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MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMME

Profile

The learning objectives are specified in the graduate profile and elaborated in the course information sheets. Graduates of the master’s degree programme are qualified to work as teachers of English for lower secondary education, grammar schools, secondary vocational schools, language schools, as well as for other levels and forms of foreign language education. They can also be employed in a variety of other fields that require a second level of university education. The objectives are specified in the following knowledge, skills, and competences:

Theoretical knowledge

Graduate of the Second Degree (MA) in Teaching English Language and Literature (combined):
  • knows the principles of pedagogical diagnostics, also regarding the individual peculiarities of pupils and students,
  • is familiar with the basic content, methodology, and epistemology of various disciplines in the field of linguodidactics, linguistics, and literature; he/she is familiar with the sources of knowledge and understands the broader cultural, intercultural and social contexts,
  • knows and understands the trends in the development of contemporary English language and literature,
  • knows the principles and strategies of linguistic analysis of authentic text,
  • knows the differences and similarities in the structure and functions of the linguistic resources of the Slovak and English languages,
  • knows the theoretical and practical aspects of the didactics of the English language, reflecting pedagogical, psychological, and social-psychological knowledge and the developmental psychological peculiarities of the pupil,
  • has acquired basic knowledge of psychodidactics and neurodidactics, understands their importance for making learning and teaching English more effective,
  • knows and can apply innovative and alternative methods of teaching English language to pupils with special educational needs,
  • knows the principles, value, and possibilities of application of digital technologies in foreign language education,
  • knows the methodology of research in educational and other relevant sciences,
  • knows strategies for using literary text in English language teaching.

Skills

Graduate of the Second Degree (MA) in Teaching English Language and Literature (combined):
  • can analyse and evaluate educational programmes,
  • has developed the skills to apply acquired theoretical knowledge, to propose and evaluate solutions to educational problems,
  • can design and implement English language teaching, flexibly and creatively adapt curricular requirements to specific circumstances,
  • can analyse, evaluate, and create teaching materials reflecting the teaching objectives, conditions, and specific features of the educational context,
  • can identify structural and functional differences and similarities between the linguistic resources of the English and Slovak language,
  • can analyse authentic English texts used in English language teaching and reveal their linguodidactic potential,
  • has developed interpretive analytical skills when working with the literature,
  • is familiar with the literature, can critically analyse the latest trends and implement them creatively in pedagogical activities,
  • can communicate fluently in English at the C1 level,
  • an use information and communication technologies in English language teaching,
  • can design and implement a research project in education,
  • can use different ways of working with literary texts in teaching.

Competences

Graduate of the Second Degree (MA) in Teaching English Language and Literature (combined):
  • has developed analytical critical and pedagogical psychological thinking,
  • has developed personal and affective qualities for a humanistic approach to pupils and the teaching process,
  • is capable of reflecting on literary works in the context of a changing society,
  • can make independent decisions and solve problems responsibly, reflecting social and ethical responsibility in decision-making,
  • is able to argue, present, and defend his/her opinions and attitudes while accepting and respecting the opinions of others,
  • can communicate effectively, cooperate, and solve problems as a team,
  • has developed metacognitive awareness, is able to use effective strategies for self-study and regulation of his/her life,
  • has developed autonomy, responsibility for his/her further professional development,
  • knows how to use information and communication technologies in foreign language education, wider social communication, and self-education,
  • is able to communicate about making education more effective, to engage in professional life in the field of foreign language education.

Programmes to combine with - full-time form

In combination with the "Teaching of English Language and Literature" programme, for the academic year 2024/25, the faculty plans to open the following full-time masters's degree programme combinations:
  • Teaching of Slovak Language and Literature
  • Teaching of German Language and Literature
  • Teaching of Italian Language and Literature
  • Teaching of Spanish Language and Literature
  • Teaching of Civics
  • Music
  • Visual Art*
  • History
  • Teaching of Pedagogy
  • Teaching of Psychology**
* Applicants will be admitted to programmes on the basis of a talent or written entrance examination.
** The study program is currently in the accreditation approval phase. In the event that the program is not opened, the application will be cancelled and the admission process fee will be refunded to the applicant.

Programmes to combine with - part-time form

In combination with the "Teaching English Language and Literature" programme, for the academic year 2024/25, the faculty plans to open the following full-time masters's degree programme combinations:
  • Teaching of Slovak Language and Literature
  • Teaching of German Language and Literature
  • Teaching of Civics
  • Teaching of Psychology**
* Applicants will be admitted to the programme on the basis of a talent test or a written entrance examination.
** The study program is currently in the accreditation approval phase. In the event that the program is not opened, the application will be cancelled and the admission process fee will be refunded to the applicant.