English and American Studies

Learningobjectivesof the study programme 

1. Toacquirelanguage skills (receptive, productive, interactive) and communication language competencies (grammatical,pragmaticand socio-linguistic) in English at level B2 - C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. 

2. Toacquiretheoretical knowledge and practical skills from the basic disciplines of English linguistics (phonetics and phonology, morphology,syntaxand lexicology) as a basis for further linguistic education at the master's level. 

3. As part of the study of the history and literature of Anglophone countries, toacquireknowledge about their cultural and social life in the past and present. Toacquirethe basic terminology in the field of literary theory andtoacquireskills needed in the analysis and interpretation of literary texts. To get to know literary works by English-speaking authors, to be able to evaluate them, to interpret them in a broader socio-historical context. 

4. To gain knowledge of basic concepts, movements, genres,authorsand the process of mediation in critical and cultural studies and to learn how cultural, political, social,technologicaland economic changes are reflected in converging forms of cultural production and critical thinking. 

5. To be able to critically evaluate information, to analyse and evaluate primary and secondary texts. To gain experience and skills in writing professional texts based on scientific research, in compliance with the procedural, structural and ethical rules of academic writing. 

Learning outcomes of the study programme 

Knowledge 

K1 the student has knowledge of the structure of the English language, s/he has a basic overview of communication, language reception andinteraction 

K2 s/he is familiar with linguistic disciplines, s/he knows the language levels of the English language system and communicationcontexts 

K3 s/he has a basic overview of the history of English-speaking countries, the theory of literature and the interpretation of literary texts, s/he is familiar with the cultural and social conditions of English-speakingcountries 

K4 s/he knows the basic spectrum of representative literary and rhetorical texts and the most commongenres 

K5 s/he has theoretical knowledge relevant for working with professional literature in the creation of academic texts, s/he is familiar with various citationstyles 

Skills 

S1 the studentis able tocommunicate fluently,grammaticallyand pragmatically correctly in English, s/he has mastered learningtechniques 

S2 s/he has developed linguistic skills necessary for the analysis of an English text at a given level (for instance, phonetic-phonological,morpho-syntactic, lexical) 

S3 s/he has intercultural skills as a prerequisite for critical unbiased reflection ondifferent cultures, theirhistoryand products in the context of different literary epochs andtrends 

S4 s/he can work with written scholarly and literary texts and distinguish its function (e.g.commercial-promotional,artisticand administrative) 

S5 s/he can create an original scholarly text, working with scholarly literature, using scientific research methods andproceduresand respecting the procedural and ethical rules of academicwriting 

Competencies 

C1 the student speaks English at the level B2-C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, s/he can professionally present and defend her or his own opinions inEnglish 

C2 s/he reads, evaluates, critically interprets literary,non-literaryand scholarly texts inEnglish 

C3 s/he specifies and draws on knowledge from the history of English-speaking countries, from the theory of literature and from the interpretation of literarytexts 

C4 s/he canlocateand analyse available research resources so that s/he can competently, independently or in a team, present logical and informed arguments in written and spokenspeech 

C5 in cooperation s/he can formulate hypotheses and conclusions in the language-communication, literary-communication and cultural-socialarea 

Graduate profile 

The graduate of the bachelor's study programme in English and American Studies will obtain a complete first level university degree in the field of philology. S/he speaks English at levels B2 to C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. S/he has knowledge of the English language and its laws, thewayand conditions of its functioning at all language levels. The graduateis able tospecify and draw on knowledge from the theory of literature and from the history of literature and from the interpretation of literary texts. The graduate is acquainted with the most important cultural and social realities and history of English-speaking countries. S/he knows the basic procedures, analyses and interpretations of prose, dramatic and poetic texts. S/he can be characterized by creative and flexible thinking and is able to engage in work in the arts and creative industries. S/he can present his / her own opinions in English. The graduate of the study programmeEnglish and American Studiesis able tomaintaincontact with the current development of the English language and English-speaking countries and effectively continue her/his own professional development. The graduate of the study programmeEnglish and American Studies can work, for example, as a cultural agent, cultural officer, publicadministration specialist in the field of international relations, public administration specialist in the field of culture or as a textproofreader. 

1. The institutionindicatesthe professions for which the graduate is prepared at the time of completion and the potential of the study programme from the point of view of graduate'semployability. 

Suitable professions for graduates of the study programme according to the statistical classification of occupations (SK ISCO-08_2020): 3339001 culturalagent, 3332004 cultural and educational worker, 3359008 public administration specialist in the field of international relations, 3359021 public administrationspecialistin the field of culture, 2641007proofreader 

1. Relevant external stakeholders who have provided the statement or afavorableopinion on the compliance of the acquired qualification with the sector-specific requirements for the profession.  

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