News

Institute for American Studies

Welcome Entering Students!

American Studies Leipzig welcomes the BA and MA entering cohorts of 2023 to Leipzig. We look forward to meeting and getting to know you soon, and we have a few pieces of information and upcoming events to help you get settled in.

Philologische Fakultät

Next Picador Professor Megan Giddings

Megan Giddings appointed as next Picador Guest Professor for Literature at the Institute for American Studies at Leipzig University. She will hold the professorship in the winter term of 2023/24.

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Picador Classes by Megan Giddings (Winter Term 2023/24)

As part of her tenure in the winter term of 2023/24, Picador Professor Megan Giddings will teach two classes at American Studies Leipzig.

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BA & MA Programs in American Studies Newly Accredited / Upcoming Study Program Changes

Over the past few years, the BA and MA programs in American Studies at ASL went through an extensive evaluation process that culminated in both of our programs being newly accredited. The accreditation certifies that our BA and MA have met the standards and criteria of both internal and external…

  • Information Registration Sheet Winter Term 2023/2024 Now Available

    Information on how to register for your classes in the upcoming summer term is now available via the Registration Information Sheet--please see the link below.

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  • Scholarships for Studying in the US by The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

    Interested students can still apply until September 28th, 2023.

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  • Course Catalog for the Winter Semester 2023/24 Now Available

    The course catalog for the winter term of 2023/24 is now available. We will indicate any significant changes to it throughout the semester break in this news item.

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  • Office Hours in the Summer Break

    Please see the below link for our office hours in the summer break.

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Events

Repeat Lecture Exam Literatures and Cultures of the USA” (04-AME-1402)

Repeat Lecture Exam Literatures and Cultures of the USA” (04-AME-1402) (Prof. Stieglitz/Dr. Herrmann/Dr. Ravizza)

Date: Oct 04, 2023

Time: 5:15 - 6:45 pm

Location: NSG, Seminarraum 126

As usual, students need to be registered for this exam on AlmaWeb in order to to participate.

ASL Student Orientation

Save the Date

American Studies Leipzig invites all BA and MA first semester students to our Student Orientation

Date: Oct 5, 2023

Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Location: NSG 420 (Neues Seminargebäude, Augustusplatz)

The preliminary BA schedule includes

  • 9 am - Registration
  • 9:30 am - Welcome and…

Repeat Lecture Exam Literature and Culture II (04-001-1007) Dr. Stefan Schubert

Repeat Lecture Exam Literature and Culture II (04-001-1007) Dr. Stefan Schubert

Date: Oct 19, 2023

Time: 9:15 - 10:45 am

Location: GWZ, 3 5.15

As usual, students need to be registered for this exam on AlmaWeb in order to participate.

Repeat Lecture Exam Society, History, and Politics I (04-001-1002) Prof. Dr. Olaf Stieglitz

Lecture Exam Society, History, and Politics I (04-001-1002) Prof. Dr. Olaf Stieglitz

Date: Oct 25, 2023

Time: 3:15 - 4:45 pm

Location: GWZ, 3 5.15

As usual, students need to be registered for this exam on AlmaWeb in order to to participate.