German B.A., Gymnasium and Gesamtschule Teacher
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Key Info
Basic Information
- Degree:
- Bachelor of Arts
- School Type:
- Gymnasium and Gesamtschule
- Start of Studies:
- Winter Semester
- Standard Period of Studies:
- 6 semesters
- ECTS Credits:
- 180Mehr Informationen
What does that mean?
ECTS are credit points that measure the workload of one's studies. A Bachelor in Teacher Training encompasses 180 ECTS, which are distributed over both subjects, pedagogical studies, and the Bachelor thesis.
- Language:
- German
Admission Requirements
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Abitur or equivalent HZB
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What does that mean?
General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), subject specific university entrance qualification, or an equally recognized university entrance qualification (HZB)
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Proficiency in German
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What does that mean?
You must provide documentation of your language skills for the language of instruction at the time of enrollment. The exam regulations stipulate the relevant requirements.
Admission to First Semester
- restricted
NC for WS 2023
Admission to Higher Semesters
- restricted
NC for the 2nd-4th Core Semester
- Open
from Core Semester 5
Enrollment Requirements
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SelfAssessment
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SelfAssessment
RWTH Aachen self assessments are online advising processes for deciding what to study. Participation in one (rarely two) of these self assessments is mandatory. You can find which self assessment you need to take for this subject in the course of study description under "Prerequisites". You will need to show proof of participation in a subject specific self assessment in order to enroll (not to apply). You can print out the participation certificate yourself.
Language Requirements
- See Course of Study Description
Dates and Deadlines
In the teacher training programme, two subjects are usually studied, which are later taught. In addition, each teacher training course is accompanied by a compulsory course in educational science, which does not have to be specified separately as a subject when enrolling.
Practical phases
In addition, practical phases, the so-called school practical studies, are part of the study programme.
Further Information
Further information on the teacher training course German and assistance can also be obtained from the Teacher Training Centre of RWTH Aachen University, LBZ for short. The LBZ is responsible for the coordination of teacher training at RWTH Aachen University. - Lehrerbildungszentrum der RWTH Aachen
Examination Regulations an Module Handbooks
- You can access the valid examination regulations here: PO Lehramt Deutsch, B.A.
- The current module handbook for the teaching profession at grammar schools and comprehensive schools can be found here.
- The current module handbook for the teaching profession at the vocational college can be found here.
Course of Studies
The teacher training programme includes courses in linguistics at the Institute for Linguistics and Communication Studies and in literature at the Institute for German and General Literature Studies - Institut für Germanistische und Allgemeine Literaturwissenschaft. In the first semesters, students learn working techniques, scientific basics of the subjects and theoretical principles for the school profession.
Later on, in-depth scientific knowledge and skills and their implementation in the classroom will be covered. The teaching and research department German Didactics is responsible for this. - Lehr- und Forschungsbereich Fachdidaktik Deutsch.
The following study plan refers only to the language and communication science parts of the bachelor-related teaching degree program in German. A complete version can be found in the subject-specific examination regulations for the teaching subject German at grammar and comprehensive schools or at the vocational college.
| Winter Term | Sommer Term | Optional Winter- or Sommer Term | |
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| First year of studies |
Basic Module: Fundamentals of Linguistics and Communication Studies
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Basic Module: Fundamentals of Linguistics and Communication Studies
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| Second year of studies |
Advanced Module: Language and Media Theory
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Advanced Module: Word-Text-Media(-Competence) I
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| Third year of studies |
Advanced Module: Word-Text-Media(-Competence) II
Modul Sprachpraxis
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Language practice module
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Module didactics (linguistics)
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