Bulgarian studies (Bulgarian language, culture and literature) (in Bulgarian)
Short presentation of the programme:
In the first two years, the programme focuses on general education courses, two-semester courses in the main areas of study, such as The Science of Language, The Science of Literature, Historical Knowledge, Mythology and Religion, Bulgarian History, Aesthetics and Art Theory, General History of Fine Art, as well as general education courses in the field of humanities, philology and cultural sciences. In the third and fourth years, the course of study includes lecture and training courses. In the fourth year, the programme offers two specialisations that lead to a professional qualification.
Major and professional qualification:
Specialisation:
Writing, Editing, Publishing
Major:
Bulgarian Studies
Qualification: philologist
Specialisation:
Teacher of Bulgarian language and literature
Major:
Bulgarian Studies
Qualification: philologist, teacher of Bulgarian language and literature
Practical training courses:
Practical training includes internships in print and electronic editions, publishing houses, book exchanges, book distribution networks and schools as well as in University Diary, New Bulgarian University magazine.
International mobility:
The programme provides an opportunity for international student mobility at universities in Italy, Spain, and Poland.
Graduate Student Competencies:
• master knowledge about the main authors, themes, works and genres in Bulgarian and world literature; the literary, cultural and linguistic process in modern Bulgarian society;
• develop skills to create literary and journalistic texts; edit texts; understand and interpret literary, cultural and linguistic phenomena; marketing and advertising of books and periodicals.
Graduation:
Completion of studies in the bachelor's programme takes place by defending a bachelor's thesis or passing a state exam upon earning the required number of credits. In addition to the professional qualification provided, students can also obtain additional specialisation by enrolling in a minor programme.
The graduation process complies with the NBU Standard for Educational and Qualification Degree Completion.
Occupation and possible positions:
Graduates pursue careers as philologists in Bulgarian language and literature; editors, proof-readers, critics in print, electronic and internet media, book publishing and book distribution.
Department :
New Bulgarian Studies