Foreign language and literature (English)

Foreign Language and Literature (English)

  The Foreign Language and Literature (English) programme provides an in-depth study of the English language and
  literature, mastery of English to international standards (CEFR C1-C2), and prepares highly qualified
  pedagogue-philologists to teach in general secondary schools, academic lyceums, vocational colleges and higher
  education institutions. The dual mode of study enables students to combine theoretical preparation with teaching
  practice at real educational institutions.

  Programme Objectives

  To prepare highly qualified teachers and translators with fluent command of English, profound knowledge of English and
   world literature, and the ability to apply modern foreign language teaching methodologies (TEFL/TESOL) and
  interactive pedagogical technologies.

  Core Subjects:

  • Practical Course of English (Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing)
  • Theoretical Phonetics and Grammar of the English Language
  • History of English and American Literature
  • General and Comparative Linguistics
  • Lexicology and Stylistics of the English Language
  • Theory and Practice of Translation
  • Methodology of Teaching Foreign Languages (TEFL/TESOL)
  • Country Studies (United Kingdom, USA) and Cross-Cultural Communication

  Skills Acquired:

  • Professional command of English at CEFR C1-C2 level
  • Teaching English at schools, lyceums and universities using modern methodologies
  • Producing written and oral translations (literary, technical, simultaneous)
  • Analysing and interpreting literary and journalistic texts
  • Designing interactive lessons and preparing learners for IELTS/TOEFL/CEFR examinations

  Career Opportunities

  Graduates can pursue successful careers as English teachers at general secondary schools, academic lyceums and
  colleges, lecturers at higher education institutions, professional translators and interpreters, methodologists and
  trainers at English language centres, linguistic specialists at international organisations and embassies, academic
  IELTS/TOEFL trainers, editors at publishing houses, and researchers at scientific institutes.

  Duration: 4 years (Bachelor's) | Mode of study: Dual | Field: Education