German
Students without a German degree, for the following winter semester: 31 July
Students with a German degree, for the following winter semester: 1 September
The "German as a Foreign and Second Language" Master's degree programme in Kassel is equally based on theory and practice as well as on research. Thus, in addition to acquiring linguistic and didactic knowledge and teaching expertise, students develop skills in empirical research.
The first two semesters comprise the following compulsory introductory lectures and seminars:
In the first, second and third semester, students acquire knowledge and develop and deepen their skills in the following areas:
The Master's programme comprises an intensive practical phase during which students will learn how to teach German as a foreign/second language. This activity is prepared, accompanied and evaluated in affiliated seminars and tutorials (either in the second or in the third semester).
In addition, there is an obligatory study project in which students learn how to plan, carry out, and evaluate a project in the context of learning and teaching German as a foreign/second language (either in the second or in the third semester).
The "German as a Foreign and Second Language" Master's degree programme is genuinely international in its scope. As a result of the socio-political changes having taken place in Germany in the past five years and the subsequently emerging necessity for improving the language support and integration of recent migrants and their children, the focus of the Master's programme has been adapted to changes in second language perspectives.
Modular arrangement of courses (lectures, seminars, tutorials and independent project work in groups); student working groups; intensive tutoring and individual support
Obligatory teaching practicum
Mandatory registration fees allow students to use public transport free of charge and the university's refectories and cafeterias at reduced prices. The registration fee for the winter semester 2020/2021 was 290 EUR.
In order to cover personal expenses while studying in Kassel, it is recommended that students budget around 750 to 900 EUR per month for accommodation, food, health insurance, books, and miscellaneous expenses.
Excellent command of German (TestDaF 4x4 / DSH-2 or equivalent certificates – see the Kassel University website)
A good command of academic English is required.
Students without a German degree, for the following winter semester: 31 July
Students with a German degree, for the following winter semester: 1 September
Universität Kassel
c/o uni-assist e.V.
11507 Berlin
Germany
Students can apply for various part-time jobs or work as student assistants on campus. Please have a look at www.uni-kassel.de. Some departments also provide positions as tutors or working students.
International students enrolled at the University of Kassel can choose between staying at a student residence hall ("Wohnheim") or private accommodation. There are about 1,000 rooms available in the student residencies around the campus. Please have a look at https://www.studierendenwerk-kassel.de/en/wohnen/. Rent for a room varies between 200 and 350 EUR per month depending on the location and facilities. Students can choose single apartments with en-suite facilities or a shared flat with fellow students. Private furnished or unfurnished accommodation in Kassel is also available and can be found in the local paper, on flyers on campus, or on the Internet (e.g. social media).
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