English and American Studies - History

Learning Objectives of the Study Programme (AnAm)

1. To acquire language skills (receptive, productive, interactive) and communicative language competences (grammatical, pragmatic and socio-linguistic) in English at B2 - C1 level according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages.

1. To acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the basic disciplines of English linguistics (phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax and lexicology) as a basis for further linguistic education at Master's level.

1. In the study of the history and literature of Anglophone countries, acquire knowledge of their cultural and social life in the past and present. To acquire the basic terminology of literary studies and the skills needed in the analysis and interpretation of literary texts. To be familiar with the literary works of authors writing in English, to be able to evaluate and interpret them in a broader socio-historical context.

1. Gain knowledge of the basic concepts, movements, genres, authors, and mediation processes within critical and cultural studies and how cultural, political, social, technological, and economic changes are reflected in converging forms of cultural production and critical thought.

1. Know how to critically evaluate information, analyze and evaluate primary and secondary text. When working with scholarly texts, acquire the experience and skills to generate scholarly texts based on scholarly research, in accordance with the procedural, structural and ethical rules of academic writing.

Learning Objectives of the Degree Programme (His)

1. To acquire the basic skills and habits that will lead to a reasoned and critical knowledge of the past.

1. To acquire a broad knowledge of the political, economic, social and cultural history of human society and to acquire the theoretical and methodological foundations of historical scholarship.

1. Identify and locate historical sources and sources of information and acquire a critical approach to primary and secondary literature.

1. Interpret evidence and historical argumentation, constructing appropriate historical explanations using an interdisciplinary approach. Independently formulate conclusions and present them in oral and written form.

1. Develop an understanding of the factors that have shaped historical change on a broad scale. Adapt flexibly in a changing environment and develop habits for lifelong learning in professional practice.

Academic Programme Learning Outcomes (AnAm)

knowledge

V1student possesses knowledge of the structure of the English language, has a basic understanding of communication, language reception and interaction

V2 is oriented to linguistic disciplines, knows the linguistic levels of the English language system and communicative contexts

V3has a basic overview of the literary history of English-speaking countries, of literary theory and of the interpretation of literary texts, and is oriented to the cultural and social spheres of English-speaking countries

V4knows the basic range of representative literary and rhetorical texts and the most familiar genres

V5has a theoretical understanding of working with specialist literature in the production of an academic text, and is familiar with a variety of citation methods

skills

Z1student is able to communicate fluently, grammatically accurately and pragmatically appropriately in the English language, and is proficient in learning techniques

Z2 has developed the linguistic skills necessary to analyse an English text at a given level (e.g. phonetic-phonological, morpho-syntactic, lexical)

Z3possesses intercultural skills as a prerequisite for critical unprejudiced reflection on different cultures, their histories and products in the context of different literary epochs and movements

Z4can work with written professional and literary texts and distinguish their function (e.g. commercial-promotional, artistic and administrative)

Z5can produce an original professional text, working with professional literature, using scientific research methods and practices and respecting the procedural and ethical rules of academic writing

competence

K1student is proficient in English language at C1 level of the European Framework of Reference for Languages, and can present and defend his/her own opinions professionally in English

K2 reads, evaluates, critically interprets literary, non-literary and professional texts in English

K3specifies and correlates knowledge of Anglophone history, literary theory, and literary text interpretation

K4is able to locate and analyse available research sources in order to competently, independently and in a team, present logical and informed arguments in written and spoken discourse

K5in collaboration, can formulate hypotheses and conclusions in the linguistic-communicative, literary-communicative and cultural-social domains

Learning Outcomes of the Programme of Study (His)

knowledge

V1students will develop knowledge of important events in political, economic, social and cultural history

V2knows a wide range of primary and secondary sources of historical research

V3 knows the principles of historical criticism and methods of working with sources

V4knows the key events of historical development

skills

Z1student can work with sources and secondary literature

Z2Critically approaches historical sources and events of historical development

Z3 articulates ideas in writing based on analysis of literature and historical sources and is able to solve given tasks to an appropriate level

Z4distinguishes between the main lines of enquiry in historical research and historiography

Z5 identifies and evaluates key events in historical development

competenciesK1student is able to work interdisciplinarily in solving specific problems

K2student can solve tasks, projects, formulate his/her ideas in oral and written form and argue constructively

K3is able to work effectively in a team and can lead a small team

K4can independently solve specific problems in a changing environment

K5is able to use information and communication technologies independently

Graduate profile 

The graduate of the bachelor's study programme in English and American Studies–Historywill obtain a complete first level university degree in thestudyfields of PhilologyandHistorical Sciences. S/he speaks English at the levelC1 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 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 programmeis 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 this study programmeis alsofamiliar withindividual historical periods. S/he can search,collectand sort sources and literature with which s/he is familiar. S/heis able topresentorallyandinwrittenway opinions whichs/he can justify at theappropriate level. The graduate can work independently on assigned tasks, projects with a historical context, in whichs/he can use the results of research and other related fields. In addition to an interdisciplinary approach,s/heis able tousenew approachesin solving problems that are based on knowledge of history. The graduate of this study programmeis ready for continuous education, but canwork, for example,as a cultural agent, culturalofficer, public administration specialist in the field of international relations, public administration specialist in the field of culture or as a text proofreader. 

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 cultural agent, 3332004 cultural and educational worker, 3359008 public administration specialist in the field of international relations, 3359021 public administrationspecialistin the field of culture, 2641007 proofreader,2621005a specialist for collectingobjects in museums,galleries 

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

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