Department of English and American Studies

Executive Director

Prof. Dr. Carola Surkamp

Deputy Executive Director

Prof. Dr. Jochen Petzold

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Welcome to the Department of English and American Studies!

The academic profile of the Department of English and American Studies is shaped by the categories ‘identity, diversity, and transformation’. Within a transnational and intercultural theoretical framework, these three categories determine our engagement with the languages, literatures and cultures of the British Isles, North America and the English-speaking regions of Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Caribbean.

At our department, you can study for a B.A. in American Studies, British Studies, or English Linguistics, for an M.A. in European-American Studies, British Studies, or English Linguistics, or English in one of the teacher education programs.

The Department of English and American Studies at the University of Regensburg enjoys high national and international renown and has established itself among the leading German research institutes in the field.

Sections

English Linguistics

From this vantage point of ‘identity – diversity – transformation’, the English Linguistics section constitutes an internationally well-known and recognized research center in the field of “World Englishes” by investigating language variation and varieties of English worldwide, including the use of English as a lingua franca in Europe.
British Studies

Research in the British Studies section encompasses British and Anglophone literatures and cultures from the middle ages to the present, from the regional diversities within the British Isles to Anglophone cultures around the globe, including immigrant cultures and ‘New English Literatures’.
American Studies

American Studies explores the multiethnic, multilingual, and transnationally interrelated diversity of North American literatures and cultures from colonial times to the immediate present. The internationally recognized Regensburg European American Forum (REAF) serves as the platform to integrate the interdisciplinary agenda of Regensburg American Studies.
Foreign Language Teaching

In English Language Teaching we follow a transdisciplinary approach by linking the insights gained from relevant academic disciplines such as applied linguistics, cultural and literary studies, education, psychology and sociology to concerns of ELT practitioners.

English Linguistics

From this vantage point of ‘identity – diversity – transformation’, the English Linguistics section constitutes an internationally well-known and recognized research center in the field of “World Englishes” by investigating language variation and varieties of English worldwide, including the use of English as a lingua franca in Europe.

British Studies

Research in the British Studies section encompasses British and Anglophone literatures and cultures from the middle ages to the present, from the regional diversities within the British Isles to Anglophone cultures around the globe, including immigrant cultures and ‘New English Literatures’.

American Studies

American Studies explores the multiethnic, multilingual, and transnationally interrelated diversity of North American literatures and cultures from colonial times to the immediate present. The internationally recognized Regensburg European American Forum (REAF) serves as the platform to integrate the interdisciplinary agenda of Regensburg American Studies.

Foreign Language Teaching

In English Language Teaching we follow a transdisciplinary approach by linking the insights gained from relevant academic disciplines such as applied linguistics, cultural and literary studies, education, psychology and sociology to concerns of ELT practitioners.

Studentin meldet sich im Seminar an der Uni Regensburg

Degree Program Coordination (Studiengangkoordination)

We can offer you help with questions regarding your studies. Depending on what you need there are three types of counseling.

For questions regarding the organization of your studies go to degree program coordination. For content-related topics you should ask the academic counseling. If you need a confirmation of your progress of studies see the federal training assistance.

Susanne Gürtner, M.A. (Tuesday to Friday)

Gabriele Mödl, M.A. (Monday to Wednesday)

Melissa Deiß, M.A., student assistant

Email: studienorg.iaa(at)ur.de (opens your email program)

Office: PT 3.2.62

Phone: +49 (0) 941 / 943 3667

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We offer in-person office hours in PT 3.2.62 (times see below). There is no need to make an appointment in advance.

During the lecture period, starting on April 13:

Mondays 10-12:30 -→ no office hours on June 1
Wednesdays 10-12 -→ no office hours on May 27

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For questions about the M.A. application please contact Application.MasterDEAS(at)ur.de (opens your email program).

We can give you advice on questions regarding the organization of your studies, such as:

Organization of your studies (Which courses are obligatory in my study program? When should I take them? What are the prerequisites?)
Application process for prospective Master's students
Course registration on SPUR and FlexNow
Organizational advice regarding the transfer of credits earned at other universities

Academic Counseling (Fachstudienberatung)

In addition to the degree program coordinators, the academic advisors at the Department of English and American Studies can help you with questions regarding your studies (especially content-related questions):

English Linguistics: Dr. Kerstin Richter, Dr. Florian Schleburg (for M.A. students)
British and Irish Studies: Dr. Martin Decker, Susanne Gürtner
American Studies: Dr. Carmen Dexl (B.A. American Studies and M.A. European-American Studies), Rye Bittl (Teacher Qualification)
Teaching English as a Foreign Language:
- Lehramt Englisch Gymnasium, Internships Gymnasium:
  Dr. Max von Blanckenburg
- Lehramt Englisch Realschule, Mittelschule, Grundschule, Sonderpädagogik, Studying Abroad:
  Fabian Krengel
- Internships Realschule, Mittelschule, Grundschule, Sonderpädagogik:
  Jule Inken Müller
Language: Jamie Kohen, Dr. Julia Stetler , Peter Waller

Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG)

Reviewers who may confirm your progress of studies (Eignungsgutachter*innen) at the Department of English and American Studies:

Dr. Martin Decker (British Studies)
Dr. Birgit Hebel-Bauridl (American Studies)
Dr. Florian Schleburg (English Linguistics)

Please present a current transcript of academic records, which you can download yourself from FlexNow (external link, opens in a new window), citing your attended courses and documenting your hitherto achieved credit points, for the verification during office hours and bring the form to be signed.

Guidelines (opens in a new window). (This PDF is not accessible) for the credit point requirements at the Department of English and American Studies.

Information on the Federal Training Assistance Act (Student Union for Niederbayern/Oberpfalz) (external link, opens in a new window)

Degree Program Coordination

E-mail address: studienorg.iaa(at)sprachlit.uni-regensburg.de (opens your email program)
Tel: 0941 943-3667 (starts a telephone call, if your device allows this)
Location: PT, 3.2.62
Important information: Susanne Gürtner, M.A. (Tuesday to Friday)

Gabriele Mödl, M.A. (Monday to Wednesday)

Melissa Deiß, M.A., student assistant

We offer in-person office hours. There is no need to make an appointment in advance.

Office hours (in PT 3.2.62) during the lecture period:

Mondays 10-12:30 --> no office hours on June 1.
Wednesdays 10-12 --> no office hours on May 27.

For questions concerning your M.A. application, please contact Application.MasterDEAS@ur.de.

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