At the end of the bachelor's programme, students will have acquired solid skills, both receptive and productive, in French and a Germanic language (Dutch or English). In addition to linguistic proficiency (level B2+ of the European Framework of Reference for Languages), they will have a solid cultural and literary background in these languages. These are complemented by more general academic skills, such as critical thinking, the ability to analyse and summarise, and writing.
These achievements will enable graduates to continue their studies with a master's degree [120] in modern languages and literature: general, in order to specialise in one of the subjects offered at master's level, and to acquire professional academic skills aimed at the job market.
By the end of their bachelor's degree, students will have acquired:
- Informed knowledge of the main disciplines in their programme (linguistics and literature) and of the various contents, using the frameworks and guidelines acquired along the way;
- The ability to use the vocabulary, notions and concepts specific to these disciplines in an appropriate and rigorous manner;
- The ability to use the knowledge acquired in the various disciplines to recognise, situate and describe concrete cases, and to apply the required analytical frameworks and approaches;
- Proficiency in two foreign languages – a Germanic language (English or Dutch) and a Romance language (French) – both orally and in writing, in order to produce work at university level and analyse literary texts as well as different types of linguistic expression. A B2+ level is expected (according to the European Framework of Reference) in both of these languages, for oral as well as for written skills.
- The ability to problematise a research question, based on the observation of concrete linguistic, literary or cultural data, with a view to analysing them;
- The ability to write a first academic paper in linguistics or literature in accordance with the norms of academic writing (bibliography, problematic, methodology, analytical practices);
- The ability to create links between the various disciplines studied in order to develop a global view of the study of modern languages and literatures, and to stimulate intellectual curiosity about the humanities and an appreciation for their diversity and complementarity;
- The ability to read academic articles in the fields of linguistics, literature and cultural studies and extract the essential ideas in order to write a first academic paper in linguistics and/or literature in accordance with the norms.
And as in all bachelor's degree programmes of the Faculty of Philosophy, Languages & Letters, and Human Sciences:
- In-depth fundamental knowledge in the fields of philosophy, history, art history, archaeology and literature;
- The ability to use academic rhetoric with rigour and efficiency, both in terms of comprehension and writing;
- The ability to manage their work autonomously (set priorities, anticipate and plan all of their activities over time), take a critical look at their own knowledge, learning methods and work, and integrate new knowledge, methodologies and skills on their own;
- The ability to use the skills and knowledge acquired to develop attitudes of openness to interculturality, civic involvement and a critical stance with respect to themselves, society and knowledge;
- A critical understanding and in-depth knowledge of the optional minor subject chosen in years 2 and 3.