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On the following page, you'll learn how and when you can add Frisian to your studies (or outside of your degree program!), as well as what a degree in Frisian can do for you later. Besides this, you'll find information about the "Frisian Certificate" (Friesisch Zertifikat) and our regularly offered courses.
For everyone, who would like to increase their knowledge after the Intro to Frisian course, or who would like to prepare themselves for training as a Frisian teacher: There are additional opportunities to study Frisian beginning from the 5th semester in the bachelor program, and at the master's level.
At the Europa-Universität Flensburg, you can begin to study Frisian without any prior knowledge of the language. However - just like in any language related study program - both active and passive language skills in Frisian will ultimately be required. This is especially true for the subsequent work as a teacher. This is why there are Frisian language courses integrated into all Frisian study programs, so you will become familiar with these necessary skills.
I already speak (some) Frisian
Previous knowledge of one of the Frisian dialects, or command of the language as a native speaker can be of great value for your study program, and more importantly, for your future career as a (Frisian) teacher.
Experience tells us that visiting some language courses can be of great value, even for experienced or competent speakers. In particular, the mastery of Frisian orthography takes practice, and additional vocabulary is a part of each course. For these reasons, we recommend that students with existing Frisian knowledge interested in the Frisian study program seek an advisory meeting as early as possible with one of the employees of the Institute for Frisian Studies and Minority Research to discuss an individual plan for an optimal course of studies.
The North Frisian language is strongly divided into dialects, with nine different varieties being spoken today. Unfortunately, it is not possible for the university to offer language courses in all of these dialects.
As a general rule, at the Europa-Universität Flensburg, you can choose between courses offered in the Island North Frisian dialect, Fering, or the Mainland North Frisian dialect, Frasch. Fering is the dialect of the island of Föhr, and Frasch is spoken in the Bökinharde area, especially around Risum-Lindholm and Niebüll. In both of these areas, North Frisian is still particularly present in everyday life. Often, we are able to offer additional courses for the Island North Frisian dialect, Sölring, which is spoken on the island of Sylte. With knowledge of any one of these dialects, the neighboring regions and islands can also be easily understood.
However, if there is sufficient demand and planning time is available, courses for other dialects can also be organized. If you would like to be taught in such a dialect, prospective students should contact a member of staff at the Institute for Frisian Studies and Minority Research as early as possible.