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Overview
The Arizona-Leipzig Joint Ph.D. Program in Transcultural German Studies , a cooperative effort between The University of Arizona and The University of Leipzig, is a unique program designed especially to train students aspiring to pursue academic careers relating to national and international educational, cultural, and linguistic interests in the German-speaking countries, the United States of America, and in a great variety of Asian, African, Latin American, and European countries.
Outcome
Graduates of this program in Transcultural German Studies at University of Arizona will have a thorough grounding in cultural, literary, and language studies from interdisciplinary, transcultural perspectives. Students from each institution are required to spend one year, usually their second year of the overall program, at the partner institution.
That is, most students beginning and ending the Ph.D. program in Arizona will spend the second year of their program in Leipzig, taking courses that fulfill the joint requirements for the program.
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Courses included
- Music and German Literature
- The Task of the Translator
- Advanced German Usage
- Applied Linguistics for German as a Foreign Language
- Culture (Milestones in German Literature and Culture)
- Intensive Reading German for the Sciences and Humanities
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Duration
- Full-time
- 30 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
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Credits
39 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Language Studies View 45 other Masters in Language Studies in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 79
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. 60
Other requirements
General requirements
- GPA 3.0 overall; 3.5 in German for Ph.D.
- English proficiency exam for international students.
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- Audio tape or CD in German - 3 minute short biography and 2 minute reading of literary text (not required for native speakers of German)
- Official transcripts International Transcripts in languages other than English must be accompanied with certified translations.
- C.V. or Lebenslauf
- Writing Sample either in German or English
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International
20126 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 10063 USD per semester and a duration of 30 months. -
National
20126 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 10063 USD per semester and a duration of 30 months. -
In-State
11938 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 5969 USD per semester and a duration of 30 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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