Department of Anthropology and African Studies
Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies 07 · Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz · Forum 6 · 55099 Mainz · Tel: +49-6131-3922798 · Fax: +49-6131-392373
The Department of Anthropology and African Studies at the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany, is an interdisciplinary institution that offers courses for Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Anthropology and African Studies, which will be completed by a new M.A. degree programme in 2011, and which will gradually replace the old Magister curriculum. The new study programme, like the old one, provides a solid grounding in anthropology and African studies. Students studying for this degree should be able to pursue professional careers in development work, broadcasting and the media, journalism and publishing, public relations, social services and other fields or, through graduate studies, to pursue careers in teaching and research in university and museum settings.
The department covers a broad spectrum in both teaching and research activities. These include not only classical topics in anthropology, but also the politics and sociology of development, modern popular culture (particularly literature, music, theatre and film), and the languages of Africa. The focus of the curriculum and research programme rests on modern Africa. In all these endeavours collaboration with African colleagues plays a central role. On the one hand, the department invites and supports colleagues, PhD candidates and M.A. students from Africa. On the other hand, staff members are teaching at African partner institutions. Teaching and research are going hand in hand, and advanced students are actively involved in research projects.
The department's staff includes four full professors:
Each semester the programme is further complemented by several visiting lecturers. Weekly guest lectures promote an active exchange of ideas with researchers from other institutions (Institutskolloquium). There are rarely courses offered in the english language, therefore students need a profund knowledge of the german language.
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