Degree in English Studies

  • Work in a team in contexts related to English Studies and develop interpersonal relationships.
  • Apply ICT and computer programs, either locally or through a network, in the field of English Studies.
  • Design and manage projects in language and literature in the academic and professional fields.
  • Demonstrate, within the field of English Studies, an ethical attitude that focuses on aspects such as gender equality, equal opportunities, the values of the culture of peace and democracy and a sensitiveness regarding environmental problems and sustainability while, at the same time, knowing about and being able to appreciate linguist diversity and multiculturality.
  • Students must have developed the learning skills needed to undertake further study with a high degree of autonomy.
  • Students must be able to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both expert and lay audiences.
  • Students must have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually in their field of study) to make judgements that take relevant social, scientific or ethical issues into consideration.
  • Students must be able to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and have acquired the competences required for the preparation and defence of arguments and for problem solving in their field of study.
  • Students must have acquired knowledge and understanding in a specific field of study, on the basis of general secondary education and at a level that includes mainly knowledge drawn from advanced textbooks, but also some cutting-edge knowledge in their field of study.
  • Relate geographical and historical aspects and the most relevant institutions in the Anglophone world to contemporary society and culture.
  • Translate at a basic level from language B to language A.
  • Develop a critical ability to explain literary texts in English and to identify aesthetic conventions, movements, periods, genres, authors and works in English language and their modes of production.
  • Demonstrate communicative and social competence in the English language (oral and written comprehension and expression, communicative interaction and mediation that includes correct grammar and style).
  • Be familiar with a literature in a language other than the main Degree language.
  • Work and learn autonomously, and plan and manage ones workload.
  • Apply quality criteria at work in the field of English Studies.
  • Adapt to different work contexts in the field of English Studies.
  • Compare and analyse the constituents of one's own language with those of other languages.
  • Have and apply general knowledge in humanistic areas related to this field of study.
  • Interrelate different areas of humanistic studies.
  • Know and apply the currents and methodologies of literary theory and criticism.
  • Know and apply the currents and methodologies of linguistics.
  • Get to know the fundamentals of the Latin language and classical culture through its texts.
  • Know the grammar and develop communicative competences in (a) foreign language(s).
  • Know the grammar and develop communicative competences in Catalan.
  • Know the grammar and develop communicative competences in Spanish.
  • Identify geographical, social, discoursive and genre and sex varieties of the English language including both literary and non-literary registers.
  • Describe the mechanisms of the acquisition of a second language and apply strategies and resources in the teaching and learning English language and literature including English for specific purposes.
  • Describe and explain diachronic processes in the English language and the problems associated with this field and describe the fundamental changes regarding different linguistic aspects.
  • Describe and explain theoretical and practical aspects of English phonology, lexis, morphology, syntax, text and discourse.
  • The development of the critical ability to characterize, explain, interpret and assess literary texts in English and to relate them to their respective literary and historical contexts, and to apply this ability within a comparative perspective.
  • The ability to compare and contrast different aspects of studies in language and literature and relate these studies with other areas and disciplines.
  • The ability to gather and interpret relevant data in order to make judgements concerning scientific, social or ethical issues with an appropriate respect for the defence of Human Rights.
  • The ability to assimilate knowledge in the field of linguistics and literary and cultural studies based on specialized textbooks and also comprising aspects of the most recent advances in the field.
  • The acquisition of learning skills that will enable students to go on successfully to further specialized study.
  • Familiarity with the various theoretical trends and methodologies in linguistics and how they can be applied.
  • Acquisition of the basic communicative competences in a second language (other than English) and the ability to describe it grammatically.
  • The ability to use tools, programs and software designed specifically for the study of the English language and its literatures.
  • The ability to apply knowledge acquired in the field of linguistics and literary and cultural studies within a variety of professional contexts using knowledge of the work environment and of the resources designed to facilitate the students' incorporation into the labour market.
  • The ability to clearly define and defend ones points of view and to resolve problems within the area of linguistic and literary and cultural studies.
  • The development of an ethical approach to issues such as gender equality, equal opportunity, democratic values, non-violence, environmental and sustainability problems as well as awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity.
  • Acquisition of the basic knowledge of a non-Anglophone literature and culture.
  • The ability to find, handle and synthesize bibliographical information and information from databases and other electronic tools, including the use of Internet.
  • The ability to identify movements, periods, genres, authors and works in various English-language literatures and to recognize their aesthetic conventions, modes of production and reception and their place within the traditions of western and world literatures.
  • The ability to identify problems and research issues and evaluate their relevance in the area of English studies.
  • The ability to design and manage projects and write high-quality reports, presentations and papers within a variety of work environments.
  • The acquisition of communicative and social competence in the English language (listening and reading comprehension and written and oral expression, communicative interaction and mediation, including grammatical and stylistic correction) approaching the C2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
  • An awareness of the techniques and methods involved in linguistic analysis and the ability to apply them in oral and written discourse in English.
  • The ability to transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions within this field of expertise to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
  • The development of the capacity for individual work, independent learning, organizational skills and time management.
  • Knowledge of the various techniques and methods of analysis of literary texts in English and the ability to apply them to a variety of texts.
  • Familiarity with the various approaches and methods in literary theory and criticism and how they can be applied.
  • An awareness of the theoretical and practical aspects of the following disciplines in English: phonology, lexicology, morphology, syntax, textual and discursive analysis.
  • Competence in the co-official languages of the Valencian Community based on a solid knowledge of their grammar and norms.
  • Familiarity with the tools, programs and software pertinent to the new information and communication technologies.