Editorial Theory and Textual Criticism
| Degree: | Master of Arts |
| Application required: | access-restricted |
| Course commences: | winter semester / summer semester |
| Standard course duration: | 4 semesters |
| Format options: | full-time only |
| Language requirements: | Two out of: English, Latin, French (on application); German (for international students) |
| Language of instruction: | German |
| Other features: | postgraduate / consecutive |
Course outline
This M.A. course is offered by the Department of German Studies in conjunction with the Departments of History and Musicology.
The course is application-biased and discusses the subject matter, issues and approaches involved in scholarly editing and textual criticism, both in theory and practice. The course is angled at German Studies graduates, musicologists and historians requiring specific training in investigating, understanding and representing historical documents. Students receive the necessary qualifications enabling them to embark on careers both in scholarly editing proper (at universities or elsewhere) and at institutions concerned with the investigation and description of historical material (public and private archives, museums, exhibition organisers, auctioneers, etc.). Experience with redaction and publication techniques of various kinds also prepares students for editing work in publishing houses and the press.
You will find more information in the Course Description and here.
Formal requirements
Access
Access to the course is restricted. The current Admission Regulations are available here
Prospective students from Germany
Prospective students from Germany can enrol without prior application at the Central University Administration building by the beginning of the lecture period. To matriculate, they are required to show a written statement of admission issued by the representative of the Master’s programme they wish to attend, confirming that the requirements set out in the Admission Regulations have been met. Please apply to the Department of German Studies for further information on how to proceed.
International prospective students
Prospective students from other countries must apply in writing, so that their previous academic record can be verified. The deadline for international applicants is 15 June for the winter semester and 15 November for the summer semester. Applications must be addressed directly to the International Relations Office. Please use the M.A. application form here and enclose the necessary documents.
Further information
Current information on procedure
Study and examination regulations
Examination regulations M.A. Scholarly Editorial Theory and Textual Criticism (21 April 2010)
Examination regulations M.A. Editorial Theory and Textual Criticism (15 May 2008)
Examination regulations for Master courses – General Section (21 April 2010)
Module Handbook
Please click here to find the latest Module Handbook.
Examinations board
Issues arising in connection with examinations, credit transfer and academic credential recognition are dealt with by the relevant examinations board/office. For more information, consult the academic advisor(s) indicated below.
Fees
Tuition fees at Heidelberg University are payable at the beginning of each semester.
Academic advisor
Prof. Dr. Roland Reuß
Hauptstraße 207-209, Office 041
Mondays 4 – 5 pm
phone: +49 (0)6221 543206
e-mail: Roland.Reuss@urz.uni-heidelberg.de
Contact
Department of German Studies
Ines Troch
Hauptstraße 207-209
D-69117 Heidelberg
Secretaries’ office
phone: +49 (0)6221 543201
fax: +49 (0)6221 543255
e-mail: sekretariat@gs.uni-heidelberg.de
Internet: http://www.gs.uni-hd.de/
Location
Student representation
