English majors tend to be readers or writers. Many are both. Through coursework in literature, writing, linguistics and the history of the English language, students explore a diverse range of texts with the goal of becoming thoughtful and knowledgeable readers, writers, thinkers, communicators, and artists.

In addition to reading and writing, students are introduced to the principles of linguistics, writing pedagogy, community literacies, publishing, workplace writing and creative writing. They read and engage in discussions about literary works, participate in literary criticism, write in a variety of analytical argumentative and creative genres, and are challenged to view language through artistic, social and scientific lenses.... [-]

We’re a collaborative community where students and faculty challenge each other intellectually and creatively.

English students at Hope dive deep into the literature of every kind and learn how to improve their writing with masters of the craft. Through composition, creative writing and literature classes, our students become more artistic in their scholarship and more knowledgeable in their creativity.

Small classes and one-on-one collaboration foster an environment that is both demanding and encouraging. We offer a wide range of unique courses taught by professors who love what they do and take joy in furthering their students intellectually, spiritually and socially. Being a part of our department is much more than time spent in class and individual coursework.... [-]

Introduction to Language Concepts offers students an introduction to language by viewing similarities and differences among a variety of languages from a scientific point-of-view. A study of the uniqueness of human language also means looking at the human mind and the relationship of cognition to language. In this course, we will think about questions like: What is language? What does it mean to know a language? In what ways do people acquire their first language? How do they acquire additional languages? How is language unique to the human species and the evolution of human cognition and culture? How is language a kind of window into the mind? How might language influence identity?... [-]

This faculty prepares professional teachers to become excellent not only in knowledge but also in pedagogical skills in each area of studies. The graduates are prepared to implement their applicable knowledge for all schools in Indonesia, and they will be able to work in primary schools, junior high schools, senior high schools, and vocational schools.

There also is an opportunity for overseas students to either get a degree or have professional skills in the related major offered by this faculty, such as in the English Department. There have been some students from Turkey, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan who have tasted the experiences in studying English Education in the English Department of this faculty.... [-]

Studying Spanish at Aquinas College will not only help you achieve your language learning goals, it will also permit you to access a variety of vibrant and varied cultures, as well as a richness of literature and history. Additionally, Spanish would certainly be a plus in your professional life. After English, Spanish is the most widely spoken language in the United States and, of course, the most widely spoken language on our continent.

In addition to language classes, Spanish at Aquinas College will enrich your knowledge and understanding of Spanish and Latin American cultures through programs such as the Latin American Film Festival. You will be encouraged to reach out to native speakers both here (Grand Rapids boasts a large and varied Hispanic community), and abroad. At Aquinas College we have study abroad programs in both Spain and Costa Rica.... [-]

The Bachelor in English Language and Culture concentrates on different aspects of the English language and on literature written in English: language proficiency, linguistics, and the literature from the Middle Ages down to the present day, from the birthplace of the language in England to the United States and all parts of the Commonwealth. We cover theory, the entire range of genres and modes of writing, besides placing a strong emphasis on the cultural context of literary texts.

In the first year of the BA degree in English Language and Culture, you will read a broad range of literary texts and you will learn about English as a language. You will analyse many important works, study literary theory, and engage with writings in English from the beginnings to the present.... [-]

It aspires to reach a distinguished status in education in the area of humanities and social sciences, in order to enhance our competitiveness at the local and Arab levels.

Our mission is to provide students with the basic skills of linguistic and translation sciences; to build up their language competences & to enhance the necessary translation techniques so as to keep up with the labor market requirements.

Welcome to the Department of English Language and Comparative Literature. In this age of global exchange, the ENCL program promotes a study of literature that expands cultural connections among societies and bridges disciplines.

The departmental course offerings include classes in world literature, critical theory and interdisciplinary studies where students work intensively with a distinguished faculty of scholars in Turkish, Ottoman, European, Anglo-American and Postcolonial literary and cultural studies. At the same time, the major encourages students to take advantage of the rich offerings of courses in other KU departments or study abroad.

