Anglistik/Amerikanistik - Anglistik und Amerikanistik

Welcome to English & American Studies at JMU Würzburg

Our five academic divisions

American Studies | Amerikanistik
English Teaching Methodology (TEFL) | Fachdidaktik - Moderne Fremdsprachen
English Literature & Cultural Studies | Englische Literatur- und Kulturwissenschaft
English Linguistics | Englische Sprachwissenschaft
English Language Practice | Englische Sprachpraxis

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. Carolin Biewer

Deputy Director: Prof. Dr. Kirsten Sandrock

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

Jan 23

Guest Lecture: Éamonn Ó Ciardha (Visiting Professor, University of the Saarland), "Father Ted, the Irish Fawlty Towers: A Snapshot of a Rapidly Changing Society"
Thu, 01/23/2025, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Apr 29

J. M. Synge Lecture: Prof. Paige Reynolds (College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, USA), "'Moving through the Scene Openly and Invisibly': The Photographs of J. M. Synge, Eudora Welty, and Luis Alberto Rodriguez"
Tue, 04/29/2025, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

May 27

Guest Lecture: Prof. Kate Costello-Sullivan (Le Moyne College, NY, USA), “'Time to Consider it': Immigrant Regret and Redemption in Colm Tóibín’s 'Long Island'"
Tue, 05/27/2025, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

News

Fachbereichssprechstunde in der vorlesungsfreien Zeit

Liebe Studieninteressierte und liebe Studierende der Anglistik und Amerikanistik,

in der vorlesungsfreien Zeit bieten wir Ihnen jede Woche jeweils dienstags von 10-12 Uhr eine Fachbereichssprechstunde an. Sie können sich in diesem Zeitraum mit…

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