Scandinavian Studies (M.A.)

The MA in Scandinavian Studies is a consecutive degree programme that builds on relevant Bachelor's degree programmes to provide in-depth linguistic, literary and cultural knowledge of the Scandinavian language and cultural area.

In two comprehensive modules, students acquire extended knowledge in the fields of Older and/or Modern Scandinavian Studies. A focus on one of the two fields is possible, but not mandatory. Knowledge of the main Scandinavian language is also further promoted: One of the two main seminar papers must be written in the Scandinavian foreign language. In addition, courses in translation, regional studies and literature expand language skills. In the mono-master (78 C), a compulsory stay abroad of at least 1 semester also serves to deepen the already existing language skills. It is possible to apply for an ERASMUS scholarship for this. At least 24 C should be received abroad. These will be directly credited in Göttingen.

In the field of modern Scandinavian literatures, the research foci of the Scandinavian Seminar are, for example:

• Drama
• Translation
• thematic and motif research
• "Internationality of National Literatures" (Chair of Prof Fritz Paul)
• 17th/18th century or
• biographical research

In the field of Old Norse literature and culture, research focuses, for example, on:

• Icelandic medieval literature and its reception
• royal sagas
• legal texts
• Hagiographic literature.

Furthermore, the history of scholarship and reception as well as the comparative examination of Scandinavian literatures and cultures from an external perspective receive great attention. The dissertations and post-doctoral theses written here also play an important role in the research profile of the department.

The MA in Scandinavian Studies prepares students for work in the field of cultural mediation, publishing (proofreading and editorial work, "scout" activities, translation), print and visual media as well as in private and public research institutions dealing with Scandinavian languages as well as Scandinavian literature and culture from the Middle Ages to the present. It also enables further academic qualification within the framework of a doctorate.