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Undergraduate study programmes (Bc.)
English language and Anglophone cultures (Bc.) – description, list of courses
Professor responsible for the study programme: prof. PhDr. Anton Pokrivčák, PhD.
academic adviser: doc. Mgr. Erika Juríková, PhD.
supervisor of specific practice: doc. Mgr. Erika Juríková, PhD.
Teaching English language and literature (Bc., single major) – description, list of courses
Professor responsible for the study programme: prof. PaedDr. Silvia Pokrivčáková, PhD.
academic adviser: doc. Mgr. Hana Vančová, PhD.
supervisor of teaching practice: Mgr. Zuzana Sucháňová, PhD.
Teaching English language and literature (Bc., double major) – description, list of courses
Professor responsible for the study programme: prof. PaedDr. Silvia Pokrivčáková, PhD.
academic adviser: doc. Mgr. Hana Vančová, PhD.
supervisor of teaching practice: Mgr. Zuzana Sucháňová, PhD.
Undergraduate degrees (typically tree years full-time) provide a foundational education within your field, building on your general knowledge from secondary school subjects. Students typically undertake a combination of taught courses (in-person or blended) which are complemented by supervised teaching or working practice. From the very first semester, our students work carry out their research projects, which prepares them for conducting their bachelor research and writing bachelor theses. Undergraduate studies culminate in an oral defence of the bachelor thesis, which leads to the award of Bc.
Our minimal requirements for undergraduate programmes applicants (Bc.)
When applying for our Bc study programmes, you need to provide evidence of your completed secondary education and your English language skills (ideally on the C1 or B2 levels according to CEFR; a completed B1 level is the minimal requirement) through suitable qualifications (e.g. maturita, state exam, international certificate). For international applications, we will also accept one of the following certificates: IELTS, TOEFL – iBT (incl. TOEFL Home Edition), IGCSE English (First or Second Language), Cambridge CAE or CPE, Trinity ISE, and others. You do not need to come to an interview or audition, or to sit an admissions test. We, however, appreciate if you provide evidence of your excellent study, research or art results (e.g. language competitions, SOČ, creative writing events), valued extracurricular activities (e.g. participating in drama performances), relevant work or voluntary experience (e.g. as a teaching assistant, animator, tourist guide, translator, etc.).
Masters study programmes (Mgr.)
English language and Anglophone cultures (Mgr.) – description, list of courses
Professor responsible for the study programme: prof. PhDr. Anton Pokrivčák, PhD.
academic adviser: doc. Mgr. Erika Juríková, PhD.
supervisor of specific practice: doc. Mgr. Erika Juríková, PhD.
Teaching English language and literature (Mgr., single major) – description, list of courses
Professor responsible for the study programme: prof. PaedDr. Silvia Pokrivčáková, PhD.
academic adviser: doc. Mgr. Hana Vančová, PhD.
supervisor of teaching practice: Mgr. Zuzana Sucháňová, PhD.
Teaching English language and literature (Mgr., double major) – description, list of courses
Professor responsible for the study programme: prof. PaedDr. Silvia Pokrivčáková, PhD.
academic adviser: doc. Mgr. Hana Vančová, PhD.
supervisor of teaching practice: Mgr. Zuzana Sucháňová, PhD.
Masters degrees (typically two years full time) are designed to deepen knowledge in a subject studied at undergraduate level. Students on our taught masters typically undertake a combination of taught courses, research projects and supervised practice. Their study includes a supervised development of their research skills, making them able to carry out and present a diploma thesis – a piece of original research for submission for a higher degree. Studies culminate in state exams and diploma thesis oral defence. Our taught masters lead to the award of Mgr (an equivalent of MA award).
Our minimal requirements for Masters programmes applicants (Mgr.)
You need to provide evidence of completing the undergraduate study programme in teaching English or non-teaching English-focused (philological) study programme (e.g. English, English language and culture, Translating from/to English, etc.). The applicants who have completed a non-teaching undergraduate programme will need to complete the undergraduate teacher training courses during their master’s studies. Applicants will be admitted based on their results of the bachelor’s degree (weighted average). You do not need to come to an interview or audition, or to sit an admissions test. We, however, appreciate if you provide evidence of your excellent study, research or art results (e.g. language competitions, ŠVOUČ, creative writing events), valued extracurricular activities (e.g. participating in drama performances), relevant work or voluntary experience (e.g. as a teaching assistant, animator, tourist guide, translator, etc.).
Doctoral (post-graduate) study programme
Theory of language and literary education (PhD.) – description, list of courses
Professor responsible for the study programme: prof. PaedDr. Silvia Pokrivčáková, PhD.
academic adviser: doc. PhDr. Božena Horváthová, PhD.
Supervisors:
doc. PhDr. Jana Bérešová, PhD. et PhD., univ.professor
prof. Dr. László Imre Komlósi
prof. PhDr. Anton Pokrivčák, PhD.
prof. PaedDr. Silvia Pokrivčáková, PhD.
doc. PhDr. Božena Horváthová, PhD.
doc. Mgr. Erika Juríková, PhD.
doc. Anna Stachurska, PhD.
doc. Mgr. Hana Vančová, PhD.
A PhD study programme (typically three years full time) leads to the highest academic research qualification, entailing research training and supervised research, either on a one-to-one basis with a supervisor or as part of a research team. PhD students gain the specialist background knowledge for the projected research and develop the skills appropriate to research in that field. Their work culminates in a doctoral thesis. The topic of your research must be agreed with your supervisor and is likely to develop over the course of the PhD. The PhD is assessed by an oral examination in which you will defend your research thesis.
Our minimal requirements for post-graduate programmes applicants (PhD.)
You need to provide evidence of completing the graduate study programme in teaching any language (Slovak, English, German and others). Applicants will be admitted based on their defence of a submitted research project. You will be invited to come to an interview where you will present your future doctoral research and discuss it with the panel of experts. We appreciate if you provide evidence of your previous excellent study or research activities.
Other education opportunities
In addition to already mentioned study programmes, KAJL offers a range of postgraduate learning opportunities to the needs of a wide range of English language professionals and teachers. This includes taught degrees, professional qualifications and independent research. For more details, consult our website.