Trinationaler Master in Literatur-, Kultur-, und Sprachgeschichte des deutschsprachigen Raums
University of Luxembourg
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
The Trinational Master is a joint programme of the University of Luxembourg, Saarland University (Germany) and the University of Lorraine in Metz (France).
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities The programme prepares students for a career in publishing, media and communications, cultural institutions, library and archive work, the lifelong learning sector. Students can continue their academic studies at Phd level. More info Download the flyer Learning outcomes At the end of the programme, students will have acquired the competencies to: – confidently apply philological methods and theories – describe the time periods of German literature and critically situate them in the context of a cultural and media-historical perspective– have a level of analysis that enables them to identify the relationships between German literature and other forms and discourses of social, aesthetic and cultural self-representation– develop their knowledge of the German language and literature in a synchronic and diachronic perspective and apply it in a comparative and contrasting way as well as across cultures and nations – to systematise their knowledge in the field of the German language and literature, and transfer it to other overarching contexts– apply their knowledge of the German language and literature to specific questions in the academic context as well as to problems and questions in other professional situations Discover more Financing possibilities Discover your future home Any questions? Contact us Share thisshare share email
Program Curriculum
Programme The curriculum covers a full-time two-year programme, (120 ECTS) with the final semester being dedicated to a Master thesis. The programme is structured into 17 modules. The classes are mainly taught in German. Depending on the course, classes may also be taught in French or English. Winter semester 2024/2025 Admissions Academic Contents Semestre 1 Semestre 1 Semestre 2 Course offer for Trinational, Semestre 1 (2026-2027 Winter) Einführung in die Text- und Diskursanalyse ECTS credits: 6 Course code: F3_SECEDUC-206 Course title: Einführung in die Text- und Diskursanalyse Number of ECTS: 6 Course code: F3_SECEDUC-206 Module(s): UE 6 – Spezialisierung / Schwerpunkt I Language: DE Mandatory: No Wiederholung formale Grammatik (Syntax), Funktionale Grammatik, kritische Analyse von Texten und Diskursen Das Seminar gibt eine Einführung in die funktionale Grammatik, die zur Text- und Diskursanalyse verwendet wird. Die funktionale Grammatik basiert auf der formalen Grammatik und beschreibt, welche Funktionen einzelne sprachliche Elemente im Kontext erfüllen und welche Bedeutungen damit in Texten und Diskursen realisiert werden.Im Zuge dessen wird auch die formale Grammatik, insbesondere die syntaktische Analyse von Sätzen, wiederholt.Im zweiten Teil des Kurses werden textwissenschaftliche Grundlagen zur Klassifizierung von Texten sowie die Methode der funktionalen Text- und Diskursanalyse vermittelt, in die auch die Analyse von Bildelementen integriert werden kann. Mit Hilfe dieser Methode wird kritisch reflektiert, wie Sprache in verschiedenen gesellschaftlichen Kontexten verwendet wird. Schriftliche Prüfung Bibliografie:Adamzik, Kirsten (2004). Textlinguistik. Eine einführende Darstellung. Tübingen: Niemeyer. Brinker, Klaus (2010). Linguistische Textanalyse. Eine Einführung in Grundbegriffe und Methoden. 7. überarbeitete und erweiterte Auflage. Berlin: Erich Schmidt. Fix, Ulla (2008). Texte und Textsorten – sprachliche, kommunikative und kulturelle Phänomene. Spr
Admission Requirements
Admissions To apply for a programme at the University of Luxembourg, candidates must comply with the general eligibility criteria for the chosen programme type and be selected by the study programme based on the quality of their application. The programme at a glance – 120 ECTS Duration: 2 years / 4 sem Teaching languages: GERMAN + FRENCH + ENGLISH Admissions: EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 26 Aug 2026 Non-EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 24 Mar 2026 Fees: 200€/ sem. (semester 1,2) Format: Full-time programme (Part-time student status allowed) Specific information for this programme Requirements Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (180 ECTS) in humanities, cultural studies, German language and literature. C1 German certificate (CEFR) More information on proof of language skills Selection procedure & criteria Students can enrol at one of the three partner universities. Contact For general questions regarding applications, eligibility, course requirements, diploma, language, scholarship, etc., please visit: FAQ Admissions procedure Share thisshare share email
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
200€/semester
About University of Luxembourg
University of Luxembourg
Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
The University of Luxembourg is a public research university in Esch-sur-Alzette and Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. It was founded in 2003 and is the only public university in Luxembourg.
University Profile- Application Deadline EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 26 Aug 2026 Non-EU: 1 Feb 2026 – 24 Mar 2026 Fees: 200€/ sem. (semester 1,2) Format
- Start Date September
- Language English / French / German
- Duration 2 years
- Credits 120
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