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BA North American Studies (two subjects) at University of Göttingen

University of Göttingen, Germany

Programme overview

North American Studies with a focus on media studies: Students of the two-subject B.A. can already complete an academically established course of studies in North American Studies at the Bachelor level. The curriculum provides essential knowledge about the literature, culture and media as well as a comprehensive overview of North American culture from its first colonial contacts up until the 21st century. This degree qualifies the student for a consecutive Master's degree programme.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Only the winter semester  |  Location: Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Germany

What you will study

North American Studies conveys the basic methodologies and the fundamental theoretical tenets of North American studies in the form of modules. The subject matter of these modules comprises analytical and interpretation techniques, history of literature and culture as well as the theory of literature, culture and media.

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Entry requirements

Admission: open (enrolment without previous application). Language requirements: For your studies, you must have. English language skills at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It is best to show an adequate level of English before starting your degree programme, viz. with the application, or when matriculating. You can prove your English language skills later, though, if you cannot do so before October; the latest that you have to. show proof of English language skills to the English Department is July 15 of the year following your matriculation in this degree programme. Details and accepted certificates. Winter semester only 1st subject semester: open admission (enrolment without previous application).

Intake: Only the winter semester

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/46792.html

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