BA/BS in Lithuanian Philology

General Description: Objective(s) of a study programme: The objective is to provide the student with philological education, to train specialists with academic background in the general sciences of the humanities, Lithuanian philology, who are able to analyse facts and texts of Lithuanian language, and who have methodological – linguistic, literature science, and interdisciplinary competences in the field of the humanities Learning outcomes: Knowledge A1 Knows and understands the distinction and evolution of Lithuanian culture in global context; possesses general knowledge in social, physical, biomedical and technological sciences. A2 Possesses theoretical and methodological knowledge in linguistics and literature science, realizes links of Lithuanian philology with other sciences, understands employment of interdisciplinary relations in studies and vocational activity. A3 Possesses knowledge in modern system and evolution of Lithuanian language, knows and understands peculiarities in usage of linguistic units, employs regularities of linguistic system and development for analysis of linguistic phenomena, approaches to linguistic facts from the viewpoint of theoretical linguistics and pragmatics. A4 Understands literary process, analyzes and evaluates texts and cultural facts in the context of general and Lithuanian literature. Research abilities: B1 Ability to choose the trend of research, to frame problem and employ necessary methods of analysis. B2 Ability to collect and classify empiric materials, employing traditional and modern data bases and sources. B3 Ability to interpret and describe results of philological research. Specific skills: C1 Ability to analyze and systematize study material by employing IT. C2 Ability to combine studies in Lithuanian philology and stage direction, to employ interdisciplinary potential in academic and vocational activity. Social skills: D1 Possesses skills in joint activity and ethic communication with partners. D2 Ability to find proper proportion of cultural positions and opinions in multicultural environment. D3 Ability to fluently and correctly express thoughts orally and in written, to present and ground own ideas, results of scientific researches and projects, to discuss and argue. Personal skills: E1 Ability to take responsibility for results of own and team activity. E2 Ability to plan and control the process of self-education. Activities of teaching and learning: lectures, practical training, final thesis defence. Methods of assessment of learning achievements: individual and group projects, verbal presentation, case analysis, colloquium, essays, test, control work, exam, etc. Framework: Study subjects (modules), practical training: Prospective philologists study compulsory and elective subjects of general education that train their philosophical thinking and provide them with the basic knowledge from other fields of sciences; subjects of professional qualification that develop their philological-social competences, teach to analyze the development of world and Lithuanian literature, introduce to the system of language and its laws, and develop general philological competence. Students do two general philological practical trainings. The study programme is completed with a Bachelor’s final thesis. Graduate is awarded the degree of Bachelor of Humanities. Specialisations: Creative Writing and Editing. Specialisation course units: Stylistics of Language Units; Communication Strategies; Fiction Texts' Redaction; Theory and Practice of Creative Project Development; Semiotics; New Media Linguistics and Artificial Intelligence; Creative Practice; Intellectual Property Law and Data Protection; Theory and Practice of Culture; Creative Writing and Editing Practice; Specialization Final Thesis (Project). Optional courses: General Education Elective 1; General Education Elective 2; General Education Elective 3. Distinctive features of a study programme: Lithuanian philology studies with a possibility to choose pedagogy module or specialization in theatrology or in creative writing and editing ensure interdisciplinarity, provide more opportunities for intellectual and creative expression of students, and professional career. Access to professional activity or further study: Access to professional activity: The qualification acquired concedes a right to work in institutions of education, culture, etc. as proof-readers and editors, administrators, referents, journalists, media executives, theatre educators, and event directors. Moreover, those who acquire a professional qualification of pedagogue have possibility to work as teachers of Lithuanian language and literature. Access to further study: Access to the second cycle studies.