Graduates of the Department of English Language and Literature:
1. are sufficiently knowledgeable about the English language and its literature and culture;
2. are sufficiently knowledgeable about literary genres, theories, concepts and terms;
3. have the theoretical knowledge necessary to examine canonical and contemporary texts of English literature in the context of their historical, social, cultural, economic, political and ecological backgrounds;
4. have theoretical and practical knowledge about the systematic structure, functioning and transformations of the English language;
5. are able to use analytical strategies in the process of independent thinking and to evaluate the information they receive in order to produce new ideas and projects of a critical and creative nature;
6. can collect information and data individually and/or in groups on topics related to the English language and its literature and culture by using current information technologies and research methods and techniques, and share this information and data in national and international education and training environments and other professional settings;
7. can examine literary and cultural texts from an interdisciplinary approach and within the framework of contemporary theories;
8. have the knowledge and skills necessary to teach subjects in the English language and its literature and culture in national and international settings;
9. can competently translate texts from English to Turkish and Turkish to English by developing translation strategies for different types of texts;
10. can perform independent research using critical, creative and analytical thinking skills, solve problems and express results using effective methods in national and international professional and social settings;
11. adopt basic universal values and develop a non-prejudiced, respectful and open-minded attitude towards different languages, religions, and gender and cultural identities;
12. can utilize the knowledge, communication skills, critical stances and flexibility acquired through the study of literature and culture in their professional and social lives;
13. gain the ability to conduct scientific research, evaluate resources and write academic articles at the undergraduate level.