
| Program name: | English Philology |
| Study Level: | Undergraduate |
| Program leader: | Chkheidze Maia |
| Study language: | Georgian |
| Qualification: | Bachelor of English Philology |
| Program permission: | Enrollment of students at the first level of academic higher education (undergraduate programs) is carried out based on the results of the unified national exams or the order of the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia No. 224/N (December 29, 2011), passing administrative registration and the order of the university presidents. 74% +1 is the minimum level of English for the English Philology bachelor’s program. |
| Program goals: | The goal of this program is to cultivate a well-rounded undergraduate equipped with interdisciplinary knowledge. The undergraduate is capable of engaging in activities not only within the sphere of philology but also across related fields. Given the intricate nature of philological studies, the program is designed to train a proficient professional. On one hand, this individual acquires the requisite competencies for engaging with the broader landscape of humanistic thought. On the other hand, the program facilitates the development of an adept English-speaking communicator, whose linguistic proficiency extends to both general and specialized domains, such as business, politics, and law. The attainment of this overarching objective is facilitated through the development of research and practical skills commensurate with undergraduate-level education. This achievement, in turn, is underpinned by the synthesis of theoretical and practical coursework seamlessly integrated into the program's curriculum. Student-centered education is intricately designed to foster the development of humanistic and interdisciplinary perspectives, alongside the cultivation of critical and innovative thinking. Its core mission lies in accommodating the myriad interests and demands of the student, nurturing their adherence to academic integrity standards, ethical and professional norms, as well as instilling a profound commitment to national and societal values. Furthermore, it endeavors to mold a highly adaptable professional workforce in response to the evolving needs of the dynamic labor market. In light of these considerations, the program dramatically broadens the scope of employment opportunities available to philologists. The bachelor’s program not only offers undergraduates an array of opportunities for employment within governmental bodies and non-governmental organizations but also extends their prospects to encompass roles in publishing houses, diplomatic missions, translation agencies, and the burgeoning sphere of English-language proficient professional communicators across diverse industries. The program in English Philology is strategically tailored to endow future professionals with comprehensive knowledge in the field, meticulously aligned with prevailing market dynamics and employer prerequisites. Furthermore, the program facilitates undergraduates' seamless transition into advanced studies in relevant and intersecting disciplines, facilitated by the program's robust humanistic foundation, enriched by its expansive academic resources and instructional components. This bachelor’s program is committed to delivering a forward-looking education in accordance with contemporary standards within the humanities, guided by a student-centric pedagogical approach, and dedicated to the development of highly competitive and skilled individuals. |
| Methods for Attaining Learning Outcomes: | |
| Learning outcomes: | Knowledge and understanding After the program completion, the graduate:
Skills After the program completion, the graduate:
Responsibility and autonomy After the program completion, the graduate:
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| Date of approval: | 04-01-2014 |
| Approval protocol number: | 13 |
| Date of program update: | |
| Update protocol number: | 05/25 |
| Program details: | |
| Teaching Process Characteristics: | To obtain the Bachelor’s degree in English Philology, a student must accumulate 240 ECTS credits, which include the following components:
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| Code | Subject | ECTS | Semester |
| HIST1230 | Introduction to the History of Georgia | 6 | 1,2,4 |
| LAWB1177 | Thinking and Morality | 6 | 1,2,4 |
| LITR1212 | The great Books | 6 | 1,2,4 |
| BUSN4433 | Economy, business, management | 6 | 1,2,4 |
| HIST1222 | History of Russian occupation in Georgia | 6 | 1,2,4 |
