Romance Philology Programme code: W1-S1FN19.2021

SPECIALIZATION CHARACTERISTICS Studies in the specialization Elementary French with Translation Studies and French for Specific Purposes are addressed to those who associate their professional career with the practical use of French language, e.g. in translation offices, diplomatic missions, cultural and research institutions, publishing houses, companies cooperating with foreign partners, tourism, etc. Apart from practical knowledge of French and a second foreign language, the curriculum also incorporates such subjects as the history of literature and civilization of France and Franco-Swiss countries, new technologies in the professional environment and a block of translation modules. The key assumption of the curriculum is intensive French language learning from the basics and also training in specialist languages and specialized translation. The selection of subjects allows students to become proficient speakers of French and to be fluent in the second language, both in terms of everyday and specialized usage. The students also gain thorough knowledge of the functioning of the French language system and about the culture and literature of France and the countries of the French language area. Additionally, the students have an opportunity to broaden their general academic knowledge and to learn how to use the most important translation techniques and new technologies in the work on written and spoken texts. CAREER PROSPECTS: • work in translation offices; • work in Polish companies cooperating with foreign partners; • work in foreign companies and their representatives in Poland; • work in institutions and organizations providing tourist services; • work in cultural and research institutions; • work in diplomatic missions; • work in the mass media (radio, press, Internet, TV); • work in foreign language publishing houses.

Internship: 30 hours https://us.edu.pl/wydzial/wh/kierunki-studiow/filologia-romanska/praktyki-zawodowe/

The student receives a bachelor's degree in the field of specialty: Elementary French with Translation Studies and French for Specific Purposes when he or she: 1. achieves all effects of learning assumed by the education program; 2. passes courses (2280 worth at least 180 ECTS points in total), including: • all basic subjects of a given specialization, • all course subjects for a given specialization •Internship 3. writes a bachelor's thesis, 4. passes the diploma exam with a positive result.

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SPECIALIZATION CHARACTERISTICS Studies in the specialization French and English as Applied Languages and Translation Studies, are addressed to those who associate their professional career with the practical use of the language or both proposed foreign languages, e.g. in translation offices, diplomatic missions, cultural and research institutions, publishing houses, companies cooperating with foreign partners, tourism, etc. Apart from practical English and French, the curriculum also incorporates such subjects as the history of literature and civilization of France and French-speaking countries as well as the English language area, new technologies in the professional environment and a block of translation modules. The aforementioned selection of subjects allows students to become proficient speakers of English and to be fluent in French, both in terms of everyday and specialized usage. The students also gain thorough knowledge of the functioning of the English and French language system, the culture and literature of France and the French-speaking countries and the culture and literature of England and the English-speaking countries. In addition, they acquire the ability to use the most important translation techniques and new technologies in the work on written and spoken texts. CAREER PROSPECTS: • work in translation offices; • work in Polish companies cooperating with foreign partners; • work in foreign companies and their representatives in Poland; • work in institutions and organizations providing tourist services; • work in cultural and research institutions; • work in diplomatic missions; • work in the mass media (radio, press, Internet, TV); • work in foreign language publishing houses.

Internship: 30 hours https://us.edu.pl/wydzial/wh/kierunki-studiow/filologia-romanska/praktyki-zawodowe/

SPECIALIZATION CHARACTERISTICS Studies in the specialization French and English as Applied Languages and Translation Studies, are addressed to those who associate their professional career with the practical use of the language or both proposed foreign languages, e.g. in translation offices, diplomatic missions, cultural and research institutions, publishing houses, companies cooperating with foreign partners, tourism, etc. Apart from practical English and French, the curriculum also incorporates such subjects as the history of literature and civilization of France and French-speaking countries as well as the English language area, new technologies in the professional environment and a block of translation modules. The aforementioned selection of subjects allows students to become proficient speakers of English and to be fluent in French, both in terms of everyday and specialized usage. The students also gain thorough knowledge of the functioning of the English and French language system, the culture and literature of France and the French-speaking countries and the culture and literature of England and the English-speaking countries. In addition, they acquire the ability to use the most important translation techniques and new technologies in the work on written and spoken texts. CAREER PROSPECTS: • work in translation offices; • work in Polish companies cooperating with foreign partners; • work in foreign companies and their representatives in Poland; • work in institutions and organizations providing tourist services; • work in cultural and research institutions; • work in diplomatic missions; • work in the mass media (radio, press, Internet, TV); • work in foreign language publishing houses.

