Requirements for MA major (90 ECTS)
The MA major study program consists of three semesters of courses (seminars and lectures) and a final semester devoted to the MA Thesis. A minimum of 72 credits have to be earned within the chosen specialization (e.g. Language and Linguistics), and another 14-18 credits in the other field (e.g. Literature).
In the course of their studies, MA majors are required to complete the following graded modules:
- 2 Foundation Lectures (4 ECTS each)
- 4 seminars (7 ECTS each, at least three within chosen specialization)
- MA Thesis (30 ECTS, within chosen specialization
The following modules are compulsory but ungraded:
- 1 lecture (3 ECTS)
- 3 guest lecture attendances (1 ECTS)
- 3 MA colloquia (6 ECTS, within chosen specialization)
- Optional ungraded credits (Wahlleistungen) must be acquired from courses on offer within the department or in the form of Independent Studies (14 ECTS).
Requirements for MA minor (30 ECTS)
In the course of their studies, MA minors are required to complete the following graded modules (all within the chosen specialization):
- 1 foundation lecture (4 ECTS)
- 1 seminar (7 ECTS)
- 3 lectures (3 ECTS each)
The following courses are compulsory but ungraded:
- 3 guest lecture attendances (1 ECTS)
- Optional ungraded credits (Wahlleistungen) must be acquired from courses on offer within the department or in the form of Independent Studies (9 ECTS).
Up to 9 credits can be acquired in the other specialization.