The English Language Program at UBT College is designed to:
• Prepare students to build a professional career in the public, private, and non-governmental sectors, directly related to their field of study.
• Offer a structured curriculum of modules that cover fundamental and applied knowledge relevant to professions connected with education, linguistics, culture, and translation.
• Enable students to acquire research skills and practical experience in language and literature through public, private, and institutional engagement.
• Develop critical thinking, creativity, and analytical skills, empowering students to apply their knowledge independently and responsibly.
• Encourage students to participate actively in lectures and conduct independent research across social, educational, cultural, and scientific contexts.
• Facilitate the development of communication, interpersonal, and research competencies essential for employability and lifelong learning
The objectives are aligned with the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) for higher education, emphasizing knowledge, skills, and competencies as core pillars.
Knowledge
• Recall and understand major events, terminology, and concepts within the field of English language and literature.
• Demonstrate comprehension of linguistic structures, literary movements, and cultural phenomena.
• Apply theoretical and contextual understanding to interpret and analyze texts.
• Integrate interdisciplinary perspectives from linguistics, communication, and translation studies.
Skills
• Apply acquired knowledge to new and complex contexts using critical analysis and research-based reasoning.
• Conduct academic research independently, identifying and solving problems in linguistic and literary studies.
• Analyze and synthesize information from diverse sources, demonstrating clarity and academic rigor.
• Utilize technology and digital tools for research, translation, and applied language practice.
Competencies
• Communicate effectively in professional and academic English with grammatical accuracy and cultural awareness.
• Translate and interpret texts accurately between English and Albanian, adapting content to context and purpose.
• Demonstrate autonomy, ethical responsibility, and initiative in individual or collaborative projects.
• Develop and present persuasive, coherent, and well-structured oral or written work in professional contexts.
In essence, the English Language Program combines theoretical instruction with applied practice, ensuring students graduate as competent, reflective, and adaptable professionals capable of contributing to Kosovo’s and the region’s educational, cultural, and economic development