DOCUMENT
Study programme:
AKAJ22b – Teaching of English Language and Literature
(in combination)
Document type:
Description
of the study programme
Name of the higher education institution
Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra
Address of the higher education institution
Tr. A. Hlinku 1, 949 01 Nitra
Name of the faculty
Faculty of Arts
Address of the faculty
Štefánikova
67, 949 01 Nitra
University
body approving the study programme:
Board for the Internal
Quality Assurance of Higher Education of CPU (Quality Board)
a)
- Name of the study program and its number according to the register of study
programmes.
Teaching
of English Language and Literature (in combination) / 23114
b)
- Degree of higher education and ISCED-F education degree code.
I.
degree / 645
c)
- Place(s) of delivery of the study programme.
Seat
of CPU in Nitra.
d)
- Name and number of the field of study in which higher education is obtained
by completing the study programme, or a combination of two fields of study in
which higher education is obtained by completing the study programme, ISCED-F
codes of the field/fields.
38.
Teacher Training and Education Science, code 7605
e)
- Type of the study programme: academically oriented, professionally oriented;
translation, translation combination study programme (listing the
specializations); teaching, teaching combination study programme (listing the
specializations); artistic, engineering, doctoral, preparation for regulated
profession, joint study programme, interdisciplinary studies.
teaching
combination study programme (at the Faculty of Arts in combination with courses
on teaching English Language and Literature, Aesthetics Education, Ethics
Education, History, Religious Education, German Language and Literature,
Russian Language and Literature, Slovak Language and Literature, Spanish
Language and Literature, Civic Education, at FCES in combination with Hungarian
Language and Literature)
f)
- Awarded academic degree.
Bc.
g)
- Form of study.
full
time
i)
- Language or languages in which the study programme is delivered.
English
and Slovak languages
j)
- Standard length of the study expressed in academic years.
3
years
k)
- Capacity of the study programme (planned number of students), the actual
number of applicants and students.
- planned number of
students: 25; actual number of applicants: 93; actual number of enrolled
students: 28 (in combinations within FA)
a) - The institution
defines the learning objectives of the study programme such as student's
abilities at the time of completion of the programme and the main learning
outcomes.
General characteristic of professional
graduate profile
Graduates of Teaching of English Language
and Literature (in combination) study programme (I. degree):
- possess
a basic knowledge of the field;
- possess
knowledge of the biological, psychological and social aspects of an
individual's development;
- know
and understand the concept of the institutional socialization process in a
broader social science context,
- have
a comprehensive insight into the structure of society, its statics and
dynamics, understand the educational and other relevant needs and specifics of
diverse social groups;
- master
the topic of pedagogical work in the context of the diversity of the educated
population;
- possess
a basic knowledge of the developmental differences in individuals resulting
from their health or social disadvantages, or aptitudes and talents so that
they can effectively cooperate with special educators, psychologists and other
experts in the implementation of the inclusive educational process and follow
their professional recommendations and conclusions;
- are
professionally and practically fluent in English language;
- are
able to specify and contextualise knowledge from the theory and history of
literature and interpretation of literary texts;
Theoretical knowledge
Graduates of Teaching of English Language and
Literature (in combination) study
programme (I. degree):
- possess
systematic knowledge of the phenomena of pedagogical reality, educational
processes and their factors, determinants of education and training, as well as
knowledge of ways of getting acquainted with pedagogical reality, of
pedagogical and didactic approaches and concepts, and of dealing with various
pedagogical situations;
- possess
basic scientific knowledge in the specialisation fields;
- know
the current state education programmes;
- master
the theoretical foundations of design, implementation and evaluation of
education and training;
- understand
the theoretical and practical context of the education content and didactics or
didactics and methodology in the chosen specializations;
- know
the Slovak school system, legal context and curricular contexts of the teacher
profession;
- possess
basic psychological and didactic knowledge allowing to understand the
relationship between the processes of learning and teaching, education and
upbringing of the individual and the dynamics of the social group;
- possess
knowledge of the structure and historical development of the English language;
- know
the social status and functioning of languages in interpersonal communication
and in wider social, cultural and pragmatic contexts;
- know
all language levels of the English language system, language styles,
contrastive grammar, socio-pragmatic contexts and communication relations of
the English language;
- have
a relation-argumentation based knowledge of the language and its laws, about
the way and conditions of its functioning on all language levels and relations
with other languages;
- master
the history of English and American literature and knowledge of the theory of
literature and literary scholarship methodology;
- master
the main data, terms, principles and theoretical and methodological principles
of the Anglophone linguistic and cultural-historical area;
- are
acquainted with the most important cultural and social realities and history of
the language and cultural landscape;
Practical skills and abilities
Graduates of Teaching of English Language
and Literature (in combination) study programme (I. degree):
- are
able to identify the developmental and specific characteristics and learning
needs of an individual;
- accept
the individuality of the pupil;
- have
basic practical experience with the identification of psychological and social
factors of individual learning;
- have
skills needed to carry out educational, diagnostic, intervention, correction
and prevention activities;
- are
able to compile a problem time frame and comprehend the situation of
individuals from target groups;
- can
positively modify the behaviour and personal development of an individual or
target group;
- accept
the diversity of pupils in socio-cultural context;
- are
familiar with generally binding legislation related to the work of the teacher,
with pedagogical and other documentation, with other conceptual and strategic
documents and materials of a school;
- can
record, analyse and solve diverse pedagogical situations;
- have
the skills to efficiently plan, design, manage and organize the educational
process in profile teaching specializations;
- have
basic methodological skills in their specializations;
- can
use information and communication technologies efficiently in the educational
process;
- are
able to apply an appropriate method of pedagogical evaluation;
- can
modify and streamline their activities;
- can
efficiently communicate and cooperate with external environment (parents,
foster parents, community, etc.);
- can
formulate and critically analyse written and spoken communication in English
language;
- are
able to professionally formulate and present their own opinions and attitudes
in English, critically revise them and constructively defend them;
- know
the basic procedures, analyses and interpretations of prose, drama and poetry;
- are
able to apply their linguistic and literary knowledge in a variety of cultural,
artistic and pragmatic-communicative activities;
- develop
own language culture in English, are capable of creative and flexible thinking.
Complementary knowledge, skills and
abilities
Graduates of Teaching of English Language
and Literature (in combination) study programme (I. degree):
- are
culturally and grammatically literate;
- are
able to work efficiently as a team member, and manage individuals;
- are
prepared for an autonomous professional work and further education and
professional development;
- hold
socially accepted civic attitudes, a positive attitude towards their profession
and the target group
- master
the historical-cultural, professional, value-moral, social, legal and economic
contexts and peculiarities of English language and its language area.
-
can keep pace with the current developments in the studied field (English
language and literature) and efficiently carry on their professional development
b) - The institution
indicates the professions for which the graduate is prepared at the time of
completion and the potential of the study programme from the point of view of
graduate's employability.
Graduates of Teaching of English Language
and Literature (in combination) study programme (I. Degree) find employment:
- in
the educational system as educators and teaching assistants at primary and
secondary schools, language schools and other pedagogical institutions;
- in
the culture sector as representatives in libraries, museums and other cultural
and social institutions, as language editors in publishing houses and mass
media;
- in
governmental and non-governmental organizations and independent sector
institutions.
The graduates of the bachelor's study
programme are, on the basis of the acquired pedagogical-psychological and
social-scientific foundations, qualified to apply in educational system and
other pedagogical institutions, e.g., in the position of a teaching assistant
at the lower and upper level of secondary education within the framework of
ethical education, or in the position of an educator.
c) - Relevant external
stakeholders who have provided the statement or a favourable opinion on the
compliance of the acquired qualification with the sector-specific requirements
for the profession.
The study programme reflects the
requirements of potential employers, institutions and organisations. The
following relevant external stakeholders have issued a statement or a
favourable opinion on the submitted study programme:
Mojmírovce Primary school (Gertrúda
Štrámová, Školská ulica 897/8, Mojmírovce, zsmojmirovce@zsmojmirovce.edupage.org), Pázmány
Péter Grammar school with Hungarian as the language of instruction (Zuzana
Peternai, Letomostie 3, Nové Zámky, zuzana.peternai@gmail.com), Prince Pribina Primary school
(Iveta Miková, Andreja Šulgana 1, Nitra, iveta.mikova@zspribinunr.sk)
a) - Evaluation of the
study programme graduates employability.
Graduates of the bachelor's degree study
programme Teaching of English Language and Literature (in combination) are, on
the basis of acquired professional knowledge and skills, eligible to apply for
further studies at the II. degree of university study, in the field of
pedagogical sciences and teaching (English language and literature in
combination) or in related fields, such as Philology study programme
Translation and interpreting (English language and literature in combination).
However, most bachelor's degree graduates usually want to continue their
studies at the master's degree level and thus acquire a full teaching
qualification. In case they do not continue with master's degree studies, they
can apply in the educational system as educators and teacher assistants at
primary and secondary schools, or, thanks to mastery of English language and
practical skills in IT and text work, apply also in the culture sector as
independent representatives in libraries, museums and other cultural and social
institutions, as language editors in publishing houses and mass media, but also
in governmental and non-governmental organizations and independent institutions.
b) - If applicable,
indicate the successful graduates of the study programme.
