English & American Studies

Subjects: English Studies;American Studies

B.A. | Bachelor of Arts

Course description

The program in English and American Studies delves into the English language and literature across all English-speaking countries. In the area of linguistics, it explores the English language and its history. The focus is mainly on British and American English, including earlier stages of the language's development, but it also considers other varieties. In literary studies, the program examines the history of English and American literature, while also acknowledging other English-language literatures. The curriculum includes language courses and cultural studies courses, recognizing that understanding the culture of the English-speaking world is essential for studying English language and literature. This program offers a comprehensive approach, ensuring students gain a deep understanding of both the linguistic and literary aspects of English. It prepares students to appreciate the richness and diversity of English-speaking cultures, fostering a well-rounded and inclusive educational experience.

Application Requirements

Document Requirements

"School certificates (original or officially certified copy and a certified translation) We require your secondary school leaving certificates in the original language as well as an official translation into German or English if the original is not already in German, English or French. In assessing the equivalence of your school diploma, we observe the guidelines set by the Central Office for Foreign Education Systems (http://anabin.kmk.org/anabin.html). We therefore need to request additional educational records from applicants from certain countries.  University entrance examination certificate (original or officially certified copy and a certified translation) If you took part in a university entrance examination, please upload your documents in the original language and, if necessary, an official translation. Transcript of records (original or officially certified copy and a certified translation) If you are currently studying or have previously studied at a university, we need your complete academic records (transcripts, reussites, index, etc.). Please upload the documents in the original language and, if necessary, an official translation.  University degree (original or officially certified copy and a certified translation) If you have already received a university degree, please upload the documents in the original language and, if necessary, an official translation. CV and letter of motivation (signed)  Certificate of the Akademische Prüfstelle (APS) of the German Embassy (original or officially certified copy and a certified translation) This applies only to applicants with a university entrance qualification from China, India, and Vietnam.  Online Studychoice Assistant (original or officially certified copy and a certified translation) As a prospective undergraduate student, you must submit proof that you have taken an orientation test (online) to help you choose the right field of study. Proof of participation in a study orientation test must be submitted at the latest when enrolling. More information in German is available here: https://www.studium.unifreiburg.de/de/bewerbung/bls/docs/uni-freiburg-infoblatt.pdf/view The orientation test for the Liberal Arts and Science program can be found here: http://www.osa.uni-freiburg.de/las/#" "School certificates (original or officially certified copy and a certified translation) We require your secondary school leaving certificates in the original language as well as an official translation into German or English if the original is not already in German, English or French. In assessing the equivalence of your school diploma, we observe the guidelines set by the Central Office for Foreign Education Systems (http://anabin.kmk.org/anabin.html). We therefore need to request additional educational records from applicants from certain countries.  University entrance examination certificate (original or officially certified copy and a certified translation) If you took part in a university entrance examination, please upload your documents in the original language and, if necessary, an official translation. Transcript of records (original or officially certified copy and a certified translation) If you are currently studying or have previously studied at a university, we need your complete academic records (transcripts, reussites, index, etc.). Please upload the documents in the original language and, if necessary, an official translation.  University degree (original or officially certified copy and a certified translation) If you have already received a university degree, please upload the documents in the original language and, if necessary, an official translation."