Anglophone Literatures, Cultures & Media

Subjects: Anglophone;Literature;Media

M.A. | Master of Arts

Course description

Deepen your knowledge in literary and cultural studies after your Bachelor’s degree. Transfer theories and methods to compelling classics and contemporary texts. Explore and discuss the medial characteristics, cultural contexts, and transcultural dimensions of literary text production. As you do so, develop and sharpen your own scientific profile. This is what the Master’s course in Anglophone Literatures, Cultures, and Media (ALCM) offers. The program focuses on three major fields: Literature and Media Culture, Literature and Cultural History, and Transcultural Anglophone Studies. These areas delve into historical, political, philosophical, and artistic developments in Anglophone literatures and cultures. You will gain an eye for detail and the big picture. The two-year Master’s course, taught entirely in English, emphasizes literary, cultural, and media studies. It specializes in literary studies within their historical context, cultural communication, cultural memory, intermediality, and key concepts in media studies. You will engage with central themes in Anglophone literatures and cultures, staying in close contact with the latest research. This program is designed to help you build a robust scientific profile. It encourages you to think critically and creatively about literature and culture. You will be

Application Requirements

Language Requirements

Proof of English language skills by certificates or another equivalent form of proof recognised by the examination office (Niveau C1), e.g. a) TOEFL (Internet based at least 110 points, computer based at least 270 points, paper based at least 637 points) or b) IELTS (at least 7.0 in all 4 categories) or c) a BA degree at the Goethe University in American Studies or English Studies (major or minor) or a comparable degree in a related field at a different university or a degree from an English-speaking country

Qualification Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or comparable degree in a similar or related subject Letter of Motivation in English language (at most 800 words) "Proof of English language skills by certificates or another equivalent form of proof recognised by the examination office (Niveau C1), e.g. a) TOEFL (Internet based at least 110 points, computer based at least 270 points, paper based at least 637 points) or b) IELTS (at least 7.0 in all 4 categories) or c) a BA degree at the Goethe University in American Studies or English Studies (major or minor) or a comparable degree in a related field at a different university or a degree from an English-speaking country "

Document Requirements

if you are not already enrolled at Goethe-University Frankfurt: a university entrance qualification (e.g. A-Levels) Bachelor’s degree certificate if the Bachelor's degree has not yet been completed: - a transcript of records or equivalent document listing the content of the study programme and average grade - letter of recommendation from your supervisor (Download in the online application portal or here) - proof of current enrollment in the bachelor programme Letter of Motivation proof of English language skills (Niveau C1) Declaration of examination claim (Download in the online application portal or here) you may need to submit other documents depending on your country of origin and your previous education; please see the general information about applying for a Master’s degree APS certificate for applicants from India, Vietnam and China (original)