Technical University of Liberec

Bachelor in Anglophone Studies

Graduates of the program possess the following knowledge, skills, and competencies:

Expert knowledge:

• Proficiency in the patterns of the English language system (at the phonological, morphological, and syntactic levels)
• Familiarity with the literary and cultural history of English-speaking countries, including their international context
• Understanding of the methodology and terminology of the basic theoretical disciplines of linguistics and literary studies
• Knowledge of English-speaking countries, particularly in terms of their history and culture

Professional Skills:

• Capable of performing comprehensive linguistic analysis of texts, considering all fundamental aspects of language.
• Proficient in conducting literary or cultural analysis and identifying the distinctive features of various developmental stages of English-language literature, including their local or regional specificities.
• Skilled in applying theoretical knowledge in both spoken and written communication.
• Competent in independently producing a thesis that adheres to all academic requirements.
• Adept at locating and processing information from academic and professional sources.

General competencies:

• Proficiency in spoken and written English at the C2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
• Capable of independently searching for information, evaluating it, and formulating hypotheses based on it; able to test the validity of these hypotheses and draw conclusions.
• Able to present views and hypotheses publicly in English.

All graduates of the degree program exhibit the stated expertise, professional skills, and general competencies. Additionally, each student gains further knowledge and skills through profiling courses within one of the following three blocks of compulsory elective courses during their studies.

Given the academic focus of the degree program, graduates are encouraged to continue their studies in a relevant master's program.

Those choosing to embark on a professional career straight after graduation, however, may find employment primarily in positions where a very good knowledge of the English language and/or a basic understanding of the literary and cultural aspects of Anglophone areas is required, for example in foreign and international companies or other institutions that require a good knowledge of English or of Anglophone areas (e.g. in the field of culture, tourism, various assistant positions in foreign companies operating in the Czech Republic). Graduates can also find a wide range of employment in public administration, in the media, or in the field of international relations.

Typical positions that graduates can work in are, for example:

• language consultant,
• copywriter,
• proofreader,
• editor,
• worker in departments of international relations, project management, or customer service,
• staff at foreign language call centres,
• employee of the diplomatic services and cultural centres of English-speaking countries,
• civil servant (e.g., in the Ministry of Culture or Foreign Affairs),
• administrative worker.