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German Studies – (Ph.D.)
University of Maribor
Faculty of Arts| Application Deadline: | Call for applications has been published on May 29th; Deadline for applicants: September 1st; Enrollment: September 30th 2011 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,030 - | ||
| Location: | Maribor / Slovenia / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 180 | ||
| Languages: | English Slovenian | ||
Location of University of Maribor
The main PhD program in GERMAN LANGUAGE STUDIES aims to educate and qualify superb professionals in the field of German linguistic, i.e. German literary scholarship.
Besides in depth, subject-specific knowledge and research methodology, the student will acquire a broad humanistic perspective. Based on these, he /she will acquire the ability to understand complex linguistic concepts: i.e.; issues in literary theory,, and theoretical and methodological concepts. He /she will be capable of independently developing, creating and publishing the new knowledge, developing critical thinking, and will be morally and ethically responsible in conceiving research activities in his or her chosen field, and of competently conducting scholarly research projects. The suggested program is also up-to-date regarding the chosen content, and methodologically adapted for interdisciplinary research projects. This is why it assures an education and qualifications suited to contemporary professionals. They will be able to deal in depth with their own professional field, and at the same time, with general, transferable knowledge and skills, to cope with the demands of a contemporary learning society. They will be the highest professionally and academically qualified professionals in the field of German language studies, and trained in interdisciplinary research cooperation.
The PhD program in German Language Studies has the following aims:
- To deepen and upgrade knowledge and skills acquired at previous levels of education,
- to upgrade the student's foreign language communication skills, especially the skill of argumentation, and debate performance,
- to educate for independent, professionally critical and responsible work in professional fields, which demands supreme knowledge in the field of German linguistics, i.e. German literary theory,
- to transfer the methodological knowledge and skills required by independent research in the selected field,
- to incorporate students into existing scholarly research projects in the field of German studies in both the domestic and international environments
- to consolidate and up improve a sense of justice, dignity and ethics in professional work.
Contents
German Language
1st year
Methods of research
German Linguistics I: Research Approaches
German Linguistics II: Research Approaches
Language Theory: Selected Topics
2nd year
Students choose one of the modules offered, depending on IRW I.
Module A1: Lexicology, Phraseology and Lexicography
Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Lexicography
Elective subject
Module B1: Applied Stylistics
The Cognitive Paradigm in Stylistics
Elective subject
Module C1: Sociolinguistics
Selected Topics in Sociolinguistics
Elective subjec
tModule D1: Language Acquisition
The Course of Language Acquisition
Elective subject
Obligatory subject for all modules:
IRW II
Module A2: Lexicology, Phraseology and Lexicography
Phraseology in Cultural Contex
tLanguage Corpora
Module B2: Applied Stylistics, Module C2: Sociolinguistics, Module D2: Language Acquisition
Phraseology in Cultural Context
Elective subject
Obligatory subject for all modules
IRW III
3rd year
IRW IV
Dissertation seminar
Writing PhD dissertation
German Literature
1st year
Methods of research
Transculturality: Theoretical Background and Research Approaches
Cultural Transfer in German Literature: Research Approaches
Systems of and Interdisciplinary Approaches to Literature
IRW I
Dissertation Seminar I
2nd year
Students choose one of the modules offered, depending on IRW I.
Module A1: Transculturality in German Literature of the 20th Century
Literature of the Former GDR
Elective subject
Module B1: Cultural Transfer in the German Literary System
Theories and Methods of Interdisciplinary Research on Print Media
Elective subject
Module C1: Systemic and Interdisciplinary Literary Approaches
Contemporary Theories of Literature: Selected Chapters
Elective subject
Obligatory subject for all modules
IRW II
Module A2: Transculturality in German literature of the 20th Century
Contemporary Austrian Literature
Elective subject
Module B2: Cultural Transfer in the German Literary System
German Drama in Croatian Theatre
Elective subject
Module C2: Systemic and Interdisciplinary Literary Approaches
Comparative Literary History
Elective subject
Obligatory subject for all modules:
IRW III
3rd year
IRW IV
Dissertation Seminar II
Writing PhD dissertation
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Anyone who has successfully completed the following may register in the 3RD-cycle PhD study program in GERMAN STUDIES:
a) a 2nd -cycle study program;
b) a university study program adopted before June 11th 2004;
c) a higher education professional study program adopted before June 11th 2004, and a study program for obtaining specialization.
The study programme is generally implemented in the German language; therefore, knowledge of the German language is recommended at least at the B2 level according to the European language scale defining the recognition of abilities and skills in a foreign language.
Before registration in the study program, candidates under point (c) are assigned the following study obligations in the amount of 31 ECTS within the study course German Language, and 30 ECTS within the study course German Literature. These obligations are the following:
-> course in German Language:- Language and Media (Jesensek) 3 ECTS,- Contrastive Textology (Fabcic) 3 ECTS,- Understanding and Creating Written Texts (Enceva) 3 ECTS,- Understanding and Creating Oral Texts (Enceva) 3 ECTS,- Contrastive Discourse Analysis (Petric) 3 ECTS,- Multilingual and Language Contacts (Lipavic Ostir) 3 ECTS,- Dictionary as Cultural Practice (Jesensek) 4 ECTS,- Interculturality in Professional Communication (Jesensek) 3 ECTS,- German Language: Intercultural Aspects (Lipavic Ostir) 3 ECTS,- Language Mistakes (Petric) 3 ECTS.
-> course in German Literature:- Understanding and Creating Written Texts (Enceva) 3 ECTS,- Understanding and Creating Oral Texts (Enceva) 3 ECTS,- Regional German Literature of the Contact Spaces (Birk) 3 ECTS,- Transculturality in German literature of the 20th Century (Kondric Horvat) 3 ECTS,- Literature and Popular Culture (Kos) 3 ECTS,- Introduction to Intercultural Literary Science (Kondric Horvat) 3 ECTS,- Classics of Children´s and Juvenile Literature (Kondric Horvat) 3 ECTS,- Literature of the 20th and 21st century in School (Kondric Horvat) 3 ECTS,- Foreign- and Self-Images in Recent German Literature (Birk) 3 ECTS- Language and Literature in Popular Culture (Kos, Jesensek) 3 ECTS
d) A study program that educates students for occupations that have been defined by EU directives, or another unified Masters study program, with a value of 300 ECTS.
In case of limited admittance, candidate selection will be based on the following criteria:
· Average grade in the prior study programme completed (70%)
· Success in the elective subject (30%)
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Master's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Accreditation
The study programme has been accredited by the State regulated accreditational body in the Republic of Slovenia.
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