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International Literature and Book Markets (Master of Arts)

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In this study program, you will deal with issues that arise at the interface of literary production, reception and marketing in an international context – with a key focus on contemporary literature. Develop an in-depth understanding of how literary markets work, and familiarize yourself with different places of mediation in the literary field, as well as the players and institutions associated with them. To this end, the study program provides you with practical skills in working in the Book Fair’s international programs (e.g. planning the so-called “World Reception” [“Weltempfang”], contacts with cultural institutions and publishers abroad, planning and designing “Guest of Honor” appearances, etc.), in order that you learn to work independently and professionally in these areas.

This course is characterized, in particular, by its cooperation with the International Frankfurt Book Fair, as well as its national and international partners. In organizational terms, it is geared towards the annual Book Fair and its changing country focuses, and also includes permanent international fields of work of the Book Fair and its national and international partners that are deemed relevant to the course.

Focal points

The special feature of the course is its extensive practical work experience. You will complete a mandatory internship of at least three months at Frankfurter Book Fair or its national and international partners.

Furthermore, you will organize your own literature project in an urban area (Frankfurt or Marburg) with the support of your teachers.

Perspectives

Upon completion, you will be able to analyze the interface between literary production, reception – including translation – and marketing from a specialist perspective.

Successful completion of the study program will qualify you for a wide range of careers, particularly in the following areas:

• International book fairs
• Publishers
• Agencies
• Houses of literature and other literary forums
• Cultural journalism
• Research and teaching in the field of international literary and cultural studies

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  Prof. Dr. Olaf Müller
  Wilhelm-Röpke-Straße 6
  Room: 04D09
  35039 Marburg
  

  Tel: +49 6421 28-24780
  E-Mail: olaf.mueller@uni-marburg.de
  

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  Wilhelm-Röpke-Straße 6
  Room: 04D07
  35039 Marburg
  

  Tel.: +49 6421 28-24781
  E-Mail: ulrich.winter@uni-marburg.de
  

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  The admission and application process is handled by the Goethe University Frankfurt. For more information or questions regarding the process, please visit their Homepage.

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  For information on the required bachelor’s degree, the program-specific knowledge and skills you must demonstrate, the application deadline, and the admissions process, please visit the website for the Master’s program in International Literatures and Book Markets in the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures at Goethe University Frankfurt.