
Sprache und Gesellsсhaft in Аfrika

(Beginn: Wintersemester)
- Beginn
- Wintersemester
- Zulassungsverfahren:
- NC-frei
- Bewerbung:
- direkt bei der Hochschule
- Studienmodus:
- Präsenzstudium
Kursbeschreibung
The MA program Language and Society in Africa offers an advanced academic education in language studies, sociolinguistics, and communicative practices in Africa and the African diaspora.
The program comprises two study tracks: a non-consecutive study track “African discourses – linguistic and cultural entanglements”, and a consecutive study track “African Studies – social and historical contexts” building on prior linguistic studies.
Students of the non-consecutive study track “African discourses – linguistic and cultural entanglements” add a specialization to the core area of their prior academic education. In addition to acquiring an African language (Fula, Hausa, Swahili), students study basic linguistics and central themes relevant to African studies. These themes are explored in-depth in several self-study modules. Central to the African linguistics profile are courses in field methods, followed by a module covering a range of practical applications. The second study track offers students with previous training in linguistics the opportunity to deepen and/or broaden their African linguistics expertise, especially with a view to later PhD studies in that field. Their studies may include the teaching of methods from other disciplines to foster interdisciplinary competence.
The Master’s thesis prepares students of both study tracks for later PhD studies or a professional activity with a link to Africa.
Voraussetzungen
Qualifikationsvoraussetzungen
Bachelor's degree.
For the African discourses – linguistic and cultural entanglements track:
- Any discipline.
For the African Studies – social and historical contexts track:
- A bachelor's degree In African Studies or a comparable linguistic degree program, or
- An equivalent degree in a related subject.
Minimum standard period of study: 6 semesters.
Required ECTS credits: 180.
If the university entrance qualification for the consecutive master’s program (namely the bachelor’s degree) has not yet been completed, you can apply for the program with a transcript of records based on at least 80% of the required CP for the bachelor's degree. This provisional certificate must be issued by an officer authorized to award grades or issue certificates. If a student is admitted, this will be on a provisional basis. Provisional admission is valid for 6 mοnths.
Sprachvoraussetzungen
Die folgenden Zertifikate werden als Nachweis deiner Sprachkenntnisse anerkannt.
Bewerbung & Zulassung
Bewerbungsfristen
Andere EU-Studierende 
| Beginn | Wintersemester |
| Bewerbungsfrist | 31. Augustin 87 Tagen |
| Bewerbung | Direkt bei der Hochschule |
Bewerbungsverfahren & Auswahl
Bewerbungsunterlagen
- If you are not already enrolled at Goethe-University Frankfurt: a university entrance qualification (e.g. A-Levels).
- Bachelor’s degree certificate with an overview of achievement (for foreign certificates: please also provide a certified copy in English or German).
- A course syllabus which helps the admissions committee determine the breadth of applicants’ knowledge of the United States and the various methodologies that are required to study its literature, culture, and history.
- If the Bachelor's degree has not yet been completed:
- A transcript of records or equivalent document listing the content of the study program and average grade.
- Letter of recommendation from your supervisor.
- Proof of current enrollment in the bachelor program.
- Proof of English language skills (see language requirements).
- For the African discourses – linguistic and cultural entanglements track:
- Letter of motivation.
- Curriculum vitae.
- For the African Studies – social and historical contexts track:
- Knowledge of at least one African language AND of another African or non-European language
- If you did not obtain your first, undergraduate degree at a German higher education institution: Proof of German language skills (see language requirements).
- APS certificate for applicants from India, Vietnam, and China (οriginal).
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