- English Studies, BA
Objectives and Perspectives
Our aim is to enable students to obtain proficiency in English, to acquire critical and analytical skills developed through the study of the English
Language, Literatures in English as well as the social, cultural and political history of the English-speaking world, and to provide a broad educational
experience, making it possible for graduates to choose from a wide range of career opportunities including teaching, the media, the tourist industry,
diplomacy, business and administration.
Requirements
Duration of studies: 6 semesters
Number of required credits: 180
Number of teaching (contact) hours: 1800
Major Subjects
In the first two semesters students do compulsory foundation modules which include subjects like Essay Writing and Research, British and
American Civilization, Introduction to Linguistics and Literature, Skills Development, Translation, Vocabulary Building and The Structure of English.
The second year is devoted to training within three modules: Linguistics, Literature and Culture, History and Civilization. The subjects taught include
The Noun Phrase, Introduction to Applied Linguistics, British and American Literary Seminars, Introduction to Literature and Visual Culture, History
of the British Isles, American Culture and Institutions, and History of the USA. In the third year students can take more specialised courses in British
Literature and Culture, Linguistics, Applied Linguistics or American Studies, depending on their chosen track. Our BA program is supplemented by
further specialisation opportunities in Business English and Translation, Theatre Studies and Communication, as well as English for Information
Design (see detailed Curriculum at http://ieas.arts.unideb.hu/ ).
Graduate Study Opportunities
MA in British Studies
MA in American Studies
MA in Teaching
Students earning our BA degree will have:
- a broad understanding and reliable command of the English Language,
- skills in the interpretation of both literary and non-literary texts,
- a profound understanding of English-language cultures,
- comprehension of the variety of approaches to the study of literature, language and culture,
- the ability to conduct individual research,
- a firm foundation for future studies at a higher level,
- skills that are applicable to a broad range of career opportunities.
Background
The Institute of English and American Studies is located in the main building of Debrecen University, which is one of the most imposing university
edifices in Central Europe. It is made up of four departments and has over 40 well-, and highly-qualified staff members. IEAS has one of the largest
institute libraries at the University with over 40000 books, its seminar and lecture rooms are well-equipped.
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