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SPECIALIZATION CHARACTERISTICS Studies in the specialization French and Translation Studies, are addressed to those who associate their professional career with the practical use of French language, e.g. in translation offices, diplomatic missions, cultural and research institutions, publishing houses, companies cooperating with foreign partners, tourism, etc. Apart from practical knowledge of French and a second foreign language, the curriculum also incorporates such subjects as the history of literature and civilization of France and French-speaking countries, new technologies in the professional environment and a block of translation modules, such as, eg., specialized translation (law, administration, economy) in both languages. The aforementioned selection of subjects allows students to become proficient speakers of French and to be fluent in the second language, both in terms of everyday and of specialized usage. The students also gain thorough knowledge of the functioning of the French language system and of the culture and literature of France and the French-speaking countries. In addition, they acquire the ability to use the most important translation techniques and new technologies in the work on written and spoken texts. CAREER PROSPECTS: • work in translation offices; • work in Polish companies cooperating with partners in the French language area; • work in foreign companies and their representatives in Poland; • work in institutions and organizations providing tourist services; • work in cultural and research institutions; • work in diplomatic missions; • work in the mass media (radio, press, Internet, TV); • work in foreign language publishing houses.

Internship: 30 hours https://us.edu.pl/wydzial/wh/kierunki-studiow/filologia-romanska/praktyki-zawodowe/

The student receives a bachelor's degree in the field of specialty: French and Translation Studies when he or she: 1. achieves all effects of learning assumed by the education program; 2. passes courses (2205 worth at least 180 ECTS points in total), including: • all basic subjects of a given specialization, • all course subjects for a given specialization •Internship 3. writes a bachelor's thesis, 4. passes the diploma exam with a positive result.

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Studies in the specialization Italian and English as Applied Languages and Translation Studies, are addressed to those who associate their professional career with the practical use of the language or both proposed foreign languages, e.g. in translation offices, diplomatic missions, cultural and research institutions, publishing houses, companies cooperating with foreign partners, tourism, etc. Apart from practical English and French, the curriculum also incorporates such subjects as the history of literature and civilization of Italy and Italian-speaking countries as well as the English language area, new technologies in the professional environment and a block of translation modules. The aforementioned selection of subjects allows students to become proficient speakers of English and to be fluent in Italian, both in terms of everyday and specialized usage. The students also gain thorough knowledge of the functioning of the English and Italian language system, the culture and literature of Italy and the Italian-speaking countries and the culture and literature of England and the English-speaking countries. In addition, they acquire the ability to use the most important translation techniques and new technologies in the work on written and spoken texts. CAREER PROSPECTS: • work in translation offices; • work in Polish companies cooperating with foreign partners; • work in foreign companies and their representatives in Poland; • work in institutions and organizations providing tourist services; • work in cultural and research institutions; • work in diplomatic missions; • work in the mass media (radio, press, Internet, TV); • work in foreign language publishing houses.

Internship: 30 hours https://us.edu.pl/wydzial/wh/kierunki-studiow/filologia-romanska/praktyki-zawodowe/

The student receives a bachelor's degree in the field of specialty: Italian and English as Applied Languages and Translation Studies when he or she: 1. achieves all effects of learning assumed by the education program; 2. passes courses (2385 worth at least 180 ECTS points in total), including: • all basic subjects of a given specialization, • all course subjects for a given specialization •Internship 3. writes a bachelor's thesis, 4. passes the diploma exam with a positive result.

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SPECIALIZATION CHARACTERISTICS Studies in the specialization Italian and Translation Studies, are addressed to those who associate their professional career with the practical use of French, e.g. in translation offices, diplomatic missions, cultural and research institutions, publishing houses, companies cooperating with foreign partners, tourism, etc. Apart from practical knowledge of Italian and a second foreign language, the curriculum also incorporates such subjects as the history of literature and civilization of Italy and of Italian-speaking countries, new technologies in the professional environment and a block of translation modules, such as, eg. specialized translation (law, administration, economy) in both languages. The aforementioned selection of subjects allows students to become proficient speakers of Italian and to be fluent in the second language, both in terms of everyday and specialized usage. The students also gain thorough knowledge of the functioning of the Italian language system and of the culture and literature of Italy and the Italian-speaking countries. In addition, they acquire the ability to use the most important translation techniques and new technologies in the work on written and spoken texts. CAREER PROSPECTS: • work in translation offices; • work in Polish companies cooperating with foreign partners; • work in foreign companies and their representatives in Poland; • work in institutions and organizations providing tourist services; • work in cultural and research institutions; • work in diplomatic missions; • work in the mass media (radio, press, Internet, TV); • work in foreign language publishing houses.

