English and American Studies (Master)
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Journalism and Media
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Publishing Industry
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Marketing and Advertising
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Market Research
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Cultural Management
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Museums and Exhibitions
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Public Relations
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Adult Education
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Academia
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Trend and Data Analysis
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Internationally oriented businesses
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International organisations
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Tourism
News - Practical Area
The practical area is a compulsory component of the MA EAS degree. Students are expected to earn a total of 10 credit points by completing one or several internships (duration: 6 weeks) in institutions or companies in an area touching on literature, language or culture, international exchange, or English-language teaching. Such work can likewise include internships at Chairs or departments at universities as long as this academic work is clearly related to identifiable work on specific academic projects.
Note that the use of English as a means of communication during your internship or work experience is a welcome but not a necessary requirement of the module; neither is the use of English alone a justification for the internship or work experience's suitability. You will need to find and organize these activities yourselves, and to obtain certificates of occupation and duration.
Please contact Dr. Christian Hoffmann in your second semester to discuss your internship plans and sign the mandatory practical area agreement. This way, you can ensure that your internship project(s) will be accepted.
Application and Registration
- You have a Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree with a significant focus on English linguistics and/or English and American literary studies?
- You are interested in deepening your skills and knowledge even further?
- You want to achieve a high standard MA degree with a specialized profile?
Our Master English and American Studies is the perfect choice for you!
Structure and Organization
You are one of our new students? Welcome!
Do you have any questions about...
- the structure of the study program?
- which courses to attend?
- how to create your course schedule?
- how to register for courses in the first place?
Practical Area
Job-market experience outside the university is an important factor in your resume and will improve your chances of finding a job in the area of your choice.
In our program, you therefore need to complete a practical module.
- What does this contain?
- What can I do for that module?
- How long must the internship/work experience be to get the 10 ECTS?
- When shall I do it?
- How do I register for it?
Department of English and American Studies
The Master English and American Studies belongs to the English Department.
- Into which sections is it organized?
- Which chairs are there and what is their special interest of research?
- How can I specialize myself and/or extend my knowledge in certain areas?
- What if I wish to go abroad?
- Where do I find literature for my term papers?
- Are there any extracurricular activities I might join?
- Are there any ways to network with my fellow students?
You find answers to these and similar questions on our English and American Studies website!
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Study Counseling
You are a MA student and do not know who to contact with questions, problems and the like? No worries, the text below provides you with the respective contact information:
Dr. Christian Hoffmann is the program coordinator and Viktoria Rossi the MA tutor for all MA students. You can and should reach out to the two of them with any problems you might encounter, questions you might have or anything else you need help with. You can reach them via this mail address. They will answer you as soon as possible.
You can, however, also contact them by visiting their office hours, the MA tutorial or making an appointment via mail.
Going Abroad
Going abroad - in form of an internship or studying - is not mandatory but strongly recommended! You find more information here.
The contact person(s) for counseling and further information on options on how you can transfer your credit points are listed below.