After successfully completing his/her studies the graduate is able to:

• use both spoken and written language at C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
• manifest theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field of phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and lexicology; demonstrate the knowledge of linguistic terminology and use it when explaining specific linguistic issues
• demonstrate the knowledge of society, culture and history of the USA, Great Britain, and other English-speaking countries; identify cultural values and norms and interpret their significance
• show an understanding of major literary movements in British and American literature, their main representatives and significant literary texts and relevant literary terms; analyse and interpret literary texts as forms of cultural expression
• have an insight into principles, methods and techniques of teaching English to different age groups and levels of students, including an appropriate choice and use of teaching materials for different groups

1. Reflected teaching practice (part of the common-core courses, 8 credits in total);

2. Field practice (within the didactic module, 1 credit).

- English Language and Literature and Methodology

- Thesis defense (if the applicant submits their Bachelor's thesis at the

Department of English)

- Pedagogical and psychological foundation for Bachelor's degree

The final state examination is designed as a written test (the passmark for all the three individual subtests is 65%). The areas of knowledge and skills that the applicant is to demonstrate in the test include the content listed in the syllabi of all compulsory linguistic, literary and cultural and educational subjects. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of knowledge gained, e.g. in the form of critical work with a text. Within the test, the level of written English is also evaluated (C1 according to CEFR). The spoken language at the same level is assessed in the examination of the subject Practical Language 3A - C1 and within the thesis defense (if the applicant submits their Bachelor's thesis at the Department of English).

For further details (structure, content, evaluation of the Final State Examination etc.) see the departmental website at http://katedry.ped.muni.cz/anglictina/current-students