Anglistik/Amerikanistik - Anglistik und Amerikanistik

Welcome to English & American Studies at JMU Würzburg

Our five academic divisions

American Studies
English Teaching Methodology (TEFL)
English Literature & Cultural Studies
English Linguistics
English Language Practice

work together to rigorously study and research the cultures, languages, and literatures of the English-speaking world.

In addition to wide-ranging expertise in Anglophone cultures worldwide, hallmarks of the department include research-focused teaching, interdisciplinary collaboration, a key skill certificate programme, and the integration of international perspectives through hybrid teaching and exchange.

News features and our upcoming events calendar keep you up to date on department developments as well as formats like our Writers in Dialogue series that brings English-language authors to Würzburg and the activities of the English Drama Group (EDG).

More information on our Bachelor, Master, Teaching (Lehramt), and Doctoral programmes as well as international exchange can be found in the information boxes below.

Department Leadership

Department Director: Prof. Dr. Kirsten Sandrock

Deputy Director: Prof. Dr. Catrin Gersdorf

Coordination & Support: Prof. Dr. Ina Bergmann

Current Course Offerings

Where to find us:

Staff offices for American Studies, English Teaching Methodology (TEFL), English Literature & Cultural Studies, and English Linguistics as well as the English Language Practice Administrative Office are located in Block 5 (Bau 5) of the Philosophy Building. English Language Practice staff offices can be found in Block 7 (Bau 7) of the Philosophy Building (Map).

Our mailing address:

Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
Neuphilologisches Institut
Anglistik & Amerikanistik (the specific subdepartment or addressee can be added here)
Am Hubland
97074 Würzburg

Upcoming Events

Nov 25

Reading and Conversation with Geetanjali Shree
Tue, 11/25/2025, 4:15 PM - 5:45 PM

Dec 02

Guest Lecture: Dr. Loic Wright (University of Wuppertal, Germany): "Class, Identity, and the New Stereotypes of Irishness in Netflix's 'House of Guinness' (2025)"
Tue, 12/02/2025, 4:15 PM - 5:45 PM

Dec 11

EFACIS Roundtable Discussion: Launch of "Review of Irish Studies in Europe 8.2: The Animal in Ireland - Real and Imagined"
Thu, 12/11/2025, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Jan 22

Guest Lecture: Dr. Raphael Zähringer (University of Tübingen, Germany), "Post-Tiger Ireland“
Thu, 01/22/2026, 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

News

Study Abroad Opportunities

JMU students can study abroad in a range of English-speaking countries and in English-speaking study programs.

Please inform yourself through our International Office (Partnerschaftsprogramme - International)!

Application deadlines are in January.

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Ringvorlesung "Perspektiven für Studierende der Geist- und Sozialwissenschaften"

Auch im Wintersemester 2025/2026 bietet das Career Centre die Ringvorlesung "Perspektiven für Studierende der Geist- und Sozialwissenschaften" an. Diese verfolgt das Ziel, Studierenden der geisteswissenschaftlichen und sozialwissenschaftlichen…

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Flagler Guest Professor Nicholas B. Miller

We welcome Prof. Dr. Nicholas B. Miller to the Philosophical Faculty of Julius-Maximilians-Universität (JMU) Würzburg as the Flagler Guest Professor for Winter Term 2025/2026.

During his stay in Würzburg, Professor Miller will work on a book…

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