German Literature: Focus on Modern Literature

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Berlin, DEMAIn-person2 yearsGerman

120

Credits

€75.00

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German Literature: Focus on Modern Literature at Free University of Berlin is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in Berlin, DE.

About the program

The program teaches methodological and analytical skills for research into modern German literature from 1600 to the present. It covers theoretical issues and their historical aspects, literary studies methods, concepts of literary history, and literature's functions in cultural history.

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Deadlines

Winter 2026

Aug 15, 2026

Winter 2026/2027

Aug 15, 2026

After the program

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18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)

€12,000.00

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Frequently asked questions

Is German Literature: Focus on Modern Literature at Free University of Berlin online or in-person?: German Literature: Focus on Modern Literature at Free University of Berlin is offered in-person.
How long does German Literature: Focus on Modern Literature at Free University of Berlin take to complete?: German Literature: Focus on Modern Literature at Free University of Berlin is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
What work-permit options follow German Literature: Focus on Modern Literature at Free University of Berlin?: Post-completion work rights for German Literature: Focus on Modern Literature at Free University of Berlin: 18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)