Italian
DEGREE
Teaching Qualification
APPLICATION DEADLINE
for winter semester
January 15
for summer semester
INTERNSHIP
12 weeks, during your studies
ADMISSION
Please note the admission requirements
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STANDARD PERIOD OF STUDY
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Italian B2, Latin, another romantic foreign language (A2)
TEACHING LANGUAGE
Study Italian: Explore language, literature, and culture in depth
The Master’s program Italian Teaching Qualification covers linguistics, literary and cultural studies, language practice, and subject-specific pedagogy. In one module, you will explore topics and theories from linguistics and literary studies in greater depth. You will also expand your knowledge of the country and your practical language skills. Courses on subject-specific teaching methods and a school practicum semester will prepare you to teach Italian in schools. You can choose from various options to flexibly organize your studies.
- Academic diversity: You will focus on linguistics, literary and cultural studies, language practice, and subject-specific pedagogy.
- Flexible study options: You can choose from various options to flexibly organize your studies.
- Prepared for class: Courses on subject-specific teaching methods and a school practicum semester with 12 weeks of teaching will prepare you to teach Italian in schools.
- Experience Italy: A stay in Italy (e.g. at a partner university or through a position as a foreign language assistant) can enrich your university studies and serve as an additional qualification.
In Baden-Württemberg, teacher training for high school teachers follows a two-tiered Bachelor’s-Master’s study program structure. The high school teaching degree program includes:
- Two major subjects
- Concurrent degree in education
- School-based practical components
You should be interested in language, literature, and culture, enjoy reading, writing, and analyzing, and be able to work independently, precisely, and on your own initiative. You should also be able to present your findings to an audience and be willing to spend time studying abroad. You should have Italian language proficiency at the B2 level as well as basic knowledge of Latin and a second Romance language (A2 level) in order to qualify for admission.

Accreditation
The quality of this degree program has been certified.
Contact
Beatrice-Barbara Hujjon
Dr.Program Manager of Romance Linguistics