Apply now! “Discover the USA” – Fulbright Summer Program for Bachelor Students 🗓

Apply now! “Discover the USA” – Fulbright Summer Program for Bachelor Students 🗓

Für Bachelorstudierende der Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften an deutschen Universitäten

Fulbright Sommerstudienprogramm in den USA: „Discover the USA”
an der University of Maryland, College Park
vom 21. August bis 19. September 2026

Während des vollfinanzierten vierwöchigen Programms besuchen die Teilnehmenden Kurse zu Geschichte, Politik und Gesellschaft der USA an der University of Maryland. Im Austausch mit US-Studierenden und Lehrenden erhalten sie Einblicke in die US-amerikanische Kultur und Campusleben. Ziel der verschiedenen Kursmodule ist es, handlungsorientierte Kompetenzen zu entwickeln, die beim Zusammenleben im interkulturellen und globalen Kontext direkt angewandt werden können.

Ausführliche Informationen zum Stipendienprogramm finden Sie auf unserer Webseite.

Für die Ausschreibung auf LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram und Mastodon verwenden wir das Hashtag #FulbrightGermany

Bewerbungsschluss ist der 18. März 2026. 

Für Rückfragen stehen wir Ihnen unter usa-seminar@fulbright.de gerne zur Verfügung.

Direct Exchange – Info Sessions 2025 for Programs in 2026/27 🗓

Direct Exchange – Info Sessions 2025 for Programs in 2026/27 🗓

On Nov 13 the Obama Institute will hold an info session on its Direct Exchange programs. Please join us in room P 2 (Philosophicum) for more information about the exciting exchange opportunities!

Nov 13, 18:00-19:30
P 2 (Philosophicum)

Please find all details about the session on the flyer, which is available for download here and on the Exchange page, where you can also browse general information on the programs in order to get a headstart on what your options are and what an application would entail.

Looking forward to talking to you in person on Nov 13, when we will be happy to answer all your questions!

Anne Bull, Sandra Meerwein, Samira Deq, and Julia Velten

June 24 – Info Session: New American Studies M.A. Curriculum 🗓

June 24 – Info Session: New American Studies M.A. Curriculum 🗓

Join us for an info session about the new American Studies M.A. curriculum!

Starting in the winter semester of 2025/26, the American Studies M.A. program at JGU will launch a newly accredited curriculum.

The updated program offers greater flexibility:
You can now choose to complete all 120 credits within American Studies, combine your studies with two modules from another discipline, or earn additional credits through certified programs.

Who can apply?
Current Bachelor students majoring or minoring in American Studies, students enrolled in the Bachelor of Education program, as well as first-semester American Studies Master students who are considering switching to the new curriculum.

Want to learn more?
Join our info session to get all the details.

INFO SESSION
Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 18:00
P13 (Philosophicum)

Download the flyer for the info session here.

Obama Institute Joins the American Studies Network 🗓

Obama Institute Joins the American Studies Network 🗓

The Obama Institute for Transnational American Studies proudly joins the American Studies Network as member institution. We are looking forward to participating in the network’s activities and encourage our students and faculty to keep an eye out for upcoming opportunities. Prof. Dr. Axel Schäfer was named as the Obama Institute’s representative to the ASN and will keep us connected to the other members.

Find out more about the network and its other members on their website americanstudiesnetwork.com.

Direct Exchange – Info Sessions 2024 for Programs in 2025/26 🗓

Direct Exchange – Info Sessions 2024 for Programs in 2025/26 🗓

On Nov 6 the Obama Institute will hold an info session on its Direct Exchange programs. Please join us in room P 2 (Philosophicum) for more information about the exciting exchange opportunities!

Nov 6, 18:15-19:45
P 2 (Philosophicum)

Please find all details about the session on the flyer, which is available for download here and on the Exchange page, where you can also browse general information on the programs in order to get a headstart on what your options are and what an application would entail.

Looking forward to talking to you in person on Nov 6, when we will be happy to answer all your questions!

Anne Bull, Sandra Meerwein, Samira Deq, and Julia Velten

June 19 – Student/Alumni Meet & Greet 🗓

June 19 – Student/Alumni Meet & Greet 🗓

Student/Alumni Meet & Greet

Wednesday, June 19

5 pm in P 110 (Philosophicum)

 

The OI will be hosting an informal first meet & greet for students and alumni of American Studies and cordially invites all students of the BA and MA programs to connect with each other and our alumni. This is your chance to talk about possible careers after finishing an American Studies program and ask any question you might have on how to make the most of your degree and ambitions.

Three alumnae of American Studies at JGU will speak about their jobs and their working experiences to students interested in finding out more about opportunities and perspectives for American Studies graduates.

You can download the poster for the event here.

Watch out for news about future alumni events and stay in touch!

Contact
Dr. Julia Velten
Dr. Sonja Georgi