The American Studies Leipzig BA Class of 2007 consists of 45 students from around Germany and the world. Almost two-thirds of the entering class has already spent substantial time (e.g. high school year, au-pair experience) in the United States. Their reasons for pursuing American Studies are diverse, ranging from being fascinated by the USA generally, to being a fan of its contemporary popular culture, to wanting to further a better German-American dialog.
The American Studies Institute is changing its face with different new developments, including staff and course options. And we want you to have the opportunity to learn about the full range of choices you have as a Magister student. Hence, we want to offer you this opportunity on 8 October, from 11 am to noon, to talk about the Magister and your future as Magister students. We encourage you to take part in this event to learn more about the many opportunities you have as an American Studies student.
The lists of students accepted into American Studies Leipzig BA modules for their Wahlbereich is available for download as of now.
Students who find their Matrikel-No. on this list need to confirm their registration at the American Studies Institute immediately. Please bring along your student id and documentation of the required English skills (you need to give evidence of at least 8 years of instruction, e.g. by your high school diploma, language certificates, etc.).
American Studies will hold during 1 – 8 October its third annual orientation week. The American Studies Orientation Week is meant to introduce new students to what is involved with pursuing a degree in American Studies, to the broader American Studies Community in Leipzig, and to help current students organize their studies for the coming semester (and beyond).
The Course Catalogue for the Winter Semsester 2007/2008 has been announced! Please see Courses for an up-to-date list of courses offered in the next term. In addition, you can download a pdf version of the course catalog.
The July Issue of Leipzig’s Universitätsjournal features an interview with Picador Professor James Hopkin. In the interview, Hopkin talks about his experiences in Leipzig and his impressions of the city. You can read the article online, or browse the complete July issue of the magazine.
The American Studies Alumni Association cordially invites you to a panel-discussion on changing perceptions of the United States. The panel will be held at the
Zeitgeschichtliches Forum, Grimmaische Straße Saturday, 21 July 10:30 am.
The Veranstaltungsforum der Verlagsgruppe Georg von Holtzbrinck and American Studies Leipzig jointly hosted the second Picador Professorship Reading in the Galerie Pierogi on Thursday, July 12. In the gallery packed with over 70 guests, Picador Professor and novelist James Hopkin read from his novel Winter under Water. He was joined by his guest, anglo-indian writer Priya Basil, who read from her novel Ishq and Mushq.
American Studies Leipzig looks forward to welcoming novelist John Haskell as Picador Guest Professor for the winter term 2007/08.
The Veranstaltungsforum der Verlagsgruppe Georg von Holtzbrinck and American Studies Leipzig jointly hosted the second Picador Professorship Reading in the Galerie Pierogi on Thursday, July 12. In the gallery packed with over 70 guests, Picador Professor and novelist James Hopkin read from his novel Winter under Water. He was joined by his guest, anglo-indian writer Priya Basil, who read from her novel Ishq and Mushq. 
