The Master program in Transcultural History enables students to study selected regions of the world in greater depth, across epochs and cultures. The aim is to discuss world-historical concepts and at the same time to explore the particular national and regional historical developments.
The Erfurt concept of a "History of World Regions" is based on a double insight: The world proves to be a global network of relationships and at the same time an ensemble of manifoldly differentiated spaces. The interaction of the Erfurt professorships refers to the fact that the cultures and world regions under consideration have always been characterized by interaction and exchange as well as by exclusion and conflict. The aim is to sharpen our awareness of the dynamic tensions of globalisation, which is determined by the dissolution of boundaries and interdependence on the one hand, and regionalisation and containment on the other.
That is why the study of history in Erfurt is designed to transcend epochs and compare cultures. It makes use of a diverse range of cultural and social science theories and methods, with particular emphasis on the perspectives of historical anthropology and a spatial analytical approach.
Our graduates work in the following professional fields:
The study of Transultural History comprises 120 credit points (LP) and is divided into a three-semester study phase (90 LP) and a semester for writing the Master's thesis (30 LP). The course offering consists of two compulsory modules and seven further modules, three of which must be chosen.
The course of study comprises the following modules:
The Master program History transcultural can be completed with the following specialisations:
Internships and stays abroad are supported by various international cooperation and exchange programmes.
Examination regulations for the Master programme Transcultural History
Historical studies maintains numerous collaborations with universities in Belgium, France, Greece, Italy, Lebanon, Poland, Romania, Switzerland, Spain, Czech Republic, Turkey and the USA. There are also funding opportunities for studying in other countries.
Information on studying, internships and language courses abroad:
The History Departments at Temple University in Philadelphia and at Erfurt University have developed an essential partnership. We exchange graduate students and faculty, co-teach classes and colloquia, attend workshops,lectures, and formal and informal discussion, co-supervise dissertations, and co-author books. Since 2018, our partnership has been funded by the ISAP programme of the German Academic Exchange Service.
More information: „UETeach – Uni Erfut Temple Exchange“
With regard to the world-regional or subject focus of the Master's thesis, specific language skills can be made a prerequisite.
The Language Centre (Sprachenzentrum) offers around 140 language courses per semester in 16 modern and ancient (foreign) languages. It supports you in acquiring and deepening your language skills.
www.uni-erfurt.de/sprachenzentrum
Information on required German language skills and the German language test for university admission (DSH)
Language requirements for access / DSH
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Master program History and Sociology/Anthropology of the Middle East in a global perspective (MESH)
Master program Collection-related History of Knowledge and Culture
Apply for the winter semester from May 1 to July 15 and summer semester from November 10 to January 15!
Information on application deadlines and application modalities, admission, enrolment can be found at:
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