English Language and Literature
Students choose a track based on what they wish the focus of their studies to be, including the topic of their Master’s thesis.
Literary and Cultural Studies
It covers the following areas:
- Literatures written in English, primarily those written by authors from the United Kingdom, United States, Ireland, Canada, and Australia.
- The cultures and histories of English-speaking countries, focusing on the countries of the United Kingdom, United States, Ireland, Canada, and Australia.
Linguistics
It covers the following areas:
- The synchronic and/or diachronic analysis of aspects of the English language.
- Comparative analysis of specific aspects of English and another language on either a synchronic or diachronic basis.
- Analysis of literary translations from English into Czech.
Non-literary translation does not fall within the purview of this degree program. Students interested in pursuing studies in this area should apply for admission to the Master’s degree program English-language Translation.
Teaching English Language and Literature for Secondary Schools
ATTENTION: Students who began their studies on Autumn 2018 or later must choose the ELT track!
Students choose a track based on what they wish the focus of their studies to be, including the topic of their Master’s thesis.Double-subject students must complete the English Language Teaching track. Single-subject students may chose any of the three tracks listed below.
Literary and Cultural Studies
It covers the following areas:
- Literatures written in English, primarily those written by authors from the United Kingdom, United States, Ireland, Canada, and Australia.
- The cultures and histories of English-speaking countries, focusing on the countries of the United Kingdom, United States, Ireland, Canada, and Australia.
Linguistics
It covers the following areas:
- The synchronic and/or diachronic analysis of aspects of the English language.
- Comparative analysis of specific aspects of English and another language on either a synchronic or diachronic basis.
- Analysis of literary translations from English into Czech.
English Language Teaching
It covers the following areas:
- Methodology of teach English as a foreign language
- Testing and examination methodology
- Teaching anglophone literatures and cultures in secondary schools
Non-literary translation does not fall within the purview of this degree program. Students interested in pursuing studies in this area should apply for admission to the Master’s degree program English-language Translation.