Description
The Department of English Language and Literature aims to train new scholars with excellent and in-depth knowledge of its core subjects (language, linguistics, literature, translation, culture, and teaching), equipped with the necessary qualifications to pursue professional careers in education and other high-level positions in both the public and private sectors.
Relation to Employment
The department aims to train new scholars with excellent and in-depth knowledge of its core subjects (language, linguistics, literature, translation, culture, and teaching), equipped with the necessary qualifications to pursue professional careers in education and other high-level positions in both the public and private sectors.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Admission to the program requires a high school diploma and successful participation in national-level examinations, which include assessments of English language proficiency.
Knowledge
The Undergraduate Program of the Department aims to educate scholars with solid knowledge of English language, linguistics, language teaching methodology, literature, translation, and culture, as well as strong theoretical training and critical thinking skills for research and professional careers in education and in demanding sectors of the public and private fields. Graduates are employed in education, translation and interpreting, publishing, business, and in the fields of culture, tourism, and journalism.
Skills
Graduates of the Department acquire skills such as in-depth study of language and linguistics, teaching English as a foreign language, the study of English and American literature and Anglophone cultures, as well as the theory and practice of translation.
Competences
Graduates of the Department of English Language and Literature, beyond their core knowledge, develop abilities to apply knowledge, search and analyze data using technological tools, adapt to new situations, make decisions, work collaboratively and in interdisciplinary settings, generate new research ideas, and demonstrate social, professional, and ethical responsibility with sensitivity to gender, diversity, and intercultural issues.