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Humboldt University Berlin
Berlin
Amerikanistik
Subjects: Amerikanistik,Culture,Languages,Literature
M.A. | Master of Arts
Course description
The Master Program in American Studies at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin offers an interdisciplinary curriculum completed over four semesters. This program provides deep expertise in cultural and literary scholarship, focusing on American identities, Diversity, Gender, and Mediality. Designed as a consecutive program, it covers literary and cultural history, literary and cultural theory, and delves into identity formation and "American Identities." The core of the program emphasizes cultural diversity, addressing it both as a theoretical concept and a social reality, with a particular focus on gender and ethnicity. Additionally, the program explores media, examining their historical context and current forms, and the impact of media revolutions in North America. This comprehensive approach ensures a thorough understanding of the intricate aspects of American Studies.
Program Information
| Study Location | Berlin |
| Start Semester | Winter |
| Study Form | Full-time |
| Study Type | Postgraduate |
| Teaching Language | English |
| Dual | No |
| Remote | No |
| Application Fee non-EU | No information |
| Study Length | 4 Semesters |
| Tuition Fees per Semester | No Tuition Fee |
| Cost per Semester | 29099 EUR |
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Application Requirements
Language Requirements
| CEFR | C1 |
| IELTS | No information |
| Cambridge (CAE) | No information |
| TOEFL IBT | No information |
English language proficiency: Applicants must prove level C1 proficiency in English (CEFR): e.g., IELTS: 6,5 – [IELTS score will soon be changed to 7.0]; internet-based TOEFL: 100; paper-based TOEFL: 600. Native English speakers and applicants whose BA degree is from an English-speaking country are exempt. German language proficiency: Applicants must prove A2 level of German.
Qualification Requirements
Please be aware of the fact that this is a consecutive Master, which means that a BA in English or American Literature and Culture (their histories, theories, methodologies) is required, or an equivalent degree with a minimum of 60 credit points in English or American Studies. In Germany – as in the United States and Great Britain – American Studies are understood to focus on Literary and Cultural Studies. If your program is specialized in Linguistics, Translation, Didactics and the like, you do not meet the requirements.
Application Process
| Acceptance Interview | No |
| Acceptance local admission restrictions | Not restricted |
| Application |
directly at the University, uni-assist |
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