European University Cyprus
European University Cyprus

English Studies (BA)

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Department
School of Humanities, Social and Education Sciences
Duration
8 semesters
Additional Information

The BA in English Studies at EUC allows students to explore the enduring issues of identity, culture, morality and civilization through the analysis of literature and language. Students develop skills in textual analysis, critical thinking and writing, as well as the knowledge and practical skills required for teaching English as a foreign language.

The program reflects the increased demand for teachers in schools, private institutes and private lessons for young children, students and professionals who want to improve their English.

The program’s content fosters critical thinking and clear writing skills which offer graduates multiple employment opportunities in business and government organizations as well.

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Program

Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements

Humanities

  • Introduction to Philosophy
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Introduction to Sociology

Social Behavioral and Political Sciences

  • Philosophy, Psychology or Political Science
  • History, Anthropology or Sociology

English and Communication

  • Public Speaking
  • Instruction in Expository Writing

Computer Fundamentals

  • Computer Fundamentals and Applications

Core Requirements

  • Advanced Expository Writing
  • Introduction To Poetry
  • Introduction To Drama
  • Introduction to Fiction
  • Shakespeare
  • Critical and Cultural Theory
  • Modern Poetry    
  • Modern Drama
  • The 19th Century English Novel    
  • Major European Novels of the 20th Century
  • Introduction to Linguistics I
  • Introduction to Linguistics II
  • The History of the English Language
  • English Grammar
  • Phonetics and Phonology
  • Sociolinguistics
  • Psycholinguistics
  • Applied Linguistics
  • Teaching Methodology I
  • English as a Global Language

Major Requirements

Select fifteen (15) of the following courses

  • The European Romantic Movement
  • European Drama
  • Women in Literature
  • Creative Writing
  • Writing Nonfiction
  • Post-Colonialism
  • Modernism and Postmodernism
  • American Fiction
  • British Fiction    
  • African - American Literature    
  • The Literary Dimension of Film    
  • Special Topics I: Literatur
  • Semantics and Pragmatics    
  • Second Language Acquisition
  • Language Disabilities and The Language Processes
  • Discourse Analysis
  • Teaching Young Learners
  • Teaching English for Specific Purposes
  • Linguistics and Translation    
  • English Materials and the Media
  • Special Topics I: Linguistics