Our major leads to the advanced study of literature at the graduate level and provides a strong basis for advanced degrees and/or careers in publishing, journalism, cultural studies, philosophy, education, international relations, film, and entertainment.... [-]

This degree programme provides a solid training in two foreign languages chosen among the seventeen languages offered. The linguistic skills vary (from B1 to C1) according to the chosen language and are completed by additional skills depending on the chosen curriculum. The Literatures and Culture curriculum develops the student’s knowledge of contemporary and classic literature and culture in the two chosen languages, skills in the analysis of literary texts and in understanding how they relate to their own context. The Linguistics, Philology and Language Teaching Research curriculum develops the student’s knowledge of language structures, in particular of the chosen languages, and skills in theoretical and applied linguistic, philology and language teaching. The International Politics curriculum develops the student’s knowledge of history and culture, policies and international relations, and historical and political dynamics of international and economic systems.... [-]

College of Music and Theater

Department: Music and the Performing Arts,

Acting (Romanian and German language)

West University of Timisoara

Duration and completion:

6 semesters; Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Study places for the German department:

10 study places per semester

Subjects of Bachelor Basic Studies:

Drama, improvisation, movement, dance, speech training, voice training, history of the costume, art of make-up, creative theater workshop, singing, cultural management, theater history, drama theory, theater aesthetics

Short description:

The Institute for Acting in German, founded in 1992, sets itself the goal of training qualified actors, above all for the German stages in Romania. The training focuses on the discovery and development of acting skills through improvisational exercises, experiments on scenic situations based on narrative texts, scene and role study with increasing difficulty character, workshop stagings with public appearances as well as theater practicals.... [-]

The programme is aimed at preparing specialists in English and one other foreign language and communication for specific purposes (public administration, business and law). The students of the programme acquire general philological education and practical knowledge and skills necessary for the modern-day employment market. The scope of studies covers languages of European communication (English and French/German/Norwegian) or languages of Euro-Asian communication (English and Korean).

The programme graduates are fluent communicators in two foreign languages and are active participants in business communication (take part in business meetings, make oral presentations, draft official documents and letters, translate and edit business texts, etc.); programme graduates ensure smooth cooperation between state institutions and private companies in an international arena. ... [-]

The bachelor programme in Portuguese Language and Portuguese Speaking Countries is designed for international students, whose native language is not Portuguese, with deep knowledge of the structures of Portuguese, in a way they fluently use this language orally and in its written form. On the other hand, this bachelor programme provides deep competences on the historical, socioeconomic, business and organizational relationships, and cultural diversity across the Portuguese Speaking Countries, including Brasil, Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, Guiné-Bissau, São Tomé and Príncipe and East Timor. International students can carry out a final internship in Portugal or in one of these Portuguese Speaking Countries. International students can be enrolled in this Bachelor programme without any knowledge of the Portuguese language. Students should have a proficiency level in English.... [-]

The Degree in English: Linguistic and Literary Studies Was approved in the BOE on 05.01.2010. Through the different subjects that integrate it and the 240 credits to be taken, it offers a solid formation in language, literature and culture for the anglophone scope. It also provides a broad perspective of linguistic currents and literary science applied to English.

Besides this, it facilitates that students acquire advanced knowledge of the Galician and Spanish language and literature, as well as the practical knowledge of other languages ​​chosen by the students themselves (French, Italian, Portuguese).

The degree offers an updated and rigorous training within the framework of the Galician University System. Focusing on the English-speaking domain, he gives detailed attention to the linguistic and literary aspects of English and English-speaking countries, at a time when this language acquired international importance. ... [-]

English Language Oriented at Education

By majoring in English with focus on education, the students will acquire substantial expertise in the areas of linguistics (with a particular emphasis on theory of linguistic disciplines and their practical application), literature written in English, whereby, by studying various literary disciplines, the students will also learn how to analyze and interpret a wide range of literary texts. The practical language part of the curriculum will boost the students’ language skills so that by the time of graduation they will have reached C1-C2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. By successfully majoring in this BA program, the students will qualify to be admitted to the magisterial follow-up program primed for secondary school teachers.... [-]