If you are interested in the German language and literature, the German teaching degree programme is the right choice for you. After all, your future task will be to convey enjoyment and skills in these subject areas|field to pupils. At the University of Jena, you will learn the necessary tools and knowledge for this.
In literary studies , you will gain an overview of key literary epochs, authors and their texts, basic analytical techniques and literary theory. In linguistics, you will acquire systematic knowledge ranging from linguistic sounds and grammatical structures to the entire text and conversation as well as language change. In German didactics, key issues relating to the planning, implementation and reflection of German lessons are discussed. Unique in Germany in this form are cooperative events between didactics and literary and linguistic studies, in which didactic issues are addressed from a didactic perspective with a view to school practice.
In addition to the basic courses, you can develop your own profile in elective modules according to your interests: From the classics of German-language poetry to modern and contemporary literature, from Thuringian dialects to language acquisition and linguistic politeness to probability-based grammar, from classic children's and young adult literature to computer games, virtual reality applications and artificial intelligence - we offer a broad and constantly changing range of courses that you can enrich with your contributions.
You complete the teacher training programme at the University of Jena with the First State Examination. The standard period of study|regular programme length is ten semesters in total, during which various types of courses (e.g. seminars, lectures or tutorials) are offered for the individual modules. The teacher training programme is based on the Jena model, which is characterised by a five-monthExternal link school placement semesterExternal link in the fifth or sixth semester.
As a future teacher, you will study two subjects on an equal footing at the University of Jena and round off your pedagogical profile with an accompanying Educational Science programme. A total of 300 credit points (ECTS)|ECTS credits (1 ECTS = 30 hours of attendance, preparation and follow-up work|follow-up activity, study and assessed coursework and examinations) must be completed.
Further information on the structure of the teacher training course in Jena can be obtained from the Centre for Teacher Training and Educational Research.
The distances are short in Jena. The campus and many university buildings are located in the city centre. The Institute of German Linguistics is directly adjacent to the Botanical Gardens and the Powder Tower. From here it is only a few steps to the Thuringian University and State Library and the Institute of German Literature.
Career opportunities:
The teaching degree completed in Thuringia is recognised|to credit in all other federal states upon formal request to the respective Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs. You can apply to the Ministries of Education and Cultural Affairs of other federal states both for the preparatory service (Referendariat) and for employment in the teaching profession (after completing the second state examination). You can obtain more detailed information on this from the respective Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs.
A university entrance qualification, such as a general secondary school leaving certificate, is required for admission onto the study programme.
More information on university entrance qualifications can be found here.
In Jena, the teacher training course includes an introductory internship lasting 240 hours. You should reflect on your educational experience in dealing with children and young people in order to review your career aspirations and make a conscious decision. It makes sense to complete the introductory internship before starting your studies, but it can also be completed before registering for the internship semester (before the start of the third semester). You can also have work you have already done with children and young people recognized.
Please submit an up-to-date and complete CV in tabular form. Please provide full details regarding your schooling and academic education to date. You can find more information hereExternal link.
Please upload the school certificate confirming your university entrance qualification to our application portal. You can find more information hereExternal link.
Please upload transcripts of records for all previous periods of study and degrees, as well as, if applicable, your degree certificate, to the portal.
Proof of sufficient German proficiency must be provided for all German-language degree programmes. The following certificates are recognized as proof of proficiency by Friedrich Schiller University Jena:
Please note: We strongly recommend that you submit the required proof of German proficiency at the time of your application.
If you do not yet have the required language certificate, you may apply for our DSH course starting from German level B1. This course ensures optimal language preparation and also gives you the opportunity to get to know Jena while benefiting from student status.
A translation into German or English must be submitted for every application document that was not originally issued in German or English. These translations must be prepared by an authorized translation office.
Applicants with university degrees from India, Vietnam, or the People’s Republic of China must submit an APS certificate.
Applicants from the following countries must provide proof of their university entrance examination:
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