The most prominent graduates of this study
programme (in its I. and II. degree of higher education) include:
Branislav Bédi, PhD., is currently the
vice-rector for foreign affairs at the University of Iceland and also works at
The Arni Magnusson Institute for Icelandic Studies, University of Iceland; he
graduated from Teaching of English Language and Literature and German Language
and Literature.
PhDr. Ingrid Cibiková, PhD., Currently
works at the Department of English and American Studies, Faculty of Arts, UCM
in Trnava; graduated in Teaching of English Language and Literature in
combination with Russian Language and Literature and Aesthetics Education.
Mgr. Michaela Dobošová, currently works as
a spokesperson for Západoslovenská distribučná, a.s., graduated from
Teaching of English Language and Literature in combination with Journalism.
PhDr. Denisa Ďuranová, currently
works at National Institute for Education as a research and development
employee for language policy projects and international cooperation; graduated
from Teaching of English Language and Literature.
Mgr. Tomáš Holúbek, currently a spokesman
for Nitra municipality; graduated from Teaching of English Language and
Literature in combination with Journalism.
Mgr. Marta Jančkárová, currently
works as presenter at RTVS; graduated from Teaching of English Language and
Literature in combination with Music education.
doc. PaedDr. Lada Kaliská, PhD., currently
works as a vice-dean for science and research at UMB Faculty of education;
graduated from Teaching of English Language and Literature in combination with
Psychology.
Mgr. Jela Kehoe, PhD., currently works at
the Department of English Language and Literature of FA Catholic University in
Ružomberok, graduated from Teaching of English Language and Literature (PHARE).
Eva Klaudínyová, PhD., currently works at
the Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey, California, USA;
graduated from Teaching of English Language and Literature.
Maggie Kubányiová, PhD., currently works
as the head of the Center for Language Education Research, University of Leeds;
graduated from Teaching of English Language and Literature and Religious
education.
Mgr. Zuzana Labudová, PhD., is currently the owner of private
language school PRIMA; graduated from Teaching of English Language and Literature
(PHARE).
PhDr. Klaudia Lorinczová, PhD., currently
works at Keuka College, New York, USA; graduated from Teaching of English
Language and Literature and Russian language and literature
Gabriella Morvay, PhD., currently works at
The City University of New York, New York, USA; graduated from Teaching of
English Language and Literature in combination with Hungarian language and
literature.
PaedDr. Andrea Puskas, PhD., currently
works as the Head of the Department of English and American Studies at the
Faculty of Education, J. Seley University in Komárno; graduated from Teaching
of English Language and Literature in combination with History.
Mgr. Peter Rutkovský, currently works as
the director of Hotel MIKADO in Nitra
PaedDr. Eva Smetanová, PhD., currently
works in the Project Office of the Methodology and Pedagogy Centre Bratislava /
Trenčín and is the principal researcher of the national project
Professional Development of Teachers (TEACHERS); graduated from Teaching of
English Language and Literature and Russian language and literature.
Mgr. Csilla Šafranko, M.A., currently
works as the director of the SUCCESS Language School, Nové Zámky; she graduated
from Teaching of English Language and Literature.
PhDr. Ján Vančo, PhD., currently
works as a member of the Nitra City Council; graduated from Teaching of English
Language and Literature in combination with German language and literature.
Norbert Vanek, PhD., currently works as a
senior lecturer at the School of Cultures, Languages and Linguistics, The
University of Auckland, New Zealand; graduated from Teaching of English
Language and Literature in combination with European Studies.
Mgr. Henrich Varga, currently works as a
communication advisor to the office of the mayor of Nitra; graduated from
Teaching of English Language and Literature in combination with Journalism.
Mgr. Katarína Vargová, currently works as a
translator in Luxembourg; graduated from Teaching of English Language and
Literature in and German language and literature.
c) - Evaluation of the
study programme quality by employers (feedback).
Teachers of the study programme adapt the
content and form of the offered courses to the current trends and strategic
direction of relevant disciplines at home and abroad. They maintain contacts
with customer practice through direct contacts with teachers and principals
during student internships, but also through subsequent contacts maintained via
professional and interest events, as well as through solving and organizing
scientific and educational projects and events in cooperation with similarly
focused workplaces in the academic environment and with employers. Feedback
from employers is obtained through direct contact or social networks. The
department also obtains a picture of successful applicability through an
annually distributed questionnaire for graduates about their employability.
Mgr. Iveta Miková (Prince Pribina primary
school, Nitra): “Teacher training programs offered by the Department of English
and American Studies provide a solid training for future English language
teachers. The content of the study plans covers all important areas –
linguistics, literature, cultural studies. I especially appreciate the
practice-oriented methodological seminars that reflect current needs and
problem areas of pedagogical practice (Planning Face-to-Face and Online
Teaching, Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities,Digital Technologies in
ELT at the bachelor degree, Innovative Approaches to English Language Teaching,
Project Management, Testing Techniques at master degree). Graduates of these
study programmes can, in my opinion, put themselves into practice...”
a) - The institution
describes the rules for the design of study plans within the study programme.
Teaching of English Language and
Literature (in combination) study programme is prepared and proposed in
accordance with the formalised quality assurance processes of the CPU and the
Faculty specified in the documents Quality Assurance System at the Faculty of
Arts, CPU
(https://www.ff.ukf.sk/images/dokumenty/predpisy_formulare/dff-system-zabezpecenia-kvality.pdf),
Status of the Board for Quality Verification at the Faculty of Arts, CPU in
Nitra
(https://www.ff.ukf.sk/images/dokumenty/predpisy_formulare/%C5%A0tat%C3%BAt_RKFF.pdf),
Internal Regulation no. 27/2021: Evaluation of study programmes and of
habilitation and inaugural procedures at CPU, https://www.ukf.sk/73-moja-ukf/4838-27-2021-smernica-posudzovanie-studijnych-programov-a-posudzovanie-sposobilosti-habilitacnych-konani-a-inauguracnych-konani-na-ukf;
Status of the Board for the Internal Quality Assurance of Higher Education at
the CPU in Nitra
https://www.ukf.sk/images/univerzita/Uradna_tabula/Statut_RK_UKF_V11_schvaleny_vrukf_18032021.pdf
and in Internal Regulation no. 31/2021: Methodology of curriculum design at CPU
https://www.ukf.sk/intranet/vnutorne-predpisy/95-vnutorne-predpisy-2021/4945-smernica-c-31-2021-metodika-tvorby-studijnych-programov-na-ukf.
The Faculty of Arts CPU in Nitra has
procedures and tools in place to approve, monitor and evaluate the
implementation of study programmes, concerning (i) the definition of formal
procedures for the approval of study programmes by bodies other than those
implementing them; (ii) the development of study programmes carried out at the
Faculty; (iii) monitoring the availability of appropriate teaching resources
for the implementation of study programmes; (iv) formulating the expected
learning outcomes and checking the actual outcomes in relation to the
graduate’s profile; (v) monitoring student achievement and educational
attainment; (vi) regular evaluation and review of study programmes; (vii) the
involvement of students in study programme evaluation activities and ensuring feedback
from employers, labour market representatives and other relevant organisations
regarding the graduates’ employability.
Curriculum design of a study programme, including its content and form, is based
on (i) the description of the fields of study and accreditation criteria and
standards; (ii) the professional and qualification potential of creative
workers and reflects the interest of applicants and the needs of the labour
market. Study programmes are prepared in accordance with the formalised quality
assurance processes of the CPU and the Faculty that determine responsibilities
for each quality management process (https://www.ukf.sk/univerzita/vnutorne-predpisy/vnutorne-predpisy-univerzity/14-univerzita/4997-vnutorny-system-zabezpecovania-kvality).
The availability of teaching resources for the implementation of study
programmes is ensured by the Faculty in cooperation with its departments and
institutes by means of purchases of professional literature, editorial work of
the Faculty, as well as establishing e-learning educational courses. The
achievement of the expected learning outcomes, as set out in the course
information sheets, is evaluated through student assessment questionnaires, in
periodic evaluation reports on educational activities and in statistics of
success in state exams, as well as analysis of evaluations recorded in AIS.
Regular evaluation and review of study programmes is carried out by the person
responsible for the study programme, department staff, through student
assessment questionnaires and quality assurance bodies at the faculty and
university level.
Teachers involved in the implementation of
the study programme regularly update the content of their courses with the
knowledge acquired from participating in scientific research projects. They
publish the results of their scientific research activities in indexed periodicals,
monographs and teaching texts, which serve as study literature for students of
the study programme. The results of their scientific research and publication
activities are also presented and promoted by creative workers in scientific
and professional events for both the professional community and students.
Feedback on the success of graduates’ employability is collected by the Faculty
from employers via contacts with graduates and surveys carried out and
initiated by the Faculty management and its departments/institutes.
b) - The institution
compiles the recommended study plans for individual study paths.
