English as a World Language (ENGAGE)
Qualification
: Master of ArtsFaculty
: HumanitiesDuration
: 4 semestersTeaching language
: German/EnglishProgram start
: winter semester and summer semester, Important semester datesApplication period
: 01.06. to 15.07. and 01.12. to 15.01.Admission restrictions
: yesTuition Fees
: none, but Semester contributionAccreditation
: no
Program description
The Master of Arts program English as a World Language focuses on the so-called "New Englishes." This refers to variants of English (pidgin and creole languages) spoken in former Asian, African, and Caribbean colonies. Currently, we are witnessing a shift in the status, function, and structure of these language variants. Not only are they being adapted to local languages; they are also establishing themselves as languages in their own right. This master's program investigates both linguistically internal and external factors in the development of these language variants.
English as a World Language (ENGAGE) is a joint program offered by the Department of English and American Studies and the Asien-Afrika-Institut. Students may also pursue independent research under intensive supervision.
Career prospects
The master's program qualifies graduates to teach or conduct research at university level or in the field of adult education. Other career fields include communications, advertising and PR, and publishing (e.g., textbook publication, cultural journals and cultural departments in TV, radio, or print media). Graduates may also work for international organizations such as UNESCO or the EU, whether in diplomatic service or in tourism.
Program structure
The program includes the following modules:
- Module 1a: Foundations of synchronic English linguistics
- Module 1b: Studying/working abroad/(empirical) project
- Module 2: Foundations of diachronic English linguistics
- Module 3: Languages and cultures of the contact regions: Africa, South and Southeast Asia
- Research module 1: Varieties of English
- Research module 2: Scientific methods and independent study
- Optional courses: additional courses offered by other departments, attending conferences etc.
- Final module: Master's thesis and final exam
Additional information on degree program
Examination regulations
Departmental regulations / Degree program regulations
Information on studying at Universität Hamburg
Lecture Series: The hows and whys of studying (German)
Applying
General admission requirements for all master’s degree programs:
Proof of first degree, language proficiency
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Special admission requirements for this degree program:
Applicants must have a first university degree in English linguistics or from a comparable program and very good German and English skills.
Applying / Application procedure
Application period(s)
Selection criteria
Contact
General academic advising
Subject-specific advising
Prof. Dr. Peter Siemund
Department of English and American Studies
Contact details
12. Apr 2024