English Literatures and Cultures

University of Bonn

Germany, Bonn

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University of Bonn

Germany , Bonn

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines10-Oct-2022

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 317 / semester

Next Intake 10-Oct-2022

English Literatures and Cultures

About

The master's degree program English Literatures and Cultures covers the literatures and cultures of Great Britain and the post-colonial world. In this master's degree program, applicants who have completed a relevant undergraduate degree can expand and deepen their knowledge and understanding of the subject matter while developing advanced research competencies. The content focus of this degree program is on the English renaissance as well as British literature and culture of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries up to the present. In addition, post-colonial literary criticism and cultural studies are covered in greater depth. Due to the interdisciplinary focus of this program, the in-depth study of language, literature and culture always includes questions from the areas of history, philosophy, politics, and media studies. In the course of the degree program, students can tailor their studies to their individual preferences by choosing different elective and research modules. Possible lines of work: Cultural management (theater, opera, museum, etc.), international language institutes (adult education), journalism/media industry, communications industry (advertising, public relations, translation), book industry (libraries, booksellers, publishers), international cultural relations, marketing, tourism, international organizations/authorities/governmental or non-governmental organizations, teaching at a public school, academia (research management, teaching/research at universities, research institutions, university administration, etc.)

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Examination Regulations (German versions are legally binding) University degree (German or non-German) in a relevant discipline German language proficiency (CEFR level B2) Specific modules: Applied English language skills modules (18 ECTS credits) | English literary history, literary theory, theory development in cultural studies (18 ECTS credits total)