Study plan of the study programme with all the required information and the individual course information sheets are available in the AIS in form set out in Decree no. 614/2002 Coll, in the section Study programmes, in Summary reports for study programmes (VSST178) at https://ais2.ukf.sk/ais/servlets/WebUIServlet?appClassName=ais.gui.vs.st.VSST178App&kodAplikacie=VSST178&uiLang=SK&viewer=web after specifying the criteria for displaying a specific study programme.
c) - The study plan
generally states:
The study plan of the bachelor's study
programme Teaching of English Language and Literature (in combination) (I.
degree) contains compulsory, compulsory optional and optional courses, which
are aimed at acquiring comprehensive knowledge in the fields of English
language, Anglophone literature and culture, as well as the development of soft
skills that are highly relevant for the profession of a teacher. The content of
the courses takes into account the required content definition so that the
graduate knows the linguistic and literary disciplines of their subject
specialization. The content focus is aimed at the ability to apply the acquired
theoretical knowledge and professional and practical skills in pedagogical
praxis. The composition
of the profile courses shows that the program emphasizes thorough
language and linguistic training aimed at acquiring professional knowledge
allowing for its practical utilisation (Phonetics
of English Language and Syntax of English Language), as well as
acquiring knowledge and insight into English literature (Survey of American Literature 1,
Survey of American Literature 2, Literary Analysis and Interpretation).
The course Introduction
to Methodology of Teaching Foreign Language, which introduces
the basic theoretical background and practical skills of teaching English, is
fundamental in the system of compulsory courses. Through profile courses, the
graduate acquires knowledge about the main topics necessary for the performance
of the teacher profession. The courses are focused on the development of
independent analytical-critical and synthetic thinking and creativity.
In addition to profile courses, the
compulsory courses include Introduction to Literature, Lexicology of English
Language, Practicum of English Pronunciation, Morphology of English Language,
Survey of British Literature 1, Survey of British Literature 2 and Professional
Writing. The language focus is supplemented by literature-focused courses;
emphasis is also placed on written communication, which has an increased time
allotment.
The composition of compulsory optional
courses consists of the Academic Proseminar, which strengthens students’
academic skills and its completion should facilitate the transition to the
academic environment. The courses Planning Face-to-Face and Online Teaching and
Introduction to Interpersonal Communication reflect current trends in the field
of education and aim to prepare the graduate for professional career of a
teacher in terms of the development of their profession and personality.
Optional courses of the programme. such as
Literature and Film or Text and Visual Culture, support the development of
interdisciplinary competencies of future teachers. The courses Teaching
Students With Learning Disabilities and Digital Technologies in ELT reflect the
current needs of teaching practice and their inclusion in the programme is also
a response to feedback on the quality of the programme from students, who
highly appreciate courses tied to practice.
Teaching practice is a core part of the
preparation for teaching praxis. It is incorporated in the common foundations
of the teacher training, both conceptually and credit-wise. The type of
training linked to the training of teaching skills in relation to the subject
of study is formally reported in the study plan within the relevant
specialisation and is implemented under the professional supervision of the
methodologist of the workplace providing the given specialisation education.
Compulsory course block Teaching Practice:
Teaching
Practice I – Observation and Assistance 1K 20C A
The study plan of the study programme with all the required information and course information sheets is available at the following link: https://ais2.ukf.sk/ais/servlets/WebUIServlet?appClassName=ais.gui.vs.st.VSST178App&kodAplikacie=VSST178&uiLang=SK&viewer=web
d)
- The institution states the number of credits, the achievement of which is a
condition for proper completion of studies and other requirements that the
student must meet within the study programme and for its proper completion,
including the requirements for state examinations, rules for re-study and rules
for the extension, interruption of study.
The
total number of credits required for proper completion of bachelor studies with
a standard length is at least 180 credits. The students obtain credits in
accordance with the prescribed composition of the study plan. For the sub-programme
English language and literature (in combination), they have to earn 60 credits.
The same amount is necessary both for the other sub-programme in combination
and for pedagogical foundations. In case of pedagogical foundations, credits
from Teaching Practice (Observation and Assistance) carried out as a part of
the specialisation programmes (2 credits for both specialisations), as well as
credits for Bachelor's thesis seminars (4 credits) and Bachelor’s Thesis
Defence (10 credits) count toward this requirement, since these are only
elected as a part of one of the specialisations in combination. The condition
for completion of studies is the successful completion of state examinations
from the courses according to the study plan - in case of I. degree, this
comprises the defence of the bachelor's thesis. The requirements for state
examinations, rules for re-study and rules for the extension, interruption of
study are governed by the Study regulations of CPU
(https://www.ukf.sk/images/univerzita/Uradna_tabula/Studijny_poriadok_uplne-znenie_23_11_2020.pdf)
e) - For individual study
plans, the institution states the requirements for completing the individual
parts of the study programme and the student's progress within the study
programme in the given structure:
- number of credits for compulsory courses
required for proper completion of studies: 50
-
number of credits for compulsory optional courses required for the proper
completion of studies: 6
- number
of credits for optional courses required for the proper completion of studies: 4
- number
of credits required for the completion of the common foundation: 60; and for a
given specialisation: 60 + 60
-
number of credits for final thesis seminars: 4
-
number of credits for the final thesis and the defence of the final thesis
required for the proper completion of studies: 10
- number of credits for teaching practice required for the proper completion of studies: 6 (out of this, 1 credit linked to specialisation)
f) - The institution describes the rules for
verification of learning outcomes, students assessment and the possibilities of
appealing against the assessment.
The
study programme has clearly defined and transparent rules, criteria and methods
for the assessment of learning outcomes in the course information sheets of
individual courses. Course information sheets are available via AIS to all
students. Students also get feedback in the form of continuous assessment. The
results of the continuous and final assessment of courses are recorded in the
AIS and archived in accordance with legislation in force.
Internal
Quality Assurance System at the Faculty of Arts, CPU in § 5 Studying, Teaching
and student-oriented evaluation defines all structure policies and procedures
applied in verification of learning outcomes and student assessment, and
governs the possibilities of appealing against assessment. The general rules
for verification of learning outcomes, students assessment and the
possibilities of appealing against the assessment are governed by the Study
regulations of CPU (https://www.ukf.sk/images/univerzita/Uradna_tabula/Studijny_poriadok_uplne-znenie_23_11_2020.pdf).
g) - Conditions for recognition of studies or a part
of studies.
Conditions for recognition of studies or a part of studies in case of a change in study programme, enrolment of a student from a different institution and mobility participants is governed by the Study regulations of CPU (https://www.ukf.sk/images/univerzita/Uradna_tabula/Studijny_poriadok_uplne-znenie_23_11_2020.pdf) and the Procedure for submitting applications for recognition of examinations (https://www.ff.ukf.sk/images/dokumenty/denne_studium/formulare/postup_uznavanie_skusok.pdf).
h) - The institution states the topics of final theses
of the study programme (or a link to the list).
Access
to the list is available in AIS via path Study evidence – Theses – VSES057
Theses evidence (link
https://ais2.ukf.sk/ais/servlets/WebUIServlet?appClassName=ais.gui.vs.es.VSES057App&kodAplikacie=VSES057&uiLang=SK&viewer=web)
after filling in search specifications (academic year, department, type of thesis).
prof.
Mgr. Štefan Beňuš, PhD. (sbenus@ukf.sk):
Phonetic
markers of speech fluency, Ways of signalling word stress in L1 and L2 English,
Conversational fillers in L2 English
doc. Mgr.
Elena Ciprianová, PhD., M.A. (eciprianova@ukf.sk):
Metaphor
in scientific language, Minor word-formation processes in English
doc.
Mgr. Simona Klimková, PhD. (sklimkova@ukf.sk):
The
allure of polyphonic novels, Resilience and Grief in Maggie O'Farell's novel
Hamnet, Janice Hadlow's The Other Bennet Sister as a Posttext, The
phenomenon of graphic biografies
prof.
PhDr. Gabriela Miššíková, CSc. (gmissikova@ukf.sk):
Aspects
of text and discourse in online promotion of pharmacy products; Stylistic
Analysis of metaphorically motivated professional terminology; Stylistic
analysis of bulletins in an international
corporation
Mgr.
Zuzana Kozáčiková, PhD. (zkozacikova@ukf.sk):
English
coordinative conjunction AND; Marked word order in selected literary work;
Syntactic analysis of research paper abstract
Mgr.
Martin Kažimír, PhD. (mkazimir@ukf.sk):
Word-formation processes of emerging English vocabulary; Import of Welsh language in contemporary English vocabulary; Intertextuality in contemporary speculative fiction; Neologisms in contemporary speculative fiction
Mgr.
Ivana Horváthová, PhD. (ihorvathova@ukf.sk):
Interpretation
of the main themes in Oscar Wilde´s Happy Prince; Anthropomorphism in the
selected picture books of the 20th century; Symbolism and its Significance in
William Blake’s Selected Poems
Mgr.
