Language and Society in Africa
- Start Dates
- Winter Semester: October
- Starting
- Winter semester
- Mode of admission:
- without admission restriction
- Application:
- directly at the University
- Study mode:
- On campus
Course Description
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 a number of 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 Ph.D. studies in that field. Their studies may include the teaching of methods from other disciplines in order to foster interdisciplinary competence.
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
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, or
- An equivalent foreign degree in the same or 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 on the basis of 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 months.
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognised as proof of your language proficience.
English
GermanApplication & Admission
Application Deadlines
Locked
Login or Sign-up (for free) to:
- → request information packages
- → see your personal application deadline & tuition fee
(starting in October)
Germany
Another EU Country
Rest of the worldApplication Procedure & Selection
none
Application Documents
- 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 (original).
