"Erweiterungsbereich" English and American Studies at one glance (for mobile use rotate your screen sideways)
| Start of programme | All modules can be studied in the winter and the summer semester. |
| Duration | All modules can but do not have to be be concluded within one semester. |
| Requirements | To study modules in English and Amerian Studies, students need to have a miminum score of 60 of 100 points in the English Placement Test (see § 38 der StuFPO). The test is offered every semester and can be retaken any number of times. Basic knowledge in the core subjects of English and American Studies are highly recommended. |
| Content | The "Erweiterungsbereich" English and American Studies does not include any courses from language practice but only modules from the three subject areas. |
| Contact and Advice | For further questions or individual advice, please contact the Academic Advisors of the Master English and American Studies. |
Module description
To study English and American Studies as part of another Master's programme, the following modules are open to you. For more information on the modules themselves (e.g. requirements), please check the module handbook (German only).
We suggest the following varieties of studying modules in English and Amerian Studies:
| Variety I: You wish to several modules from the same subject area | We suggest you start with the Compulsory Module: Master Module (10 ECTS), then move on either to Profile Module I (10 ECTS) or Profile Module III (8 ECTS) (or both) depending on how many credits you need. |
| Variety II: You wish to study modules from several subject areas | We suggest you study the Compulsory Module: Master Modules (10 ECTS each) of the subject areas you wish to study. If you need modules yielding only 8 ECTS, you may also select Profile Modules III. |
Please note: These modules do not have to be studied in consecutive order. Students can decide freely if they wish to study 10 or 8 ECTS modules.
Compulsory Modules: Master Modules
All modules are offered every semester.
Master Module English and American Literature Consists of: Advanced seminar ("Hauptseminar") and lecture or tutorial ("Übung) | 10 ECTS |
Master Module English Linguistics Consists of: Advanced seminar ("Hauptseminar") and lecture or tutorial ("Übung) | 10 ECTS |
Master Module British and American Culture Consists of: Advanced seminar ("Hauptseminar") and lecture or tutorial ("Übung) | 10 ECTS |
Profile Modules I
All modules are offered every semester.
Profile Module English and American Literature I Consists of: Advanced seminar ("Hauptseminar") and lecture or tutorial ("Übung) | 10 ECTS |
Profile Module English Linguistics I Consists of: Advanced seminar ("Hauptseminar") and lecture or tutorial ("Übung) | 10 ECTS |
Profile Module British and American Culture I Consists of: Advanced seminar ("Hauptseminar") and lecture or tutorial ("Übung) | 10 ECTS |
Profile Modules III
All modules are offered every semester.
Profile Module English and American Literature III Consists of: Advanced seminar ("Hauptseminar") | 8 ECTS |
Profile Module English Linguistics III Consists of: Advanced seminar ("Hauptseminar") | 8 ECTS |
Profile Module British and American Culture III Consists of: Advanced seminar ("Hauptseminar") | 8 ECTS |