Propedeutics

In the first month, always starting on the 1st of September, propedeutic courses (5 ECTS) are held in Potsdam to overcome differences in academic knowledge at a very early stage of the program. Introductions are offered into Clinical Linguistics, Theoretical Linguistics and Methodology/Statistics.

Teaching semesters

First semester (October-February, 25 ECTS) can be spent in either Groningen or Joensuu. Groningen has a focus on Clinical Aphasiology, Developmental Language Disorders and Developmental Dyslexia. Joensuu offers classes on Experimental Linguistics, Psycho-/Neurolinguistics and Language Development in Autism.

All students are together in Potsdam in the second semester (March-September, 30 ECTS). Classes will be on Neurological rehabilitation, Methods/Statistics, Language Development, Language Processing, Language Assessment and Topics in Neurolinguistics. Another focus is on Scientific Writing.

Mobility in the third semester (October-February, 30 ECTS) takes the students to Groningen or Joensuu. Classes will be similar to the first term but on an advanced level. A new focus is on Brain imaging and Language.

Thesis

The fourth semester (March-August, 30 ECTS) is spent on thesis work at the institution of the first supervisor.

Cultural and language courses

Apart from the scientific content of the program, cultural and language courses are an obligatory part in each teaching semester. Students are invited to learn the language of their host institution, get an idea of the cultural diversity in Europe and acquire skills in intercultural competence.

Mobility scheme

The mobility scheme for the three teaching semesters (months 2-18) requires that students attend at least two of the three participating institutions of the consortium. The Thesis work semester (months 19-24) can be spent at any of the partner institutions depending on where the first supervisor is from.