Silvia Hvozdíková, PhD. (shvozdikova@ukf.sk):
Cockney
influence on Elisa's Character in the play Pygmalion; The socio-political
consequences of the Montgomery bus boycott on the racial inequality of African
Americans; Primary English Course Books Analysis in Foreign Language Education
Environment; Influence of school management on development of language skills
on secondary schools; Comparison of educational policies of Slovakia and other
EU countries in context of language education; Options of long-term language
education in post-Brexit Great Britain
i) - The institution describes or refers to:
- rules
for the assignment, processing, opposition, defence and evaluation of final
theses in the study programme:
The
rules for the assignment, processing, opposition, defence and evaluation of
final theses in the study programme are governed by the Study regulations of
CPU: https://www.ukf.sk/images/univerzita/Uradna_tabula/Studijny_poriadok_uplne-znenie_23_11_2020.pdf,
Internal
Regulation no. 13/2020 on final, rigorous and habilitation theses (https://www.ukf.sk/73-moja-ukf/3794-13-2020-smernica-o-zaverecnych-rigoroznych-a-habilitacnych-pracach?highlight=WyJzbWVybmljYSIsIm8iLCJvJ2JyaWVuIiwielx1MDBlMXZlcmVcdTAxMGRuXHUwMGZkY2giLCJwclx1MDBlMWNhY2giLCJzbWVybmljYSBvIiwic21lcm5pY2EgbyB6XHUwMGUxdmVyZVx1MDEwZG5cdTAwZmRjaCIsIm8gelx1MDBlMXZlcmVcdTAxMGRuXHUwMGZkY2giLCJ6XHUwMGUxdmVyZVx1MDEwZG5cdTAwZmRjaCBwclx1MDBlMWNhY2giXQ==)
- opportunities
and procedures for participation in student mobility:
Opportunities
and procedures for participation in student mobilities are governed by Study
regulations of CPU: https://www.ukf.sk/images/univerzita/Uradna_tabula/Studijny_poriadok_uplne-znenie_23_11_2020.pdf,
Directive
12/2021 on the implementation of mobilities within the Erasmus+, other
scholarship programmes and bilateral agreements: https://www.ukf.sk/fakulty-a-sucasti/studenske-domovy/73-moja-ukf/4514-12-2021-smernica-o-realizacii-mobilit-v-ramci-programu-erasmus-inych-stipendijnych-programov-a-bilateralnych-dohod
- rules
for adherence to academic ethics and rules for drawing consequences:
The
requirement of adherence to scientific integrity and academic ethics, as well
as the rules for drawing consequences of failing to fulfil this requirement,
are, in accordance with §3 point 2.6e of the Internal Quality Assurance System,
provided by the Status of the CPU in Nitra (https://www.ukf.sk/ochrana-osobnych-udajov/14-univerzita/2194-statut-ukf),
Study regulations (https://www.ukf.sk/images/univerzita/Uradna_tabula/Studijny_poriadok_uplne-znenie_23_11_2020.pdf),
Code of Ethics of CPU (https://www.ukf.sk/univerzita/vnutorne-predpisy/eticky-kodex),
and Disciplinary Rules of Faculty of Arts students (https://www.ff.ukf.sk/images/dokumenty/predpisy_formulare/dff-disciplinarny-poriadok-ff.pdf).
- procedures
applicable to students with special needs:
The
area of procedures applicable to students with special needs is governed by the
Internal Regulation no. 28/2015 on providing generally accessible academic
workplace for students with special needs (IR 28/2015); the Faculty cooperates
in this area with the University Centre for support of students with special
needs (https://www.ukf.sk/sc/poradenstvo-a-podpora-pre-studentov-so-specifickymi-potrebami?highlight=WyJzbyIsInNwZWNpZmlja3ltaSIsInBvdHJlYmFtaSIsInNvIFx1MDE2MXBlY2lmaWNrXHUwMGZkbWkiLCJzbyBcdTAxNjFwZWNpZmlja1x1MDBmZG1pIHBvdHJlYmFtaSIsInNwZWNpZmlja3ltaSBwb3RyZWJhbWkiXQ==)
- procedures
for filing complaints and appeals by students.
The
University ensures the fulfilment of principles in pedagogical activities (as
defined by the Code of Ethics of CPU in Article 2, https://www.ukf.sk/univerzita/vnutorne-predpisy/eticky-kodex),
which guarantee just application of evaluation criteria to all students (as
specified in course information sheets) – in accordance with the Internal
Regulation 8/2018 Principles of evaluation of teaching and teachers by
students, students provide feedback on evaluation methods via questionnaires.
As a part of this procedure, they have an option to voice dissatisfaction with
a specific course or teacher.
Procedures
for filing complaints and appeals by students are governed by the Act no.
9/2010 coll. on Complaints and its amendment no. 94/2017 coll.: https://www.slov-lex.sk/pravne-predpisy/SK/ZZ/2010/9/and
the recommended procedure provided at the webpage of the Faculty in the Study
section (https://www.ff.ukf.sk/organizacia-studia/interne-formy-studia).
The procedures for submitting and reviewing complaints and suggestions are governed by the Internal Regulation 12/2007 on complaints and petitions at CPU (https://www.ukf.sk/intranet/vnutorne-predpisy/100-vnutorne-predpisy-2017/3072-vnutorne-predpisy-2017), with the reviewing of any suggestions and appeals of students and applicants carried out by the control office of the rector.
In the structure according to Decree no. 614/2002
Coll.
In the
structure according to Decree no. 614/2002 Coll.
Course information sheets are available in the AIS in form set out in Decree no. 614/2002 Coll, in the section Study programmes, in Summary reports for study programmes (VSST178) at https://ais2.ukf.sk/ais/servlets/WebUIServlet?appClassName=ais.gui.vs.st.VSST178App&kodAplikacie=VSST178&uiLang=SK&viewer=web after specifying the criteria for displaying a specific study programme.
(or hyperlink).
Academic
year plan: https://www.ukf.sk/studium/organizacia-studia/harmonogram-akademickeho-roka.
Current schedule of the study programme is available in AIS via pathway Schedule – Summary reports for schedule – VSRH009 Schedule for... (Link https://ais2.ukf.sk/ais/servlets/WebUIServlet?appClassName=ais.gui.vs.rh.VSRH009App&kodAplikacie=VSRH009&uiLang=SK&viewer=web) after specifying academic year, semester, study programme (and other parameters if necessary).
a) - A person responsible for the delivery,
development, and quality of the study programme (indicating the position and
contact details).
Prof.
Štefan Beňuš, PhD., function: professor,
contact: sbenus@ukf.sk
Prof. PaedDr. Zdenka Gadušová, CSc., function: professor, contact: zgadusova@ukf.sk
b) - List of persons responsible for the profile
courses of the study programme with the assignment to the course and provided
with a link to the central Register of university staff and with contact
details (they may also be listed in the study plan).
Prof.
PaedDr. Zdenka Gadušová, CSc.
- profile
courses of study programme Teaching of English Language and Literature (in
combination) (I. degree):
Introduction
to Methodology of Teaching Foreign Language
- CRZVŠ: https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10286
Prof.
Štefan Beňuš, PhD.
- profile
courses of study programme Teaching of English Language and Literature (in
combination) (I. degree):
Phonetics
of English Language
- CRZVŠ: https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10425
Prof.
PhDr. Gabriela Miššíková, CSc.
- profile
courses of study programme Teaching of English Language and Literature (in
combination) (I. degree):
Syntax
of English Language
- CRZVŠ: https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10304
Doc.
PhDr. Mária Hricková, PhD.
- profile
courses of study programme Teaching of English Language and Literature (in
combination) (I. degree):
Literary
Analysis and Interpretation
- CRZVŠ: https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10769
Doc.
PaedDr. Jana Waldnerová, PhD.
- profile
courses of study programme Teaching of English Language and Literature (in
combination) (I. degree):
Survey
of American Literature 1, Survey of American Literature 2
- CRZVŠ: https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10379
c) - Reference to the research/art/teacher profiles of
persons responsible for the profile courses of the study programme.
Academic profiles of teachers are available in AIS for logged in users with appropriate permissions in the Human resources section, in Human resources overviews – LZ020 Overview of employees and working conditions (https://ais2.ukf.sk/ais/servlets/WebUIServlet?appClassName=ais.gui.lz.LZ020App&kodAplikacie=LZ020&uiLang=SK&viewer=web) after specifying department and person parameters.
d) - List of teachers of the study programme with the
assignment to the course and provided with a link to the central Register of
university staff and with contact details (may be a part of the study plan).
prof.
Štefan Beňuš, PhD.
- courses
delivered as part of study programme Teaching of English Language and
Literature (in combination) (I. degree):
Practicum
of English Pronunciation
- CRZVŠ: https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10425
Doc.
Mgr. Elena Ciprianová, PhD.
- courses
delivered as part of study programme Teaching of English Language and
Literature (in combination) (I. degree):
Morphology
of English Language, Professional Writing
- CRZVŠ: https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10300
Doc.
PhDr. Mária Hricková, PhD.
- courses
delivered as part of study programme Teaching of English Language and Literature
(in combination) (I. degree):
Introduction
to Literature, Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
- CRZVŠ: https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10769
Doc.
Mgr. Simona Klimková, PhD.
- courses
delivered as part of study programme Teaching of English Language and Literature
(in combination) (I. degree):
Survey
of British Literature 1, Survey of British Literature 2, Literary Analysis and
Interpretation, Text and Visual Culture,
Literature
and
Film
- CRZVŠ: https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10418
Mgr.
Ivana Horváthová, PhD.
- courses
delivered as part of study programme Teaching of English Language and
Literature (in combination) (I. degree):
Planning
Face-to-Face and Online Teaching, Children’s Literature, Digital Technologies
in
ELT
- CRZVŠ: https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/31909
Mgr.
Silvia Hvozdíková, PhD.
- courses
delivered as part of study programme Teaching of English Language and
Literature (in combination) (I. degree):
Introduction
to Methodology of Teaching Foreign Language, Academic Proseminar, Teaching
Students With Learning
Disabilities
- CRZVŠ: https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/20473
Mgr.
Martin Kažimír, PhD.
- courses
delivered as part of study programme Teaching of English Language and
Literature (in combination) (I. degree):
Introduction
to Linguistics, Lexicology of English
Language
- CRZVŠ: https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/32199
Mgr.
Zuzana Kozáčiková, PhD.
