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The University Of Georgia
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:

    • Reviews the history of linguistics and its formation, as well as the main linguistic schools, concepts, theories, methods, and principles;
    • Identifies the major epochs and trends in the global literary process, and understands the methodological and theoretical foundations of artistic literature;
    • Characterizes the historical and cultural dimensions of the English language and the specific features of British and American cultures;
    • Discusses the characteristics of the main branches and movements of modern linguistics;
    • Describes the concepts and theories of literary studies, the functioning of the system of literary theory, and the specific features of the development of literary genres;
    • Describes the specific grammatical norms and lexical stock relevant for competent use of English and independent use of a second European (compulsory elective) language;
    • Explains the basic principles of academic writing and the standards of the APA academic style.

  • Skills
  • After the program completion, the graduate:

    • Analyzes and synthesizes results obtained through methods and principles relevant to the field of philology (such as principles of phonemic and morphemic analysis, the method of transformational analysis, the principle of hyponymy, hermeneutic analysis of texts, and principles of literary criticism);
    • Differentiates between the historical and cultural dimensions of the development of the English language and the specific features of British and American cultures;
    • Summarizes information from various sources to formulate reasoned conclusions on issues relevant to the field of philology, and formulates and presents issues clearly and coherently;
    • Produces clearly structured, complex oral and written texts in English, using appropriate communicative strategies, formulating relevant arguments, and logically substantiating critical viewpoints on complex issues, while engaging in adequate communicative actions in various communicative contexts;
    • Describes events, personal experiences, and impressions in the second European language using syntactically coherent and semantically well-formed sentences within familiar thematic areas.

  • Responsibility and autonomy
  • After the program completion, the graduate:

    • Having mastered the complex intellectual domain of English philology, assumes responsibility for professional development by applying methods of data analogy/contrast, synthesis, and result representation in their academic works (essays, small-scale research projects), while adhering to standards of academic integrity.
  • 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:

    • Core compulsory courses shaping competencies – 126 ECTS;
    • University compulsory-elective blocks – 24 ECTS (12 ECTS from the Social/Humanities block and 12 ECTS from the STEM block);
    • Program-specific compulsory elective courses – 30 ECTS, which include: Second European language – 24 ECTS and any subject from the program’s elective course block – 6 ECTS; 
    • Additional specialization courses – 60 ECTS.

    Humanitarian-Social Block

    Code Subject ECTS Semester
    HIST1230Introduction to the History of Georgia6 1,2,4
    LAWB1177Thinking and Morality6 1,2,4
    LITR1212The great Books6 1,2,4
    BUSN4433Economy, business, management6 1,2,4
    HIST1222History of Russian occupation in Georgia6 1,2,4
    POLI2260Basics of Political Ideologies6 1,2,4
    ANTH3130Basics of Cultural Anthropology6 1,2,4
    COIN1515Comparative and International Education6 1,2,4
    HIST1118Civilizations and Mankind Development6 1,2,4
    LAWB1195Citizenship in the modern world6 1,2,4

    Total ECTS to be taken:

    18

    STEM Block

    Code Subject ECTS Semester
    STEM1009Great scientific experiments6 1
    MATH1414Analytical and Quantitative Reasoning6 1
    STEM0005Modern technologies6 1
    STEM0007Mathematics and Civilizations6 1
    STEM0010Logic6 1
    STEM0011Computational reasoning6 1
    STEM0003Experiments that changed the world6 1
    STEM0004Game theory6 1
    STEM0012Biology and Health of the Human6 1

    Total ECTS to be taken:

    6

    Skills Block

    Code Subject ECTS Semester
    LAWB1155Debates and Critical Thinking6 2
    STEM0002Ingenuity, entrepreneurship and technology6 2
    STEM0013Basics of Cyber Hygiene6 2
    STEM0014Hiking - Field Practice6 2
    STEM0018AI in Everyday Life6 2

    Total ECTS to be taken:

    6

    Program Core

    Code Subject ECTS Semester
    ENGL1115English Language for Philologists 1 (B2/1)6 1
    KART1515Special Course in the Official Language6 1
    LING1130Introduction to Linguistics6 1
    ENGL1116English Language for Philologists 2 (B2/2)6 2
    LITR1120The History of World Literature I (Introduction)6 2
    PHIL1210Introduction to English Philology6 2
    BRAM1515British and American Culture6 3
    ENGL1117English Language for Philologists 3 (B2+/1)6 3
    ENGL1125English Literature I6 3
    ENGL2110Stylistics of the English Language6 3
    ENGL1118English Language for Philologists 4 (B2+/2)6 4
    ENGL1225English Literature II6 4
    ENGL3220Theoretical Grammar and Phonetics (English)6 4
    ENGL2212Lexicology (English)6 5
    ENGL2243English Language for Philologists (Business)6 5
    ENGL3243English Language for Philologists (Politics)6 5
    LITR2217Literary Studies and the Basics of Literary Theory6 5
    ENGL3143English Language for Philologists (Law)6 6
    ENGL41326 6

    Total ECTS to be taken:

    114

    Compulsory selection of the program

    Code Subject ECTS Semester
    LING3215Language, Literature and Cultural Context6 6
    LING3216Language, Society and Ideology6 6
    LING8896Sociocultural Dimensions of Language and Thought6 6
    LING8897Analysis and Interpretation of Literary Texts6 6
    LING8898Language, Consciousness, and Associations6 6
    LING8899Linguistic and Contextual Dimensions of Discourse6 6

    Total ECTS to be taken:

    18

    Program Elective

    Code Subject ECTS
    ENGN32216
    INCM53106
    KART1220Academic Writing6
    LITH34126
    LITS21236
    UDLT33106
    ENGL1717English Language for Academic Exams (TOEFL)6
    TRANS4110Theory of Translation6
    ENGL1718English Language for Academic Exams (IELTS)6
    FRAN1147French Language I (A1)6
    GERM1118German Language A/16
    ITAL1147Italian Language I (A1)6
    SPAN1147Spanish Language I (A1)6
    AMST2123The History of American Literature6
    FRAN1247French Language II (A2)6
    GERM1218German Language A/26
    ITAL1247Italian language II (A2)6
    SPAN1247Spanish language II (A2)6
    FRAN2147French Language III (B1/1)6
    GERM2147German Language III (B1/1)6
    ITAL2147Italian Language III (B1/1)6
    ORBC1223Oral Business Communication6
    SPAN2147Spanish language III (B1/1)6
    WRBC1223Written Business Communication6
    LITR2018American and English Story6

    Total ECTS to be taken:

    18









    Matrix Of Privequisites


    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



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