Master's Degree Program

The Master's  Degree Program is devoted to two principal academic domains: German Language Pedagogy and Translation Practice.

  1. German Language Pedagogy:
    This component encompasses a comprehensive study of instructional methodologies, phonetics and grammar instruction, training in writing and conversation, the integration of multimedia teaching resources, assessment and evaluation strategies, as well as intercultural communication. The objective is to develop students’ practical teaching competencies grounded in both theory and application.
  2. Translation Practice:
    This area includes in-depth exploration of contemporary translation theories, technical and business translation, interpretation and translation techniques, translation critique, and intercultural applications. The emphasis lies in fostering advanced professional translation skills adaptable to diverse contexts.

This graduate program is committed to cultivating professionals who possess not only a strong foundation in German language teaching and translation, but also the ability to apply these skills in international business settings and cross-cultural environments.

Notes:

  1. The total number of credits required for graduation is 36.
  2. Students must complete 12 credits of required courses and 24 credits of elective courses.
  3. Courses taken under the "College-wide Core Curriculum" of either of the two affiliated colleges shall be counted toward the department’s professional course credits. Courses taken under the "Interdisciplinary Program" of the student’s home college, or those offered by other colleges, shall be counted as credits from outside the department.
  4. Conditional admission requirements (including course programs, proficiency tests, certifications, recognition of credits from other departments, etc.) are as follows:
    (1) Graduate students in this program must pass one of the following examinations before being eligible to apply for the Master's degree examination:
    – TestDaF with a minimum of TDN 3
    – B2Z with a score of 90 or above
    – Or other equivalent examinations such as DSH.
    (2) In addition to taking courses in German translation and language pedagogy, students may enroll in courses related to international business management offered by the College of Management, with up to 9 credits recognized as elective credits in this program. The list of approved elective courses is available in the “Cross-Department Elective Credit Recognition Table” issued by this department.
    (3) The 2-credit "Semester Report" course is not counted toward the graduation credit total.