English Studies
Double-discipline undergraduate study programme
Programme information
Curriculum
Study presentation
The aim of the study program is for students to acquire adequate linguistic and communicative competence in English, knowledge of literary texts written in English, and skills in English-Slovenian translation. In terms of communicative competence, students are introduced to the various linguistic standards of the English language.
Students are taught according to the functional use of the language. They learn about the differences in linguistic rules and vocabulary across English-speaking countries such as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United States of America, Canada, etc. Additionally, students explore the use of English as an international language in both European and global institutions. This broader introduction includes understanding the linguistic norms and deviations from them.
The purpose of acquiring these knowledge and skills extends beyond basic communication. Students are trained to produce various types of texts, including business documents, and to facilitate English language communication for end-users within commercial entities or self-employed entrepreneurship contexts. Students are supported by literature content that pertains to Anglophone cultures, with a specific focus on critically evaluating British cultural policies concerning other Anglophone cultures like American, Canadian, etc.
These activities primarily aim to explore the literary and cultural nuances of Anglophone spaces. Additionally, they help students deepen their vocabulary, syntactic features, contextual reading, and comprehension skills. Ultimately, the goal is to qualify students for various roles in education, including non-formal educational settings like language schools and centres, as well as in mediation, translation, publishing, journalism, tourism, and other business environments.
In connection with the aforementioned professions, the objective is to train students in translation between English and Slovenian at a level that does not necessitate specialized skills such as interpreting or legal translation.
Programme information
Title and Level of Qualification
Type and Duration
Admission Requirements
Competences and skills acquired
Employment opportunities
The scientific titles awarded are:
- Bachelor of Arts in English and ...
- Bachelor of English and ...
- abbreviation: BA in English.
Classification: SQF: Level 7, EQF: Level 6
Double-discipline undergraduate programme, full-time study
Duration: 3 Years / 90 ECTS
The following students may enrol in the Bachelor's degree programme:
a) have passed the general baccalaureate examination;
b) have passed the vocational baccalaureate examination in any secondary school programme and the subject English of the general baccalaureate examination; if the candidate has already passed this subject in the vocational baccalaureate examination, then the examination in any other subject of the general baccalaureate examination; the chosen subject should not be a subject which the candidate has already passed in the vocational baccalaureate examination;
c) who completed any four-year secondary education programme before 1 June 1995.
CRITERION
If a decision is taken to restrict admission, the following will be admitted:
Applicants referred to in points a) and c) will be selected on the basis of:
- general examination results in the general baccalaureate or the final examination (40%)
- overall performance in the 3rd and 4th years (20%)
- performance in English in Years 3 and 4 (40%)
Applicants referred to in point b) will be selected on the basis of:
- general pass mark in the vocational baccalaureate (25%)
- general performance in the 3rd and 4th year (25%)
- performance in the English baccalaureate (25%),
- performance in English in the third and fourth years (25%)
General competences or learning outcomes obtained in the programme:
Upon completion of the programme requirements, graduates will:
- Demonstrate competence in using and writing general and specialised texts as well as spoken forms of communication in English at an advanced level.
- Possess general knowledge, linguistic and pragmatic communicative competence, and intercultural skills, which they will be able to build upon.
- Have the ability to independently use resources and literature for theoretical and practical work in their field of study and profession.
- Possess the ability to think critically about scientific and professional theories, historical data, using practical tools, especially information-gathering tools, and the skills they have acquired.
- Possess basic digital literacy and be equipped to use general and specific information and communication technologies, such as language corpora, compilers, and AI-based tools.
- Have the ability to work independently and in teams to solve tasks in an interdisciplinary manner.
- Possess the key competences for lifelong learning, including independent acquisition of knowledge and skills, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, creativity and innovation, communication, and social and organisational skills.
Course-specific competences or learning outcomes obtained in the programme:
- Upon completion of the programme requirements, graduates will:
- Demonstrate competence in using the English language across all skills at an advanced level of communication,
- Have the ability to distinguish between functional levels of language, various culturally and ideologically defined discourses, and to recognise the specificities of language in different contexts, particularly in literary and professional use,
- Have the ability to interpret and mediate Anglophone fiction and non-fiction texts, understand their messages, distinguish between genres, and evaluate the linguistic and artistic quality of texts.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the key turning points in the history of Anglophone literatures, particularly in relation to the cultural and artistic currents of Europe and the American continent.
- Demonstrate competence in translating professional and popular texts and speech between English and Slovene.
- Demonstrate competence in theoretical distinction, practical application, and critical evaluation of language corpora and modern language technologies.
- Be familiar with the latest research trends in language and literature, particularly those emphasising the social dimension and role of Anglophone literature in contemporary society.
- Have the ability to explore and apply interdisciplinary approaches related to English studies.
Additional subject-specific competencies are detailed in the curriculum form for each course.
The study programme provides the competences needed to qualify for work in professions such as:
- Language teachers
- Translators, interpreters and other linguists, and:
- Authors and related writers
- Journalists, radio broadcasters
- Public relations professionals
- Artistic creators
- Travel agency/tour operators
- Advertising agency employees etc.