Language Technology and Foreign Language Learning and Teaching University of Giessen

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Target group

Graduates with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Linguistics, Modern Foreign Languages, German Language and Literature with didactic components and similar courses

Annotation

The research-oriented degree programme is aimed at those interested in helping to shape language learning in the future. Of interest are issues of design and evaluation of digital learning environments, the effective combination of teaching materials, methods and technologies and the integration of language technology processes in hyper-medial learning software.
Several subjects are involved in the course, such as English, German, Romance and Slavic Linguistics, Turkish Linguistics, German as a Foreign Language, Computational Linguistics and Text Technology.

Admission modus

Without admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Admission requires a Bachelor's degree from a university or an academic degree recognised as equivalent. The preceding studies must exhibit a specialisation profile that serves as a basis for admission to the chosen course of study. The decision on the fulfilment of the admission requirements for the Master’s degree course as well as on exceptions will be made by the examination committee. In addition, proof of the fulfilment of specific language requirements must be provided. Information on all degree course requirements: www.uni-giessen.de/cms/mug/7/findex36.html/7_36_05_5_SuF

A further requirement for admission to the Master's degree course is an admission interview conducted before an Admissions Committee appointed by the Examination Board.
Applicants will be invited to the admission interview within two weeks. The admission interview must take place within 6 weeks after expiry of the application deadline.

Main language

German

Further languages

English, French