- courses
delivered as part of study programme Teaching of English Language and
Literature (in combination) (I. degree):
Professional
Writing, Syntax of English
Language
- CRZVŠ: https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10403
Mgr. Martina
Szabóová, PhD.
- courses
delivered as part of study programme Teaching of English Language and
Literature (in combination) (I. degree):
Introduction
to Linguistics, Text and Visual Culture, Literature and
Film
- CRZVŠ: https://www.portalvs.sk/regzam/detail/10415
Marcos
Perez
- courses
delivered as part of study programme Teaching of English Language and
Literature (in combination) (I. degree):
Introduction to Linguistics, Practicum of English Pronunciation, Professional Writing, Academic Proseminar
e) - List of the supervisors of final theses with the
assignment to topics (indicating the contact details).
prof.
Mgr. Štefan Beňuš, PhD. (sbenus@ukf.sk):
Phonetic
markers of speech fluency, Ways of signaling word stress in L1 and L2 English,
Conversational fillers in L2 English
doc.
Mgr. Elena Ciprianová, PhD., M.A. (eciprianova@ukf.sk):
Metaphor
in scientific language, Minor word-formation processes in English
doc.
Mgr. Simona Klimková, PhD. (sklimkova@ukf.sk):
The
allure of polyphonic novels, Resilience and Grief in Maggie O'Farell's novel
Hamnet, Janice Hadlow's The Other Bennet Sister as a Posttext, The
phenomenon of graphic biografies
prof.
PhDr. Gabriela Miššíková, CSc. (gmissikova@ukf.sk):
Aspects
of text and discourse in online promotion of pharmacy products; Stylistic
Analysis of metaphorically motivated professional terminology; Stylistic
analysis of bulletins in an international
corporation
Mgr.
Zuzana Kozáčiková, PhD. (zkozacikova@ukf.sk):
English
coordinative conjunction AND; Marked word order in selected literary work;
Syntactic analysis of research paper abstract
Mgr.
Martin Kažimír, PhD. (mkazimir@ukf.sk):
Word-formation
processes of emerging English vocabulary; Import of Welsh language in
contemporary English vocabulary; Intertextuality in contemporary speculative
fiction; Neologisms in contemporary speculative fiction
Mgr.
Ivana Horváthová, PhD. (ihorvathova@ukf.sk):
Interpretation
of the main themes in Oscar Wilde´s Happy Prince; Anthropomorphism in the
selected picture books of the 20th century; Symbolism and its Significance in
William Blake’s Selected Poems
Mgr.
Silvia Hvozdíková, PhD. (shvozdikova@ukf.sk):
Cockney
influence on Elisa's Character in the play Pygmalion; The socio-political
consequences of the Montgomery bus boycott on the racial inequality of African
Americans; Primary English Course Books Analysis in Foreign Language Education
Environment; Influence of school management on development of language skills
on secondary schools; Comparison of educational policies of Slovakia and other
EU countries in context of language education; Options of long-term language
education in post-Brexit Great Britain
f) - Reference to the research/art/teacher profiles of
the supervisors of final theses.
prof.
Štefan Beňuš, PhD.:
Doc.
Mgr. Elena Ciprianová, PhD.:
prof.
PaedDr. Zdenka Gadušová, CSc.:
Doc.
PhDr. Mária Hricková, PhD.:
Mgr.
Ivana Horváthová, PhD.:
Mgr.
Silvia Hvozdíková, PhD.:
Mgr.
Martin Kažimír, PhD.:
Doc.
Mgr. Simona Klimková, PhD.:
Mgr.
Zuzana Kozáčiková, PhD.:
prof.
PhDr. Gabriela Miššíková, CSc.:
Mgr.
Martina Szabóová, PhD.:
Doc.
PaedDr. Jana Waldnerová, PhD.
Academic
profiles of teachers are available in AIS for logged in users with appropriate
permissions in the Human resources section, in Human resources overviews –
LZ020 Overview of employees and working conditions
(https://ais2.ukf.sk/ais/servlets/WebUIServlet?appClassName=ais.gui.lz.LZ020App&kodAplikacie=LZ020&uiLang=SK&viewer=web)
after specifying department and person parameters.
g) - Student representatives representing the
interests of students of the study programme (name and contact details).
Vanessa Vršánska – study programme: Teaching of English Language and Literature and History, 3rd year, vanessavrsanska99@gmail.com
h) - Study advisor of the study programme (indicating
contact details and information on the access to counselling and on the
schedule of consultations).
- study programme
advisor (tutor): Mgr. Ivana Horváthová, PhD., ihorvathova@ukf.sk, https://meet.ukf.sk/konzultHorvathova
- vice-dean for education FA CPU: doc. PhDr. Michaela Malíčková, PhD, mmalickova@ukf.sk, https://www.ff.ukf.sk/struktura-fakulty/vedenie-fakulty
i) - Other supporting staff of the study programme –
assigned study officer, career counsellor, administration, accommodation
department, etc. (with contact details).
- assigned
study administrator: Jozefína Cintulová, jcintulova@ukf.sk, https://www.ff.ukf.sk/studium-na-fakulte/studijne-oddelenie
- department
administrative personnel: : Mgr. Jana Balcová, jbalcova@ukf.sk,
https://www.kaa.ff.ukf.sk/kontakt/
-
accommodation administrator - accommodation centre of halls of residence: RNDr.
Katarína Baťová, PhD, kbatova@ukf.sk; Mgr.
Simona Gutová, sgutova@ukf.sk, https://www.ukf.sk/fakulty-a-sucasti/studenske-domovy
a) - List and characteristics of the study programme
classrooms and their technical equipment with the assignment to learning
outcomes and courses (laboratories, design and art studios, studios, workshops,
interpreting booths, clinics, priest seminaries, science and technology parks,
technology incubators, school enterprises, practice centers, training schools,
classroom-training facilities, sports halls, swimming pools, sports grounds).
The
study programme in question is carried out in lecture and seminar rooms
equipped with computers with installed relevant software and other didactic
aids. By default, lecture rooms are equipped with a desktop computer with
Internet connection and webcam, a data projector, a projector screen, a white
and interactive boards and a lectern. In addition, large lecture rooms are also
equipped with a sound system with fixed/wireless microphone, as well as a
system for recording and broadcasting lectures. This technology, apart from
promoting an e-learning form of teaching, increases the accessibility of
content and increases possibilities for the promotion of specific educational
activities among students and Faculty staff. For this reason, TV panels are
installed in the common areas, displaying recorded individual lectures, leisure
time events or live streams from lecture rooms. Seminar rooms are also equipped
with a sound system, a desktop computer connected to the Internet, a web camera
and a data projector. The maintenance and continuous upgrading and replacement
of the material and technical equipment is financed mainly from structural
funds and research projects.
Department
of English and American Studies resides at the first floor of the FA CPU
building at Štefánikova ulica 67. The department staff and secretariat have at
their disposal 5 offices equipped with 13 tabletop computers, 23 laptops, 11
external hard drives, 3 data projectors, 12 multifunction printers, 2 printers,
1 scanner, 2 voice recorders, 1 large screen monitor, 1 copy machine, and 1 DVD
player. For scientific work, department is equipped with: 1 interactive robotic
communication head, 1 recording equipment set, 12 headphones, 6 microphones,
audio device, stand-alone recording equipment, portable recorder, digital
recorder, 2 tablets, camera, video camera and a speaker.
All
offices are connected to phone network and Internet, allowing internal and
public communication at an appropriate level. Communication with students and
general public is also carried out via Department’s webpage:
(https://www.kaa.ff.ukf.sk/en/welcome/) and the Department’s social
network fan page (https://www.facebook.com/ Katedra anglistiky a
amerikanistiky FF UKF v Nitre).
The
study programmes of the Department of English and American studies are carried
out in lecture and seminar rooms located at Štefánikova ulica 67 or Trieda
Andreja Hlinku 1. Lectures at the Trieda Andreja Hlinku are delivered in
lecture rooms P6 and P9 (room P6 has a capacity of 200 seats with fixed desks,
folding seats, area of 174 m2; room P9 has a capacity of 60 seats
with fixed desks, folding seats, area of 102 m2).
All lecture rooms are equipped with computer-connected data projectors and sound systems. Seminars are carried out in seminar rooms at Štefánikova ulica 67, specifically in rooms ST 115 (capacity of 30 seats, area of 36.74 m2; equipped with computer, data projector, and a blackboard), ST 128 (capacity of 24 seats, desks with chairs, area of 29.64 m2; equipped with computer, data projector, and a blackboard), ST 211 (capacity of 32 seats, desks with chairs, area of 40.64 m2). The room is equipped with the computer with Internet access, data projector and a blackboard. The distance between the seat of the Department and the Rector's office at Trieda Andreja Hlinku, where lecture rooms P6 and P9 are located, is 0.8 km.
In addition to the library collection of the University Library, the Department of English and American Studies has a study room at its disposal at Hodžova ulica 1, which is part of the CPU University Library and the departmental sub-library. It contains more than 551 titles, which are regularly supplemented at the suggestion of the department's staff, so as to enable students to follow the latest information and trends in the field. Funds for the purchase of books are obtained mainly from grants. Students also have access to professional linguistic and literary-scientific periodicals published by De Gruyter Poland: Topics in Linguistics (journal registered in the databases WoS, Scopus, EBSCO, ERIH Plus, etc.) and Ars Aeterna (journal registered in the databases Scopus, ERIH Plus, etc.). The editors-in-chief of the Topics in Linguistics are prof. Štefan Beňuš, PhD. and doc. Elena Ciprianová, PhD. The editor-in-chief of Ars Aeterna is doc. Simona Klimková, PhD. Both journals have a six-month periodicity and publish peer-reviewed papers on current knowledge and research results of various domestic and foreign experts in their respective fields.
b) - Characteristics of the study programme
information management (access to study literature according to Course
information sheets, access to information databases and other information
sources, information technologies, etc.).
