Applied Linguistics – Language Use, Processing and Acquisition

Duration of the Master's programme

The Master's programme in Applied Linguistics – Language Use, Processing and Acquisition generally lasts four semesters (two academic years).

Structure of the study programme

The Linguistics degree programme comprises 120 credit points (CP) and is divided into a three-semester study phase (90 CP) and a semester for writing the master's thesis (30 CP).

In the study phase, the compulsory modules, all modules of a specialisation (36 CP) and two language modules on the same language (6 CP each) must be completed. In addition, further modules (18 CP) must be completed. These can be chosen freely from the specialisation modules that do not belong to your chosen specialisation and from the elective modules. In the 4th semester, a master's thesis on a topic from the chosen specialisation must be written as part of the final module.

Compulsory Modules:

• Research Methods in Applied Linguistics (15 CP)
• Vocational Field - Internship (9 CP)
• Final Module (30 CP)

Specialisation Modules: Language Use

• Discourse Analysis (9 CP)
• Language and Society (9 CP)
• Corpus Linguistics (9 CP)
• Multilingualism and Intercultural Communication (9 CP)

Specialisation Modules: Language Processing

• Psycholinguistics I (9 CP)
• Psycholinguistics II (9 CP)
• Neurolinguistics (9 CP)
• Clinical Linguistics (9 CP)

Specialisation modules: Language Acquisition

• First Language Acquisition (9 CP)
• Foundations of Foreign Language Acquisition (9 CP)
• Second and Foreign Language Acquisition (9 CP)
• Special Topics of Language Acquisition Research (9 CP)

Elective Modules:

• Language and Logic (9 CP)
• Cognitive and Usage-Based Linguistics (9 CP)
• Specific Topics from Applied Linguistics (9 CP)

Examination regulations for the Master's programme in Applied Linguistics 2021 (pdf)

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If individual admission requirements are not met, the examination board may attach corresponding conditions to admission to the programme.

Language requirements

At the beginning of the degree programme:

• Language level B2 in English according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Modern Foreign Languages (CEFR)

In the course of the degree programme:

• Foreign language skills in one language at least at level B1 or
• in the case of German or English, if this is not your native language, at least level C1

Upon application, language skills of a comparable nature in other languages (i.e. languages not included in the Common European Framework of Reference for Modern Foreign Languages) can also be recognised.

Language Centre

The Language Centre offers around 140 language courses per semester in 16 modern and old (foreign) languages.
It supports you in acquiring and improving your language skills.
www.uni-erfurt.de/sprachenzentrum

International applications

Applicants whose native language is not German must provide proof of German language skills (level B1) at the time of application.

Information on required German language skills and the German language exam for admission to higher education (DSH):

Language skills and admission requirements