English Studies
English Studies
English Studies
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G R A D U A T E D E G R E E P R O G R A M M E : E N G L I S H S T U D I E S<br />
2. General description<br />
Type of<br />
Programme<br />
Graduate studies<br />
Programme Title <strong>English</strong> <strong>Studies</strong>:<br />
Language and Communication (single-major)<br />
Teacher Education (double-major)<br />
Translator/Interpreter Education (double-major)<br />
Institution Faculty of Philosophy, Split University<br />
Implemented<br />
by<br />
Duration 2 years<br />
Department of <strong>English</strong> Language and Literature<br />
ECTS 120 (one-major), 60 (double-major) credits<br />
Admission<br />
Requirements<br />
Learning<br />
outcomes and<br />
competences<br />
Completed undergraduate studies (BA) in <strong>English</strong> Language and Literature<br />
Minimum ECTS credits: 180. Other requirements (minimum average<br />
grade) according to the Faculty Statute.<br />
The Master of Arts in <strong>English</strong> studies is expected to understand specific<br />
theories, concepts and principles providing the theoretical background of<br />
<strong>English</strong> linguistics and related disciplines, to apply the given principles in<br />
practical individual work and use the acquired knowledge in linguistic<br />
research. S/he should be able to analyse, synthesise and summarise<br />
information critically, including prior research, and write coherent and<br />
well-structured papers in <strong>English</strong>. S/he should have acquired skills of oral<br />
presentation of scientific material and arguments. Therefore, s/he should<br />
have acquired necessary competences to continue with postgraduate<br />
(doctoral and specialist) studies.<br />
After the completion of the research MA programme Language and<br />
Communication the Master of Arts will have developed intellectual skills<br />
including the understanding of concepts and principles which connect<br />
linguistics and cognitive and information sciences, discourse studies, poetics,<br />
and philosophy of language. S/he will have acquired sensitivity to the<br />
interdisciplinary approach and practical skills in the analysis of different texts<br />
and critical evaluation of ideas. S/he will also have acquired communicative<br />
skills in writing academic papers and in oral presentations in <strong>English</strong>. S/he will<br />
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