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Summary of the Profile
General Description:
Objective(s) of a study programme:
To train specialists of the Lithuanian language, literature, culture and, in general specialists of country studies, who acquire a B2 level of the Lithuanian language, who understand the phenomena of the Lithuanian language, culture and literature of Lithuania, and of the realities of social life, and who have the ability to pursue theoretical knowledge and, subsequently, to apply it autonomously; and who have the capacity to analyse and evaluate various phenomena in the Lithuanian language, culture or literature of Lithuania in a broader intercultural context; and who are able to make conclusions and/or recommendations to the parties concerned in the areas of languages and culture policy, and other matters in Lithuania and abroad.
Learning outcomes:
1. Knowledge and its application:
1.1 The student will know how and be able to describe language and literature as phenomena, while appropriately applying basic concepts, terms and other knowledge based on fundamental and applied research in the contexts of the Lithuanian language, culture and literature of Lithuania.
1.2 The student will be familiar with various socio-cultural phenomena of Lithuania and its‘ neighbouring countries – Lithuania's strategic partners – Latvia, Poland and Estonia, and will be able to analyse and evaluate them in relation to socio-cultural phenomena in his/her own country and in the broader intercultural spheres of study and professional activity.
2. Research skills:
2.1. The student will be able to identify a (socio-)linguistic, literary or socio-cultural problem in a cross-cultural context, collect targeted empirical material, bibliographic sources and select appropriate research methods and other research tools to analyse and evaluate the problem.
2.2 The student will be able to present his/her ideas, insights and research findings as a researcher in language, literature or socio-culture in a reasoned spoken and written manner through a variety of papers, presentations, discussions, while justifying his/her opinion.
3. Special skills:
3.1. The student will be able to apply knowledge and skills of understanding Lithuanian texts that he/she reads or hears, spoken and written communication (including grammar, lexicon) at B2 level (according to CEFR), as well as apply pragmatic and sociolinguistic competences and understanding and compensation strategies
3.2 The student will be able to plan, organise, carry out and evaluate literary phenomena, languages or culture policy activities, both in Lithuania and abroad, by providing analysis and recommendations to stakeholders on literary, linguistic and/or cultural issues.
4. University common competencies:
4.1. Collaboration: the student will know the basic rules of effective teamwork and will be able to use them while creating team goals in linguistic, literary or cultural tasks; he/she will be able to play a role in a team independently, sharing all the information necessary to achieve the goals alongside other team members.
4.2. Responsibility: the student will be able to clearly define expectations for himself/herself and for others, while understanding and taking personal responsibility for the time and resources available, for the progress of his/her study activity, for the successful learning of the Lithuanian language, completion of his/her assignment in the field of linguistics, literary or socio-culture, and for the attainment of his/her goals.
4.3. Interculturalism: the student will understand the basic principles of intercultural communication and cultural communication and will apply them to create and maintain respectful and open relations with people from other cultures.
Using his/her intercultural knowledge, the student will be able to identify and explain possible areas of intercultural misunderstanding, causes and consequences of culture shock.
The student will be aware of the basic values, beliefs, interests and behavioural norms of Lithuanian culture, understand the different specificities of culture of his/her own country and Lithuania and the historical reasons that have shaped them, and will be able to analyse and critically evaluate different cultural contexts using this knowledge.
4.4. Problem solving: the student will know the sources and methods to search for the necessary information for solving their study tasks or problems in the Lithuanian language learning, linguistics, literary studies, etc.; the student will be able to identify problems and challenges in his/her own field of interest and to resolve them with the help of others or independently.
4.5. Openness to change: the student will understand the importance of openness to change for the success of his/her learning and work and will be able to demonstrate openness to different linguistic, literary, cultural ideas and perspectives to acquire new competencies.
5. Other social skills:
5.1 The student will be able to reflect on achievements of his/her own and others, identify the need for further development of professional competencies, study independently and manage the process of personal development.
5.2 The student will be able to assess the possible social, political and ethical consequences of his/her activity related to Lithuanian issues and contexts, understanding the moral responsibility for his/her activities and the impact of his/her results in various contexts.