Internship: 30 hours https://us.edu.pl/wydzial/wh/kierunki-studiow/filologia-romanska/praktyki-zawodowe/

The student receives a bachelor's degree in the field of specialty: Italian and Translation Studies when he or she: 1. achieves all effects of learning assumed by the education program; 2. passes courses (1950 worth at least 180 ECTS points in total), including: • all basic subjects of a given specialization, • all course subjects for a given specialization •Internship 3. writes a bachelor's thesis, 4. passes the diploma exam with a positive result.

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SPECIALIZATION CHARACTERISTICS Spanish and Latin American Culture, Literature and Media is an undergraduate degree programme designed for those who intend to pursue a career involving a fluent command of the Spanish language. The programme includes an intensive Spanish language course starting at an introductory level. Apart from general philological courses and a second foreign language course, the programme also includes modules covering general knowledge in the fields of literature and culture of the Spanish language regions as well as the study of the Spanish language as a system with a special focus on culture and Spanish in Latin America. Students also attend courses devoted to the media in the Spanish language regions and learn to skillfully use new technologies in professional contexts. Career prospects • work in the media (radio, TV, the Internet) • work in culture and research institutions • work in Polish companies cooperating with foreign partners • work in foreign companies and their branches in Poland • work in travel and tourist industry • work in diplomatic establishments • work in foreign publishing houses • work in translation agencies

Internship: 30 hours https://us.edu.pl/wydzial/wh/kierunki-studiow/filologia-romanska/praktyki-zawodowe/

The student receives a bachelor's degree in the field of specialization: Spanish and the Culture, Literature, and Media in Latin America when he or she: 1. achieves all effects of learning assumed by the education program; 2. passes courses (1950 worth at least 180 ECTS points in total), including: • all basic subjects of a given specialization, • all course subjects for a given specialization •Internship •A subject in the field of social sciences •Physical training 3. writes a bachelor's thesis, 4. passes the diploma exam with a positive result.

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SPECIALIZATION CHARACTERISTICS Spanish with Translation Programme is an undergraduate degree programme designed for those who intend to pursue a career involving a fluent command of the Spanish language. The programme offers intensive Spanish language courses starting at an introductory level. Apart from general philological courses and a second foreign language course, the programme also includes modules covering general knowledge in the fields of literature and culture of the Spanish language regions as well as the study of the Spanish language as a system. Students also attend an extensive translation module (including both written translation and interpreting) and learn to skillfully use new technologies in professional contexts. Career prospects • work in the media (radio, TV, the Internet) • work in culture and research institutions • work in Polish companies cooperating with foreign partners • work in foreign companies and their branches in Poland • work in travel and tourist industry • work in diplomatic establishments • work in foreign publishing houses • work in translation agencies

Internship: 30 hours https://us.edu.pl/wydzial/wh/kierunki-studiow/filologia-romanska/praktyki-zawodowe/

The student receives a bachelor's degree in the field of specialty: Spanish and Translation Studies when he or she: 1. achieves all effects of learning assumed by the education program; 2. passes courses (1950 worth at least 180 ECTS points in total), including: • all basic subjects of a given specialization, • all course subjects for a given specialization •Internship 3. writes a bachelor's thesis, 4. passes the diploma exam with a positive result.

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identifies the role and place of the humanities among other sciences and understands their specifics and tools [K_W01]

knows basic linguistic terminology and identifies its sources [K_W02]

knows the basic terminology pertaining to literary studies and identifies its sources [K_W03]

has basic knowledge of the relationships between philology and other fields in the humanities [K_W04]

is aware of the complex nature of language, of the sophistication of meaning and of diachronic change in the meaning of vocabulary items [K_W05]

recognizes language varieties within a language and has a good command of the vocabulary typical of the dialects and registers of that language [K_W06]

knows and identifies the basic means of analyzing and interpreting various cultural phenomena arising from selected traditions, theories and schools within the humanistic discipline studied [K_W07]

has basic knowledge of cultural life and cultural institutions [K_W08]

