General information:
The Master’s degree course "North American Studies", which is taught in English, explores the complex literatures and cultures of North America, above all the USA and Canada, but also the Caribbean and Latin America, and provides interdisciplinary teaching and research.

Central aspects of investigation include the multi-faceted interculturality of the respective countries which is analysed using newly developed methods and disciplines as well as extending across borders and borders. In addition to literature, you will gain insights into cultural phenomena such as TV series, films, visual representations and music, but also political and historical developments.

Research focuses:
In addition, students get to know the perspectives of Gender Studies, Ethnic Studies and Media Studies.