Module Overview
Module Overview

Here is a compact overview of Module 1 and Module 2. For more detailed information, please refer to the module descriptions.

ModulE 1
 

LP: 15

 Workload (h) 450
COURSE TYPE LP SWS Assignment Percent of Grade Self-study
Seminar 4 2 'Studienleistung' for particular course, determined by instructor --- 90h
Seminar 4 2 'Studienleistung' for particular course, determined by instructor --- 90h
Seminar 7 2 Research paper 100% 180h
Participants can choose from different courses (listed in HISLSF) that are open to the certificate “North American Studies”. In total, three seminars are mandatory, covering at least two different disciplines. One of the three seminars needs to be completed with a research paper (3.500 –5.000 words).

 

MODULE 2
Students choose a minimum of three thematic (transdisciplinary) clusters (two, if study abroad is one of them) to achieve a total of 15 LP for Module 2.
  LP: 15 Workload (h) 450
LIST of THEMATIC CLUSTERS LP Assignment Percent of
Grade
Stay Abroad in North America (click here for more info) 10/5 Documentation and reflection in portfolio* 0
Internship outside of North America 5 Documentation and reflection in portfolio* 0
Summer school 5 Documentation and reflection in portfolio* 0
Lectures (at least 10) OR Academic conference 5 Documentation and reflection in portfolio* 0
Courses related to certificate with written exam or oral presentation 5 Documentation and reflection in portfolio* 0
Independent Study (90 hrs of immersion in North American culture; see module description for more details) 5 Documentation and reflection in portfolio* 0
Additional essay (4500-6000 words) 5 Documentation and reflection in portfolio* 0
BA or MA thesis related to North America 10 Documentation and reflection in portfolio* 0
*PORTFOLIO: You document your learning process for Module 2, choosing from at least two of the above formats. You will need to submit one 1,500-word essay on your critical reflection of your experiences with North American history and culture (museum tours, travel to North America, internship, cultural events, guest lectures, etc.); and one blog-style essay of about 1,000 words.  For both, please make sure to apply important concepts and ideas that you have encountered in your coursework.