5.3 The student will be able to fairly use of a variety of resources and tools (including AI), to cite a variety of sources and ideas of others without plagiarism and with due regard for copyright and other intellectual property rights.
Activities of teaching and learning:
The programme uses active learning methods: theoretical, problem-based, inclusive lectures, seminars with discussions, presentations, research and other individual or group assignments. In the various subjects of the programme targeted IT applications and tools are used as needed. Field trips (if possible) to various institutions such as museums and the Centre for Civil Education, the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania, etc. are planned. Practical teaching of the Lithuanian language is carried out using a communicative linguodidactic approach. A large part of the studies is devoted to independent work: studying literature, searching for and organising information for various written works (of a referential or research nature), reports, etc.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
The assessment strategy is based on formative qualitative assessment, as well as cumulative criterion-based assessment. The final assessment of the subject is an examination, for the BA Thesis Seminar (Semester 7) – a pass/fail, and in the case of the BA Thesis (Semester 8) – a defence in an open sitting of the BA Thesis Defence Committee. Self-assessment of the student's own progress is also consistently encouraged, and peer assessment of students' performances is also used.
Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
Linguistic subjects: Introduction into Baltic Studies; The History of the Lithuanian Language; Sociolinguistic situation and language policy in Lithuania; Language Contacts and Contexts in Lithuania; Variation of the Lithuanian Language; Lithuanian Diaspora: Language and Identity.
Literary subjects: Introduction to the Literature of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Introduction to Modern Lithuanian Literature; Multilingual Vilnius Literature; Aspects of Contemporary Lithuanian Literature; Lithuanian Literature, culture and Art Contexts, Contacts and Contexts of Regional Literatures.
Sociocultural subjects: Intercultural Communication; Lithuania and Lithuanians Today: Introduction to the Lithuanian Socio-culture; Traditional Lithuanian Culture: Ethnography, Folklore, Customs; Introduction to the History of Lithuania; Politics of Contemporary Lithuania; Social Geography of Lithuania; Religion and Society in Lithuania; Society and Culture of Lithuania's Neighbouring Countries (20th and 21st Centuries).
Subjects developing researcher competencies: Academic Writing; Introduction to Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods; Term Paper; BA Thesis Seminar; BA Thesis.
Subjects developing Lithuanian language competence: Modern Lithuanian Language (1/5); Modern Lithuanian Language (2/5); Modern Lithuanian Language (3/5); Modern Lithuanian Language (4/5); Modern Lithuanian Language (5/5).
Internship: Internship of Intercultural Communication or Professional Internship: Creative Writing.
Specialisations:
None
Optional courses:
During semesters 2–7 the student will be able to personalise his/her studies and choose freely within the 60 credits:
• any subject offered at the Faculty of Philology;
• any subject/module offered by any other VU faculty;
• GUS modules;
• interdisciplinary subjects;
participate in academic exchanges (part-time studies, internships).
Distinctive features of a study programme:
Instruction languages of the programme are English and Lithuanian. The program is aimed at 1) Lithuanian emigrant youth; 2) immigrants living in Lithuania; 3) citizens of various countries who are interested in Lithuanian studies.
This study programme prepares Lithuanian studies specialists who, with a broad understanding of the specificity of Lithuanian studies, will be able to approach, analyse and evaluate it from a cross-cultural perspective, and will be able to take a leadership role in disseminating the achievements of Lithuanian culture, literature, and linguistics to the world.
Access to professional activity or further study:
Access to professional activity:
Graduates of this study programme will be able to take up positions as consultants, cultural observers, journalists, advisors, programme coordinators, civil servants, where a broad understanding of Lithuanian studies and intercultural competence will be required. Depending on the competencies developed, graduates will be able to work in cultural centres, educational institutions, media, publishing, public opinion research companies, public relations agencies, and business enterprises. Graduates of this programme will also be able to work in their home countries in the field of Lithuanian Studies, maintaining relations with Lithuania, initiating bilateral or international projects. Thus, graduates will be able to participate directly in cultural, media and educational processes, pursuing careers at local, national or international level.
Access to further study:
Graduates of this programme can continue their studies in MA cycle: Linguistics (Applied Linguistics), Intermedial Studies of Literature, Literary Anthropology and Culture.
