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American Bachelor Degree in English Language and Literature – (B.Sc.)
University of New York in Prague
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| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,772 - ≈ € 7,215 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Prague / Czech Republic / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 48 months | Start Date: | January, September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of New York in Prague
Literature is one of the primary creative acts of humankind, and the study of literature not only exercises our skills of interpretation and critical thinking, but also gives us access to the history and ideas that have shaped our world.
Study with UNYP´s talented, international instructors in Prague, a country whose literary history spans languages, genres, and centuries, and whose literary heritage includes such notables as Karel Capek, Franz Kafka, Milan Kundera, and Bohumil Hrabal.
Primary aims of the program in English Language & Literature
The English Language and Literature bachelor´s degree program at UNYP aims to
* introduce students to the history of literature in English and the discipline of literary criticism and interpretation;
* develop critical thinking and interpretive skills, research skills, and the information literacy needed to enable successful graduates to find work in a broad range of fields, or to pursue further study at the postgraduate level;
* develop, to a high degree, students´ abilities to interpret written communication, to create analytical and interpretive arguments, and to express themselves in complex, polished English prose.
The major consists of three main study areas:
* Literature, Literary History, and Literary Criticism
* Language and Culture
* Applied, Professional, and Research Writing
The program´s interdisciplinary focus fosters the development of broadly educated individuals who are able to apply their knowledge and skills creatively and flexibly in a broad range of situations and prepares them for a wide range of careers, or for further study at the postgraduate level. Appropriately for the study of literature in Prague, the program includes a significant emphasis comparative world literatures; literature in English from outside the major centers of literary production; and non-canonical literature.
What can I do with a degree in English Language & Literature?
Successful graduates interested in further study may progress to master´s and doctoral degree programs in
* Literature
* Professional Communication
* Culture Studies
* Media and Communication Studies
* Education
Graduates who enter the job market with a bachelor´s degree in English Language and Literature may find employment in a wide range of professions, often those emphasizing research skills; analytic and interpretive skills; production of written materials; and communication, whether oral or written.
Contents
This four year American degree program leads to an American degree awarded by Empire State College in New York. Empire State College is accredited in the U.S. by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education The degree is identical to the degree that students in America receive on their graduation.
Basic Structure of the Program
1. The First Two Years - up to 60 semester credits
For the first two years, students are enrolled as UNYP students. They take primarily introductory courses in their chosen major, and General Education courses (see below).
2. Becoming an ESC - up to 128 semester credits
After successfully completing 60 credits (about two years of study) with a grade of C- or higher, and with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 or higher, students apply to become crossenrolled as Empire State College students. (Students also have to have a minimum TOELF score of at least 197, or have completed the English Composition I & II sequence at UNYP.)
State University of New York, Empire State College students must earn a minimum of 128 credits to obtain a bachelor´s degree. Of the 128 credits, 32 credits must be in ESC courses as part of an approved degree program.
In order to ensure that students are fulfilling their degree requirements, all students meet with a Faculty Mentor or the Empire State Academic Coordinator by the end of their first semester as Empire State College students to plan their program of study (courses) for the degree.
Empire State College maintains an office at the University of New York in Prague. The office is staffed by a fulltime Academic Coordinator and an Academic Program Assistant. The staff are available to answer questions, assist you in degree planning, provide you academic advising, ensure that your records are
accurate and complete, and offer you support and encouragement to do your best academic work.
Required Courses
Lower-Level Courses
English Composition 1
English Composition 2
College Algebra
Computers and Applications
Reason and Argument
Analysis and Interpretation of Literature
Genre-based course: 3 credits from the list below:
* Short Story
* The Novel
* Introduction to Poetry
Theme- or period-based course: 3 credits from the list below:
* Great Books: Western
* U.S. Multicultural Fiction
* Ideal Worlds: Utopian Literature
* Contemporary Issues in Literature
* Myth, Symbol, and Fable in Literature
Social sciences / Cultural studies course: 3 credits from the list below:
* Introduction to Communication
* Cultural Anthropology
* Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Media Writing
Professional writing course: 3 credits from the list below:
* News Writing
* Public Relations Principles
Upper-Level Courses
Other World Literatures in English
Shakespeare: Power and Justice
Major 19th-Century British and American Writers
20th-Century British and American Novel
British and American Poetry of the 20th Century
World Literature in Translation
English Grammar and Linguistics
Communication Theories
Sociolinguistics
Rhetorical Dimensions of Race, Class, and Gender
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Advanced Research and Writing
Advanced professional writing: 3 credits from the list below:
* News Reporting
* Advanced Public Relations
* Translation Workshop
Senior Project Proposal and Academic Planning
Senior Project Thesis
Students must also fulfill General Education requirements as part of their bachelor's degree program. See the UNYP Student Guide for more details.
Complementary courses
In consultation with their academic advisor, students may choose courses to focus on a certain literary genre, period, or theme; or may focus on a particular area of applied skills such as News Writing, Public Relations, teaching English, or translation.
Elective courses
Each semester, students select elective courses in consultation with an academic advisor, choosing from the wide range of courses, including Honors courses and courses in UNYP´s other majors (Business, Communication and Mass Media, International Economic Relations, and Psychology).
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
The requirements listed here are the minimum requirements for students to be considered for admittance onto one of our programs. Students will also have to successfully pass an interview with an academic advisor, and prove themselves to be suitable for admittance. Following the American philosophy on education, UNYP will give suitable candidates the opportunity of higher education. However, students who are admitted will be required to maintain a high grade point average to remain on the course.
The following documentation is necessary for admission:
A completed and signed UNYP application formA motivation letter written in English (400 words)An official copy of student´s High School Diploma or if not yet received, please submit your last high school report (transcript). All documents should be in the original language with an official translation into English - (does not apply to Czech and Slovak diplomas)
English language proficiency- Official TOEFL, IELTS or FCE
* TOEFL score of 197 (computer-based test) 530 (paper-based test) or 71 (internet-based test)
* IELTS minimum of 5.5
* FCE - score A or B
* Or UNYP Internal English test as a part of an entrance exam held at UNYP
A copy of the student´s I.D. card (Czech, Slovak) or passport (international students)
4 recent passport-size photographs
Recommendation Letter
An application fee of 2000 CZK (non-refundable)
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | High School diploma |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 5.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 530 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 197 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 71 |
Accreditation
UNYP is officially recognized by the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports as a private higher education institution. Currently, four bachelor's degree programs are accredited by the Ministry of Education and lead to the award of a bakalár (bachelor's) degree from UNYP: Business Administration, Communication & Mass Media, European Business Administration, and International Economic Relations.
UNYP is accredited and recognized by the British Accreditation Council for Independent Further and Higher Education as an institution providing higher education, since 2001.
UNYP is a member of CAMBAS, the Czech Association of MBA Schools, since 2003.
UNYP is a member of CEEMAN - Central and East European Management Development Association, the largest association of business education providers in Central and Eastern Europe
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) examinations are the most frequently recognized qualifications in Europe. ACCA recognizes several of UNYP's undergraduate courses as providing exemptions from some ACCA exams.
UNYP offers higher education programs approved by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs where United States veterans and their eligible dependents may use their veterans benefits.Specifically the four year Bachelor degree program, the Master's in Professional Communications and Public Relations and the MBA programs.
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