Philology: English Philology
General educational aims of the studies and employment/further education possibilities: The aim of English studies is to acquire basic knowledge of the target language, literature and culture and to employ it in professional and social contexts in an ethical way. The graduates can use at least one target language at the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, and can use the target language for specific purposes. They also have interdisciplinary competence which enables them to apply their knowledge and ability to use language in different fields of academic and social life. They can solve professional problems, gather, process and transfer information (both in written and oral forms) and participate in team work. Their qualifications should allow them to work in educational, administrative and cultural institutions such as publishing houses, editorial boards, mass media, tourist industry , services, etc. – mainly in places where good knowledge of the target language and culture is required. They can also work as teachers of English in primary and lower secondary schools after completing a special pedagogical programme provided by the Teachers` Educational Centre of UwB (CEN). The graduates are well-prepared to continue their studies at MA level.