B.A. English and American Studies
This comprehensive 3-year joint-honours-programme in English and American Studies can be combined with a wide variety of second subjects, including modern languages, media studies, political science, history and economics.
The programme covers all relevant areas of English and American Studies. It also allows students to specialize in one of five key areas: American Studies, British Studies, Cultural Studies, Linguistics or Literary Studies. It is also possible to work towards a General Studies degree.
The Study Guide BA English and American Studies (pdf, German) provides comprehensive information about the degree structure of the BA degree program, lists and explains all modules and gives practical information about exams.
Module Specifications BA English and American Studies (6 May 2020) (pdf, German) provides a detailed table of the prerequisites, learning objectives, work loads and examinations for each module.
Students specializing in American Studies can find a list of courses for Zwischenmodul I „Culture“, Import-Kombi-Modul Politics and Culture, Zwischenmodul II: Economics, Linguistics, History, Geography, Literature/Culture and Hauptmodul B: Literature/Culture here: (Winter term 2020/21; pdf)
There is a lot to learn in your first semester. Click here for an A to Z of the most important words, abbreviations and technical terms which you will encounter during your time at FAU, plus some useful links.
Finally, students majoring in English and American Studies will have to acquire study skills (‘Schlüsselqualifikationen’). In the winter of 2020/21, there are, for example, courses in “American Pragmatism” (5 ECTS) or an introductiory course in ‘Critical Thinking (“Kritisches Denken und Argumentieren”, 2,5 ECTS) for you to consider. Both are taught by Christoph Merdes (see UnivIS).
In order to study with us, you need to apply for a place, enrol at the university and successfully complete an aptitude test (English and American Studies only).
- Online Application: Portal campo
- Enrollment (Einschreibung)
- Aptitude Test (Eignungsfeststellungsverfahren)
Students who have already completed modules or seminars in English and American Studies at other universities, or in other degree programs, may receive credits for these courses. Please fill in the following form and contact Dr. Harald Zapf
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