BA in English Studies Curriculum

Core Subjects

1st Semester

• Digital Applications
• History of Philosophy
• Productive Language Skills 1
• Receptive Language Skills 1
• Translation Practice and Practical Grammar 1
• Vocabulary Development
• Introduction to Literature
• Introduction to British Culture
• Optional Course Unit

2nd Semester

• Environment and Sustainability
• Productive Language Skills 2
• Receptive Language Skills 2
• Translation Practice and Practical Grammar 2
• Integrated Language Skills
• Introduction to Linguistics
• Introduction to American Culture
• Filter Examination
• Optional Course Unit
• Optional Course Unit

3rd Semester

• Presentation Techniques
• Phonetics and Phonology
• British Literature 1: From the Beginnings to the 19th Century
• American Literature 1: The Colonial Period and the 18th Century
• The History of the British Isles
• Optional Course Unit

4th Semester

• Morphology
• Syntax
• British Literature 2: The 19th Century
• American Literature 2: The 19th Century
• The History of the USA
• Optional Course Unit

5th Semester

• Thesis Writing Seminar
• The History of English
• British Literary History 3: The 20th Century
• American Literature 3: The 20th Century
• Sociolinguistics and Dialectology

6th Semester

• Individual Research and Project Work
• Anglo-Hungarian Cultural Contacts
• Pragmatics
• Stylistics
• Degree Thesis

English Studies Specialization

3rd Semester

• Australian Civilisation
• The Literature and Culture of the English Renaissance
• Arts and Architecture in the United Kingdom
• Introduction to Applied Linguistics

4th Semester

• Advanced Debate Skills
• Poetry and Translation
• Selections from the History of English Romantic Poetry
• Selections from 19th-Century American Literature

5th Semester

• Selections from the History of the British Novel
• Black Voices in American Literature
• Cognitive Approaches in Linguistics and Language Awareness
• Gender and Literatures in English

6th Semester

• Scottish Literature and Culture
• English for Special Purposes 1: Negotiation Skills in English
• English for Special Purposes 2: Business English
• The Theory and Practice of Language Teaching

English Translation Specialization

3rd Semester

• Introduction to Translation Theory
• General Translation Techniques from L2 to L1 1
• General Translation Techniques from L1 to L2 1
• The Basics of Economy

4th Semester

• The Basics of Law
• Dictionaries and Translation Software
• General Translation Techniques from L2 to L1 2
• General Translation Techniques from L1 to L2 2

5th Semester

• Intercultural Communication
• Technical Translation 1: Legal Texts
• EU Studies
• Interpreting at Negotiations and Consecutive Interpreting

6th Semester

• Technical Translation 2: Economic Texts
• Translating Official Documents
• Technical Translation 3: Texts on Engineering
• Protocol and Professional Ethics

Business and Intercultural Communication Specialization

3rd Semester

• Speech Practice
• Academic English
• Text Analysis and Interpretation
• Rhetorical Skills

4th Semester

• Advanced Debate Skills
• The Basics of Law
• Business Correspondence
• Media, Culture and Society
• The Basics of Economics

5th Semester

• Modern Society in Literature and Film
• Sustainability and Environmental Protection
• The Culture of English-Speaking Countries

6th Semester

• Intercultural Communication
• Corporate Etiquette
• Collaborative Project Management
• The Language of Marketing

CURRICULUM OF THE PROGRAMME
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WHY CHOOSE University of Nyíregyháza (NYE)?

The University of Nyíregyháza or Nyíregyházi Egyetem (NYE) is situated in the northeast of Hungary. The University of Nyíregyháza is one of the outstanding institutions of the universities of applied sciences in the country, where research, high-quality education and personal attention are combined with an excellent infrastructure.

10 reasons why to choose the University of Nyíregyháza

1. Quality of Education: The University of Nyíregyháza offers high quality preparatory and bachelor's programmes in small study groups with a great mentoring system and teacher-tutorial system for international students. High English language support service.
2. Personal Support: We provide personalised services to encourage you and assist your academic and career needs. We have international students from all over the world yet we are small enough to give you a more personal and focused academic experience. You can get to know your professors and faculty members.
3. Affordability: Our programmes are reasonably priced, we offer great value for money including our accommodation facilities.
4. Guaranteed Accommodation: We offer affordable dormitory accommodation on every level to ALL of our international students.
5. A Gorgeous Campus: All the state-of-the-art buildings of the university are on a modern campus including the student dormitories.
6. A Welcoming Community: As a relatively smaller university, you will be in a friendly atmosphere with a great student and tutorial mentoring network. You can study in small study groups, and we give you personal support during your studies.
7. Healthy, Safe and Relaxing Environment: Our campus is located next to a great forest in a touristic green environment. Clean air and tranquility are guaranteed.
8. Low Cost of Living: This part of the region is famous for low living costs. Nyíregyháza is one of the most affordable cities.
9. Great Employment Prospects: Our programmes are career-focused so you can easily find a job after completing your studies.
10. Equality and Respect for Diversity: We are an international university that offers a helping hand to students. You are not just one student among many.

Interested in joining us?
Contact us today for more information:
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CARIEER OPPURTUNITIES

They will be competent in managerial positions in national or international organizations, companies, local councils, cultural management, education, journalism and public relations. They may also continue their studies in any English MA programme.