Overview
Programme Overview
The English and American (Literary and Cultural) Studies seminars at the University of Paderborn range from medieval times to contemporary English and American writing and cover various genres within fiction and non-fiction. In cultural studies, we offer visual arts classes which examine different media such as photography, art, film or music as well as case studies and broader overviews of more general cultural phenomena. The examples are always discussed within their historical, political, sociological, narratological and other relevant contexts in order to grasp and comprehend larger literary and cultural developments and impacts. Previous seminar topics include: American Philosophy, Modernist American Poetry, Old and Middle English Literature and Culture, Contemporary British Fiction and Postmodernism, Victorian Culture, American Sounds, Death Poetry, British Art, Basketball and American Culture, Shakespeare’s Stage, Urban Studies, Gender and Power in the American Theatre, Dementia, Postcoloniality, Trump’s America, Brexit and many more.
Our language courses (Oral Communication, Academic Writing, and Language Consolidation) provide advanced level English language practice. All our classes (including seminars) are strictly taught in English and aim to foster language skills at a professional level.
In addition to our academic and language education, the programme also features a “Studium Generale” module in which you can acquire additional knowledge by choosing classes from other departments at the University of Paderborn.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Literature seminar
- Cultural Studies seminar
- Additional Humanities seminar
- Literary Studies seminar
- Practical Language
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Language Studies Literature View 58 other Masters in Language Studies in GermanyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in English and American Studies (students who have completed their degree in related fields are also welcome to apply)
- Minimum result 2.3 according to the German grading system
Tuition Fee
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International
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EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 24 months.
The semester fees amount to a total of € 318.97
Living costs for Paderborn
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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