Introduction

After graduation, holders of the DaF-Master-programme qualification are expected to work as lecturers of German Language and Culture in universities, schools, relevant institutions etc. in the whole region of the Middle East. The programme covers both a theoretical and practical content in the field of “Deutsch als Fremd-sprache” (“German as a Foreign Language”)

(DaF). This includes language training as well as on-the-job training together with country and culture studies, linguistics, methods and methodology, scientific and research work, technical language communication, literature, German Foreign Cultural Policy in conjunction with intercultural communication. A high focus is laid on practical on-the-job-training through regular visits, observations as well as the training offered by the German Department of the GJU in their Bachelor study programmes. It is anticipated that these measures will introduce  students to their future work as quickly as possible. 

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Objectives

After graduation, holders of the DaF-Master-programme qualification are expected to work as lecturers of German Language and Culture in universities, schools, relevant institutions etc. in the whole region of the Middle East. The programme covers both a theoretical and practical content in the field of “Deutsch als Fremd-sprache” (“German as a Foreign Language”)

(DaF). This includes language training as well as on-the-job training together with country and culture studies, linguistics, methods and methodology, scientific and research work, technical language communication, literature, German Foreign Cultural Policy in conjunction with intercultural communication.

A high focus is laid on practical on-the-job-training through regular visits, observations as well as the trai-ning offered by the German Department of theGJU in their Bachelor study programmes. It is anticipated that these measures will introduce students to their future work as quickly as possible. 

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Career Prospects

Graduates of the Master programme are expected to work as lecturers of German Language and Culture in universities, schools, relevant institutions etc. in the Middle East. While maintaining a Bachelor-degree in Germanics, Translation and fields related to the German Language and Culture, students entering the Master programme will gain a second qualifying degree for their future career within the DaF-programme at the GJU. This opportunity is, at present, unique in the whole region of the Middle East.

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Program Details

Degree: MA “Deutsch als Fremdsprache”

Temporary Campus: At the Royal Scientific Society

Programme structure:

• 2 years programme, divided into 4 semesters

• Semester 1-2 in Amman, GJU

• Semester 3 studies in Germany at a university with a DaF-chair

• Semester 4: final semester in Amman, GJU, with focus on composing the Master thesis

Language of introduction:

German (throughout the whole study programme)

Prerequisites and admission requirements:

Students wishing to enter the Master study  course “Deutsch als Fremdsprache” at the GJU must have a solid knowledge of German Language and Culture. Due to this fact, the applicants must meet the following requirements for acceptance:

• Bachelor or equal academic degree in Germanics, in the educational field or German-related studies, or:

• Bachelor or equal academic degree in  Translation and Interpretation Sciences (compulsary language: German)

or:

• Bachelor or equal academic degree in any  other specific field of interest for the GJU,provided a solid knowledge of German   Language and Culture can be demonstrated by an official German Language Test,

and/or:

• Official German Language Exam “TestDaF” (possibly level 4)

• Bachelor degree from a reputable university recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research in Jordan with a GPA good or above (for Jordanians only).

Application deadline:

The programme starts only in the fall term. As the programme is part of a DAAD-Lecture-ship, the deadline for application is related to the official tender by the DAAD (GermanAcademic Exchange Service).

Scholarships:

A few scholarships may be available through DAAD for outstanding students.

Contact info:

DAAD-Lektorin:

Isabell Mering

Tel: +962-6-5300666 ext. 228

Email: isabell.mering@gju.edu.jo

General information:

Available through GJU Administration and Registration Department German-Jordanian University at the Royal Scientific Society premises

P.O.Box: 35247 Amman, 11180 Jordan

Tel: +962-6-5300666 ext. 221/223/258

Email: admission@gju.edu.jo

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Faculty

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Study Plan

The study plan is still being finalized.

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