Language Modules

The language training in the Master’s Programme in “European Languages” comprises one Romance language and one Slavic language each. EuroS students have the option of learning the selected Romance and Slavic foreign language from scratch or of consolidating and enhancing existing skills. Once selected, these languages have to be followed through for the entire duration of the MA Program; no change is possible.

In the area of “Romance Languages”, there is a choice between the languages of French, Italian or Spanish; in the area of “Slavic Languages”, students can choose between Polish, Russian, or Czech.

During the entire 4-semester Programme, three modules have to be completed for each language selected. The structure of the language modules conforms to the standard levels of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR):

A1 – Breakthrough I (Anfänger I)

A2 – Waystage II (Anfänger II)

B1.1 – Threshold I (Basis I)

B1.2 – Threshold II (Basis II)

B2.1 – Vantage I (Aufbau I)

B 2.2 – Vantage II (Aufbau II)

C1.1 – Effective Proficiency I (Vertiefung I)

C1.2 – Effective Proficiency II (Vertiefung II)

C2 – Mastery (Fortgeschrittene)

EuroS students complete three consecutive modules per language; however, they can “skip” individual modules if language proficiency has been consolidated and visibly improved by means of an extended stay abroad. For entry placement into the appropriate module, students should make use of Faculty and LSK language placement tests (please note pertinent deadlines!)

For every module, students attend 4 semester credit hours’ (4 SWS) worth of language seminars, and take a 90-minute written exam as well as give a short academic talk. Students attain 5 ECTS credit points per module; consequently, 15 ECTS credit points per language.