Sprachen und Literatur

English-Speaking Cultures : Language, Text, Media

Master

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Contents Description of the Study Programme ............................................................. 3 Admission criteria and requirements ............................................................. 4 Expected Interests and Qualifications ........................................................... 5 Curriculum and contents of programme......................................................... 6 Internship.................................................................................................... 10 Language of instruction ............................................................................... 10 Semester Abroad and (Research) Co-operations ........................................ 10 Start of the Study Programme ..................................................................... 10 Duration of Study ........................................................................................ 10 Degree ....................................................................................................... 10 Faculty........................................................................................................ 11 Number of Students in the First Semester ................................................... 11 Fees and Accommodation .......................................................................... 11 Admission and application .......................................................................... 12 Contact and Advisory Services.................................................................... 14

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Description of the Study Programme The master’s degree in “English-Speaking Cultures: Language, Text, Media” is a programme for students with a background in English Studies, North Ameri-can Studies, Linguistics (with English Linguistics as the main component), Comparative Studies (with a focus on English Linguistics or Literatures and Cultures in English), or related subjects. Courses are offered only in English.

The E-SC master’s degree offers students the possibility of extending and/or specialising their previous studies within a highly flexible, research-based, structured teaching programme. Students build their own focus by concentrat-ing on one of the three profile areas covered by the programme: (1) British, North American and Postcolonial Literatures; (2) Linguistics: Varieties, Medial-ities and Applications (including language variation and innovation, contact linguistics, multimodal linguistics, trans-, multi- and intermediality studies, as well as language teaching and assessment); and (3) British, North American and Postcolonial Cultural History (including the analysis of cultural artifacts and materials). In addition, students develop specific competences in ad-vanced communication focusing on the use of English in the professional world, refining their investigation, presentation, and negotiation skills. The master’s programme as a whole enables students to conduct their own critical research with respect to literary, cultural, and linguistic positions and devel-opments. Students learn to pursue innovative developments in research into the English language, into accounts of language teaching and learning, into English-language texts and media of any kind, and to subject these to aca-demic analysis within appropriate theoretical frameworks. Knowledge and text production in both Eurocentric and postcolonial contexts can also be critically explored. The study programme begins with general overviews of the three profile areas as well as topic-based courses that extend the study focus and offer early opportunities for specialization. In the second year, focused cours-es on research positions and methods lead students to define their own spe-cific research topics to be taken forward to the final M.A. thesis.

The study programme is multidisciplinary in its general orientation, involving literary, cultural, and linguistic approaches. Both within and beyond this focus, the research profile of the teaching faculty includes aspects of cultural history,

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gender studies, rewritings of Shakespeare, science novels, travel narratives, Hollywood and transnational cinema, linguistic varieties, contact linguistics, multimodality, as well as the field of language teaching and assessment.

Admission criteria and requirements The admission regulations specify the admission requirements and selection criteria of the master’s program. The information provided below is an excerpt of the admission regulations from November 15, 2017 and refers to winter semester 2019/20. Please recheck the current requirements as they are sub-ject to change: www.uni-bremen.de/en/master

To be considered applicants need to provide:

• A proof of a bachelor’s (or master’s) degree or its equivalent in Eng-lish Studies, North American Studies, Linguistics (with English Lin-guistics as the main component), Comparative Studies (with either English Linguistics and/or Literatures and/or Cultures in the English-speaking world as its main component), or a similar area of study worth 180 credit points (CP) according to the European Credit Transfer and Ac-cumulation System (ECTS) (or equivalent). For students with a back-ground in Linguistics, at least 60 credit points (CP) of the previous pro-gramme must have been earned in the field of English. Students who have a degree worth 180 credit points (CP) with no discernible differences in terms of content, workload, and requirements in relation to the aforemen-tioned undergraduate (or graduate) degrees may also apply. Students whose degree is pending may apply nonetheless if they have completed a large part of their studies (corresponding to at least 150 CP, 60 CP of which must be in an English-related subject). In such cases, admission can be granted on the condition that every other requirement with respect to the admission regulations has been fulfilled and that the B.A. degree will be successfully completed at the latest two weeks after the start of the M.A. programme lecture period.

• A proof of proficiency in English at the level of C1 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages CEF). Infor-mation on language certificates accepted as proof of C1-Level can be found at www.fremdsprachenzentrum-bremen.de/EngZert.

