German: Masters Degree Thesis

About this programme

The student carries out an independent linguistic or literary study of a specific problem area directly related to a German linguistic or literary field. The study is presented in the form of an independently written essay of approximately 25-30 pages (7500-9000 words) within a given timeframe. In addition, the course includes practice in oral presentation and defense of their own results and arguments by critically analyzing and discussing others‘ scientific work. The course consists of mandatory online seminars that take place in a virtual classroom at set times, as well as various assignments. There are no physical gatherings. Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date. The student carries out an independent linguistic or literary study of a specific problem area directly related to a German linguistic or literary field. The study is presented in the form of an independently written essay of approximately 25-30 pages (7500-9000 words) within a given timeframe. In addition, the course includes practice in oral presentation and defense of their own results and arguments by critically analyzing and discussing others‘ scientific work. The course consists of mandatory online seminars that take place in a virtual classroom at set times, as well as various assignments. There are no physical gatherings. Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.