Slavic Stud. of Centr. & East. Europe & Balkans: Theor. & Appl. Stud.: Polish & Ukr. Lang. & Lit.

Educational and Scientific Institute of Philology

Name
Slavic Stud. of Centr. & East. Europe & Balkans: Theor. & Appl. Stud.: Polish & Ukr. Lang. & Lit.
Program code
23286
Qualification awarded
Master of Philology. Specialization - „Slavic Languages and Literature (Translation Included), First Language – Polish”;
Length of programme
1 year
Number of credits
120
level of qualification according to the National Qualification Framework and the European Qualifications Framework
7
Qualification level
Second (Master)
Discipline
Humanities
Speciality
KnowledgeField EN
Specific admission requirements
Bachelor's degree in 035 Philology. Bachelor's degree in other specialties, passing an additional exam in linguistics. Exam in a foreign language – Western European; or certificate in Western European language level - B1; specialty exam – Polish language and history of Polish literature
Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning
Qualification requirements and regulations, including graduation requirements
Defense of the master's thesis. Passing the final exam in Polish language and literature. Passing the final exam in Ukrainian language and literature. With a special decision of the examination commission the professional qualification may be awarded 1) 2310.2 "Teacher of the higher educational institution (Polish language and literature)", 2) 2444.2 "Translator from Polish", 3) 2444.1 "Philologist-researcher" under the conditions specified in the description.
Programme learning outcomes
PLO2. Demonstrate an appropriate level of proficiency in state and foreign (Polish, English) languages for the implementation of written and oral communication, in particular, in situations of professional and scientific communication; present the results of their research in state and foreign (Polish, English) languages. PLO3. Apply modern methods and technologies, including information technologies, for the successful and effective implementation of professional activities and ensure the quality of research in the field of Polish and Ukrainian studies. PLO6. Apply knowledge of expressive, emotional, logical means of foreign (Polish, English) language and speech techniques to achieve the planned pragmatic result and the organization of successful communication. PLO7. Analyze, compare and classify different areas and schools in Polish and Ukrainian linguistics and literature. PLO11. To carry out scientific analysis of Polish and Ukrainian linguistic and literary material, to interpret and structure it using classical and modern methodological principles, to formulate generalizations on the basis of independently processed data. PLO14. Create, analyze and edit texts of different styles and genres in Polish and Ukrainian. PLO19. Conduct classes, provide advice to students in disciplines specializing in “Slavic languages and literatures (translation included), the first language – Polish”, as well as provide individual student support (mentoring) during study, using modern innovative methods and technologies for higher education. PLO22. Carry out Polish-Ukrainian, Ukrainian-Polish translation of texts and oral expressions of different styles and genres.
Form of study
Full-time form
Examination regulations and grading scale
Assessment of students' academic achievements is carried out on 4-point (“excellent”, “good”, “satisfactory”, “unsatisfactory”) and verbal (“pass/fail”) systems. Types of control: current, thematic, periodic, final, self-control. Forms of control: oral and written examination, computer testing, defense of individual works, tests, differentiated tests, written exams, final exams, defense of master's thesis, etc.
Оbligatory or optional mobility windows (if applicable)
Work placement
Assistant practice is mandatory. Its takes place on the basis of the Department of Polish Studies of the Institute of Philology of the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Within the chosen disciplines, additional practice is offered (part-time), depending on the unit – translation or research, which takes place on the basis of the International School of Ukrainian Studies of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine or the Center for European Studies of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.
Work-based learning
Director of the course
Mariya Valentynivna Bracka
Department of Polish Studies
Educational and Scientific Institute of Philology
Occupational profiles of graduates
Employment in research institutes of the humanities sector, higher education institutions, administrative institutions, companies, small enterprises (philologist, researcher, teacher, translator, editor, columnist, administrative worker with knowledge of Polish and Western European (English) language).
Access to further studies
Opportunity to study according to the program of the third cycle FQ-EHEA, 8 level EQF-LLL and 8 level of National Qualifications Framework of Ukraine. Acquisition of additional qualifications in the system of postgraduate education.

Subjects

As part of the curriculum, students study the following disciplines