Literary Studies 3. Cultural and Social Studies 4. In the linguistic courses, you will learn to understand and analyse the ways in which the English language is structured and used, and also gain information about contacts between languages, issues of language acquisition, and the meaning of language in interaction between people and communities. Studies in literature focus on deepening your knowledge of culture and various literary genres. At the same time, they increase your knowledge of, and interest in, the English language.
Less emphasis is given to literary theory.
Aspects of culture, almost exclusively limited to Great Britain and the North American continent are introduced and discussed in many courses. Most of the cultural courses are offered during the first years of study. The studies in communication and general language proficiency aim at maintaining and developing your language skills and improving your communication skills. In addition, you are strongly encouraged to develop your own language skills independently, in your own time .