FAQs
Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about the degree program. If you have any further questions, please contact the course coordinator.
Students of the Master LiKWa can specialize in one of the five departments of the SLK faculty. German Studies and Media Cultures, English/American Studies, Slavic Studies, Romance Studies and Classical Philology are available.
The main focus is determined at the end of the study program. Students can have a specialization in their chosen field of study shown on their diploma, as long as they have received 60 credit points in this field during their studies. In addition, the master thesis must have been completed in the respective department.
Credits for the main focus can be obtained in each module, except in the language courses where a practical language profile is required. (Even if the language practical profiling was chosen, there are enough modules left to set a focus).
No. Students can also study on a broad basis and attend seminars according to their interests, without having to worry about the necessary credits and their affiliation.
Practical language profiling means that you can take language courses in the first and second semester with 4 semester hours per week each. You can use the language courses offered by the faculty or TUDIAS. For both options you will find information under point 1 (Foreign Languages) under this link.
If you decide on a practical language profile, please contact the coordination of the MA LiKWa.
Scientific profiling means that instead of the language courses you will take the modules "Theories and Concepts" and "Method Discussion and Application". Please refer to the Course Catalogue for information on the courses you can take to complete these two modules.
No, you don't have to. You can take an A1 course in French in the first semester and a B2 course in Russian in the second semester. However, the language course offer depends on the offer of the respective institute (e.g. the Institute of Slavic Studies cannot offer the A1 and A2 courses every semester for capacity reasons) or TUDIAS.
Please contact the responsible persons listed (listed under 1.Foreign Languages).
Yes, the stay abroad is individually tailored to the interests of the respective students. This requires advice from the study program coordinator. Together we will try to find a partner university in the respective desired field of study. You are also welcome to find universities or offers yourself, which you can then suggest to the coordination. The only premise is that it must be a research stay.
A list of university cooperations in the respective department and information about Erasmus+ can be found here.
No, internships or regular study visits do not count. It must be a research stay.
The students are responsible for financing themselves. However, there is the possibility to receive funding through Erasmus+. Please follow this link or contact the International Office. Of course you can also use other scholarships.
You register using the form provided by the Examinations Office. The Master's thesis takes 17 weeks to complete and 20 credit points are earned.
You will be informed of the deadline when you register. If you have any outstanding examinations, you will also be informed of these. You can register your Master's thesis at any time, even if you are still missing examinations.