English and American Studies, BA

The English Language & Literature Studies program at University of Debrecen was created for students who want to learn about American and British culture and literature, as well as improve their pronunciation and writing skills through a mixture of lecture courses, discussions and creative workshops.

Overview

This program provides knowledge in the fields of English, cultures and literature, so students are able to utilize and adapt their knowledge in this field which can be reflected in their future career.

Syllabus

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 Civilization, 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 prospects

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.