English Language and Literature

All students must complete five type A/required courses. The remainder of the program consists of type B/selective and type C/elective courses that the student chooses based on the track chosen. The student then writes a Master’s thesis based on the track and relevant coursework. With the exception of some courses in translation, all teaching, coursework, and exams in this study program are carried out in the English language.Graduates with this English Language and Literature degree study program from Masaryk University are capable of complex written and oral expression in English.

Career opportunities

They have a deep knowledge of the literatures, cultures, and histories of the major English-speaking countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Ireland, and the Commonwealth countries. They are able to analyse various forms and functions of language in diverse genres and communicative situations. In addition to work in the fields of translating, interpreting, editing, journalism, tourism, and teaching at both the secondary and tertiary levels, graduates are well-suited for any profession that demands the ability to think and express themselves independently and critically.

Courses Include:

• Literary and Cultural Theory

• The Historical Development of English

• Czech Literature in English

• Practical English Exam

• Oral Practical English Exam

• Pronunciation Varieties of English