Master's Programme Linguistic and Literary Varieties in the Francophone World
Curriculum (2010W)
Joint Study Programme of the University of Innsbruck and the Université Paris Descartes
Master of Arts
Duration/ ECTS-Credits
4 semesters / 120 ECTS-Credits
Mode of Study
Full-Time
Language
German / French
Admission Requirements
Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent and Language Certificates
Faculty
Faculty of Language, Literature and Culture
Qualification Level
Master (Second Cycle)
ISCED-11: Level 7, EQF/NQF: Level 7
ISCED-F
0232 Literature and Linguistics
Study Code
UC 066 954
Information on the Curriculum (2010W)
As of winter semester 2024/2025 this programme is no longer open to new entrants.
The complete version of the curriculum reflects the currently valid version of the curriculum. It is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. The legally binding version of the curriculum, including any amendments, may be found in the University of Innsbruck Bulletins.
In order to determine which version of the curriculum is applicable in your case, see the Catalogue of Studies,
available at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_meinestudien.studienblatt
Section: Current Curriculum version.
- English version of the Curriculum (from October 1 2016)
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin March 31 2016, Issue 17, No. 300 (modification of the curriculum)
- English version of the Curriculum
- University of Innsbruck Bulletin June 30 2010, Issue 46, No. 342
Requirements
Relevant bachelor's degrees at the University of Innsbruck:
- Bachelor's Programme French (2009W)
- Bachelor's Programme French (2015W)
Proof of general university entrance qualification:
The general university entrance qualification for admission to a master's programme must be proven by the completion of a subject-related bachelor's programme, another subject-related programme of at least the same higher education level at a recognised domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution, or a program defined in the curriculum of the master's programme. To compensate for significant differences in subject matter, supplementary examinations (maximum 30 ECTS credits) may be prescribed, which must be taken by the end of the second semester of the master's programme.
The rectorate may determine which of these supplementary examinations are prerequisites for taking examinations provided for in the curriculum of the master's programme.
In the course of the proof of the general university entrance qualification, the completion of the following core areas within the framework of the completed bachelor's degree programme shall be examined in any case:
- 45 ECTS-Credits Core Area: Language Usage
- 30 ECTS-Credits Core Area: Linguistics
- 30 ECTS-Credits Core Area: Literary Studies
- 20 ECTS-Credits Core Area: Cultural Studies
Recommended Course Sequence
The exemplary course sequence given below is recommended for full-time students beginning their study programme in the winter semester. The table shows one possible course sequence for the bachelor's programme and is not compulsory. Delays resulting from repeated examinations are not taken into account.
The standard duration of the study programme is 4 semesters or 120 ECTS-Credits, whereby according to the Universities Act of 2002, a workload of 1,500 (real) hours per academic year must be fulfilled, corresponding to 60 ECTS-Credits (one ECTS-Credit is equivalent to a workload of 25 hours).
10.0 ECTS-Credits: French I
20.0 ECTS-Credits: Thematic Module - Linguistics
17.0 ECTS-Credits: In-depth study of Linguistics
10.0 ECTS-Credits: In-depth study
3.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module
15.0 ECTS-Credits: Research Training
5.0 ECTS-Credits: Methodology of the Discipline chosen for the Master Thesis
3.0 ECTS-Credits: Elective Module - Lecture series held by national and international lecturers
7.0 ECTS-Credits: Professional Experience
| Semester | ECTS-AP | Titel |
|---|---|---|
Information about examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination regulations
The examination regulation is an integral part of the curriculum, detailed information can be found under the paragraph examination regulations.
The grade distribution table is a statistical representation of the distribution of all successfully completed examinations in a given programme of study or subject (based on all registered students for the programme or subject). The grade distribution table is updated in regular intervals.
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austrian grading scheme | Definition | %-age | ||
| 1 | EXCELLENT: Outstanding performance | 50.0 | = 100% | |
| 2 | GOOD: Generally good, but with some errors | 25.0 | ||
| 3 | SATISFACTORY: Generally sound work with a number of substantial errors | 20.0 | ||
| 4 | SUFFICIENT: Performance meets the minimum criteria | 5.0 | ||
| 5 | INSUFFICIENT: Substantial improvement necessary; requirement of further work |
December 2020
Overall classification of the qualification
Not applicable
Explanation: An overall classification (mit Auszeichnung bestanden/pass with distinction, bestanden/pass, nicht bestanden/fail) – is awarded only for examinations that conclude a programme of study and consist of more than one subject (an examination of this type is not specified in the curriculum of this programme of study).
Forms (in German only)
- Examination Records
- Application for the Master's Thesis
- Cover Sheet for the Master's Thesis
- Declaration of Academic Honesty
- Submission of the Master's Thesis
- To block the Master's Thesis
- Recognition of examsAND Supplementary Sheet
- Application for Admission to the third and fourth repetition of a course examination
Contact and Information
Examination Office
Location Innrain 52d
Associate Dean of Studies
Ass.-Prof. Priv.-Doz. Mag. Dr. Carmen Konzett-Firth
Dean of Studies (from 01.03.2024)
Mag. Dr. Elisabeth De Felip-Jaud