Arts & Humanities
African Studies: Critical Perspectives on Society, Politics, Culture (M.A.)
University of Bayreuth, Germany
- Degree
- Master's
- Next intake
- Winter semester
Arts & Humanities
University of Bayreuth, Germany
English-taught Master's programme (M.A.) studying African verbal and visual arts through linguistics, literary studies, Islamic studies, global African arts and Afrophone philosophy, with languages and media as entry points to African traditions and knowledge systems.
Faculty: Faculty of Languages & Literatures | Duration: 4 semesters | Intake: Winter semester | Study mode: full-time; English-taught | Location: Bayreuth, Bayern, Germany
Semesters 1-2: interdisciplinary lecture series, academic writing and three disciplinary seminars (e.g. Language Work in Africa, African Literature, Philosophy). Semester 3: independent project (fieldwork or practical curation/festivals), pre-thesis research methods and an 'Open Window' elective. Semester 4: Master's thesis with a thesis development seminar.
English at B2 level or equivalent is required for admission.
Intake: Winter semester
Duration: 4 semesters
Apply through the official page: https://forms.uni-bayreuth.de/formcycle/form/provide/7804/?lang=en
Arts & Humanities
University of Bayreuth, Germany
Arts & Humanities
University of Bayreuth, Germany
Arts & Humanities
University of Bayreuth, Germany
Arts & Humanities
University of Bayreuth, Germany
Arts & Humanities
University of Bayreuth, Germany
Arts & Humanities
University of Bayreuth, Germany
Arts & Humanities
University of Bayreuth, Germany
Arts & Humanities
University of Bayreuth, Germany
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