English Studies
What will you learn in this program?
- A deeper understanding of the English language (grammar, phonetics, stylistics)
- British and American literature
- Linguistics
- History and culture (British, Irish, American, and occasionally other Anglo-Saxon regions)
- Development of writing skills in English (essays, argumentation, etc.)
What kind of work can you do with this degree?
- Education (English teacher—a teaching degree is required for public schools—language teacher at a language school, private tutor, executive coaching)
- Translation and interpretation (translating written texts, interpreting—additional training is recommended for this)
- Communication, media, marketing (content creation in English as well!, PR, marketing, social media roles, journalism, editing)
- Culture, diplomacy, tourism (cultural manager, international relations roles, tour guiding, tourism)
- Multinational companies (customer service management in English, HR, administration, assistant roles)
Brief Overview
In addition to traditional humanities subjects, our program offers a focused exploration of Anglo-Saxon cultures (English, Scottish, Irish, American, Canadian, and South African). We regularly organize online and in-person events related to the United States, Ireland, and Canada for our students.
In our close-knit program, we support your studies with personalized advising, consultations, and mentors. We provide an international environment right here at home through guest lecturers from abroad. Our Business English training module introduces students to the world of business and work, provides practical skills, and helps them delve deeper into the mindset of the business world. Our program also opens the door to technical and literary translation for those interested (literary translation workshop, translation of EU and economic texts, etc.).
Prerequisite
: An intermediate-level high school diploma in English is required for admission to the English Studies program.
Name
of the degree: Bachelor of Arts in English Studies
Opportunities for further study at KJE after
earning a bachelor’s degree include master’s programs in English Studies and Translation and Interpretation, as well as specialized continuing education programs offering up-to-date knowledge, such as the Social Sciences and Economics Translation program.
Professional career opportunities after
graduation Graduates of the English Studies program have an exceptionally wide range of employment opportunities, as they can find positions in the public and nonprofit sectors, as well as at multinational companies and major domestic corporations (they can find employment in virtually every area of the job market: office administration, HR, business administration, IT administration, teaching, interpreting, translation, cultural event planning, and management).
Employment prospects are further aided by the fact that, due to European integration, there is a need for versatile, well-trained professionals with strong English skills who are capable of conducting independent research in the fields of literature and linguistics, print and electronic media, tourism, and international communication, business, and the sciences; to think independently; to operate with a broad perspective; and to collaborate effectively with domestic and international cultural communities related to the field of English Studies.
Graduates of this program are well-informed about the generally accepted characteristics and facts regarding the historical context of English-language cultural phenomena. In addition, they are able to interpret, within their proper context, the rules and regulations related to employment and entrepreneurship in the field of English Studies.
Interesting Facts About
the English Studies Program The Department of English Studies has a highly qualified faculty with international experience, including native English-speaking faculty members.
Each semester, we organize events and programs for the entire English Studies program (e.g., Franklin Evenings, English Studies events, mini-conferences, alumni gatherings, language workshops, an Irish film club, guest writers and speakers from abroad as part of themed weeks, etc.), involving both our on-campus and distance-learning students. In addition to fostering a positive atmosphere, these events provide an excellent opportunity for students to get to know one another and exchange experiences.
Our library’s foreign-language collection comprises nearly 52,000 items, of which 29,000 are in English. Within this collection, English-language fiction accounts for 8,000 items.