Master of Arts African Studies
Universität Leipzig · Leipzig, Europe
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24 mo
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About this programme
The African Studies MA is a research-oriented programme. Its aim is to provide students with an interdisciplinary and reflective perspective on Africa. Building on findings and methods from various disciplines in the humanities, cultural and social sciences, students deepen their ability to deal independently and critically with statements about Africa on the basis of subject-specific standards, to understand these statements as components of time-specific knowledge systems and to be able to assess their research or application-oriented potentials and problems. The focus is on the fields of history, culture, language, society, politics and business. First semester: Compulsory module: 03-AFR-2101 Introduction to African Studies (10 credits) + 20 credits chosen from the following options:* 03-AFR-2102 Politics in and around Africa (10 credits) 03-AFR-2103 Society and Economy in Africa (10 credits) 03-AFR-2106 Language for Research I: Hausa (5 credits) 03-AFR-2107 Language for Research I: Swahili (5 credits) various Language courses in Swahili or Hausa from the BA African Studies (10 credits) Second semester: Compulsory module: 03-AFR-2108 Planning and Researching (10 credits) + 20 credits chosen from the following options:* 03-AFR-2109 Culture and Technology (5 credits) 03-AFR-2111 Peace and Security in Africa (5 credits) 03-AFR-2112 Urban Africa (5 credits) 03-AFR-2113 Debates about Development in Africa (5 credits) 03-AFR-2114 Migration and Language (5 credits) 03-AFR-2115 Lifeways and Livelihoods in Africa (5 credits) 03-AFR-2116 Language for Research II: Hausa (5 credits) 03-AFR-2117 Language for Research II: Swahili (5 credits) various Language courses in Swahili or Hausa from the BA African Studies (10 credits) Third semester: semester abroad Fourth semester: Compulsory module: 03-AFR-2121 Reporting and Communicating (10 credits) Compulsory MA Thesis (20 credits) Total: 120 credits *out of the total of 40 credits earned in the optional modules, it is possible to replace 10 credits with modules relevant to African studies from another course of studies.
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Prerequisites
A first academic degree or degree from a state or state-recognised university of cooperative education in humanities or social sciences Proof of at least 30 ECTS credits from Africa-related courses or equivalent knowledge (e.g. internships in Africa or Africa-related organisations)
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A first academic degree or degree from a state or state-recognised university of cooperative education in humanities or social sciences Proof of at least 30 ECTS credits from Africa-related courses or equivalent knowledge (e.g. internships in Africa or Africa-related organisations)
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