UKF
uses several proven, modernized pre-existing and new information systems
providing information to support management in the following areas:
The
complete educational agenda at UKF is carried out via the Academic Information
System (AIS). This system processes data on the education of individual
students from the moment of submitting their applications for university
studies, through compiling of study results to the registration and printing of
certificates. In addition to study results, it also contains records of final
theses, course schedules and system for registering for courses. Data from the
AIS are uploaded to the Central Register of Students, the Central Register of
Theses and Dissertations and the register of universities - PortalVS.sk. At the
management level, the AIS serves as a resource for reporting teaching
activities and measuring the educational performance of departments/institutes
and their offer of study programmes. The information collected in the AIS is
the fundamental source of information for the accreditation and creation of the
offer of study programmes.
Document
Management (DOC) - (document management system) serves as an authorized zone
for employees and students of the university and, along with the intranet
section of the website, provides access to current documents (internal
regulations of the university and faculty, forms, decisions of the rector,
deans, e.g., concerning scholarships, software (licensed and open-source),
working materials of management units, etc.).
Library
Information System (KIS) serves as the platform for activities of the
university library. Publication activity registry is a part of Library
Information System, allowing each employee the access to personal publication
activity records, both for input and output of publication and citation
records. The collected data serve as a resource for employee and department
evaluation from publication activity point of view, as well as a source for
Central Registry of Publications Activity. Study support is provided through
study literature, which is provided to students through multiple channels. The
primary source is the newly built University Library at the CPU Zobor Campus
with study rooms at Hodžova and Kraskova.
E-learning
portals serve as a secondary source of study materials. LMS Moodle was
implemented in September 2007 as a university-wide e-learning portal in a
structure corresponding to the university structure (faculties divided into
departments). The edu.ukf.sk portal is intended to support the teaching of
accredited courses. The number of users of the EDU system exceeds 13,500 users
per year (of which about a third are active), which can be considered as a
progressive promotion of e-learning in the university environment. The
successful implementation of structural fund projects involving the
construction of e-learning courses also positively influenced this development.
Within
the NISPEZ UK project, CPU – through Slovak Centre of Scientific and Technical
Information – provided access to the following electronic information
databases: SCOPUS, SpringerLink, Wiley Online Library, ProQuest Central,
ScienceDirect, Knovel Library, Web of Knowledge – Current Contents Connect
(CCC), Web of Knowledge – Essential Science Indicators (ESI), Web of Knowledge
– Journal Citation Reports (JCR), Web of Knowledge – MEDLINE, Web of Knowledge
– Web of Science (WOS), Web of Knowledge – Korean Journal Database, Web of
Knowledge – Russian Science Citation Index, Web of Knowledge – SciELO Citation
Index.
Thanks
to cooperation with the Slovak National Library in Martin, CPU University
Library gained access to the databases of the American company EBSCO
Publishing: Academic Search Complete, Agricola, AHFS Consumer Medication
Information, Business Source Premier, ERIC, GreenFile, Health Source –
ConsumerEdition, Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition, Humanities
International Complete, Library, Information Science & Technology
Abstracts, MasterFILE Premier, MEDLINE with Full Text, Newspaper Source,
Regional Business News, Teacher Reference Center.
There
is an extensive network of specialized ICT-equipped classrooms at CPU.
Additionally, students have freely accessible computer stations at their
disposal in corridors in virtually all university buildings. CPU currently has
790 PCs available to students. The construction and renovation of the existing
ones were carried out largely in 2010-2012 (with several phases of complete
renovation since) as a part of Structural Fund projects (Modernization of
infrastructure for improvement of the quality of education and Development of
infrastructure with a focus on ICT - a prerequisite for education in the 3rd
millennium) . Within the scope of these projects, more than 100 workstations
connected to data projectors were also installed in classrooms. Specialized
classrooms (special language classroom equipped with translation software; 2
classrooms equipped with complete interpreting equipment; specialized
audiovisual classroom; research, recording and communication centre and
university creative studio) were established and furnished.
An
important step in the field of e-learning has been the integration of a system
for recording and broadcasting lectures, which is deployed in 5 lecture rooms
across faculties. One lecture room arranged in this way is located on the
premises of the CPU Faculty of Arts. In addition to increasing content
accessibility, this technology also provides space for promotion and
communication with the general public.
The
basis of the data and telecommunication network technical infrastructure is a
10 Gb/s optical network, built within the framework of Structural Fund projects
(Modernization of infrastructure for improvement of the quality of education
and Development of infrastructure with a focus on ICT – a prerequisite for
education in the 3rd millennium). Thanks to the resources from the structural
funds, the coverage of the wireless signal, which is currently available in all
university buildings, has also been improved. CPU currently has 113 wireless
access points.
The
operation of the computer network and the operation of information systems is
ensured by several dozen servers, gradually expanded thanks to resources from
the Structural Funds. At present, information systems run on virtual systems in
most cases, which saves energy costs and increases the security of systems
against intrusions.
As a
part of the provision of basic information support for studies, an e-mail
system was set up for students maintained by the university, within which each
student obtains their own e-mail account for official communication with the
institution upon enrolment. In addition to this, students are provided
information via websites of workplaces and distribution of messages in the AIS
system, as well as via screens integrated into the information system of the
university. This technology was implemented as a part of the project
Infrastructure Development with a focus on ICT – a prerequisite for education
in the 3rd millennium, with a goal to provide current information, multimedia presentations
and presentations of individual workplaces in the most frequented places of the
university.
Our
participation in the Eduroam project represents a significant
modernization, as this infrastructure enables students and academic staff to
connect to a computer network at another academic institution without having to
register or obtain additional credentials. Therefore, connecting to the network
requires only the username and password that the user owns from the home
institution. This network can be used by both university visitors and our
students and staff when at other institutions.
As a
part of improving the quality of education and research, an extension of
information systems has been carried out in recent years, the aim of which is
to map the activity, productivity and results of the university's creative
staff. The construction of this managerial superstructure resulted in closer
coordination of the individual systems and the construction of an integrative
portal simplifying access to the individual university information systems.
The
main communication channel presenting and promoting the university is the
university website. which has undergone several changes in recent years. In the
first phase, the design was changed and clarified, and in the second, a content
management tool was deployed, enabling simple and user-friendly content
maintenance and updating. Subsequently, the site management system was
implemented at the faculties and other parts of the university. A secondary
information source intended primarily for students is the presentation of the
activities of the university and the faculty on several social networks, which
makes the access to information faster and more efficient for the target group.
University
Library
As of October 28, 2020, the CPU Library collections comprised 323,751 items. In 2020, the CPU Library subscribed to 195 periodicals, out of which 72 were foreign titles. The University Library has 285,199 library units at disposal for its readers, of which 61,812 are final and qualification theses.
https://www.uk.ukf.sk/sk/kniznicny-fond
CPU
remote access
Remote
access to electronic information resources results from the CPU long-term plan.
Pursuant to priority axis IV-2.1, the role of the library is to provide remote
access for its readers, so the library services (access to domestic and foreign
databases and electronic periodicals) are accessible from off-campus.
https://www.uk.ukf.sk/sk/e-zdroje
List of
resources:
Discovery
Service, Summon,
Databases of NISPEZ project, Gale
Virtual Reference Library: Art Knovel Library, ProQuest Central + ebrary education collection, ScienceDirect, SCOPUS, SpringerLink,Web of Knowledge – Current
Contents Connect, Web
of Knowledge – Essential Science Indicators, Web of Knowledge – Journal
Citation Reports, Web of Knowledge – MEDLINE, Web of Knowledge – Web
of Science, Wiley
Online Library, EBSCO
National
license of EIR
The
National license of Electronic Information Resources (NL EIR) is intended for
all academic, public, scientific and special libraries in Slovakia. It includes
the Gale publishing databases: Academic One File, General One File, InfoTrac Custom Journal
The InfoTrac database provides more than 31,800 titles from various disciplines. For easier orientation, the entire database is divided into sub-databases: AcademicOneFile database with more than 18,000 titles - intended for academic and scientific libraries, GeneralOneFile database with more than 14,000 titles - intended for public and other libraries.
