Indo-European Studies
The focus area Indo-European Linguistics provides graduates with a deep understanding of the linguistic, historical, and cultural dimensions of ancient Indo-European languages. Students gain expertise in historical linguistics, acquiring the skills to explore language evolution through both qualitative and quantitative methods. They learn how to reconstruct the ancestor states of language families and investigate the dynamics of language change. Additionally, they develop proficiency in data acquisition techniques, including working with written records and linguistic elicitation, and are trained in statistical analysis and the processing of large linguistic corpora. Graduates also acquire basic programming skills tailored to linguistic data processing, preparing them to engage with modern computational approaches in linguistics. The focus area offers a comprehensive approach to the study of Indo-European languages, preparing students for advanced research roles and further academic pursuits, such as PhD programs in linguistics.
Helpful documents like sample curricula and the annex to the study regulations can be found in the download section.
Language of instruction
German, (English)
Regulations
In the focus area Indo-European Studies (Indogermanistik) you have to choose modules according to the following rules:
- all compulsory modules (P-Module) from the module group "Methodology" (Methodologie), which are 30 ECTS credits in total
- at least 18 ECTS credits from the module group "Comparative Method in Historical Linguistics" (Komparative Methode der historischen Sprachwissenschaft)
- at least 24 ECTS credits from the module group "Indo-European Studies" (Indogermanistik)
- at least 18 additional ECTS credits of free choice from within the program
- Master thesis (30 ECTS credits)
Core-elective modules
Indogermanistik
| Module | Nr. | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Conditions of Language Dynamics | 06SM272-504 | 6 |
| Statistical Modelling of Language Dynamics | 06SM272-506 | 6 |
| Aufgaben und Methoden der latein. Philologie des Mittelalters | 06SM324-502 | 6 |
| Hindi-Sprachkurs I | 06SM330-002 | 9 |
| Hindi-Sprachkurs II | 06SM330-003 | 9 |
| Hindi-Konversation | 06SM330-004 | 3 |
| Hindi-Repetitorium | 06SM330-014 | 3 |
| Sanskrit-Sprachkurs I | 06SM330-008 | 9 |
| Sanskrit-Sprachkurs II | 06SM330-009 | 9 |
| Sanskrit-Lektüre: Didaktische Literatur | 06SM330-013 | 6 |
| Sanskrit-Repetitorium | 06SM330-010 | 3 |
| Historische Sprachstufen: Einführung ins Altfriesische | 06SM360-304 | 6 |
| Historische Sprachstufen: Einführung ins Althochdeutsche | 06SM360-305 | 6 |
| Historische Sprachstufen: Einführung ins Altsächsische | 06SM360-306 | 6 |
| Historische Sprachstufen: Einführung ins Gotische | 06SM360-307 | 6 |
Komparative Methode der historischen Sprachwissenschaft
| Module | Nr. | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
|
Diversität indogermanischer Sprachen |
06SM272-519 | 9 |
| Projektarbeit | 06SM272-520 | 9 |
| Qualitative Rekonstruktion | 06SM272-521 | 9 |
Organizational unit
The modules for this focus area are offered by the Institute for the Interdisciplinary Study of Language Evolution.