American Studies in Germany
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Teaching and Research in German
American studies
is mostly done on the level of universities
. Many English Studies
departments have one or more professorships
designated as "Amerikanistik" or "Amerikastudien." Some universities offer full American studies programs or even have individual American studies departments
consisting of several, specialized professorships and an individual budget
.
On a national level, the German Association for American Studies (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Amerikastudien, DGfA) organizes annual conventions and smaller local congresses.
The most important periodical publishing venue is the quarterly "Amerikastudien American Studies," the official publication organ of the German Association for American Studies.
Germany
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American studies
American studies
American studies or American civilization is an interdisciplinary field dealing with the study of the United States. It traditionally incorporates the study of history, literature, and critical theory, but also includes fields as diverse as law, art, the media, film, religious studies, urban...
is mostly done on the level of universities
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
. Many English Studies
English studies
English studies is an academic discipline that includes the study of literatures written in the English language , English linguistics English studies is an academic discipline that includes the study of literatures written in the English language (including literatures from the U.K., U.S.,...
departments have one or more professorships
Professor
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designated as "Amerikanistik" or "Amerikastudien." Some universities offer full American studies programs or even have individual American studies departments
Academic department
An academic department is a division of a university or school faculty devoted to a particular academic discipline. This article covers United States usage at the university level....
consisting of several, specialized professorships and an individual budget
Budget
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On a national level, the German Association for American Studies (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Amerikastudien, DGfA) organizes annual conventions and smaller local congresses.
The most important periodical publishing venue is the quarterly "Amerikastudien American Studies," the official publication organ of the German Association for American Studies.