Prepaid
databases of NISPEZ 4
Springer
eBooks, SpringerLink, WoS – Core Collection, WoS – Journal and Highly Cited
Data, Journal Citation Reports (JCR), Proquest Central, ScienceDirect, Scopus,
Springer Nature, Web of Science Citation Connection, WoS – Current Contents
Connect, Wiley Online Library (HSS Collection)
Overview
of library services:
https://www.uk.ukf.sk/sk/sluzby
https://www.uk.ukf.sk/sk/studovne
Information
technologies and systems
Eduroam
WiFi network is available to students on all university premises. All
information and installation guidelines are available here:
https://www.ukf.sk/helpdesk/wifi
Principles
for the use of computer network
https://www.ukf.sk/helpdesk/zasady-pouzivania-pocitacovej-siete
Additionally,
on the basis of an agreement between the Ministry of Education of the Slovak
Republic and Microsoft, all our students and faculty staff are entitled to a
free account in Microsoft Office 365 Education.
https://www.ukf.sk/helpdesk/office-365-education
Information
systems for communication
students
and teachers communicate using university e-mail accounts: https://www.ukf.sk/helpdesk/elektronicka-posta
In
accordance with strategic and operational goals, the CPU employs the following
systems, including their value added for managing, storing and evaluating
information:
1. Academic
Information System (AIS2) – is currently used to record complex
information about the study programme (study plans, course information sheets,
academic profiles of teachers and student records, including their admission
procedure, studies, final theses and state exams). The CPU also uses the AIS to
prepare academic schedules and conduct student evaluations of programmes,
teachers and studies. Data from the AIS are uploaded to the Central Register of
Students, the Central Register of Theses and Dissertations and the register of
universities – PortalVS.sk. At the management level, the AIS serves
as a resource for reporting teaching activities and measuring the educational
performance of departments/institutes and their offer of study programmes. The
information collected in the AIS is the fundamental source of information for
the accreditation and creation of the offer of study programmes.
2. Document
Management (DOC) - (document management system) serves as
an authorized zone for employees and students of the university and, along with
the intranet section of the website, provides access to current documents
(internal regulations of the university and faculty, forms, decisions of the
rector, deans, e.g., concerning scholarships, software (licensed and
open-source), working materials of management units, etc.).
3. Education
portal (EDU) - https://edu.ukf.sk/
4. Library
Information System (KIS) - https://kis.ukf.sk/opacXE
5. Registrature
(REG) - https://uis.ukf.sk/
6. Catering
portal - https://www.stravovanie.ukf.sk/
7. Order
management system (OSYS) -
https://osys.ukf.sk:4443/osys/users/login/?u=%2Fosys%2F
8. Accommodation
system (UIS)- https://uis.ukf.sk/
9. Time
and Attendance System (Watt) - https://watt.ukf.sk/
10. Employee
Self-service Portal (ESS) -
https://portal.ukf.sk/kvalita/index.php?r=site/login
11th Web
mail for employees and students- https://posta.ukf.sk/webmail/
12. University
website – https://www.ukf.sk/
All information
systems communicate with the user through a secured channel. In order to
simplify access and minimize the possibility of credential theft, a system of
central authentication has been deployed. It stores the access data of
employees and students via LDAP and enables their verification upon request
from all information systems.
The
system is linked to the financial and personnel system (SOFIA), and thus upon
termination of employment the employee’s access to the information systems and
facilities of the university is automatically denied and, vice-versa, granted
upon onboarding.
Our
participation in the Eduroam project represents a significant
modernization, as this infrastructure enables students and academic staff to
connect to a computer network at another academic institution without having to
register or obtain additional credentials. Therefore, connecting to the network
requires only the username and password that the user owns from the home
institution. This network can be used by both university visitors and our
students and staff. The main communication channel presenting and promoting the
university is the university website.
CPU has
built and continues to innovate its own ICT infrastructure and information systems
(IS) that are integrated parts of information support processes with a focus on
research, education and management. Their implementation and operation are
managed by the University CIKT (Centre for ICT), ensuring compliance with the
University long-term intentions and strategic goals. Regarding their
application, individual technologies and systems are used as follows: project
and task management (IS Projects, SAP system, MIS Performance indicators);
teaching and improvement activities support provided at the level of knowledge
management (KIS, University library databases, some educational materials are
provided by faculty staff via e-learning courses); didactic support and
improvement activities (available computer classrooms in each faculty); Internet
access (all facilities are almost completely covered by wireless connection and
all fixed computers provide Internet connection).
Interaction
with students is ensured through AIS, e-mail communication, as well as web
presentations of the university, its faculties and other organisational units.
In selected periods, the University increasingly promotes its activities and
study possibilities by means of print media, workshops and open days. Sharing
and providing information at the level of educational content (e-learning,
library services, and education management) is accessible non-stop through
electronic services. All the university information systems are linked to the
unified user management (LDAP) system, allowing access to all systems through
the same credentials.
An
example of minimizing the environmental burden is the electronic monitoring of
time and attendance, incapacity for work, business trips and overtime using
contactless chip cards or the Time and Attendance Software (WATT). Another
example of minimizing the environmental burden is the Order Management System
(oSYS), designed for internal procurement of goods and services within CPU
through mass collection of information from individual organisational units
with the possibility of approving individual orders in accordance with the
hierarchical structure of CPU. Employees may access payslip or other
information regarding remuneration in the ESS system.
c) - Characteristics and extent of distance education
applied in the study programme with the assignment to courses. Access, manuals
of e-learning portals. Procedures for the transition from contact teaching to
distance learning.
E-learning
systems
Education
Portal (EDU) - https://edu.ukf.sk/
The CPU
e-learning portal provides automatic access to published e-learning courses for
all CPU students. Users can monitor the fulfilment of individual tasks and
assignments and hold discussions in forums. Moreover, the system provides
teachers with sophisticated online testing options.
Department
of English and American Studies has prepared e-learning courses for all of its
courses, available at https://edu.ukf.sk/course/index.php?categoryid=18.
E-learning
user guidelines in the form of tutorial videos are published on the Faculty of
Arts website at: https://edu.ukf.sk/course/index.php?categoryid=162
Video
Conferencing System (meet) - https://meet.ukf.sk/
The
system enables distance learning and student evaluation, as well as online
state examinations at the time of controlled distance learning. Moreover, it
provides online consultation sessions with students and other study and group
activities. All communication via the CPU Meet
application is fully encrypted.
MS Teams, an application from Office 365 package accessible to all teachers and students alike, is another suitable platform for distance learning.
d) - Institution partners in providing educational
activities for the study programme and the characteristics of their
participation.
The
Department of English and American Studies actively cooperates with domestic
and foreign academic institutions. Within the scope of domestic institutions,
the department, represented by prof. PaedDr. Zdenka Gadušová, CSc. cooperates
with The National Institute for Education in Bratislava, Slovak Academic Association
for International Cooperation – Bratislava, Slovak Academic Information Agency
– Bratislava, and with publishing houses Slovak Ventures s.r.o., Nitra,
Macmillan Bratislava and Oxico Bratislava.
The cooperation
with foreign institutions based in Slovakia – the British Council, the
Fulbright Foundation and embassies in Slovakia (of Great Britain, Ireland, USA
and Canada) significantly contributes to the quality and successful
implementation of studies. Cooperation with the University of Economics in
Bratislava and with partner companies connects studies with practice for the
English Language for Professional Communication programme, with students
working in teams on interdisciplinary project assignments for various partners
from business practice. This cooperation is coordinated on behalf of the
Department of English and American Studies by doc. Elena Ciprianová, PhD.
In
context of practice, the department cooperates with, e.g., Golianova grammar
school, Golianova st., Nitra; St. Jozef Kalazanský grammar school, Piaristická
st., Nitra; Spojená škola, Slančíkovej st., Nitra, Secondary vocational
school of veterinary studies, Nitra; Secondary vocational school of
construction, Cabajská cesta, Nitra; Benkova primary school, Nitra; Fatranská
primary school, Nitra; Prince Pribina primary school, Nitra; Primary school
Škultétyho 1 Nitra and others.
In
terms of international cooperation, the Department cooperates intensively with
Saurashtra University, Rajkot, India, specifically with the Department of
English & Comparative Literary Studies. This takes place on the basis of a
memorandum of understanding, which specifies the various forms of cooperation,
including the organization of online lectures, webinars, joint publications,
projects and the preparation of online courses for students of both
institutions.
Other
foreign partner institutions of the Department are Department of Digital
Humanities, University of Helsinki (Finland), Columbia University (USA), Research
Institute for Linguistics of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (Hungary),
University Torcuato Di Tella and University of Buenos Aires (Argentina),
University Aix-Marseille (France), University of Madeira, Funchal (Portugal),
Limerick University (Ireland), Middlesex University (Great Britain), University
of Iceland in Reykjavik (Island), University of Mazandaran in Babolsar,
(Iran), Faculty of Education of Masaryk University in Brno (Czech
Republic), University of South Bohemia in České Budejovice (Czech
Republic), University of Ostrava (Czech Republic), Prague University of
Economics and Business (Czech Republic), Eszterházy Károly University of
Applied Sciences in Eger (Hungary), University of Novi Sad (Serbia), University
of Bielsko-Biala (Poland), Kazan Federal University (Russia), Al-Farabi Kazakh
National University and Kazakh Ablai Khan University of International Relations
and World Languages in Almaty (Kazakhstan), Tajik National University
in Dushanbe and Khujand State University (Tajikistan), Chaudhary Charan Singh
University in Meerut (India), Karshi
State University (Uzbekistan).
e) - Characteristics of the possibilities for social,
sports, cultural, spiritual and social activities.
Social security,
sports, cultural, spiritual and social enjoyment of CPU students is a part of
the CPU Long-Term Plan for 2019-2025 and the FA CPU Long-Term Plan for
2019-2022. To support the development of society and, in particular, the region
in which the university operates, is the third main pillar of its mission. For
this purpose, the university also uses feedback from its graduates and other
participants in the social and cultural life of the region.