| POLI2260 | Basics of Political Ideologies | 6 | 1,2,4 |
| ANTH3130 | Basics of Cultural Anthropology | 6 | 1,2,4 |
| COIN1515 | Comparative and International Education | 6 | 1,2,4 |
| HIST1118 | Civilizations and Mankind Development | 6 | 1,2,4 |
| LAWB1195 | Citizenship in the modern world | 6 | 1,2,4 |
| Total ECTS to be taken: | 18 | ||
| Code | Subject | ECTS | Semester |
| STEM1009 | Great scientific experiments | 6 | 1 |
| MATH1414 | Analytical and Quantitative Reasoning | 6 | 1 |
| STEM0005 | Modern technologies | 6 | 1 |
| STEM0007 | Mathematics and Civilizations | 6 | 1 |
| STEM0010 | Logic | 6 | 1 |
| STEM0011 | Computational reasoning | 6 | 1 |
| STEM0003 | Experiments that changed the world | 6 | 1 |
| STEM0004 | Game theory | 6 | 1 |
| STEM0012 | Biology and Health of the Human | 6 | 1 |
| Total ECTS to be taken: | 6 | ||
| Code | Subject | ECTS | Semester |
| LAWB1155 | Debates and Critical Thinking | 6 | 2 |
| STEM0002 | Ingenuity, entrepreneurship and technology | 6 | 2 |
| STEM0013 | Basics of Cyber Hygiene | 6 | 2 |
| STEM0014 | Hiking - Field Practice | 6 | 2 |
| STEM0018 | AI in Everyday Life | 6 | 2 |
| Total ECTS to be taken: | 6 | ||
| Code | Subject | ECTS | Semester |
| ENGL1115 | English Language for Philologists 1 (B2/1) | 6 | 1 |
| KART1515 | Special Course in the Official Language | 6 | 1 |
| LING1130 | Introduction to Linguistics | 6 | 1 |
| ENGL1116 | English Language for Philologists 2 (B2/2) | 6 | 2 |
| LITR1120 | The History of World Literature I (Introduction) | 6 | 2 |
| PHIL1210 | Introduction to English Philology | 6 | 2 |
| BRAM1515 | British and American Culture | 6 | 3 |
| ENGL1117 | English Language for Philologists 3 (B2+/1) | 6 | 3 |
| ENGL1125 | English Literature I | 6 | 3 |
| ENGL2110 | Stylistics of the English Language | 6 | 3 |
| ENGL1118 | English Language for Philologists 4 (B2+/2) | 6 | 4 |
| ENGL1225 | English Literature II | 6 | 4 |
| ENGL3220 | Theoretical Grammar and Phonetics (English) | 6 | 4 |
| ENGL2212 | Lexicology (English) | 6 | 5 |
| ENGL2243 | English Language for Philologists (Business) | 6 | 5 |
| ENGL3243 | English Language for Philologists (Politics) | 6 | 5 |
| LITR2217 | Literary Studies and the Basics of Literary Theory | 6 | 5 |
| ENGL3143 | English Language for Philologists (Law) | 6 | 6 |
| ENGL4132 | 6 | 6 | |
| Total ECTS to be taken: | 114 | ||
| Code | Subject | ECTS | Semester |
| LING3215 | Language, Literature and Cultural Context | 6 | 6 |
| LING3216 | Language, Society and Ideology | 6 | 6 |
| LING8896 | Sociocultural Dimensions of Language and Thought | 6 | 6 |
| LING8897 | Analysis and Interpretation of Literary Texts | 6 | 6 |
| LING8898 | Language, Consciousness, and Associations | 6 | 6 |
| LING8899 | Linguistic and Contextual Dimensions of Discourse | 6 | 6 |
| Total ECTS to be taken: | 18 | ||
| Code | Subject | ECTS | |
| ENGN3221 | 6 | ||
| INCM5310 | 6 | ||
| KART1220 | Academic Writing | 6 | |
| LITH3412 | 6 | ||
| LITS2123 | 6 | ||
| UDLT3310 | 6 | ||
| ENGL1717 | English Language for Academic Exams (TOEFL) | 6 | |
| TRANS4110 | Theory of Translation | 6 | |
| ENGL1718 | English Language for Academic Exams (IELTS) | 6 | |
| FRAN1147 | French Language I (A1) | 6 | |
| GERM1118 | German Language A/1 | 6 | |
| ITAL1147 | Italian Language I (A1) | 6 | |
| SPAN1147 | Spanish Language I (A1) | 6 | |
| AMST2123 | The History of American Literature | 6 | |
| FRAN1247 | French Language II (A2) | 6 | |
| GERM1218 | German Language A/2 | 6 | |
| ITAL1247 | Italian language II (A2) | 6 | |
| SPAN1247 | Spanish language II (A2) | 6 | |
| FRAN2147 | French Language III (B1/1) | 6 | |
| GERM2147 | German Language III (B1/1) | 6 | |
| ITAL2147 | Italian Language III (B1/1) | 6 | |
| ORBC1223 | Oral Business Communication | 6 | |
| SPAN2147 | Spanish language III (B1/1) | 6 | |
| WRBC1223 | Written Business Communication | 6 | |
| LITR2018 | American and English Story | 6 | |
| Total ECTS to be taken: | 18 | ||
| Point | GPA | The university assessment | The general assessment in Georgia | |
| 97-100 | 4,00 | A+ | A | Excellent |
| 94-96 | 3,75 | A | ||
| 91-93 | 3,50 | A- | ||
| 87-90 | 3,25 | B+ | Very good | |
| 84-86 | 3,00 | B | B | |
| 81-83 | 2,75 | B- | ||
| 77-80 | 2,50 | C+ | C | good |
| 74-76 | 2,25 | C | ||
| 71-73 | 2,00 | C- | ||
| 67-70 | 1,75 | D+ | D | Satisfactory |
| 64-66 | 1,50 | D | ||
| 61-63 | 1,25 | D- | ||
| 51-60 | 1,00 | E | E | Sufficient |
| Not passed | ||||
| 41-50 | FX | FX | Insufficient | |
| <40 | F | F | Failed | |