Master of Arts in American Studies

Johannes Gutenberg Universitat Mainz · Mainz, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Arts
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Mainz
Apply by
This programme has no deadline.
Starts
Winter and summer semester

Johannes Gutenberg Universitat Mainz does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 – €2,200 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
Bachelor of Arts in English or American Studies, Bachelor of Education English, other Bachelor's degrees in literary and cultural studies with a focus on North America
English language requirement
C1 required/recommended, no proof required
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
This programme has no deadline listed.
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About this programme

The American Studies Master’s programme is designed to emphasise research-oriented perspectives on American literature, culture, history and their theories. It continues the BA programme in American Studies at Mainz University, and it also welcomes applications of students from American Studies programmes in Germany, Europe, and other parts of the world. The field of American Studies has seen a number of major changes in theory and practice in the last decade. Its traditional emphasis on the literature and culture of the United States has been expanded both conceptually and methodologically. Reaching beyond the continental geographical focus of the United States, Transnational American Studies include new regions of language and literature, branching out into Atlantic, Caribbean, and Pacific Studies. The Mainz MA programme responds to these new developments and encourages students to explore the transnational dimensions of American Studies. The programme offers a broad spectrum of courses and conducts research on American literature and culture from the 16th to the 21st century with areas of specialisation in comparative Indigenous studies, early American studies, and transnational life writing. It maintains well-established exchange programmes and international co-operations with North American, European, and Chinese universities. With the newly accredited MA programme offering greater flexibility, students now have the option to complete all 120 credits within American Stud

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