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• Exemption from the proof of proficiency in English at C1 level: Stu-dents whose university-entrance qualification was obtained at an educa-tion institution where the primary language of instruction and examination was English, or who completed their B.A. or M.A. degree in an all-English programme, are exempt from the obligation to provide proof of proficiency in English at C1 level, on condition that they provide the corresponding documentation as evidence. Students who have either successfully gradu-ated from the "English-Speaking Cultures” B.A. programme at Bremen University or any other equivalent B.A. programmes are also exempt from this requirement, on condition that they provide the corresponding docu-mentation as evidence. Information for applicants with a German Abitur certificate:

Wenn im Abiturzeugnis Englisch als fortgeführte Fremdsprache mit mindes-tens 11 Punkten im Grund- oder Leistungskurs ausgewiesen ist, wird dies von der Universität Bremen als Sprachnachweis Englisch C1 anerkannt. Dabei wird entweder die Zensur der Abiturprüfung oder der Durchschnitt der im Abiturzeugnis ausgewiesenen Noten zugrunde gelegt.

• Proof of 60 credit points (CP) in an English-related subject or linguis-tics must be submitted before the application deadline.

Applications include the official form for admission, certification of a success-fully completed B.A. degree, proof of proficiency in English at C1 level accord-ing to the Common European Framework, a tabular CV, and the transcript of records from any previous degree.

Information on the required application documents (official certification, trans-lation, health insurance, language certificates etc.) can be found at: www.uni-bremen.de/en/master/faq/

Expected Interests and Qualifications We seek graduate students who have a strong record of academic perfor-mance as undergraduate students and take a keen interest in theory-oriented, methodologically rigorous research and its applications. Occupational Fields and Career opportunities

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Upon completion of the M.A. programme, students may choose to continue on PhD research or seek a career in non-academic occupational fields, such as further education, political institutions, public administration, the publishing industry, the media, non-governmental organisations, or the corporate sector.

Curriculum and contents of programme Curriculum and Contents The study programme is designed to run over a period of 4 semesters (two years) including the M.A. thesis. The curriculum reflects the research-oriented nature of the study programme, providing ample opportunity to gather the requisite research skills and knowledge and to work on honing those skills for concrete research tasks within areas of specialisation.

The first semester comprises the orientation phase, recognising the fact that enrolled students may come from several disciplinary backgrounds. An orien-tation module offers a series of lectures illustrating the scope, aims, and cur-rent research projects undertaken in each of the three specialisation areas. This is combined with overview seminars in each of the three specialisation areas; students must select two of these overview seminars. The semester also includes the first part of an obligatory module for advanced communica-tion skills. Finally, a further supplementary-studies module must be taken; students choosing three courses (over two semesters) from a pool comprising a selection of language courses (e.g. German for non-German speakers), courses from relevant neighbouring disciplines, and/or courses on soft skills.

The second semester builds on the first with two extension modules, com-prising two courses each. The first extension module sets out theories, con-cepts, current research trends and methods in each of the specialisation are-as; the second extension module focuses on specific topics and themes from the current research landscape in each of the specialisation areas. Practical skills are also developed further in the second part of the module extending advanced communication skills, as well as in a module focussing on practical academic work experience, for which students must gather documented expe-rience from a wide range of activities, such as conference or workshop organ-isation, work-experience in relevant institutions or companies, active participa-tion in conferences, workshops, or tutorials.

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In the third semester, the modules of the programme provide the opportunity for a strong specialisation in the focus areas on offer, constituting concrete preparation for the work to be undertaken for the M.A. thesis. A specialisation module offers two advanced courses in each of the programme’s three focus areas. A research module provides the scope within which a single research project, including theories, methods, corpora, literature research, and so on, is undertaken. The research project is a major element of the programme, con-ducted primarily in independent individual or group work, closely guided by a supervisor selected by the student. In this way, students gain in-depth experi-ence in the planning, execution, analysis and written description of a research project in preparation for the M.A. thesis. Finally, a second module for aca-demic work experience refines and develops students’ skills through further practical activities, students being required to select activities that they did not cover in the first academic work experience module.

The final, fourth semester completely focusses on the M.A. thesis, including both the necessary research and writing the thesis itself. An accompanying research colloquium for thesis preparation is also part of this module. Ideally, the M.A. thesis should build directly on the research project begun in the third semester, drawing on the additional extension modules taken. It is possible for students to construct their own specialisations with considerable flexibility: the selection of courses within the extension modules can either focus more narrowly on single specialisation areas, or maintain greater breadth with courses from one or two of these areas. However, it is strongly recommended that the final M.A. project be undertaken in a primary specialisation area that each student builds for herself or himself.

