Languages & Cultures - German MA Program

Welcome to the Master of Arts in Languages and Cultures - German

Embark on an academic journey with our Master of Arts in Languages and Cultures, deepening your understanding of German language and culture. Our Master of Arts in Languages and Cultures offers you two specialized tracks involving German to suit your academic and career goals:

1. Master of Arts in Languages and Cultures - Applied Linguistics Track with German Specialization. This track is ideal for students who wish to focus on applied linguistics with a component of German language and culture.
2. Master of Arts in Languages and Cultures - German Track. This track is designed for students seeking an intensive focus on German language, literature, and culture.

Both programs offer a unique blend of advanced study in German language, literature, and film, coupled with comprehensive courses in applied linguistics. By integrating these elements, we provide a well-rounded education that prepares you for various professional paths and scholarly pursuits involving the German language and its cultural contexts.

Program Highlights

• Advanced Expertise: Gain in-depth knowledge of German language, literature, and culture, alongside courses in applied linguistics.
• Research Skills: Develop robust research abilities through guided thesis projects, conference presentations, and scholarly writing.
• Pedagogical and Management Training: Acquire hands-on teaching experience and management skills through TA and GPTI positions, with training in higher education and foreign language teaching.
• International Exposure: Engage with a diverse, global peer group in applied linguistics courses.
• Professional Network: Build connections with professionals and academics in German studies and applied linguistics.
• Cultural Competence: Enhance your ability to work in multicultural environments and understand complex cultural contexts.
• Technical Skills: Gain proficiency in learning management systems (LMS) and creating educational materials.

Funding Opportunities

Several competitive funding options are available, including graduate student scholarships and TA/GPTI positions. Funding is based on job performance and academic standing.

Program Structure Master of Arts in Languages and Cultures - Applied Linguistics Track with German Specialization

Our Master of Arts in Languages and Cultures – Applied Linguistics Track with German Specialization is designed to offer a comprehensive academic experience over two years, geared towards students who wish to focus on Applied Linguistics. You will apply through the Applied Linguistics Program.

Students will take one graduate-level German course each semester, totaling four German courses. The remaining courses will be in Applied Linguistics (taught in English), offering a comprehensive understanding of language teaching and learning.

Program Structure Master of Arts in Languages and Cultures - German Track

Our Master of Arts in Languages and Cultures - German Track is designed to offer a comprehensive academic experience over two years with a central focus in German-language culture while augmenting it with Applied Linguistics.

Students will complete a total of six graduate-level German courses. The remaining six courses can be chosen from Applied Linguistics, other humanities disciplines, or additional German courses, allowing for a tailored academic experience.

Example German courses include:

• Survey of German Culture
• Germany and the European Union
• Holocaust, Genocide, and Memory in Germany
• East-German Literature and Culture
• Award-Winning German-Language Literature
• German Business Culture

Admission

• You will need to apply to the Texas Tech Graduate School.
• Direct questions regarding the admissions to Carla Burrus. For program information and questions, please contact Dr. Anita McChesney, German graduate advisor.

For your application, you will need

• Official transcripts
• Diplomas/degree certificates
• Proof of German language proficiency (can be demonstrated through a personal interview with faculty)
• Writing sample(s): provide a writing sample that showcases both your German language skills as well as your research skills. If you do not have a writing sample in German that showcases your research skills, you may submit 2 writing samples, one for your language skills (in German), and one for your research skills (in English)
• CV
• A statement of purpose
• Two letters of recommendation

All materials should be submitted through the graduate admissions office of the university. Please check their website for specific deadlines and submission procedures.

Meet Our Faculty

Our faculty members bring a wealth of expertise in German Studies and Applied Linguistics. They are dedicated to guiding students through their academic and research pursuits, providing personalized mentorship and support. Faculty research areas include SLA and Applied Linguistics (Dr. Stefanie Borst), Disability Studies (Dr. Alec Cattell), Violence Studies, Graphic Novels, and Literary Animal Studies (Dr. Belinda Kleinhans), Austrian Literature, and Crime Fiction (Dr. Anita McChesney), and Applied Linguistics and Sociolinguistics with a focus on Germanic heritage speaker communities (Dr. Maike Rocker).

Get Started

Ready to take the next step in your academic career? Apply today and join a vibrant community of scholars committed to excellence in German language and culture studies.

 Careers of past graduates:

Graduates from the TTU German MA program have gone on to work in a variety of competitive fields and careers, including localization specialists (Hilton), government administration, Foreign Service, international business, and high school teaching. We also enabled graduates to be competitive enough to win Fulbright Stipends (for example: Laura Schuster, Fulbright Austria 2017-18). Many have also gone on to continue in Ph.D. programs across the United States (including University of Washington in Seattle, University of Texas at Austin, University of California – Davis).

 

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