English - Teaching Qualification Grundschule - Universit?t Regensburg_bwin娱乐

Degree

Teaching Qualification: Grundschule

Program structure

Elementary school teaching degree: A teaching subject is combined with a combination of three didactics subjects and the subject elementary school pedagogy and didactics. In addition, the course of study is supplemented by the study of educational science.

Accordingly, the following subject combination results:

1 teaching subject
3 didactics subjects
Elementary school pedagogy and didactics
Educational science studies

Which subject combinations you can choose when studying to become a teacher at elementary schools can be found in the lists of possible combinations.

Special features

A stay abroad is recommended and can be integrated well into the course of study. Some Teacher Training courses can also be used for B.A. English Linguistics, British Studies, or American Studies when doing a double degree.

Description

The study program for Teacher Training English comprises the areas of language practice, linguistics, literary and cultural studies (both British and American studies) and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). Linguistics deals with the understanding of the structures and developments of the English language. Literature and cultural studies critically examine the literatures and cultures of the United Kingdom, Ireland, North America, and other English-speaking countries.

The basic qualifications acquired in the core modules are expanded and consolidated in the intermediate and advanced modules. The TEFL module pays specific attention to skills and knowledge of lesson design and didactics.

All teacher training programs include classes in educational science.

Professional prospects / competencies

Teaching English at primary school (Grundschule)

Internships, lab courses, practical courses

In accordance with the examination regulations for teaching I (LPO I), §§ 34, 36 and 38, the following teaching practices are to be completed:

?Occupational internship
?Orientation internship
?Pedagogic-didactic teaching practice
?Teaching practice accompanying studies

Disciplines involved

English Linguistics, British Studies, American Studies, Didactics of English

Program duration / standard period of study

The length of the program depends on the progress of an individual's studies. The standard period of study, the time in which the intended program can be finished ideally is 7 semesters. The actual time taken to complete the program may vary. It is limited by the examination deadlines set out in the examination regulations.

Program scope

210 ECTS credits overall;
comprising 54 ECTS credits in the teaching subject, 12 ECTS credits in subject didactics, 70 ECTS credits in the didactics/pedagogy of primary school, 35 ECTS credits in education, 10 ECTS credits in the thesis, 15 ECTS credits in the elective area, 6 ECTS credits teaching practice, and a further 8 ECTS credits in education.

Language of instruction

English, individual courses in German

Program can be started

Only in the winter semester

What qualities do I need to have?

Good communication skills and ability to express yourself
Interest in other cultures
Interest in academic content
Willingness to read and write a lot
Willingness to deal with abstract problems and the ability to work independently
Very good English language skills
Knowledge of Latin or a Romance language at level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) or the willingness to acquire these language skills during your studies

Restricted admittance

No, this program does not have restricted admission based on grades.

Legal requirements for admission

Prerequisite is the general university entrance qualification, the subject-related university entrance qualification or a professional qualification.

Application deadline(s)

None (for national applicants)

Information for international applicants

Registration dates and deadlines

After a successful application you can enroll. Information on the dates for enrollment can be found on the homepage of the Registrar's Office.

Language skills needed

The following language skills must be demonstrated at the latest when registering for the state examination:
Knowledge of Latin or knowledge at level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) in a Romance foreign language.
This knowledge can also be acquired during the course of study. Corresponding courses are offered through the Study Accompanying Foreign Language Education (SFA).

Information regarding German language proficency for international applicants

Documents needed (to apply / register)

Information on the documents required for enrollment can be found on the homepage of the Registrar's Office.

Information on the application documents for international applicants

Contact within the faculty

Program coordination and academic counseling

Gabriele M?dl, M.A.

Claudia Trotzke, M.A.

Contact Data and Office Hours

English - Teaching Qualification Grundschule