M.A in German Course Overview

Learning a foreign language is in vogue nowadays. Many reputed schools and colleges teach their students at least one foreign language, German being the most popular one. German is the language spoken mainly in Germany and some other parts of the world.

M.A in German is a post-graduate degree course in the German language. The course duration is 2 years which are divided into 4 semesters. The course is a comprehensive study of the German language, literature, drama, prose poetry, grammar, culture, and society. People who are interested in mastering this language or those who wish to become German teachers/ trainers should pursue this degree.

Eligibility Criteria for M.A in German Course

• A Bachelors of Arts degree from any recognized university is required for a person to pursue an M.A in German.
• Some institutes might have minimum marks in the qualifying exam criteria and some others may also conduct an entrance exam and/or an interview to qualify a student for admission.

Course Content

• Naturalism
• Impressionism
• Expressionism
• Weimer Republic
• Austrian Literature
• Swiss Literature
• Study of German Authors
• German Poems
• German Novels
• German Fiction
• German Short stories and Essays
• German Prose
• German Drama
• German Grammar
• Applied Linguistics and Translation
• Pre and Post War Literature
• Literary Criticism

Career Perspective

A person with an M.A in German can teach the German language in schools and colleges. You can also become a German tutor. Teaching German online can be one more option. To teach German at B.A and M.A level, you would need to qualify NET/SET exams. You can also become a German Instructor at any private institute or organization. Becoming a German language translator or interpreter is also an option. You can also work in the German Embassy both in India and abroad. You can also work as a German Language Expert with any MNC. This course would also lay a foundation for further studies like MPhil or Ph.D. for interested candidates.