Universität Leipzig: Institute for American Studies

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15/07/2024 News

aspeers Calls for Contributions on "American (Anti-)Heroes" by October 20, 2024

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09/07/2024 News

Course Catalog for the Winter Semester 2024/25 Now Available

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12/06/2024 News

Call for Papers: Conference on "Enfreakment in (Transnational) North American Culture"

09/07/2024

Course Catalog & Registration Information Sheet for the Winter Semester 2024/25 Now Available

The course catalog for the winter term of 2024/25 is now available. We will indicate any significant changes to it throughout the semester break in this news item.

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04/07/2024

Office Hours during the Semester Break

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

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14 Oct

Repeat Lecture Exam Society, History, Politics I…

15 Oct

Repeat Lecture Exam 1402 Literatures and Cultures…

16 Oct

Repeat Lecture Literature & Culture II…

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The Institute for American Studies

American Studies Leipzig builds on the great traditions of European and German universities to prepare students for global engagement and international careers. On these pages, you can find out more about the institute and its faculty.

The Leipzig Model

Learn more about what makes American Studies Leipzig so unique.

Professorships

ASL has three distinct professorships for American Studies as well as a regular guest professorship.

Faculty and Staff

Find out more about the faculty and staff that work, teach, and research at ASL, as well as their office hours.

Studying

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Studying at American Studies Leipzig

On these pages, you can find comprehensive information that should help you in your decision to enter an academic program at ASL and, once you have become a member of the American Studies community, in organizing your program of study.

Study Programs

ASL offers a BA and an MA program in American Studies.

Study Advising

Study advisers offer individual assistance with any ASL-related questions.

Current Students

Find information on course catalogs, degree exams, studying abroad, internships, and student representatives.

Prospective Students

Find information on how to apply to our BA and our MA program.

Downloads & Documents

A collection of useful documents, files, and downloads.

FAQ

Find answers to frequently asked questions from current and prospective students.

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Research

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Research at American Studies Leipzig

Research at ASL reflects the diversity of the United States and its place in the world. Find out more about the research projects ASL members conduct, the publications they produce, the conferences they convene, and about ongoing (post)doctoral work.

Research Projects

ASL members conduct a variety of research projects.

Publications

Our research has been published in many nationally internationally renowned venues.

Conferences

Conferences organized by ASL members facilitate important scholarly exchange and dialog.

(Post)Doctoral Candidates

The work that (post)doctoral candidates engage in forms a central part of the research produced at ASL.

Outreach

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Outreach

ASL seeks to be an active participant in the public dialogue about the role of the US in German, European, and global affairs. To this end, we pursue public activities and a number of cooperations at the local, regional, and (inter)national level.

ASL Community

The concept of community is central to how ASL connects with students, other researchers, and the wider public.

Cooperations

We maintain a number of cooperations to facilitate a broader dialog about the United States.

Picador Guest Professorship for Literature

The Picador Professorship brings leading young writers of English-language literature to Leipzig.

Alumni/ASLAA

The American Studies Leipzig Alumni Association helps ASL graduates to stay in touch with the wider community.

Professional Paths

Learn more about what ASL alumni are doing today and how their studies have influenced their careers.

ASL on Instagram

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Contact Info

Institute for American Studies

work Geisteswissenschaftliches Zentrum
Beethovenstraße 15
04107 Leipzig
Head: Prof. Dr. Katja Kanzler

Phone: work +49 341 97 - 37330
Fax: fax +49 341 97 - 37339

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Office hours
Until further notice: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 am - 12 pm and by appointment.

Institute for American Studies

News and Events

Course Catalog & Registration Information Sheet for the Winter Semester 2024/25 Now Available

Office Hours during the Semester Break

Repeat Lecture Exam Society, History, Politics I…

Repeat Lecture Exam 1402 Literatures and Cultures…

Repeat Lecture Literature & Culture II…

Institute

The Institute for American Studies

The Leipzig Model

Professorships

Faculty and Staff

Studying

Studying at American Studies Leipzig

Study Programs

Study Advising

Current Students

Prospective Students

Downloads & Documents

FAQ

Go directly to

Research

Research at American Studies Leipzig

Research Projects

Publications

Conferences

(Post)Doctoral Candidates

Outreach

Outreach

ASL Community

Cooperations

Picador Guest Professorship for Literature

Alumni/ASLAA

Professional Paths

ASL on Instagram

Contact Info

Institute for American Studies

Social Media