Overview
A special feature of the American Studies programme offered by Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz is the option to specialize in different fields of research, i.e. Early American Studies and New North American Studies. In addition, an interdisciplinary module offers students the opportunity to explore the traditions and diversifications of Anglophone literature, cultures and languages in more detail.
Key Features
The complementary and interdisciplinary orientation of the Master's program is supplemented by elective courses from cognate fields (e.g. History, Film Studies, Theater Studies, Ethnology, and Sociology).
Another important component of the research-oriented Master's program is the "Research Workshop" module, as well as the associated courses in literary and cultural theory and methodology. As with the "Professional Orientation" module, this module especially includes the early involvement of students in research projects in American Studies and an introduction to independent academic work.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- American Studies
- Early American Studies
- New North American Studies
- History
- Film Studies
- Theater Studies
- Ethnology
- Sociology
- Research Workshop
- Professional Orientation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Campus Location
- Mainz, Germany
Disciplines
American and Australasian studies View 28 other Masters in American and Australasian studies in GermanyWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- The subject-specific entrance requirements for the Master's program American Studies include the completion of a bachelor’s degree in American studies or in a related field (B.Ed. English, B.A. British Studies, B.A. British and American Studies etc.) or an equivalent degree from a higher education institution in Germany or abroad.
- We expect the applicant to have a very good active and passive knowledge of English (level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) to read the specialist literature and participate in courses taught in English (no proof required).
Student insurance
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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Living costs for Mainz
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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