The Department of English Language and Literature operates within the Faculty of Science and Letters. The English Language and Literature program, which began its educational activities in the 2024-2025 Academic Year. The program has a duration of five years, including one mandatory year of English preparatory courses. The language of instruction for the program is English. The curriculum and course content lists can be accessed online through the Bologna Course Information Package.

The aims of the Department of English Language and Literature

To train individuals who

• acquire advanced proficiency in written and spoken English,
• possess in-depth knowledge of the structural dynamics in the field of English linguistics,
• have knowledge about English novels and to be able to evaluate the characterizations, themes and plots in these novels from a broader perspective,
• are able to analyse rhyme schemes, quatrains and other forms of English poetry correctly,
• are able to categorize the works into genres and have knowledge about the elements of essay, biography, autobiography, memoir, letter, fairy tale, romanesque and legend in this kind of categorization,
• demonstrate a verbally critical approach to the visual structure of British theatre
• have in-depth knowledge of American literature, in addition to English literature
• have the competence to translate English texts into Turkish, or vice versa, with the awareness that languages have different dynamics from each other.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Department of English Language and Literature are employed in various fields and positions. Individuals who have completed their undergraduate degree and who continue their studies at the master’s or doctoral level can work as translators or academics at various universities and research centers. Additionally, they can serve as English teachers in public schools and private colleges, or as instructors responsible for lecturing in English courses in the departments of foreign languages at many universities. Employment in positions such as customer service specialist in companies related to foreign trade, and media organizations is also possible. Furthermore, graduates are provided with job opportunities in various positions in the tourism sector, ministries, public and private institutions, and the civil aviation industry, depending on demand. Moreover, graduates can work as translators, either freelance or in association with an institution, due to their proficiency in English language.