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MA English Studies
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Flyer mit Übersichtsinformationen (Deutsch) | Barrierefreie Version
Degree Programme Flyer (English) | Accessible Version
The research-oriented Master‘s degree programme in English Studies is characterised by its internationality and the deepening of theoretical and practical competences with the possibility of setting individual focal points. The specialisations of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Digital English Linguistics, English Literatures with a focus on postcolonial cultural and literary representations and practices, and Anglophone Area Studies with a social science orientation can be flexibly combined. By blending academic expertise with a strong professional orientation (through a practice-oriented module and especially in the TESOL module), the degree programme qualifies students for an entry into the national or international job market.
Ansprechpartner
Modulbeauftragte:
| Department | Contact person |
|---|---|
| English and Digital Linguistics | Prof. Dr. Christina Sanchez-Stockhammer |
| English Literatures | Prof. Dr. Cecile Sandten |
| British and American Social and Cultural Studies | Prof. Dr. Klaus Stolz |
| TESOL | Jun.-Prof. Dr. Jennifer Schluer |
| English Practical Language Programme | Dr. Isabelle van der Bom |
Studienberater:
Weitere Infos bietet die Webseite des Instituts für Anglistik/Amerikanistik.
Studiendokumente/Regulations
An dieser Stelle stehen Modulbeschreibungen, Verordnungen und Studienpläne zum Download zur Verfügung.
Prüfungs- und Studienordnung Master English Studies
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Master Prüfungs- und Studienordnung (inkl. Modulbeschreibungen und Studienablaufplan) |
Feb 2023 und ältere |
Non-official English documents
An English translation of the exam and study regulations is coming soon.
Das kommentierte Vorlesungsverzeichnis (KoVo)
The current courses for MA students can be found in the KoVo.
Important!
International MA students
Two translation courses are part of the MA curriculum.
Do you have a certificate for German at the A1, A2, or B1 level? You are not required to take the Translation classes in the Practical Language Program (Translation English-German; Translation German-English). Instead, you may take German language classes at the Language Centre, but you must register for these courses online through OPAL (found under “Sprachenzentrum” / “Deutsch als Fremdsprache”).
Do you have a certificate for German at the B2 level? You can take the C1-level German course at the Language Center. After you have completed the C1-level German course, you may take the Translation German-English course the following semester. If you do not want to attend the Translation German-English course, you may attend a specialisation course at the C1 German level (e.g. Wissenschaftliches Schreiben) instead, but you must register online through OPAL (found under “Sprachenzentrum” / “Deutsch als Fremdsprache” or “Wissenschaftliches Schreiben”).
If you have any questions, please contact the Practical Language Programme Coordinator.
MA Anglistik/Amerikanistik - FAQs
Yes, if you know English really well (which you can prove in a placement test) and have passed a B.A. that includes any aspect of English at least as a larger module or a Magister or equivalent teaching qualification with an average rate of at least 2.5 you are admitted almost automatically. If international certificates are not absolutely clear we follow the guidelines provided by the Kultusministerkonferenz.
English Studies is a consecutive degree programme following on from any B.A./Magister/teaching/diploma English certificate that you have passed with a minimum average of 2.5.
Go for an internship abroad and try to learn other languages at least to an intermediate level (B1 in the European framework for languages).
You can write your M.A. thesis while abroad or you can collect materials for your M.A. thesis.
Yes, you can. If you have not had your ERASMUS semester abroad in you B.A. studies, you can even get financial support through our ERASMUS Office. Even if you want to do a placement / internship abroad, you can get support from the ERASMUS Office / IUZ or from the DAAD: DAAD Auslandsstipendium.
Yes, you can. There is a special DAAD programme that caters for such cases. But you have to draft a project proposal early enough, at least three months before you want to go: Forschungsaufenthalte im Studium.
Yes, you can! In fact, you must select two specialisations as part of your M.A. studies, one of which will also be the focus of your M.A. thesis.
The M.A. English Studies at Chemnitz offers you very good specialisation opportunities. It combines traditional elements with top current new approaches like project management or intercultural communication. It includes media studies wherever possible, defining media as film, computer games or learning tools on the internet.
In our teaching we aim at casting a wide spectrum from surveys in the form of lectures to intensive seminars and even group-specific projects.
Yes, of course. The best strategy is to listen to the advice given by your supervisor during your M.A. thesis project and combine your personal interests with the Chemnitz specialisations and special funding opportunities.