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Bangor University: German Studies

Institution Bangor University View institution profile
Department School of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics
Web postgraduate.bangor.ac.uk
Study type Research

Summary

We offer the possibility to do a PhD/MPhil in German Studies (three years full-time; six years part-time). Bangor University has a long tradition of excellent postgraduate student support. Depending on the chosen research area, students will be assigned one or two supervisors and are guaranteed full access to computing facilities (including translation memory software), library provision and all School resources including the film library. There is a dedicated postgraduate study area within the School which students are encouraged to use as often as they can.

Research Areas Our academic staff in German Studies can offer MPhil/PhD supervision on a wide variety of topics, a selection of which are listed below: - Contemporary Austrian literature

  • Post-War German poetry

  • East German history, society and politics

  • Memory in contemporary Germany

  • Monuments and memorials in Germany and Austria

  • Post-1945 and contemporary German literature and film

  • (Generational) narratives of trauma and memory

  • Post-war Austrian society and politics

  • German Romanticism

  • Nineteenth-century women’s writing in Germany

  • German/Spanish literary relations (19th century)

  • Space, place and identity in contemporary Germany

  • Representations of ageing, illness and death

  • German critical theory in translation

Co-supervision of comparative topics within the School can also be offered.

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

Master of Philosophy - MPhil

Bangor University

Between the mountains and the sea in North Wales, Bangor University’s campus is surrounded by a breathtaking natural landscape. Bangor offers the highest quality teaching in a supportive learning environment with courses across the arts, humanities and sciences. Most postgraduate taught courses are offered on a full-time and part-time basis, allowing you to fit your studies around your life. In addition, the selection of distance learning courses, as well as ‘blended’ courses that combine remote and face-to-face study opportunities allow for further personalisation.

Bangor University provides strong support for research activities, and there are several subject related specialist resources …

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