PopMediaCulture – German-Latin American Cultural Mediation
A Master of Arts program combining popular culture and cultural mediation between Germany and Latin America.
Best for:Best for humanities and social science graduates with strong German and Spanish proficiency seeking an international cultural media career.
Overview
The PopMediaCulture Master's program at Paderborn University offers a unique curriculum combining popular culture and cultural mediation between Germany and Latin America. Spanning four semesters, the program integrates academic theory with practical projects, digital media preparation, and a mandatory semester abroad at a partner university in Argentina, Chile, or Colombia. Students critically examine cultural comparison, media theory, and music culture within an international framework. The program prepares graduates for professional careers and research paths focusing on intercultural communication and mediation.
What you'll do
- Complete eleven specialized modules covering popular music, media theory, and cultural comparison
- Participate in practical project modules focusing on German-Latin American cultural communication
- Undertake a semester abroad at a partner university in Argentina, Chile, or Colombia
- Critically analyze cultural phenomena using scientific research theories and methods
- Prepare digital media outputs and research outcomes related to cultural mediation
- Complete and defend a Master's thesis in the final semester
Requirements
Degree required: BA in Arts & Humanities, Cultural/Media/Communication/Literary/Music Studies, Linguistics, Social/Political Studies, or Economics
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: German: C1 required (e.g., DSH-2); Spanish: B2 according to CEFR required
Instruction: German, Spanish
- Critical analysis of cultural and media texts
- Academic research methods in humanities or social sciences
- Intercultural communication competence
- Applicants from all countries holding an eligible Bachelor's degree
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-05-31
Applicants must submit their application documentation through the uni-assist portal or the university's PAUL portal before the stated deadlines. Ensure all official language certificates for German and Spanish are attached along with the previous degree transcripts.
- CV
- BSc + MSc transcripts
- Official German language certificate
- Official Spanish language certificate
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