knows the basic nomenclature used with reference to cultural issues and phenomena occurring in a given language area [K_W09]

recognizes social phenomena occurring in the countries of a given language area [K_W10]

knows the main literary movements and tendencies in a given linguistic region [K_W11]

distinguishes between translating strategies used in literary and practical translation [K_W12]

knows the basic terminology in the fields of economics, law, administration, and science in the language that is studied and in the native language [K_W13]

knows the basic terms for using CAT software [K_W14]

knows the instruments for creating multimedia didactic aids and for work on an educational platform [K_W15]

knows and understands the basic terms and rules of protecting industrial freehold and copyright [K_W16]

has basic knowledge of the functioning of speech apparatus [K_W17]

has basic knowledge in the field of information technologies, word processing, the use of spreadsheet, databases, presentation graphics, information network services, and gaining and processing information [K_W18]

has basic knowledge of the association between the studied language and Latin [K_W19]

by using various communication channels and techniques s/he is able to communicate with specialists in the humanities discipline studied, in the native and foreign language [K_U01]

is able to search, analyze, grade, select and use knowledge by employing various sources and strategies [K_U02]

has elementary research skills which allow him or her to solve typical tasks and problems in the field of the subjects studied [K_U03]

is able to broaden his/her knowledge on his/her own, and can develop his/her cognitive abilities with the guidance of an academic supervisor [K_U04]

is able to work out selected problems in a particular field of knowledge (culture, literature, linguistics, teaching methodology, translation studies) on his/her own, meeting the criteria of objectivity and academic reasoning – in accordance with obligatory standards for a bachelor’s thesis [K_U05]

is able to work in a group, following the aims and guidelines formulated by the supervisor [K_U06]

is able to formulate and express his/her own opinions and ideas on important social matters [K_U07]

is able to incorporate other authors’ opinions into his/her argumentation, and to draw conclusions [K_U08]

is able to prepare written assignments and speeches on subjects related to the discipline of humanities that s/he studies, with the use of the most important theoretical approaches and a variety of sources [K_U09]

is able to recognize different kinds of texts and products of material culture from the field of philology, and conduct critical analysis and interpretation of them [K_U10]

formulates his/her own critical opinions on the accepted canon of authors and texts of literature from a specific linguistic area [K_U11]

categorizes the factors that influence relations within and without a specific linguistic area [K_U12]

is able to interpret and connect linguistic facts in the historical and contrastive perspective [K_U13]

is able to apply theoretical knowledge to the process of learning foreign languages. [K_U14]

is able to plan and create his/her own didactic materials on educational platforms [K_U15]

knows how to translate structures, sentences and texts into a different language with the use of the most appropriate equivalents in the target language. [K_U16]

operates the following programs efficiently: CAT: WordFast, Trados, MemoQ [K_U17]

presents and interprets results with the use of different data presentation techniques. (e.g. visual aids) [K_U18]

has language skills in areas of knowledge proper to the chosen major, that conform with the requirements determined for the B2 and B1 levels for the major and the second language respectively, in keeping with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages [K_U19]

has correct habits in using the vocal organs [K_U20]

The student understands written and spoken texts; the student knows how to speak and write using language as a system (its grammatical structures, lexis and phonetics); the student communicates in the foreign language using a variety of channels and communication techniques to the extent adequate to the given field of knowledge [K_U21]

understands the need for lifelong learning [K_K01]

identifies correctly and solves dilemmas connected with his/her profession [K_K02]

knows how to determine priorities in carrying out a particular task performed by them or by others [K_K03]

demonstrates independent decision-making initiative in professional enterprises [K_K04]

takes part in cultural life with the use of different media and its various forms [K_K05]

remains open and searches for the signs indicating the most significant differences between their own and other communities in reference to habits, traditions, attitudes, views and values [K_K06]

is open to diverse opinions, judgments and interpretations of various socio-cultural phenomena as well as literary texts illustrating such phenomena [K_K07]

is conscious of the influence of foreign-language literature on Polish literature and other European literatures [K_K08]

strives to correctly communicate in a foreign language, and aspires to establish competence in the field of translation or foreign language teaching [K_K09]

is interested in linguistic phenomena [K_K10]

is conscious of mistakes that influence the cohesion of texts, including translated texts [K_K11]

organizes the work of a team through adequate analysis of the team components, evaluation of the work load and proper task distribution [K_K12]

is open to the use of modern technologies in the work environment [K_K13]