BAEnglish and American Studies
| Study location | Hungary, Debrecen |
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| Type | Bachelor, partial/exchange studies |
| Nominal duration | 1-2 semesters (60 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BA |
| Course code | Arts and Humanities |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. In most cases you can request a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Territory requirements | Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Albania, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Burundi, Cambodia, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo - Kinshasa, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Honduras, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Rwanda, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Korea, St Lucia, Sudan, Syria, São Tomé & Príncipe, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Yemen. |
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| Language requirements | English English language proficiency equivalent to CEFR level B2 accepted certificates: In case of a missing certificate about the English language proficiency, we conduct a Skype interview and a written English placement test in order to check the applicant’s English language skills. |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
Program description:
The aim of the program is to enable students to obtain proficiency in English, to acquire critical and analytical skills developed through the study of the English Language, Literatures in English as well as the social, cultural and political history of the English-speaking world, and to provide a broad educational experience, making it possible for graduates to choose from a wide range of career opportunities including teaching, the media, the tourist industry, diplomacy, business and administration. Literatures in English as well as the social, cultural and political history of the English-speaking world, and to provide a broad educational experience, making it possible for graduates to choose from a wide range of career opportunities including teaching, the media, the tourist industry, diplomacy, business and administration.
Entry requirements:
Active student status certificate from the host institution
Entrance exam:
Yes
Type of entrance exam:
oral
Entrance exam location:
Electronic
Entrance exam description:
The two main aspects of the selection procedure are the professional educational results and the English language proficiency. After evaluating the documentations and previous educational results (they need to be above 60%), a professor from the Faculty of Humanities conducts a Skype interview with the applicant, which aims to to check his/her motivation, language skills and professional knowledge. The decision about the admission is made based on the applicant’s educational background and the result of the interview.
Contact:
Ms Annamária Rácz
Admissions Officer
annamaria@edu.unideb.hu
Preparatory year available:
No
Specialisation year available:
No
Programme structure
Lecture, seminar: 25%
Pracice: 75%
Main subjects typically include (this list is indicative and may change):
Year Main subjects
1 The Structure of English: The Noun Phrase and The Verb Phrase, Skills Development: Reading & Speaking, Skills Development: Writing & Composition, English Pronunciation, Grammar in Context, British Civilization, Aspects of English, Introduction to Hungarian Culture, Targeting the Verb Phrase, Essay Writing and Research, Vocabulary Building, Advanced Writing & Composition, Skills Development: Speaking & Listening, American Civilisation, History of the
British Isles
2 Targeting the Noun Phrase, Introduction to Linguistics, The English Sentence, Introduction to Literature and Visual Culture, American Literature, American Culture and Institutions, Modern British Literature and Culture, Introduction to Literature and Culture, British Literature to 1945, Introduction to Applied Linguistics, History of the USA, British Literary Seminar, Challenging Grammar + the subjects of the Business English specialization
3 The subjects of one of the following tracks: a) British Literature and Culture, b) Linguistics and Communication or c) North American Studies; Thesis
Career opportunities
Graduates are able to work in business and governmental organizations, media, publishing, tourism, diplomacy, etc. Graduated students holding a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and American studies are eligible for admission to the English studies MA and American studies MA programs.