CPU has
its own grant scheme to support students' cultural and sporting events. The
list of student events is available at https://www.ukf.sk/sc/kulturne-sportove-a-spolocenske-podujatia-2.
Student
life
https://www.ukf.sk/studium/studentsky-zivot
Constantine
the Philosopher University promotes student cultural and sports activities. The
student activities revolve also around the various University Associations and Clubs.
Culture
The
Hall of Residence CPU Nitra is home to the University Creative Studio. It is an integral cultural
rendezvous point for the University students and their ensembles to rehearse
and stage theatrical productions, various scenic projects and cultural events.
The Creative Studio is also used for educational purposes (workshops, seminars,
trainings) within the artistic and artistic-educational study programmes at the
University.
Ponitran, the
oldest folk ensemble at the University, focuses on traditional Slovak folklore
with special interest in the Ponitrie Region. The mission of this ensemble is
to evolve spare-time activities of the students, follow up on the traditional
Slovak culture, interpret it artistically and collect the folklore material
from various Slovak regions, but especially from the Nitra and Tekov Regions.
The VYDI Student Theatre was founded in 1992. During an
academic year, student actors rehearse one production that is staged for a
domestic audience in the University Creative Studio of the Faculty. They also take
part in various regional shows or thematic festivals. The participation of
students in this body is not limited only to theatrical productions, but a
diverse range of variable activities also takes place: improligy (improvisation
leagues), stand up performances, street parades, Santa's parties, majálesy
(student rag in May), cabaret, matriculation, workshops, etc.
The
civic association JA a MY organises cultural events, exhibitions, concerts,
scientific conferences, seminars, discussion forums, round tables, debates, as
well as alternative art projects in the national and international context,
with an emphasis on supporting the region's all-round artistic development. The
association supports budding artists, publicists and scholars of fine art in order
to enable them to make a public presentation of their creative and scientific
activities. The best-known event organised under the auspice of this
association is The Petr Scherhaufer Festival.
The
Hungarian CPU Choir successfully represents the University on domestic and
foreign concert stages, choir festivals and competitions. At The Kodályové dni
Festival in Galanta, the national qualification competition of choirs, our
choir has repeatedly won the Zlaté pásmo award. The members organise
regular concerts and its goal is to cultivate and further revive Kodály's
traditions, as well as the dissemination of Hungarian choral culture, primarily
among the university youth. The manager of the choir is currently the
Faculty of Central European Studies, CPU.
Sport
In
addition to individual sports, the sports activities of CPU students are
focused especially on team sports. The following sports clubs represent the
sport life at the CPU: Volley Project, BKM Youth Basketball Club, Taekwondo and hockey team Philosophers
Nitra.
CPU
Student Parliament
https://www.ukf.sk/univerzita/studentske-kluby-a-zdruzenia
It
organises annual events – Nitrianske univerzitné dni (Nitra University Days),
Dni nitrianskych univerzít (Days of Nitra Universities) with the participation
of urgent healthcare students who, with the supervision of teachers, provide
first aid.
https://www.ukf.sk/verejnost/aktuality/udalosti/4288-studentsky-parlament-chysta-online-podujatia)
As a
part of ensuring quality studies and extracurricular life, the CPU provides
various services to its students (https://www.ukf.sk/studium/sluzby-studentom).
The
University Pastoral Centre of Paul Strauss in Nitra (UPC) was founded in
December 2008. Its main aim is to provide pastoral care and spiritual guidance
to the students and staff of the Nitra universities, other institutions and
university halls of residence (www.upcnitra.sk).
The Student Centre (SC) offers advice, counselling and other services to support students’ extracurricular activities. This centralized consultancy unit includes spiritual, financial, career, psychological, legal, social and health counselling and support to the students with special educational needs. (https://www.ukf.sk/sc).
f) - Possibilities and conditions for participation of
the study programme students in mobilities and internships (indicating contact
details), application instructions, rules for recognition of this education.
The possibilities
and conditions of student participation in mobilities and internships are
regulated by Directive 12/2021 on the implementation of mobilities within the
Erasmus+, other scholarship programmes and bilateral agreements: https://www.ukf.sk/fakulty-a-sucasti/studenske-domovy/73-moja-ukf/4514-12-2021-smernica-o-realizacii-mobilit-v-ramci-programu-erasmus-inych-stipendijnych-programov-a-bilateralnych-dohod.
Instructions
for applicants’ registration are published on the university's website: www.ukf.sk. The rules for
recognition of this education are governed by the Study regulations of CPU: https://www.ukf.sk/images/univerzita/Uradna_tabula/Studijny_poriadok_uplne-znenie_23_11_2020.pdf.
The
contact person for students of CPU study programmes is the Vice-Dean for
International Relations and Development prof. PaedDr. Bernard Garaj, CSc.: bgaraj@ukf.sk.
The Department of English and American Studies fully supports domestic and international mobility and various student activities in accordance with the CPU Internationalisation Strategies in 2019 - 2025. Within the Erasmus+ programme, cooperation is taking place with universities in Great Britain (University of Wolverhampton, Middlesex University), Germany (Teacher Training College Carinthia, Chemnitz University of Technology), Spain (University of the Balearic Islands), Greece (Ionian University), Croatia (University of Zadar), Belgium (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven), Poland (University of Opole), Turkey (Istanbul Gelisim University), Austria (Teacher Training College Carinthia) and the Czech Republic (Charles University, University of South Bohemia, University of Ostrava). The department coordinator of the Erasmus+ programme is Mgr. Zuzana Kozáčiková, PhD.: zkozacikova@ukf.sk
a) - Required abilities and necessary admission
requirements.
Criteria
and requirements for applicants (pursuant to Section 57 (5) of Act No. 131/2002
Coll. on Higher Education Institutions and on amendments to certain acts) are
always published transparently on the Faculty's website: https://www.ff.ukf.sk/prijimacie-konanie.
The basic condition for admission to bachelor’s studies is successful completion of secondary school education.
b) - Admission procedures.
Admission procedures are governed by the principles of the Faculty of Arts admission process and are published on the Faculty's website: https://www.ff.ukf.sk/prijimacie-konanie/zasady-prijimacieho-konania. The applicant responds to the published study offer https://www.ff.ukf.sk/ponuka-studia/, which is updated annually on the website of the faculty and the university and on the Register of Universities after discussion with the dean's board of the Faculty of Arts. The applicants can find additional organizational instructions for submitting electronic or paper applications on the faculty's website https://www.ff.ukf.sk/prijimacie-konanie/prihlaska-na-studium. Any questions regarding the admission procedure will be answered by the authorized persons (Vice-Dean for Education, Vice-Dean for International Relations) via e-mail prijimacky@ffukf.sk.
c) - Results of the admission process over the last
period.
The results of the admission process over the last period are available in AIS: https://www.ff.ukf.sk/prijimacie-konanie/vysledky-prijimacieho-konania and are regularly published in the form of statistics in the annual report of the Faculty: https://www.ff.ukf.sk/o-fakulte/vyrocne-spravy
a) - Procedures for monitoring and evaluating
students' opinions on the study programme quality.
Monitoring
and evaluation of study programmes by students is carried out each year through
student assessment questionnaires. The procedures for monitoring and evaluating
students' opinions on the study programme quality are regulated by the Quality
Assurance System at the Faculty of Arts, CPU. https://www.ff.ukf.sk/images/dokumenty/predpisy_formulare/dff-system-zabezpecenia-kvality.pdf.
Periodic
evaluation of teaching and teachers by students is accessible through AIS.
The Department of English and American Studies uses anonymous online questionnaires to obtain feedback from students, which it evaluates at the end of each academic year. Students have the opportunity to comment on the quality of education at the department, the approach of teachers, its material and spatial conditions, and at the same time provide the department with suggestions for improvements.
b) - Results of student feedback and related measures
to improve the study programme quality.
The results
of student feedback are analysed at several levels of the faculty (Dean's
Board, FA Scientific Council, FA Academic Senate, etc.), provided to
stakeholders and published on the faculty's website, in the faculty's annual
report
(https://www.ff.ukf.sk/o-fakulte/vyrocne-spravy),
and in the report from the evaluation of teaching and faculty teachers (https://www.ff.ukf.sk/organizacia-studia/hodnotenie-vyucby-a-pedagogov-studentmi).
The results of the feedback are an important resource for refining the study
programme.
Feedback from students obtained through anonymous questionnaires is the subject of discussions at regular meetings of the department, where all employees of the department are acquainted with its contents. Evaluations and suggestions from students are the subject of thorough analysis and discussion at the departmental level and lead to eventual adjustments of the study programme – e.g., to the innovation of the lists of recommended literature, to the modifications of the content of individual courses and other changes intended to improve the quality of education at the department.
c) - Results of graduate feedback and related measures
to improve the study programme quality.
The Department obtains feedback from graduates through anonymous online questionnaires distributed annually among graduates of the study programme. It is also the subject of discussions of regular meetings of the department, where all employees of the department are acquainted with its contents. Evaluations and suggestions from graduates are the subject of thorough analysis and discussion at the departmental level and are reflected in feasible modifications of the study programme, as well as the content of individual courses and study organization.
(e.g study guide, accommodation regulations, fee
directive, guidelines for student loans, etc.).
ukf.sk/sc
https://www.ff.ukf.sk/organizacia-studia/sprievodca-studiom
https://www.ff.ukf.sk/prijimacie-konanie/poplatky-za-prijimacie-konanie