Course Overview
This well-established two-year international Masters programme (on average 80 % of the programme participants are international students) is designed for students interested in a more in-depth study of theoretical and descriptive linguistics. It creates a solid basis for linguistic analysis and comparison, conveys a sound understanding of the rich and fascinating linguistic landscape of Europe, and imparts skills in up to four European languages. A wide variety of seminars and lectures are offered in five linguistic modules. An additional research module includes an internship abroad, a conference visit, and classes on research design and presentation skills. The University of Freiburg masters degree in European Linguistics is a two-year programme which has been running most successfully since 2004. This highly competitive international Masters programme (on average 80-90 % of the programme participants are international students) is designed for students interested in a more in-depth study of theoretical and descriptive linguistics. It creates a solid basis for linguistic analysis and comparison, conveys a sound understanding of the rich and fascinating linguistic landscape of Europe, and imparts skills in up to four European languages. A wide variety of seminars and lectures are offered in five linguistic modules. An additional research module includes an internship abroad, a conference visit, and classes on research design and presentation skills.