Germanistische Linguistik
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Germanistische Linguistik at LMU Munich is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MA program based in München, DE.
About the program
The program covers diachronic and synchronic linguistics of German from around 750 to the present, deepening theoretical and empirical approaches to linguistic structures in broader contexts. It focuses on developing skills for independent research projects, interdisciplinary connections with fields like general linguistics, cognitive neurology, and computer linguistics.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Germanistische Linguistik at LMU Munich online or in-person?
- Germanistische Linguistik at LMU Munich is offered in-person.
- How long does Germanistische Linguistik at LMU Munich take to complete?
- Germanistische Linguistik at LMU Munich is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
- What work-permit options follow Germanistische Linguistik at LMU Munich?
- Post-completion work rights for Germanistische Linguistik at LMU Munich: 18 months job-seeker visa (Germany)