The successful completion of each module earns students a certain number of credit points reflecting the average workload for the module in question. 1 CP corresponds to 30 hours of work including the in-course sessions at uni-versity, preparation, reading and other homework, etc. A module is a coherent teaching unit concerning a specific topic. The extension modules and special-isation module consist of two courses, which need to be selected from a pool of courses on offer; the orientation module consists of a lecture series and two courses; the research module consists of one course,

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while the final master thesis module consist of an accompanying research colloquium and the master thesis; the supplementary studies module consist of three courses; the academic work experience module requires the collec-tion of certificates from a number of activities, depending on the workload. It is necessary to gain the requisite CP in each of the modules set out in the cur-riculum in order to successfully complete the programme. In each semester an average of 30 CP should be accomplished. Over the course of the 4 se-mesters (2 years) 120 CP in total must be acquired. A course catalogue providing detailed module descriptions: http://ma-esc.uni-bremen.de

Major fields of study Students can choose seminars (2 seminars combined make 1 module) from the three profile areas:

1) British, North American and Postcolonial Literatures;

2) Linguistics: Varieties, Medialities, Applications;

3) British, North American and Postcolonial Cultural History.

Module Structure and Study Schedule – “English-Speaking Cultures: Language, Text, Media” This chart presents the module structure and recommended study schedule; modules can be completed in a different order.

CP = Credit Points * Students can choose seminars (2 seminars combined make 1 module) from the three profile areas: 1) British, North American and Postcoloni-al Literatures; 2) Linguistics: Varieties, Medialities, Applications; 3) British, North American and Postcolonial Cultural History. ** The seminars offered for the compulsory module “Using English in the Professional World (UEP)” have to be taken as a rule; upon request to the examination board, already completed seminars or comparable achievements can be accredited according to § 22 AT MPO if there are no substantial differences with regards to the acquired skills and competences to the ones in UEP 1 and 2 of the MA E-SC at the University of Bremen. *** For the module “Supplementary Studies Module (SuStMo)”, students can acquire competences and achievements of up to 9 CP from a great offer of activities across a time span of 2 semesters.

Module Struc-ture

Compulsory Modules incl. Module MA Thesis (54 CP)

Compulsory Elective Modules * (66 CP)

∑ 120 CP

Stages accord-ing to § 2 Abs. 2 MPO

Master Thesis (30 CP)

1st Y

ear

1st Se-mester

OrMo Orientation Module (15 CP)

UEP Part 1 Using English in the Profes-sional World (6 CP) **

SuStMo Supplemen-tary Studies Module (9 CP) ***

30 CP

2nd Semes-ter

UEP Part 2 Using English in the Profes-sional World (3 CP) **

ExMo1 Extension Module 1 (9 CP)

ExMo2 Extension Module 2 (9 CP)

AWE1 Academic Work Experi-ence 1 (9 CP)

30 CP

2nd

Year

3rd Semes-ter

ReMo Research Module (9 CP)

SpecMo Specialisation Module (12 CP)

AWE2 Academic Work Experi-ence 2 (9 CP)

30 CP

4th Se-mester

MaThe Master Thesis (30 CP)

30 CP

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Internship An internship is optional.

Language of instruction All courses in the programme are taught completely in English.

Semester Abroad and (Research) Co-operations Students enrolled in this master’s programme may benefit from a number of international co-operation schemes focused on academic exchanges (intern-ships, research projects, or studies in the context of a regular academic se-mester) and an increasing number of research collaboration arrangements and partnerships, permitting students to experience and adapt to an interna-tional environment, including the benefits of studying and conducting research in other educational systems. International co-operation schemes are active with universities in Canada, the USA, the Netherlands, Sweden, Italy, Den-mark, Malta, the UK, Ireland, Brazil, South Africa, Australia, and New Zea-land. Please explore our homepage for further information: www.fb10.uni-bremen.de/anglistik/auslandsstudium/default.aspx

Start of the Study Programme The programme starts at the beginning of the winter semester of each year.

Lecture period summer semester 2020: April 14 - July 17, 2020

Lecture period winter semester 2020/21: October 19 – February 5, 2021 Holidays: December 23 – January 5, 2021

Lecture period summer semester 2021: April 12 - July 16, 2021

Duration of Study The master’s programme is a two-year course, comprising four semesters.

Degree Master of Arts (M.A.)

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Faculty The faculty is composed of 6 professors, 15 lecturers and 7 assistant teach-ers. Current overview: www.fb10.uni-bremen.de/anglistik/personal.aspx

Number of Students in the First Semester Female: 23, male: 9 (winter term 2019/20)

Fees and Accommodation The semester fee will be approximately 380 Euro per semester. It includes the use of public transportation in Bremen and the region around. For current information see www.uni-bremen.de/semester-contribution

After fourteen semesters of study in an EU- or EEA-country or after reaching the age of 55, students have to pay an additional fee of 500 Euro. Information about the long-term tuition fees can be found at www.uni-bremen.de/tuition-fee

General information about the city of Bremen and rental accommodation can be found at www.bremen.de and www.uni-bremen.de/accommodation. Stu-dents moving to Bremen receive 150 Euro as a welcome gift.

