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Deutsch als Fremd- und Zweitsprache

B.A.Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena · Jena

At a glance: 6 semesters German Full-time, Part-time Winter semester Open admission No tuition fees

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What will I learn?

Curriculum from the university’s official documents. Evaluated on 17 October 2026.

This curriculum is incomplete: not every document or elective catalogue could be evaluated. The university’s linked documents are authoritative.

Semester plan for Full-time – 6 semesters

Tracks and specialisations

  • Kernfach Deutsch als Fremd- und Zweitsprache · 120 ECTS

From the evaluated documents we could not derive a semester plan that matches the programme’s duration and ECTS – so the modules are listed without semesters. The university’s study plan is authoritative.

  • Required modules11 modules

    Depending on track: Kernfach Deutsch als Fremd- und Zweitsprache

    • The Linguistics of languagesSummary by OWWZ: Phonetics, grammar, lexicology and pragmatics explain the structure of German. Students practise pronunciation correction and linguistic analysis for foreign language teaching.Semesters 1–2 · Kernfach Deutsch als Fremd- und Zweitsprache10 ECTS
    • Fundamental principles of Foreign Language Learning and TeachingSummary by OWWZ: Learning theories, memory and motivation explain foreign language acquisition. Individual learning conditions and models of language development are related to teaching and learner guidance.Kernfach Deutsch als Fremd- und Zweitsprache · winter semester only10 ECTS
    • German as a Foreign and a Second Language applied: preparation, organization and evaluation of the internshipSummary by OWWZ: Classroom observation and teaching connect didactic theory with practice. Students plan, observe and evaluate language lessons and reflect on their experiences in an internship portfolio.Semesters 1–6 · Kernfach Deutsch als Fremd- und ZweitspracheExam (in German): Praktikumsportfolio mit Bericht, Teilnahme am Praktikumstag und Nachweis von je 10 Stunden Unterricht und Hospitation10 ECTS
    • Methods and skills in Foreign and Second Language TeachingSummary by OWWZ: Historical and current language teaching methods are compared. Models for listening, reading, speaking and writing and individualised, intercultural teaching principles are applied to exercises.Kernfach Deutsch als Fremd- und Zweitsprache · summer semester onlyExam (in German): Klausur, gegebenenfalls Hausarbeit10 ECTS
    • The role of Media in Language TeachingSummary by OWWZ: Media theories and teaching concepts support evaluation of digital and analogue media for language classes. Students develop media-supported tasks and explore research, presentation and collaboration tools.Kernfach Deutsch als Fremd- und ZweitspracheExam (in German): Mündliche Prüfung, gegebenenfalls Hausarbeit10 ECTS
    • Languages and mind: How to learn and teach vocabulary and grammarSummary by OWWZ: The mental lexicon, word formation and vocabulary acquisition underpin vocabulary and grammar teaching. Students design exercises and use vocabulary-based instructional models.Kernfach Deutsch als Fremd- und ZweitspracheExam (in German): Mündliche Prüfung oder Klausur, gegebenenfalls Hausarbeit10 ECTS
    • Analyzing language acquisition of German as a Second Language in schooling and professional contextsSummary by OWWZ: Language support and school integration are connected with vocational German teaching. Students analyse support models and plan curricula and lessons for specific learner groups.Kernfach Deutsch als Fremd- und Zweitsprache · summer semester onlyExam (in German): Mündliche Prüfung oder Klausur, gegebenenfalls Hausarbeit10 ECTS
    • Subject specific key qualifications: Learn how to teach: analyzing models of teaching and preparation of sample teachingSummary by OWWZ: Classroom observation and lesson planning are combined with presentation and moderation techniques. Observation records, a lesson plan and presentations develop reflective language teaching skills.Kernfach Deutsch als Fremd- und Zweitsprache10 ECTS
    • Culture: area studies, literature and intercultural communicationSummary by OWWZ: Cultural theory, area studies and literature teaching are combined for German classes. Literary texts, cultural diversity and perceptions of self and others support the design of intercultural learning activities.Kernfach Deutsch als Fremd- und Zweitsprache · winter semester onlyExam (in German): Mündliche Prüfung oder Klausur, gegebenenfalls Hausarbeit10 ECTS
    • Training moduleSummary by OWWZ: Students independently apply previously acquired knowledge in a subject-related project. A complex seminar task is completed through a project report or product.Kernfach Deutsch als Fremd- und Zweitsprache · summer semester onlyExam (in German): Projektausarbeitung und Projektprodukte10 ECTS
    • Bachelor thesisSummary by OWWZ: Students independently investigate an applied subject-related question using academic methods, evaluate and critically interpret results, and present them according to scholarly standards.Thesis · Kernfach Deutsch als Fremd- und ZweitspracheExam (in German): Bachelorarbeit10 ECTS

Topic profile · Track Kernfach Deutsch als Fremd- und Zweitsprache

ECTS by topic from the curriculum’s modules; together at most the programme’s ECTS.RequiredElective

  • Foreign language education38 ECTS: 38 required
  • Linguistics20 ECTS: 20 required
  • German as a foreign or second language5 ECTS: 5 required
  • Media education and digital learning5 ECTS: 5 required
  • Educational psychology5 ECTS: 5 required
  • German language education3 ECTS: 3 required
  • Intercultural communication3 ECTS: 3 required

Curriculum sources

11 modules in the curriculum.

Key facts

Collected automatically from the institution’s website; the institution’s own page is authoritative.

Degree
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Standard duration
6 semesters (3 years)12 semesters (6 years) part-time
ECTS credits
120 ECTS
Start of studies
Winter semester
Mode of study
Full-time, Part-time
Teaching language
German
Admission
Open admission
Location
Jena
Tuition fees
No tuition fees
Semester contribution
€333.05 per semesterfor all students at the university

Information from uni-jena.de, friedolin.uni-jena.de, hanfried.uni-jena.de · checked on 17 October 2026

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Application, deadlines and costs

From the official pages and regulations of the university and the state.

  • Semester contributionSemesterbeitrag Wintersemester 2026/27
    Applies to
    WiSe 2026/27
    University · Conditions per source: uni-jena.de · checked 15 October 2026
  • Tuition feesThüringer Hochschulgebühren- und -entgeltgesetz (ThürHGEG)Details at the universityState · Conditions per source: uni-weimar.de · checked 12 October 2026
  • LanguageDeutschnachweis für deutschsprachige Masterstudiengänge
    Language
    German
    Level
    DSH-2
    Deadline
    Bis zur Einschreibung
    University · Conditions per source: uni-jena.de · checked 17 October 2026
  • LanguageDeutsch und Bewerbung bei internationalem Hochschulzugang
    Level
    DSH-2
    Apply via
    directly at the university
    University · Conditions per source: uni-jena.de · checked 15 October 2026

Language requirements

  • German: Details at the universityAccepted: DSH-2, Goethe-Zertifikat C2, DSD II, TestDaF mindestens TDN 4 in allen vier Teilprüfungen, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule mindestens befriedigend, Deutschprüfung der Feststellungsprüfung
  • English: Details at the university

Researched: 17 October 2026. Deadlines and fees change; the university is authoritative.

Fits these goals

OWWZ guidance based on module topics in the module handbook.

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Similar topic shares according to the module handbooks.

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The university names these programmes as a continuation.

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