Studying

The Department of American Studies (Institut für Amerikanistik), together with the Department of English Studies (Institut für Anglistik), the following programs:

• B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
• M.A. (Masters of Arts)
• Joint Master's Degree in English and American Studies
• Doctorate (Doctor of Philosophy)
• Teaching degree (Lehramt)

Courses

The Department offers courses in American literature and cultural studies, including introductory courses, lectures, special topics courses, surveys and period courses, and Master Research Seminars.

Course Types

• "Übungen" are courses in which students are expected to participate actively in class, with an emphasis on the acquisition of practical competence.
• "Proseminars" also require active class participation but, in addition to their practical aims, emphasize the acquisition of theoretical knowledge or analytical competence.
• "Seminars" are advanced-level courses with a scholarly orientation. Students are expected to participate actively in class.
• "Lectures" require continuous reading of course material and preparation of weekly assignments by students.

Main Areas of Research and Teaching

• American literary and cultural history
• Transnational American studies
• Urban studies
• Adaptation and intermediality studies
• Film and media studies
• Ethnic studies
• Gender studies
• Performance studies