German as a Foreign and Second Language
Master of Arts- Faculty of Arts
In this Bachelor's degree programme, you will learn a scientifically sound approach to German as a Foreign and Second Language as well as German culture as a foreign culture. You will acquire knowledge and skills in the following subjects) areas|field:
Practical modules are also an important part of the degree programme, especially in the major subject. In a project-based application module, you will apply your acquired knowledge to the solution of a complex seminar task. You will also complete a practical module on observing, analysing, planning, implementing and reviewing lessons.
Multi-subject bachelor¡¯s programme
Picture: Sophie BartholomeThe Bachelor's degree is the first professional qualification. The standard period of study|regular programme length is six semesters in total, during which various forms of courses (e.g. seminars, lectures or tutorials) are offered for the individual modules.
A multi-subject Bachelor's degree consists of a major subject with 120 credit points (abbreviation: LP / 1 LP = 30 hours of attendance, preparation and follow-up work|follow-up activity, learning and assessed coursework and examinations) and a supplementary subject with 60 LP.
The Institute of German as a Foreign and Second Language and Intercultural Studies is one of the leading institutes of its kind in Germany with numerous and diverse international co-operations. It is characterised by the breadth of its tenders as well as the high standards in its research and application-oriented focus areas. These include, in particular, dealing with questions of second language acquisition in the "Department for German as a Second Language" and with questions of teaching material development in the "Department for Teaching Material Research and Development (ALM)". The institute offers its students a productive combination of academic and practical content, a stimulating study atmosphere with fellow students from different countries and cultures, a comprehensive range of support services and an infrastructure with short distances.
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A university entrance qualification, such as a general secondary school leaving certificate, is required for admission onto the study programme.
More information on university entrance qualifications can be found here.
English and another modern foreign language (A2 level); proof by the time of registration for the Bachelor's thesis at the latest
Room 510
Ernst-Abbe-Platz 8
07743 Jena
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Bachstra?e 18k
07743 Jena
Telephone hours:
Mondays and Fridays (9:00 ¨C 11:00)
Wednesdays (13:00 ¨C 15:00)
The ASPA is primarily responsible for students in the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, and the Faculty of Theology.
Postal address:
Akademisches Studien- und Pr¨¹fungsamt
F¨¹rstengraben 1
07743 Jena
Ernst-Abbe-Platz 8
07743 Jena
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University Main Building / SSZ
F¨¹rstengraben 1
07743 Jena
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Office hours:
We offer consultations in person, by telephone, and via Zoom. You can make an appointment by calling us on +49 3641 9-411111 (Mondays to Fridays from 9:00 to 11:00) or outside these office hours on +49 3641 9-411200. You can also use our remote help desk.
Consultation hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (9:00 to 12:20), Tuesdays (14:00 to 18:00), and Wednesdays and Thursdays (14:00 to 16:00).
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University Main Building, Room E065
F¨¹rstengraben 1
07743 Jena
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Opening hours:
Information Desk (UHG; Room E0.65)
Mondays (10:00 ¨C 12:00)
Tuesdays (13:00 ¨C 15:00)
Wednesdays (10:00 ¨C 12:00)
Thursdays (13:00 ¨C 15:00)
Fridays (10:00 ¨C 12:00)
You can also use our remote help desk at
www.uni-jena.de/service-ssz
or send us your enquiries by post.
Telephone hours:
Mondays to Fridays
(9:00 ¨C 11:00)
Postal address:
Friedrich-Schiller-Universit?t Jena
Studierenden-Service-Zentrum
07737 Jena
University Main Building
F¨¹rstengraben 1
07743 Jena
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