-high level skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the chosen foreign language;
  2. Analysis of current cultural patterns, literary material, and/or technical information; and
  3. Acquisition of research skills.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Arts in World Language - German program aims to improve students’ cultural knowledge and linguistic proficiency, enhancing their professional skills and/or preparing them for further graduate study.

Objectives
General objectives of the program include:

  1. Development of advanced-high level skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in the chosen foreign language;
  2. Analysis of current cultural patterns, literary material, and/or technical information; and
  3. Acquisition of research skills.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must also meet the following program requirements. Requirements may be more stringent than the minimum graduate school requirements.

  • Candidates must hold an undergraduate major or minor in German
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • A personal statement in German ( Instructions [PDF] )
  • Candidates must complete an oral proficiency interview in the language of their specialization with a rating of “Advanced-low” on the ACTFL scale ( Additional Information ). 

Conditional admission may be granted to candidates with deficiencies in German. Such candidates must complete deficiency courses including, but not limited to,  GERN 343L5 German Composition on Cultures and Civilization  and  GERN 344L5 Professional Conversation with Principles of Phonetics . Graduate credit will not be granted for these courses.

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