For information on study finance and jobs see www.uni-bremen.de/student-finances

Information for international students concerning visa, health insurance and finances can be found at www.uni-bremen.de/studentstatus

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Admission and application Application closing dates (first semester and advanced) Winter semester: July 15 (for first semester and advanced) Summer semester: January 15 (only for advanced)

Applications for the first semester are only possible for the winter semester. Ad-vanced students can apply both for the winter as well as for summer semester.

Application closing date (only advanced) Summer semester: January 15

It is possible to apply as an undergraduate student without having completed the bachelor’s studies, if the applicant has earned at least 150 out of a total of 180 credit points, 60 credit points of which must be in an English-related sub-ject by the application deadline July 15. For preliminary admission, all other requirements with exception of the language proof have to be fulfilled. If the appli-cation is successful, applicants will have to provide evidence of having obtained their bachelor’s degree and the required language certificates two weeks after the official start of the lecture period at the latest.

Applying as advanced student An application as advanced Master student is possible for applicants who have either already gained their bachelor’s degree, or who can show by means of an official Transcript of Records that they only need 15 CPs before obtaining their bachelor’s degree. In addition to this, applicants must have gained at least 10 CPs in advanced courses relevant to the Master’s program in question. For restricted Master’s programs (Z) the required evidence of at least 10 credit points must be submitted by the end of the application dead-line; for unrestricted Master’s programs by 31st March (for admission in sum-mer semester) or 30th September (for admission in winter semester).

Any additional deadlines or closing dates for submitting required documents will be notified together with confirmation of admission/registration.

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Applications are to be submitted online at: www.uni-bremen.de/en/master

The online application form is activated about 8 weeks before the application deadline. You will be notified of all required documents for enrollment together with the confirmation of admission / registration.

Further Documents required for application

• A current CV (tabular) including information on the applicant’s educational and work history, publications (if any), language abilities, and extracurricu-lar interests.

• Corresponding documents relating to the entry requirements.

• Transcript of Records from previous and/or current B.A./M.A. degree pro-grammes.

Student Office Contact point for all formalities regarding admission and enrollment, re-registration, leave of absence, change of address.

Visiting address: Bibliothekstraße 1, Verwaltungsgebäude (VWG), Ground floor

Postal address: Universität Bremen Sekretariat für Studierende Postfach 33 04 40 28334 Bremen

phone: +49 421 218-61002 master@uni-bremen.de www.uni-bremen.de/en/master

Visiting hours: Mo, Tue & Thu 9–12 a.m., Wed 14–16 p.m. (no advanced notification necessary)

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Contact and Advisory Services Internet Address of the Study Programme: http://ma-esc.uni-bremen.de

Departmental Counseling Advice on questions about study design, examinations as well as examination regulations and possible priorities in studies Prof. Dr. Marcus Callies GW2, Room A3450 +49 421 218-68150 callies@uni-bremen.de

Prof. Dr. Kerstin Knopf GW2, Room B3120 +49 421 218-68330 kknopf@uni-bremen.de

Consultancy for Study Affairs Contact point for questions on study content, study planning and examination regulations

Jana Wachsmuth Study Center Faculty 10 (Studienzentrum FB 10) GW2, Room A3890 +49 421 218-68039 jana.wachsmuth@uni-bremen.de www.fb10.uni-bremen.de/studienzentrum/personen.aspx

University Services www.uni-bremen.de/consultation

Service and Information for International Students Accommodation, jobs, finances, language learning www.uni-bremen.de/offers-international-students/

Information and Advice on Visa Matters and Social Security www.inneremission-bremen.de/beratungen/internationale_studierende/ www.uni-bremen.de/bsu (see menu: Ausländerangelegenheiten)

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Student Representatives Student Representatives for the Faculty StugA English-Speaking Cultures GW2, Room B3200 +49 421 218-68048 esc.stugen.uni-bremen.de stugaenglisch@uni-bremen.de Twitter: StugaEsc, Instagram: stuga_esc/

Student Representatives for the Whole University General Students' Committee (AStA) Services include: Advice on BAföG student grants, social counseling, and childcare AStA-Etage, Studentenhaus (StH) www.asta.uni-bremen.de/asta-services/

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